Yesterdays Enterprise managed to put more story, plot, drama, atmosphere, suspense, character, ideas, heart, bittersweetness and adventure in 40+ minutes than most movies do in 2 hours. It is one of the best episodes in the history of television.
If you look at the little details, it's pretty impressive. The ambient noise and the doors on the alternate Enterprise are very similar to the TOS Enterprise, all resources would go towards the war, small improvements like these would be trivial.
I must add my voice once again - please watch "The Offspring" maybe as an addendum to Season 3. You won't regret it. Everyone that votes for this please like this comment.
He carries his baggage aboard a single starship. They have to deal with an entire world of aggressive warriors 24/7* * I don't know the rotational cycle of Quo'nos.
The thing about the Vulcans is that they suppress their emotions because when they didn't, they were incredibly warlike, paranoid and nearly destroyed themselves. They made the choice to follow logic and it's what saved them as a species. Without it, you get the Romulans.
Eating up some books on Cochrane right now myself, a Scott sailor in the British Navy that captured over 50 enemies then helped found 4 countries before returning home to transition the British Navy from sail to steam. Also inspired writers like Forester and O'Brian who inturn inspired Gene. Aslo reading on Lawson Ramage who helped revenge Pearl Harbor on the USS Parche.
@@Oxley016 If you are going to split words he was a Scott. There is several Royal Navies including every nation with a king or queen. British is proper in my usage, perhaps British royal navy as opposed to the Royal Canadian, Australian, Denmark, Sweden and etc.
@@charlesmaurer6214 No, there is only one Royal Navy. There is no 'British Navy' and all other nations with Kings or Queens have different names for their navy as they did not choose the name first. The name Royal Navy is the only correct name for the Royal Navy. Legally speaking he was British, there are no Scottish passports, same as there are no English passports, we are all British subjects.
Watched a little of Star Trek for years and was never really impressed or got into it UNTIL that episode and watching Patrick Stewart's performance. I was mesmerized and when it was over just sat in silence for a few minutes absorbing what just happened. Mad respect for Sir Patrick Stewart
Although Picard swearing like a sailor in Klingon also has it's attractions. Or that careful little line where he ties that High Council attache in so many knots that he was probably still untying himself in 2402.
One of the delights of TNG is that, once in a while, there would be a scene in which Patrick Stewart would be called upon to break out his full-on, act five, Royal Shakespeare Company chops. That scene in "Sarek" is one of these, and it takes your breath away with the sudden realization that this recurring character on the slightly goofy SciFi series you love is being played by one of the great dramatic actors of his generation...
Picard 'softened' towards his crew in part because Patrick Steward's approach towards the show did the same. PS was a stage trained Shakespearean actor. Filming a sci-fi show is a whole other thing. And then 'Sarek' came along, and we needed a full-blown Shakespearean monologue. PS did a fantastic job, and became a father/teacher/captain to a whole generation of fans.
He was also basically living out of his suitcase for the first two seasons as well, because he didn't have a whole lot of faith that the show would stay on the air. By season 3 he figured it was probably here to stay for a while.
I hope she watches The First Duty(S5). That's my favorite father Picard Episode. I also love The Game and The Inner Light from that season. No way is she getting all 3 of those. She'll probably ditch The Game. That and Duty are 2 great Wesley episodes though IMO. Wesley is actually pretty good. Troi has the worst episodes IMO, though Parallels is legit.
@@archaicminister2321 Oh, we have to meet Robin Lefler, don't we? But S5 has so many good, intriguing epsiodes . . . including some great puzzle ones, which I always enjoy. I really don't know if I could choose 4/5.
My buddy and I always laugh about the fact that, because they are the heroes and usually therefore win, at this point it has to be accepted as in-universe canon basically that starfleet trains some of the best hand to hand combatants in the known galaxy.
Sir Patrick Stewart showing his background as an excellent stage actor. It's not often he got to flex his full talents on TNG, but when he does it's a sight to behold.
Cassie's comments on Kurn: * "His outfit sounds very leathery and uncomfortable. That's why he's probably so mad." * "Can someone get him some non-squeaky clothes?" I died
I kinda want to go to a comic-con wearing full Klingon makeup, but wearing my regular daily street clothes. I'd pretend to be a Klingon warrior who's clocked out for the workday but got dragged into going to a comic-con by my weird human friends.
I met Sarek, Mark Leonard, when I was 13 years old. I was very nervous but he could not have been more warm and inviting. I’ll never forget his firm handshake and smile. Memories that bring tears to my eyes. Thank you for reliving my childhood. It’s nice to see this world through your eyes.
I'm sad to see The Offspring wasn't picked. Massive character development and experience for Data, and great episode too! Love Deja Q, but would've switched those two if I could. Other than that the selection with the upcoming BoBW 2-parter seems good. Well done, Patreons.
I’d expect Best of Both Worlds, Reunion, The Drumhead, and then one of Future Imperfect, The Wounded, Clues or the Nth Degree. And then the two parts of Redemption in Season 5.
@@MP197742The Wounded would be my call. Good character piece, really introduces O'Brien, introduces the Cardassians, and just that bit heartbreaking in how it ends.
@@geoffwilliams4478Oh indeed. The Episodes which set up later story/plot beats are definitely ones that should be prioritized, especially if they are good episodes, and this one is a major starting point for DS9.
*In memory of the episodes lost to the constraints of Cassie's schedule:* - "His hands ... were moving faster than I could see." - "I did it for nothing." - "I am not certain if he should be praised or condemned. Only that he should be left alone."
Oh crap, I forgot she skipped The Offspring. I have a tough time with that one, Cassie definitely would have broke down. Also, one line from The Survivors that always stuck with me: “You do not understand the scope of my crime. I didn’t kill just one Husnock, or a hundred, or a thousand. I killed them ALL. All Husnock, EVERYWHERE.”
@@ErikLarson-l9k Yeah, I think The Offspring would've hit Cassie harder than any of the other episodes she watched this season, without a doubt. As for The Survivors: the line you quoted is one of the most chilling in show's history. We are stunned by the revelation along with Picard and co, who find out as we do the magnitude of Kevin's actions. In an instant, everything suddenly makes sense. I think it's particularly chilling for two reasons: the scale of his actions, but also that sitting RIGHT THERE, this man / entity could wipe out the entire Federation with a single THOUGHT.
The prevailing theory about Tasha is that she survived in the alternate timeline because the war prevented them from doing exploration, so they never met the oil slick guy Armus and he never killed Tasha.
It isn't really a 'prevailing theory'. It is explicit as it could possibly be without her literally saying it. Same as why Wesley is a full ensign instead of an acting ensign. The war accelerated training and recruitment. It can be clearly inferred without them needing to state it explicitly.
"There will be another day, Commander. Do not forget what he does here today; do not let your Children forget". Hopefully, the Klingon warrior now known as Rodek is living an honorable and glorious life for the House of Noggra.
Every athlete knows the importance of the pre-game dump. Rid yourself of the nerves and "everything" else. Absolutely the last thing you wanna be thinking about.
She's loving TNG so much there's no way she won't circle back for more. That's the great thing about the episodic style of old syndicated TV: you can watch it in pretty much any order and you'll be more or less fine.
"Q2" was played by actor Corbin Bernsen who was ridiculously popular at the time, as one of the stars of "LA Law". He took the role because he was a huge Star Trek fan and just wanted to get on an episode. He received no on-screen credit.
21:12 There's approximately a few billion Deep Space Nine fans who grinned ear to ear at the root beer comment. Strange as it sounds, a conversation about root beer is one of the most meaningful of the entire Star Trek franchise.
Based on the performance, I'd say Sarek's biggest emotion to hold in is his love for his son. Spock accomplished so much more than any father could hope for his son to do, and all he is allowed to say is "admirable" or "satisfactory".
RE: "Yesterday's Enterprise". If you recall, Kirk's 2nd Enterprise (NCC-1701-A) at the end of "Star Trek 6: The Undiscovered Country" was to return to be decommissioned. The Next Generation Season 3 takes place about 74 years after that. In between, there were two other Starships named Enterprise that existed. The "B", which was similar to the Excelsior, and this one that has just appeared, the "C". If you've ever noticed the wall of model ships in the briefing room, there are representative models for every ship named Enterprise there including the "B" and "C". Tasha is there aboard the Enterprise because the mission in which she was killed never happened in this timeline. In fact, most of their missions probably never happened because they've been preoccupied with the war.
"Let's make sure that history never forgets the name.......Enterprise" Also Crusher "And then I just slapped him" Cassie "Shut up, Wesley!" (Wipes away tear) She's come so far
I remember the first time Cassie said "I want mor Worf!" and I smiled to myself for what was going to unfold. I wasn't so keen on Worf in the earliest episodes but oh how that changed❤
If she’s enjoying TNG I really think she should do two videos for each season (so 8 episodes). I know it’s a time constraint with her time but I really think it would be worth it.
@@yourlifeisagreatstory she"s doing 3 and it seems she threw in an exemption for BoBW in the bridge over seasons 3/4.She's putting in the work.Sins, Yesterday and Sarek. Love the effort. Just watch The Offspring.
She is ROCKING the Star Fleet uniform in the thumbnail! I could totally see her on the bridge doing her scans, reversing polarity, transferring power to the shields. The whole lot!
My goodness does she look GREAT in a Starfleet uniform! Deep Space Nine has GOT to be next one day. The best Worf and such a superb, well written show.
I get why these episodes were chosen, but to my mind “The Defector” was the most underrated episode of the series, and between that and “The Offspring” I really wish there would be a couple more episodes would be watched
@@3Rayfire no one ever says it’s bad, but I’ve never seen anyone quite give it it’s due. Personally I think it’s in the top ten of the series but no one ever rates it there.
It is one of my Favourites as well, but it on a list of Episodes for her to watch this season, I would have put it at number 6 after "The Offspring". The big thing about the Defector is it is maybe the only time we got close to a deeper look at a Romulan as a person, rather than adversary/plot device.
Oh, man. This is the season you should most go back some time to watch every episode. There's SO MANY great episodes, and it culminates in quite simply the greatest TV cliffhanger ever.
43:09 you may be interested to know that the Khitomer Outpost Worf is referring to is the same Khitomer used for the peace talks between humans and klingons from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, and Michael Dorn, who plays Worf, played Worf's ancestor in that movie. He was Kirk and Bones' advocate in the Klingon trial.
One thing to keep in mind as you watch these, Cassie: you get to see the beautiful, high definition restorations. We saw the original broadcast run in 480i standard definition. Because TNG was shot on film, but edited and finished on tape, even the DVDs were old, interlaced broadcast masters. Paramount/CBS Digital went back to the original camera negatives and scanned the entire show, and then used the Edit Decision Lists to literally re-edit every single episode to match their broadcast lengths. You should watch one of the episodes you like best on the original DVD set some time, if you can, just to gain a new appreciation for what you're seeing here. Loving your Trek journey...keep going!
Excellent episode. Better than most of the episodes chosen. Sarek is really only notable for the return of the character. I suspect it was chosen because it's referenced in a later episode. A shame she's missing great episodes for the sake of some kernel of continuity that could easily be explained in a couple of sentences.
@@richardb6260 Who Watches the Watchers is one of my favourite S3 episodes, because it's such great science fiction. But I'm actually more surprised that The Offspring didn't make the cut.
Who Watches the Watchers is probably The greatest TOS like story that got very well adapted to the TNG series. I am however a bit upset we left the Romulans aside with The Enemy and the awesome guest acting in The Defector, but tough choices are apparently to be made. Again, I do not think the TNG movies are worth the gems that are left behind here. The movies are fine, but we are loosing out on some great episodes as a consequence.
It does stick with you. When Garrett says that they'll make it one for the history books, I'd have liked Picard to say "I'd expect nothing less from the Captain of the Enterprise."
42:48 The prosthetic for Kurn's forehead was made from the same mold that Worf's was made from (with some slight changes) to show the family resemblance. If you look at the ridges on Duras' forehead at 45:17, you'll notice they are much different from Worf's.
I met Mark Leonard when I was going to conventions back in the 80s and 90s and aside from a great actor he had some nice stories to tell and always took the time to interact with each person. He also took the time if anyone wanted to take a picture with him.
“The Offspring” would make poor Ms Popcorn cry like a baby for her favorite character, Data. Along with “Measure of a Man”, that’s one of the best Data episodes.
Best of Both Worlds is actually a three parter. S04E02 Family is about Picard going to his brother's vineyard in France to reflect and recover. You should watch it if you watch the other two.
@@RabbitShirak It really does represent the best of Star Trek in a lot of different ways. First and foremost the acting and the writing. But if you sit back and look at it, you begin to realize it's a location shoot with a minimum of props and special effects. Upon reflection, they just gave a BIG chunk of their budget to ILM for special effects. You can no longer look away from the truth. This absolute gem is a filler episode. Even a budget episode of a good Star Trek series is better than most shows will ever get.
@@phillrockman Indeed. It's more about the characters and their relationship than anything scifi. But that is what I like about it, eventhough I'm a big scifi fan. Usually our heroes face a dilemma, a puzzle. But in Family they have to face themselves and their family.
You have to understand that Vulcans were once ruled by their emotions to the point that they almost annihilated themselves. Their internal war lasted for 1500 years until Surak showed them to embrace logic while suppressing their strong emotions. Given that Vulcans have 3-5 times the strength of a human, it is logical to conclude that their emotions are just as strong.
Fun fact Patrick Stewart didn’t have to audition for the roll of Professor X. They showed him an X-Man comic and said the roll was his if he wanted It.
He also asked why he was on the cover of a comic book. My dream was always that he would get to play Dr. Freeze. That's what pissed me off the most about them casting Schwarzenegger.
@@hellomark1 Oof, yeah. Schumacher was a good director, but Batman and Robin needed someone to dial it down about eighty notches. And someone to lore and tone check the script. You can't do 60s Freeze and Ivy after BTAS.
I feel exactly the same way. In the vast universe of Star Trek characters and performers, he may be my favorite. And it seems like the writers never let him down, which is so important...and can't be said for all the characters in ST, even the great ones.
As a kid I never realized that "Sarek" is about dementia/alzheimer's. Seeing Picard show the actual damage that was being done was incredible. It was such a good choice to show the audience their buttoned-up captain lose control like that and realize it could happen to anyone (in our world, anyway).
As a huge, lifelong star Trek fan, I was a little worried going into this video. Sometimes people just don't give Trek a fair shot simply because it's older, at least with the legacy shows like TNG. Not only did you give it an earnest shot but you had really fun and genuine reactions, great insights, and some really good questions throughout. I'm glad to see you enjoying it. I dunno, seeing someone enjoy these episodes for the first time is super wholesome to me. I'm going to go back and watch your other Trek reaction videos. Thanks again. Hopefully people who were curious about Trek but never watched will see your videos and get inspired to go on their own trek through, uh, Star Trek. I'll see myself out lol. But first, live long and prosper 🖖🏻
I'm pretty sure that "Sarek" raised the bar for what TV actors were expected to bring to the table. "Oh shit...I need to step my game up!" I just get a kick out of reactors discovering the oceans of awesome in "old" movies/shows that they had no idea was under them the whole time. "You mean this stuff was here the whole time and I just never looked?!"
Nothing has been a greater delight than seeing people discover what the older Star Trek had to offer and immediately becoming fans from simply watching some select TOS episodes or the fabled six original movies.
@@milleniumpimpcane This is why my go-to first-time-recommendation episode of TOS is "The Conscience of the King". Not much backstory is needed, it's aged very well, and it's representative of the best aspects of the entire franchise. Star Trek isn't about space battles and laser guns and monster-of-the-week stuff. At it's best it's about high-concept stories regarding philosophy, ethics, and being open to new possibilities and ideas.
Season 3 had a lot of changes: Saturn was no longer backlit in the opening credits, they fired the head writer who got Gates fired (and brought Gates back), and they hired consistently good science fiction writers. I'm a little disappointed that "Who Watches the Watchers" didn't make the cut. It feeds the debate around the prime directive and is also referenced in one of the movies. "Yesterday's Enterprise" is consistently rated as one of the best episodes of The Next Generation, despite having been written by committee. (Everyone involved with the production seems to agree that, normally, that's a recipe for disaster.) It was also an early contribution to the franchise by Ronald D. Moore, who wrote several episodes. There's a fun story about him: He sent a script on spec to the production office. They accepted it and asked him to write another one. After a weekend, he came back with FOUR. They hired him full-time. Moore also wrote most of the Klingon episodes, including "Sins of the Father". He went on to become a writer and producer for some of the later series, and to develop the Battlestar Galactica reboot. "The Best of Both Worlds" is actually a 3-parter: "Family" is the real conclusion of that story arc. It's a foundational episode which value should not be underestimated: It gives important backstory for two of the movies and the Picard series. This is another one of Moore's scripts, and it features another phenomenal performance by Patrick.
I think "Who Watches the Watchers" is the most underrated of all TNG episodes. On IMDb it is the 46th(!!) episode by viewer rating. For me personally I think it's in the top 3!
Michael Dorn, who plays Worf, also adopts a deeper speaking voice for the character of Worf. Michael's real voice is nowhere near that low. However, years of playing the character has naturally lowered his voice somewhat from where it was originally. As a big tall black dude who plays a Klingon, his actual voice is ironically more like a small white man's voice.
Thought Experiment: You beam down to a ruined planet and find a Klingon Nanny with a baby. Why would you decide to send the Nanny home and allow a random human crew member and his wife to adopt the Klingon baby? I can't understand this.
The nanny was considered dead because of the lies that were told of the family she served. The Federation at that time could not give the child to her since the Klingons didn't acknowledge her existence. The Klingons probably hoped the child would disappear among the humans and the crimes of the Duras family would never be touched on let alone be contested.
Make sure when you watch Best of Both Worlds , the finale you watch 4th season episode FAMILY. It's up there with Patrick Stewart's best proformances. Oh and Inner light for 5th season. Cannot Miss...
Q is a benevolent trickster god pretending to be a malevolent trickster god. Every thing he does helps the Enterprise and humanity. He presents himself as an opponent and then lets them win. Every single time. And they grow from it. It's kind of beautiful.
It never made sense for a prolonged time but whenever Q appears everyone is opposing him with pure hatred even though he already proved his good intentions and admiration towards humanity.
Deja Q instead of The Offspring? Is it just because Q is in it? I feel like The Offspring is such a better episode overall and it makes me wonder what the patrons were thinking.
Is anyone else wondering if she’ll recognize Christopher MacDonald from some movies she’s seen? Anybody like to wager if she’ll call him “Shooter” and fire off a finger-gun?
Picard doesn’t have Kirk’s charm, but he has an air of command that a captain should have. He respects his crew and trusts their judgment. If he’s loyal to them, they’ll be loyal to him.
@@JJ_W That's who he is! I rewatched this episode recently and was trying to figure out what I recognized him from. But not any of what has been named here so far. He's Roger Dorn in the 3 Major League Movies!
If you haven't reacted to A Beautiful Mind yet, I think you would love it! It's a movie staring Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly about the Nobel Prize winning mathematician John Nash. So powerful! Keep up the awesome work.
So, Cassie, has anybody mentioned yet that Brent Spiner (Data) is an accomplished song & dance man on Broadway? And Gates McFadden (Doctor Crusher) is an accomplished choreographer and dancer as well. She worked with Jim Henson and his muppets back in the day! 😊
Would have been cool but it makes more sense to me they didn't go that route, Because without a certain starfleet officer who saved a young worf and adopted him. Worf likely would have died on Kitomer..
I've always thought they missed out by not having Worf be the voice of the Klingon commander ordering the Enterprise to surrender. It could have lead to a whole alternate universe life history episode for Worf.
I call BS. That voice at 35:40 CLEARLY doesn't belong to Michael Dorn. Also, since the Federation didn't intercede on behalf of the Klingons against the Romulans in this timeline, Worf probably died during or after the attack on his colony. There was no USS Intrepid there to rescue him.
@@helifanodobezanozi7689 no brother. This is something that I’ve actually seen for myself. Yes you’re right that it isn’t Michael Dorns voice but that is still what they said on that talk show I saw all those years ago. Also you’re right about there being no YSS Intrepid to rescue anyone at that colony but who says history even played out that way. For all we know that attack probably never happened.
@@coolpeople7349 The idea of using Michael Dorn's voice was in a VERY EARLY draft of the script. These early drafts also centered around the ideal of Spocks father going back in time and replacing Surak, and not necessarily Tasha Yar. Again, the idea was nixed probably because of the continuity issue previously stated.
It's amazing how many episodes in Season 3 helped spur on the rest of the franchise. And the ones you've chosen here brought about plot lines that have supplied stories for YEARS. Great choices! (And FWIW, this is the season that everyone's acting stepped up in a huge way. The series really hit its stride and the franchise really hasn't looked back since.)
59:00 Wow, Riker got hit by the rising open-hand face strike? AND STAYED STANDING?!? That's like the ultimate Star Trek fighting move, that instantly KOs anyone hit with it!
Interesting little blooper, at the end of yesterday’s enterprise when Guinean talks to Geordi in 10 forward at the end, Geordi is wearing the alternate reality uniform.
There are SO many great episodes in season 3... the problem is that some of them are so necessary to later content that you'll end up watching those and missing other, even better episodes.
@@meganega123 I really, REALLY hope she watched The Offspring. It's a powerful episode, and I think she would become thoroughly involved in it. Definitely one for her to watch.
That episode where he trades with Sarek is insanely good. Patrick Stewart experiencing the madness in that darkened room is one of the best scenes in the whole series.
Patrick Stuart can act circles around nearly all of Hollywood’s so-called top-tier actors. There’s a reason why he and Ian McKellan are not only best friends but are so good onscreen together as Professor X and Magneto. It’s a shame Ian never got a role on Star Trek and Patrick never got a role in The Lord of the Rings.
Ian didn't really start moving up in movies until RICHARD III. That led him to APT PUPIL which led to X-MEN which led to LOTR. The rest is history. But by that time, TNG was off the air for 7 years. The best he could've done was STAR TREK NEMESIS but he was shooting X2 by that point.
One of the funniest exchanges in TNG
Q: ...What must I do to convince you people?
Worf: Die.
🤣🤣🤣
Followed by...
"Oh very good Worf. Eat any good books lately?"
The Sarek episode was great... I mean, who among us hasn't wanted to see Wesley Crusher get smacked?
@@ReelMeurik Growl for me, let me know you still care!
@@ReelMeurikAbsolutely one of my favorite episodes. You could always count on Q to steal every scene he was in.
Poor Worf was done dirty for much of TNG (thank god for DS9), but this line? This line is chef's kiss.
Yesterdays Enterprise managed to put more story, plot, drama, atmosphere, suspense, character, ideas, heart, bittersweetness and adventure in 40+ minutes than most movies do in 2 hours. It is one of the best episodes in the history of television.
TNG deserves a bit of needling that their fan favorite episode is one that features an alternate timeline that's honestly a little more exciting.
And a hell of a lot better than NuTrek.
If you look at the little details, it's pretty impressive. The ambient noise and the doors on the alternate Enterprise are very similar to the TOS Enterprise, all resources would go towards the war, small improvements like these would be trivial.
And it gave us a little taste on what we were going to get in DS9 forth and fifth season.
I hated the episode. Because I hate Tasha episodes.
I must add my voice once again - please watch "The Offspring" maybe as an addendum to Season 3. You won't regret it. Everyone that votes for this please like this comment.
Absolutely the best acted scenes by Brent Spiner, for sheer self control. I still ball like a baby at the end
Looking good young lady and cozy😊😊😊
Good lord you can’t really appreciate Data without “The Offspring” episode. Hope she gets back to it.
There are at least ten top episodes in season three... It's quite a season
Worf has more honor in his little finger than the entire Klingon Council.
He carries his baggage aboard a single starship. They have to deal with an entire world of aggressive warriors 24/7*
* I don't know the rotational cycle of Quo'nos.
The thing about the Vulcans is that they suppress their emotions because when they didn't, they were incredibly warlike, paranoid and nearly destroyed themselves. They made the choice to follow logic and it's what saved them as a species. Without it, you get the Romulans.
"Let's make sure History never forgets the name...Enterprise. Picard out."
I’m beginning to wonder if Ryan Seacrest stole his trademark sign-off from ‘American Idol’ from Picard.
‘Seacrest . . . . OUT!”
*punching the air*
@@bobbyclarkston8836 Don't forget "Kirk out".
I like the John Wayne quote that comes after that line.
If Star Trek had a heavy metal score, they'd be playing "Hell's Bells" by ACDC on that cue...
"OH, very good Worf. Eat any good books lately?" Probably one of my favorite quotes :)
*clever
Eating up some books on Cochrane right now myself, a Scott sailor in the British Navy that captured over 50 enemies then helped found 4 countries before returning home to transition the British Navy from sail to steam. Also inspired writers like Forester and O'Brian who inturn inspired Gene. Aslo reading on Lawson Ramage who helped revenge Pearl Harbor on the USS Parche.
@@charlesmaurer6214 There is no 'British Navy', you mean the Royal Navy. Cochrane was a British sailor in the Royal Navy, and a bloody good one too!
@@Oxley016 If you are going to split words he was a Scott. There is several Royal Navies including every nation with a king or queen. British is proper in my usage, perhaps British royal navy as opposed to the Royal Canadian, Australian, Denmark, Sweden and etc.
@@charlesmaurer6214 No, there is only one Royal Navy. There is no 'British Navy' and all other nations with Kings or Queens have different names for their navy as they did not choose the name first. The name Royal Navy is the only correct name for the Royal Navy.
Legally speaking he was British, there are no Scottish passports, same as there are no English passports, we are all British subjects.
Sarek has one of the best Oscar worthy acting scenes from Patrick Stewart EVER.
Watched a little of Star Trek for years and was never really impressed or got into it UNTIL that episode and watching Patrick Stewart's performance. I was mesmerized and when it was over just sat in silence for a few minutes absorbing what just happened. Mad respect for Sir Patrick Stewart
Perin...
Spock !
Amanda....😢
@@aklimar2208Patrick Stewart acts that scene like a monologue from Shakespeare, completely gripping and immersive. Puts you in the mind of the man.
Oscars are for movies. This is a TV show. TV show awards are Emmys...
And he never got an Emmy for this show! So messed up!
"You may test that assumption at your convenience" is one of the hardest lines in Star Trek history.
Although Picard swearing like a sailor in Klingon also has it's attractions. Or that careful little line where he ties that High Council attache in so many knots that he was probably still untying himself in 2402.
How to say "Fuck around and find out" and be classy.
Now compare the writing to todays drivel.
One of the delights of TNG is that, once in a while, there would be a scene in which Patrick Stewart would be called upon to break out his full-on, act five, Royal Shakespeare Company chops. That scene in "Sarek" is one of these, and it takes your breath away with the sudden realization that this recurring character on the slightly goofy SciFi series you love is being played by one of the great dramatic actors of his generation...
Picard 'softened' towards his crew in part because Patrick Steward's approach towards the show did the same. PS was a stage trained Shakespearean actor. Filming a sci-fi show is a whole other thing.
And then 'Sarek' came along, and we needed a full-blown Shakespearean monologue. PS did a fantastic job, and became a father/teacher/captain to a whole generation of fans.
Agreed that decades of Shakespeare was needed to do the mind Meld scene.
He was also basically living out of his suitcase for the first two seasons as well, because he didn't have a whole lot of faith that the show would stay on the air. By season 3 he figured it was probably here to stay for a while.
@@Tensen01 Which is part of the reason the season ended the way it did because no one was sure he was coming back.
I hope she watches The First Duty(S5). That's my favorite father Picard Episode. I also love The Game and The Inner Light from that season. No way is she getting all 3 of those. She'll probably ditch The Game. That and Duty are 2 great Wesley episodes though IMO. Wesley is actually pretty good. Troi has the worst episodes IMO, though Parallels is legit.
@@archaicminister2321 Oh, we have to meet Robin Lefler, don't we? But S5 has so many good, intriguing epsiodes . . . including some great puzzle ones, which I always enjoy. I really don't know if I could choose 4/5.
"You may test that assumption at your convenience" the classiest known way to say, "Fuck around and find out."
Good Is Not Nice trope
My buddy and I always laugh about the fact that, because they are the heroes and usually therefore win, at this point it has to be accepted as in-universe canon basically that starfleet trains some of the best hand to hand combatants in the known galaxy.
@@KaleRylan Because of the deadly act of Kirk Fu. No superpowered alien can withstand the double-handed hammer punch to the upper back.
When Picard said that line I was like “DAMN!”
it's likely Cassie won't have Starship Mine on her watchlist aka Die Hard on Enterprise, which is too bad
Sir Patrick Stewart showing his background as an excellent stage actor. It's not often he got to flex his full talents on TNG, but when he does it's a sight to behold.
He had her in tears. The man can act. He's good.
Cassie's comments on Kurn:
* "His outfit sounds very leathery and uncomfortable. That's why he's probably so mad."
* "Can someone get him some non-squeaky clothes?"
I died
Had she known her sponsor to this video is Cozy Earth, she probably would've suggested change of materials for the Klingons too! 😂
And it wasn’t Napoleons fault he was always on the warpath. If I had to wear that big dorky hat, I would be invading everybody too!
😂
*Wimp Lo has entered the chat*
I kinda want to go to a comic-con wearing full Klingon makeup, but wearing my regular daily street clothes. I'd pretend to be a Klingon warrior who's clocked out for the workday but got dragged into going to a comic-con by my weird human friends.
@@STOCKHOLM07 Now I am imagining Cassie watching Enter the Fist
I met Sarek, Mark Leonard, when I was 13 years old. I was very nervous but he could not have been more warm and inviting. I’ll never forget his firm handshake and smile. Memories that bring tears to my eyes. Thank you for reliving my childhood. It’s nice to see this world through your eyes.
I'm sad to see The Offspring wasn't picked. Massive character development and experience for Data, and great episode too! Love Deja Q, but would've switched those two if I could.
Other than that the selection with the upcoming BoBW 2-parter seems good. Well done, Patreons.
yeah the decision to not have the offspring in favour of deja q was really controversial on patreon. But in the end it wasn't even that close
@@1Atomrofl too many bronies 😢
Yeah The Offspring is probably the most important of all Data's episodes
I wish they could include Family and treat it like the closing of that ark.
I can't believe she won't be seeing it! 😢 I hope she watches it sometime.
The episode The Drumhead is a must to be included in the list for season 4.
I’d expect Best of Both Worlds, Reunion, The Drumhead, and then one of Future Imperfect, The Wounded, Clues or the Nth Degree. And then the two parts of Redemption in Season 5.
@@MP197742 She should watch Hollow Pursuits and The Nth Degree as a bonus, too good to pass up!
@@MP197742The Wounded would be my call. Good character piece, really introduces O'Brien, introduces the Cardassians, and just that bit heartbreaking in how it ends.
@@Scuzzlebutt142 but very foreshadowing for what's to come with Deep Space Nine
@@geoffwilliams4478Oh indeed. The Episodes which set up later story/plot beats are definitely ones that should be prioritized, especially if they are good episodes, and this one is a major starting point for DS9.
I wish she had watched “The Offspring” too.
Yea, this is a huge miss.
You really wanted to see her cry didn't you? Lol. Great episode but it's a tough one too.
was hoping for The Defector as well
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Finally getting to season 3, where TNG really hits it's stride. So many good episodes to come, here and through season 4!
*In memory of the episodes lost to the constraints of Cassie's schedule:*
- "His hands ... were moving faster than I could see."
- "I did it for nothing."
- "I am not certain if he should be praised or condemned. Only that he should be left alone."
The fact that I know each Episode those are, and agreed, they're fantastic.
💔My fave episode! ❤
I think about those lines all the time.
Data trying to save his daughter was heartbreaking💔
Oh crap, I forgot she skipped The Offspring. I have a tough time with that one, Cassie definitely would have broke down.
Also, one line from The Survivors that always stuck with me: “You do not understand the scope of my crime. I didn’t kill just one Husnock, or a hundred, or a thousand. I killed them ALL. All Husnock, EVERYWHERE.”
@@ErikLarson-l9k Yeah, I think The Offspring would've hit Cassie harder than any of the other episodes she watched this season, without a doubt.
As for The Survivors: the line you quoted is one of the most chilling in show's history. We are stunned by the revelation along with Picard and co, who find out as we do the magnitude of Kevin's actions. In an instant, everything suddenly makes sense. I think it's particularly chilling for two reasons: the scale of his actions, but also that sitting RIGHT THERE, this man / entity could wipe out the entire Federation with a single THOUGHT.
“That was the stun setting. This is not.”
The prevailing theory about Tasha is that she survived in the alternate timeline because the war prevented them from doing exploration, so they never met the oil slick guy Armus and he never killed Tasha.
It isn't really a 'prevailing theory'. It is explicit as it could possibly be without her literally saying it. Same as why Wesley is a full ensign instead of an acting ensign. The war accelerated training and recruitment. It can be clearly inferred without them needing to state it explicitly.
“You may test that assumption at your convenience.” is such a great line. One of my favorite Picard moments.
I know, right. The Klingons always bring out the bad ass in Picard
Classiest "Fuck around and Find out" ever spoken. lol
"There will be another day, Commander. Do not forget what he does here today; do not let your Children forget".
Hopefully, the Klingon warrior now known as Rodek is living an honorable and glorious life for the House of Noggra.
the prune juice gag is an all time classic, the idea that Worf considers a laxative to be a "warrior's drink" lmao
I would imagine it's really hard to win a fight when you're constipated. Wise choice.
I also love that he continues to drink it, even on DS9.
Every athlete knows the importance of the pre-game dump. Rid yourself of the nerves and "everything" else. Absolutely the last thing you wanna be thinking about.
Well it is also nutritional. So that’s a plus.
The theory is that it's non-alcoholic yet has a decent taste and the same... texture as bloodwine.
No The Offspring!? This is truly heartbreaking. It's the perfect episode for Cassie and I'll be so sad if she doesn't see it. Cassie come on...please?
Agreed. The episodes chosen are great, but "The Offspring" is a better choice for our host.
She's loving TNG so much there's no way she won't circle back for more. That's the great thing about the episodic style of old syndicated TV: you can watch it in pretty much any order and you'll be more or less fine.
@@amy_grace She'll probably watch it, but off camera sadly.
"Q2" was played by actor Corbin Bernsen who was ridiculously popular at the time, as one of the stars of "LA Law". He took the role because he was a huge Star Trek fan and just wanted to get on an episode. He received no on-screen credit.
21:12 There's approximately a few billion Deep Space Nine fans who grinned ear to ear at the root beer comment. Strange as it sounds, a conversation about root beer is one of the most meaningful of the entire Star Trek franchise.
I would love to see Cassie to take up a DS9 marathon.
Yes!! I was looking for someone to comment this.
It's INSIDIOUS 😏
@@RobertEskuriJust like the Federation 😁
Yep.
Based on the performance, I'd say Sarek's biggest emotion to hold in is his love for his son. Spock accomplished so much more than any father could hope for his son to do, and all he is allowed to say is "admirable" or "satisfactory".
Asian Sarek: "Disappointing." 🤣
@@LiveFreeOrDieDH haha
Which are words of high praise from a Vulcan.
"Go to 88 mph.....that was a movie joke"! Yes....yes it was.😂
Great Scott!
@@ortizmo "Aye, Captain. Scott here. Thank ye for the compliment."
Only 4 episodes per season is incredibly limiting. A pity you missed "The Offspring" and "The Defector"
Indeed, that's one of Patrick Stewart's best performances. And the camera just stays on him through that entire monologue.
RE: "Yesterday's Enterprise". If you recall, Kirk's 2nd Enterprise (NCC-1701-A) at the end of "Star Trek 6: The Undiscovered Country" was to return to be decommissioned. The Next Generation Season 3 takes place about 74 years after that. In between, there were two other Starships named Enterprise that existed. The "B", which was similar to the Excelsior, and this one that has just appeared, the "C". If you've ever noticed the wall of model ships in the briefing room, there are representative models for every ship named Enterprise there including the "B" and "C".
Tasha is there aboard the Enterprise because the mission in which she was killed never happened in this timeline. In fact, most of their missions probably never happened because they've been preoccupied with the war.
"Let's make sure that history never forgets the name.......Enterprise"
Also
Crusher "And then I just slapped him"
Cassie "Shut up, Wesley!"
(Wipes away tear) She's come so far
Tori: "I've heard the same story over the last two days."
Wow, ten people hitting Weasley in two days? That's a little much even for him.
I remember the first time Cassie said "I want mor Worf!" and I smiled to myself for what was going to unfold. I wasn't so keen on Worf in the earliest episodes but oh how that changed❤
I still think Worf needs his own show.
If she’s enjoying TNG I really think she should do two videos for each season (so 8 episodes). I know it’s a time constraint with her time but I really think it would be worth it.
@@yourlifeisagreatstory she"s doing 3 and it seems she threw in an exemption for BoBW in the bridge over seasons 3/4.She's putting in the work.Sins, Yesterday and Sarek. Love the effort. Just watch The Offspring.
Fun
Cassie you're missing alot watching only 4 episodes per season, but still enjoying your reactions to TNG very much.
I think they went a bit overboard on Worf to be honest. They ran so many Worf centric episodes I groaned every time one was announced.
She is ROCKING the Star Fleet uniform in the thumbnail! I could totally see her on the bridge doing her scans, reversing polarity, transferring power to the shields. The whole lot!
There's another reactor with glasses and a coffee addiction wears a uniform every reaction. And she doesn't skip episodes.
As far as I'm concerned, she's welcome to reverse the polarity here any time, ...Well, not sure that sounded quite right, ahem. :)
never seen a captain with hair this long though apart from klingons. hopefully she had the short skirt to go with that hair and not the pants.
@@asian-americanwithanopinio8954 She and her Serious Girl Spectacles are Awesome. It would be cool to get a Cross-Over.
@@subspace666 Real classy. 🙄
Mark Lenard is spectacular as Sarek. From the beginning to the end of his characters.
My goodness does she look GREAT in a Starfleet uniform!
Deep Space Nine has GOT to be next one day. The best Worf and such a superb, well written show.
"Picard and Rikcard" will live forever in my brain 😂. Also, "Best of Both Worlds" needs to happen.
Read Cassie's description immediately below the video.
@@itsmedave81 Thanks 😁👍🏻
Best of Both Worlds Parts 1 & 2 need to happen...
The North Remembers. #RickardStark
😂😂😂 that made me laugh so hard, right along w her 😂😂😂
I get why these episodes were chosen, but to my mind “The Defector” was the most underrated episode of the series, and between that and “The Offspring” I really wish there would be a couple more episodes would be watched
I friggin love The Defector
Underrated? It had better not be. It has one of the most satisfying resolutions of any Star Trek show ever.
I would have picked "The Survivors." Quality _Twilight Zone_ level moral quandries in that one.
@@3Rayfire no one ever says it’s bad, but I’ve never seen anyone quite give it it’s due. Personally I think it’s in the top ten of the series but no one ever rates it there.
It is one of my Favourites as well, but it on a list of Episodes for her to watch this season, I would have put it at number 6 after "The Offspring". The big thing about the Defector is it is maybe the only time we got close to a deeper look at a Romulan as a person, rather than adversary/plot device.
Oh, man. This is the season you should most go back some time to watch every episode. There's SO MANY great episodes, and it culminates in quite simply the greatest TV cliffhanger ever.
Season 3...on is like that.
Sounded like she added in the finale 2parter
Season 6 is going to be a bloodbath in the poll. There isnt a bad episode in that season.
43:09 you may be interested to know that the Khitomer Outpost Worf is referring to is the same Khitomer used for the peace talks between humans and klingons from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, and Michael Dorn, who plays Worf, played Worf's ancestor in that movie. He was Kirk and Bones' advocate in the Klingon trial.
One thing to keep in mind as you watch these, Cassie: you get to see the beautiful, high definition restorations. We saw the original broadcast run in 480i standard definition. Because TNG was shot on film, but edited and finished on tape, even the DVDs were old, interlaced broadcast masters. Paramount/CBS Digital went back to the original camera negatives and scanned the entire show, and then used the Edit Decision Lists to literally re-edit every single episode to match their broadcast lengths. You should watch one of the episodes you like best on the original DVD set some time, if you can, just to gain a new appreciation for what you're seeing here. Loving your Trek journey...keep going!
Wish "Who Watches the Watchers?" made the list. Hopefully she watches whole seasons later on
I second that.
Excellent episode. Better than most of the episodes chosen. Sarek is really only notable for the return of the character. I suspect it was chosen because it's referenced in a later episode. A shame she's missing great episodes for the sake of some kernel of continuity that could easily be explained in a couple of sentences.
@@richardb6260 Who Watches the Watchers is one of my favourite S3 episodes, because it's such great science fiction. But I'm actually more surprised that The Offspring didn't make the cut.
Who Watches the Watchers is probably The greatest TOS like story that got very well adapted to the TNG series. I am however a bit upset we left the Romulans aside with The Enemy and the awesome guest acting in The Defector, but tough choices are apparently to be made. Again, I do not think the TNG movies are worth the gems that are left behind here. The movies are fine, but we are loosing out on some great episodes as a consequence.
There's MANY great episodes this season.
I laughed way too hard when you said Guinan could have gave Worf root beer. You'll get the joke later if you watch DS9. "It's insidious."
God that whole scene was an absolute masterpiece. DS9 is such an amazing show.
Prune juice??.... A warrior's drink.
"It's insidious" Man, I can HEAR his voice. Absolutely cannot wait until she discovers the greatness that is DS9.
@@ortizmo "It's so bubbly and cloying and happy..."
"Just like the Federation."
I was thinking this too lol.
"Let's make sure history never forgets the name ENTERPRISE!" I have that on a shirt. Great quote.
Chills every time
One of my favourites
Sir Robin Hood has impeccable taste in clothing
Got it Geoff, good one.👍
It does stick with you. When Garrett says that they'll make it one for the history books, I'd have liked Picard to say "I'd expect nothing less from the Captain of the Enterprise."
42:48 The prosthetic for Kurn's forehead was made from the same mold that Worf's was made from (with some slight changes) to show the family resemblance. If you look at the ridges on Duras' forehead at 45:17, you'll notice they are much different from Worf's.
21:12 hahaha the way you mentioned Root Beer, it's so bubbly and cloy. It's insidious... just like the Federation.
Those Cozy Earth sheets almost made it sound like Worf was a merry man after using them, but as he would say, "I protest, I am NOT a merry man"
Patrick Stewart had me crying my eyes out with his powerful performance after Picard mind-melded with Sarek and endured his "melt-down".
Yup - hats off to Sir Patrick for that scene. Shatner as good as he is could NEVER have pulled that off!
I met Mark Leonard when I was going to conventions back in the 80s and 90s and aside from a great actor he had some nice stories to tell and always took the time to interact with each person. He also took the time if anyone wanted to take a picture with him.
“The Offspring” would make poor Ms Popcorn cry like a baby for her favorite character, Data. Along with “Measure of a Man”, that’s one of the best Data episodes.
I’ve met Michael Dorn (warf) in person, he is such a kind man!
Worf, son of Mogh.
@@Stogie2112Warf, son of Pier, brother to Quay, uncle to Dock.
@@rhonda-ht3jy …. Born near the sacred wetlands of Har’Bor
Tasha Yar died in the movie "Deep Impact" but her baby was saved by frodo Baggins
And she went on to star in an episode of "Red Shoe Diaries".
And it was kinda poetic that he saved the baby by climbing up a mountain.
Wow never knew/ noticed that!!!
Thanks a lot!😊😅😊
Didn't she die in Pet Sematary also? Is she the female equivalent of Sean Bean?
@@mdmyer Also in The Walking Dead.
You gotta see "the Offspring". Its a must.
I just knew you were gonna instantly go "Shooter?" 😄
I'm sad you missed the episode The Offspring. A beautiful Data episode.
"You may test that assumption at your convenience. " Picard is a stud.
Best of Both Worlds is actually a three parter. S04E02 Family is about Picard going to his brother's vineyard in France to reflect and recover. You should watch it if you watch the other two.
The three storylines are right up her alley
Family is one of the best episodes of the series.
@@RabbitShirak It really does represent the best of Star Trek in a lot of different ways. First and foremost the acting and the writing. But if you sit back and look at it, you begin to realize it's a location shoot with a minimum of props and special effects. Upon reflection, they just gave a BIG chunk of their budget to ILM for special effects. You can no longer look away from the truth. This absolute gem is a filler episode. Even a budget episode of a good Star Trek series is better than most shows will ever get.
@@phillrockman Indeed. It's more about the characters and their relationship than anything scifi. But that is what I like about it, eventhough I'm a big scifi fan. Usually our heroes face a dilemma, a puzzle. But in Family they have to face themselves and their family.
Remember after Sins of the Father. Redemption 1 and 2 is a must
This really should've been 5 or 6 episodes for this season.
Who Watches the Watchers,
The Offspring are must watches along side these episodes.
You have to understand that Vulcans were once ruled by their emotions to the point that they almost annihilated themselves. Their internal war lasted for 1500 years until Surak showed them to embrace logic while suppressing their strong emotions. Given that Vulcans have 3-5 times the strength of a human, it is logical to conclude that their emotions are just as strong.
48:18 “you may test that assumption at your convenience”
When you want to say “F*ck around and find out” with some god damn class
Fun fact Patrick Stewart didn’t have to audition for the roll of Professor X. They showed him an X-Man comic and said the roll was his if he wanted It.
He also asked why he was on the cover of a comic book. My dream was always that he would get to play Dr. Freeze. That's what pissed me off the most about them casting Schwarzenegger.
@@3Rayfire I know he told that story at a convention once I just didn’t go in to detail. 🖖
Ha! "Roll"... I see what you did there. 😉
@@3Rayfire Unlike Schwartzeneggar, Stewart read the script :) I too would love to see him as Mr Freeze, but not with the script that movie had
@@hellomark1 Oof, yeah. Schumacher was a good director, but Batman and Robin needed someone to dial it down about eighty notches. And someone to lore and tone check the script. You can't do 60s Freeze and Ivy after BTAS.
Mark Lenard has so much gravitas - what an impactful personality and a truly meaningful character, elevating everyone
"Illogical!!!" "Illogical" "Illogical!!!!!"
You can just feel it
I feel exactly the same way. In the vast universe of Star Trek characters and performers, he may be my favorite.
And it seems like the writers never let him down, which is so important...and can't be said for all the characters in ST, even the great ones.
As a kid I never realized that "Sarek" is about dementia/alzheimer's. Seeing Picard show the actual damage that was being done was incredible. It was such a good choice to show the audience their buttoned-up captain lose control like that and realize it could happen to anyone (in our world, anyway).
As a huge, lifelong star Trek fan, I was a little worried going into this video. Sometimes people just don't give Trek a fair shot simply because it's older, at least with the legacy shows like TNG. Not only did you give it an earnest shot but you had really fun and genuine reactions, great insights, and some really good questions throughout. I'm glad to see you enjoying it. I dunno, seeing someone enjoy these episodes for the first time is super wholesome to me. I'm going to go back and watch your other Trek reaction videos. Thanks again. Hopefully people who were curious about Trek but never watched will see your videos and get inspired to go on their own trek through, uh, Star Trek. I'll see myself out lol. But first, live long and prosper 🖖🏻
I'm pretty sure that "Sarek" raised the bar for what TV actors were expected to bring to the table. "Oh shit...I need to step my game up!"
I just get a kick out of reactors discovering the oceans of awesome in "old" movies/shows that they had no idea was under them the whole time. "You mean this stuff was here the whole time and I just never looked?!"
If only the non-SF industry folks didn't look scathingly down their noses at a SF show. One of my favorite scenes in all of Star Trek!
Nothing has been a greater delight than seeing people discover what the older Star Trek had to offer and immediately becoming fans from simply watching some select TOS episodes or the fabled six original movies.
@@milleniumpimpcane This is why my go-to first-time-recommendation episode of TOS is "The Conscience of the King". Not much backstory is needed, it's aged very well, and it's representative of the best aspects of the entire franchise. Star Trek isn't about space battles and laser guns and monster-of-the-week stuff. At it's best it's about high-concept stories regarding philosophy, ethics, and being open to new possibilities and ideas.
Season 3 had a lot of changes: Saturn was no longer backlit in the opening credits, they fired the head writer who got Gates fired (and brought Gates back), and they hired consistently good science fiction writers.
I'm a little disappointed that "Who Watches the Watchers" didn't make the cut. It feeds the debate around the prime directive and is also referenced in one of the movies.
"Yesterday's Enterprise" is consistently rated as one of the best episodes of The Next Generation, despite having been written by committee. (Everyone involved with the production seems to agree that, normally, that's a recipe for disaster.)
It was also an early contribution to the franchise by Ronald D. Moore, who wrote several episodes. There's a fun story about him: He sent a script on spec to the production office. They accepted it and asked him to write another one. After a weekend, he came back with FOUR. They hired him full-time. Moore also wrote most of the Klingon episodes, including "Sins of the Father". He went on to become a writer and producer for some of the later series, and to develop the Battlestar Galactica reboot.
"The Best of Both Worlds" is actually a 3-parter: "Family" is the real conclusion of that story arc. It's a foundational episode which value should not be underestimated: It gives important backstory for two of the movies and the Picard series. This is another one of Moore's scripts, and it features another phenomenal performance by Patrick.
Ron D. Moore is a friggin awesome writer. As far as Trek goes, he is second only to the great D.C. Fontana.
I like the new and improved uniforms. So sharp.
Who watches the watchers is one of my favorite trek episodes ever
I think "Who Watches the Watchers" is the most underrated of all TNG episodes. On IMDb it is the 46th(!!) episode by viewer rating. For me personally I think it's in the top 3!
@@ortizmo And the man responsible for rebooting BSG.
It was amazing seeing Worf romantized view of Klingon honor become challenged.
Michael Dorn, who plays Worf, also adopts a deeper speaking voice for the character of Worf. Michael's real voice is nowhere near that low. However, years of playing the character has naturally lowered his voice somewhat from where it was originally.
As a big tall black dude who plays a Klingon, his actual voice is ironically more like a small white man's voice.
When James Earl Jones leaves this Earth Michael can step in and take over voicing Darth Vader pretty convincingly
Thought Experiment: You beam down to a ruined planet and find a Klingon Nanny with a baby. Why would you decide to send the Nanny home and allow a random human crew member and his wife to adopt the Klingon baby? I can't understand this.
The nanny was considered dead because of the lies that were told of the family she served. The Federation at that time could not give the child to her since the Klingons didn't acknowledge her existence. The Klingons probably hoped the child would disappear among the humans and the crimes of the Duras family would never be touched on let alone be contested.
When Q pops with the band on bridge it is my favorite moment with the Q. It's so funny.
As a fan of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, I like Q's taste in party music.
"You're so stolid! You weren't like that before the beard" LOL
Those chicks were so hot, rarity for this show to bring on the sauce that strong
That entire episode had me cracking up,the scenes with Q I mean.
The cigars and their immediate reactions to them crack me up every time. The editing is hilarious.
You really need to watch every Lt. Barclay episode. He’s a recurring guest character that is so hilarious.
Yes, I wish Hollow Pursuits was included in the list for season 3, considering Barclay appears in First Contact.
You ask the question early on: "Why is Q naked?" The better question you should ask is "Why isn't Q naked the rest of the time?"
the enterprise ppl gave him clothes
Just realised Cassie also missed "The Hunted", didn't realise that was in S3.
It's fabulous, especially Picards wisdom of Solomon at the end.
There are so many in S3; The Survivors, Booby Trap, The Bonding, Tin Man...
Higher Ground is a favorite of mine, am I alone in that?
Make sure when you watch Best of Both Worlds , the finale you watch 4th season episode FAMILY. It's up there with Patrick Stewart's best proformances. Oh and Inner light for 5th season. Cannot Miss...
Worf's brother is played by the awesome Tony Todd, who we all know as Candy Man. You kids today might know him as Venom in the game Spider-Man 2.
Did he also play alternative future Jake Sisko?
His voice is so distinctive
@@purpleslog He did.
I’ll always remember him for his performance in “The Visitor” from Deep Space Nine.
And Ben from "The Night of the Living Dead" remake.
There is one tiny goof in "Yesterday's Enterprise". In that final scene, Geordi is still wearing the alternate timeline uniform.
Yeah they ordered his uni from Temu and thats what he got
I love the reaction to Picard jumping over the tactical console in Yesterday’s Enterprise.
Q is a benevolent trickster god pretending to be a malevolent trickster god. Every thing he does helps the Enterprise and humanity. He presents himself as an opponent and then lets them win. Every single time. And they grow from it. It's kind of beautiful.
It never made sense for a prolonged time but whenever Q appears everyone is opposing him with pure hatred even though he already proved his good intentions and admiration towards humanity.
So basically he’s Atreus posing as Loki?
A trickster god tricking themselves? That's unheard of!
@@himwhoisnottobenamed5427pretty much
This episode showcases the fantastic performing ability of Sir Patrick. 👌🏻
Glad to see “Sins of the Father’. Gotta introduce Kurn!
Absolutely. He's at least as important to the TNG as Q is.
Todd is great, wish he said you can't out run death, it's coming for all of us 😂😂😂
Sins of the Father starts the Klingon Storyline that goes right though to the last Episodes of DS9 with Klingon Politics, so it's pretty important.
Deja Q instead of The Offspring? Is it just because Q is in it? I feel like The Offspring is such a better episode overall and it makes me wonder what the patrons were thinking.
Is anyone else wondering if she’ll recognize Christopher MacDonald from some movies she’s seen? Anybody like to wager if she’ll call him “Shooter” and fire off a finger-gun?
Yeah she did Call him “Shooter”.🙂
No finger guns though.
Thank you, Cassie, I got a $144 discount at Cozy Earth for a cuddle blanket throw that I'm getting my mom for mother's day.
Picard doesn’t have Kirk’s charm, but he has an air of command that a captain should have. He respects his crew and trusts their judgment. If he’s loyal to them, they’ll be loyal to him.
The role of Q2 was played by Corbin Bernsen. At the time he was playing a lawyer on the series LA Law. Fitting he would play Q's lawyer
Eh... his LA Law character was morally dubious...
@@zvimur Half the shit that happened on that show was morally dubious. 🤣
@zvimur uh, that describes most lawyers on TV shows lol
He was also Henry Spencer, the father of the main character on Psych.
@@JJ_W That's who he is! I rewatched this episode recently and was trying to figure out what I recognized him from. But not any of what has been named here so far. He's Roger Dorn in the 3 Major League Movies!
If you haven't reacted to A Beautiful Mind yet, I think you would love it! It's a movie staring Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly about the Nobel Prize winning mathematician John Nash. So powerful! Keep up the awesome work.
"Can someone give him some non-squeeky clothes?" 😂
Klingons love their leather.
A warrior's uniform must squeak so that his enemy knows he approaches.
So, Cassie, has anybody mentioned yet that Brent Spiner (Data) is an accomplished song & dance man on Broadway? And Gates McFadden (Doctor Crusher) is an accomplished choreographer and dancer as well. She worked with Jim Henson and his muppets back in the day! 😊
The Enterprise-C has become my favourite Enterprise. She was the noble warrior of the lineage, going out in glorious battle.
Fun Fact: the voice from the Klingon ship that told them to surrender and prepare to be boarded was supposed be the alternate version of Worf.
Would have been cool but it makes more sense to me they didn't go that route, Because without a certain starfleet officer who saved a young worf and adopted him. Worf likely would have died on Kitomer..
I've always thought they missed out by not having Worf be the voice of the Klingon commander ordering the Enterprise to surrender. It could have lead to a whole alternate universe life history episode for Worf.
I call BS. That voice at 35:40 CLEARLY doesn't belong to Michael Dorn. Also, since the Federation didn't intercede on behalf of the Klingons against the Romulans in this timeline, Worf probably died during or after the attack on his colony. There was no USS Intrepid there to rescue him.
@@helifanodobezanozi7689 no brother. This is something that I’ve actually seen for myself. Yes you’re right that it isn’t Michael Dorns voice but that is still what they said on that talk show I saw all those years ago. Also you’re right about there being no YSS Intrepid to rescue anyone at that colony but who says history even played out that way. For all we know that attack probably never happened.
@@coolpeople7349 The idea of using Michael Dorn's voice was in a VERY EARLY draft of the script. These early drafts also centered around the ideal of Spocks father going back in time and replacing Surak, and not necessarily Tasha Yar. Again, the idea was nixed probably because of the continuity issue previously stated.
48:23 The most polite way to say "fuck around and find out" ever
It's amazing how many episodes in Season 3 helped spur on the rest of the franchise. And the ones you've chosen here brought about plot lines that have supplied stories for YEARS. Great choices!
(And FWIW, this is the season that everyone's acting stepped up in a huge way. The series really hit its stride and the franchise really hasn't looked back since.)
And in one case, over series!
59:00 Wow, Riker got hit by the rising open-hand face strike? AND STAYED STANDING?!? That's like the ultimate Star Trek fighting move, that instantly KOs anyone hit with it!
Interesting little blooper, at the end of yesterday’s enterprise when Guinean talks to Geordi in 10 forward at the end, Geordi is wearing the alternate reality uniform.
There are SO many great episodes in season 3... the problem is that some of them are so necessary to later content that you'll end up watching those and missing other, even better episodes.
Would have loved "Hollow Pursuits" to be on the list, but I get it's not really essential
@@meganega123 The season finale is
@@harryballsak1123 yes and it's coming
@@meganega123 I really, REALLY hope she watched The Offspring. It's a powerful episode, and I think she would become thoroughly involved in it. Definitely one for her to watch.
Did you know that Mark Leonard, the actor that played Sarek also played a Romulan commander in the first season episode "Balance of Terror"?
He had a great performance in that episode as well.
He was also the leader of the Klingon squadron leading the attack on V'Ger at the beginning of TMP. Unrecognizable under the makeup.
The age old captain's dilemma... "The needs of the few do not outweigh the needs of the many"
That episode where he trades with Sarek is insanely good. Patrick Stewart experiencing the madness in that darkened room is one of the best scenes in the whole series.
"Kirk and Spock were also the best team ever."
I think what you meant to say there was "Kirk and Spirk".
hahahahaha
Patrick Stuart can act circles around nearly all of Hollywood’s so-called top-tier actors. There’s a reason why he and Ian McKellan are not only best friends but are so good onscreen together as Professor X and Magneto. It’s a shame Ian never got a role on Star Trek and Patrick never got a role in The Lord of the Rings.
Ian didn't really start moving up in movies until RICHARD III. That led him to APT PUPIL which led to X-MEN which led to LOTR. The rest is history. But by that time, TNG was off the air for 7 years. The best he could've done was STAR TREK NEMESIS but he was shooting X2 by that point.
I could see his denethor or elrond.
E: or theoden! The "ride now" speech