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Very. I love alternate history timeline stuff, so this episode was/is one of my all time favourites. Sort of on topic, I’ve heard rumours recently that there may be an upcoming spin off series that will, at least in part or maybe the whole show, be based around the captain and crew of “yesterday’s Enterprise.”
Hey Hey there Admiral Murray 😊 Seeing the show when it was originally broadcast was a mindblower! And it was amazing to see her. ❤Love your reaction as always. Thank you for these perfect Sundays.
I've always loved the part where Picard tells Garrett about how badly the war is going for the Federation. His slight hesitation and little glance to see who might be listening, along with the urgency and even hint of fear in his voice despite speaking in hushed tones. Patrick Stewart was incredible in his prime.
His alter character in this episode was on point, the whole crew as well but especially Stewart. Really made me believe that he was a grizzled, disillusioned war veteran.
@@TheeYellowDart what I love about this episode is the cat is not playing different characters. Everyone is exactly the same except your situation is completely different. It’s not like in that really crappy Voyager episode where everyone is playing an exaggerated weirdo version of themselves. Super Janeway she’s pretty on point you know for a crazy person. But you can see how the characters that we know and love have been changed due to this war, but they’re all the same people.
Klingons are a terrible enemy. They are relentless, ruthless, and are never to be underestimated. It makes sense that Star Fleet couldnt hold them for long, and a few early mistakes and sluggish bloated Starfleet would be on the backfoot, constantly caught off guard. The writing in this is so good.
Easily one of my top 5 TNG episodes. Also, I love that Guinan is the only person that can call Worf a coward to his face and ellicit a hearty laugh and thoughtful response.
The Episode that gives Tasha a proper sendoff, also hinting at how her character might have evolved if Denise Crosby had decided to stay. One thing I love about this episode is that this Picard is a very different Character, far harsher and even more controlled, and far less friendly when interacting with Riker. In this timeline, these two aren’t friends.
@@Kilo80Kilo And then lowers his voice to a whisper and out of range to everyone but Captain Garret when he divulges the reality of the war. A war he knows he is losing.
It might well be Picard is a more isolated figure in this timeline that even the prime timeline - he probably has seen many of his crew die in combat and is likely not making friends on purpose so that if they die it will hurt less. It's bleak and might not have been intended but does match the tone of this timeline well.
- "Inform the crew ... we're going back. The Romulans will get a good fight. We'll make it one for the history books." - "I know you will, Captain." Man I love that exchange. Kudos to the actress on that delivery. You get a good mix of pride in her mission, resignation to their fate, but also defiance in the face of death.
It's more than that. She sees what their death could achieve. And hones in on that. Captain to captain, when they're words aren't monitored. Picard has a desperation. And she not only senses it, she picks it up a walks with it.
And they made it look effortless. Relatively complicated story made easy to follow by writers who actually had talent. Packed everything we needed to know into less than an hour. Anyone who wants to know why Star Trek isn't what it used to be only needs to watch an episode like this one and ask themselves when was the last time they saw a new Trek episode that was this good.
Note that in this episode Worf disappears (for obvious reasons) but also Troi disappears, most likely because as a warship they really didn't have time for Counselors.
Honestly, a warship would have a much greater need for a counselor... My interpretation of her absence is that Troi, or maybe even all of Betazed, may have been lost in the war.
Theory: Troi along with other empathic species are part of a Psyops Corp, spies, sabotuers, and assassins. All working on behalf of Section 31 to slow the Klingons.
@@insertname4532 the events of Nurendra 3 happened after the Khitomer massacre. Worf either grew up in Russia as a pariah or he was returned to the empire. They should've made the attack older than 22yrs.
There's also the reappearance of Wesley. In the normal timeline, he's still a teenager , perhaps early in his studies for Star Fleet Academy. In the alternate timeline, he's in full uniform as a member of the crew, and there are no "children" on board. Evidently, the war is going so badly that the Federation is desperate to the point of resorting to putting teenagers into uniform and sending them into battle.
@@stevenkaye1625 DS9 was very mediocre until Season 4 and had the 2nd worst Series finale of all pre-JJ/Kurtzman Star Trek. TBH (only Enterprise finale was worse). And also, DS9 isn't a Starship or even a Federation Base, rather a refit Cardassian one so lighting differences are expected.
@@taylemgames2652 Calling DS9 "mediocre" until season 4 is a wild statement, but each to their own I guess! Also I meant dark and moody more in the figurative sense as opposed to literally the lighting haha.
One of the many things I love about this episode is the subtle change in character interactions -- especially Picard and Riker. As opposed to their relationship int the prime timeline, you can sense a thinly veiled animosity between them. You could see people who are changed by twenty years of war. Great performances by both Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes. This episode was written by Ira Steven Behr, who would go on to be the showrunner for the excellent Star Trek: Deep Space 9
They should have gone a lot further with those changes. It would have been fun to see Picard and Riker being almost hostile towards each other. The episode gave Tasha a short romance with Castillo. But, I've thought it would have been interesting if she was actually in a relationship with Data. And, of course, Worf should have been in command of a Klingon ship. I can't understand why the episode didn't use that very obvious twist.
@bryanclark3151 I think the subtle lack of patience and cynicism between Picard and Riker was done well. Too much hostility doesn't work because at the end of the day, Riker is the XO and he stows his major misgivings. Picard in the alternate timeline would have zero quams about relieving an officer that shows dissenting behaviour during war.
One of if not my top episode of all time. I've still got no idea how they managed to cram so much into a single episode and make it all land so perfectly. Also, Captain Rachel Garrett is the GOAT.
I always loved the little acting choice of Frakes and Stewart with their tone to make it seem like the Riker of this timeline has a antagonistic relationship with Picard.
They respect each other, but there is little time for friendship and bonding. Think how many people they have had to order to thier deaths. All of the crew are more negative, and just in survival war mode. Even Crusher doesnt push back much in this Ep, all the death she has seen... The detail in the acting is amazing!
Twenty years of war, and the war going so badly for the Federation, half of Star Fleet destroyed, just six months away from surrendering or total defeat, would mean that every officer would be at wits end out of desperation and despair. Not a lot of time or energy for hanging out and making friends.
I saw John Frakes speak at a convention, and he said the partial decapitation makeup was so good, he asked the makeup folks if he could wear it home to show his wife. Imagine Genie's reaction when he came home!
It was fun watching Cassie from PIB watch this. But Jen is doing it right and better. This episode hits SO much harder when you have seen all the episodes leading up to it. I'm so glad Jen is doing the entire series!
I wouldn't phrase it in terms of right and wrong. It's obvious that the appreciation for the show will be deeper and more nuanced if you watch every single episode. But I would rather PiB give us highlight episodes than no episodes at all. Cassie's plan works for her channel, and Jen's choice works for hers. Both are enjoyable in different ways. :-)
It’s very clear that Cassie has become hooked on the show. She’s said that she will be going back to watch more of it off camera, so future episodes she reacts to will hit harder for her, too.
There's a reason why this episode is always included on the list of top 10 episodes of ST: TNG. As a young sci-fi fan watching this back in the '90's, this was the first story that really showed me the potential of what a good time travel plot could do. Plus this was just another fascinating piece of the puzzle they were unraveling with Guinan and her backstory...her mysterious ESP making her the only one who can pick up on the fact that something has happened to make things go awry.
"Let's make sure that History never forgets. . . the name. . . . Enterprise!" When this aired, my college dorm was all gathered in the TV lounge. And when Picard said, "That'll be the day." to the Klingon's call for Surrender, EVERYONE spontaneously jumped up, threw their fists in the air and shouted "YEAH!"! THIS is some "Peak" Star Trek!
It was smart of the writers to show that future Enterprise was about to be destroyed. It made for a noble ending, sacrificing themselves after asking past Enterprise to do the same thing. Plus it filled the plot hole question about both going back and actually defeating the Romulans.
The parallels between the Enterprise-D and Enterprise-C were great. The Enterprise-D fought a battle she couldn't win because she was at a severe disadvantage covering the Enterprise-C. The Enterprise-C fought a battle she couldn't win because she was at a severe disadvantage by having to protect Narendra III.
Such a great episode and a little bit of history too, with Rachel Garrett being the first female captain of the Enterprise to appear on screen (and from what we see, very worthy of the title she was too).
10:47 I love this look that Tasha gives Guinan when she says "...at least that's what I sense when I look at you." Awesome acting on Denise Crosby's part...who I was honoured to meet a few years ago at ComicCon.
Jen, your 'gasp' at seeing Tasha will now be my new alert sound! 😅 I only saw the original broadcast screenings of the TNG episodes, and 3 decades on, this is one of the few I recall clearly -- brilliant episode! Oh, can't wait for you to see the Enterprise B, but that's quite a bit further ahead 😜
I was looking at a list of season 3 episodes and noticed that the season was very good up to this episode. But, it's at this point the show hits it's elite level which it maintains though the 5th season.
Oh, also, the _Enterprise_ -C was an _Ambassador_ -class vessel. It's based on a design by Andrew Probert, but modified to make it easier to produce a filming model on short notice. And much like the _Excelsior_ , you can expect the ship to show up again under different names and registries as you continue your journey through all things Trek.
I really like this design. The circular saucer and deflector combined with TNG-era details really makes it feel like a bridge between the eras. It's just awkward enough to look charming.
This is among the Top Ten Star Trek episodes, TNG and or entire franchise series. "22 years ago one ship could have stop this war before it started". The Klingons recognized the sacrifice of a Starfleet ship on their behalf, he Khitomer Accords would derive from this.
This episode is why I don't mind Tasha's death in "skin of evil." I liked that she died a "redshirt" death. It showed how precarious life aboard a starship can be, and in real life a soldier can die at any moment, with no dramatic world-saving moment. In this episode it gave her a reason to go back in time. If Guinan had said she dead heroically saving children, then she wouldn't have gone with the Enterprise-C.
The last scene wasn't originally the last scene. It looks like it was clipped from the episode (just Geordi and Guinan talking about Tasha) and placed at the end (after Guinan contacts the bridge). You can tell because in that clip of Geordi and Guinan talking, Geordi is wearing the alternate timeline uniform.
Great reaction, Jen! I hadn't seen this episode for a long time, and I had chills the entire time too. "Let's make sure, history never forgets the name, Enterprise." I actually teared up!
Notice at the end of the episode Geordi is wearing the the alternate timeline uniform. It’s basically the same uniform with black cuffs on the sleeves. I just realized Geordi. name was terribly spelt. Damn voice to text.
I also particularly like how Geordi doesn't answer Guinan's question with words, but he literally has a Look of "Where the heck did that question come from?" on his face and in his body language, transcending the visor.
This was the first episode I saw of Star Trek TNG. I had always been a fan of Star Trek I saw this at a Sci-fi club, years before it came to British TV. I was hooked and think this is one of the best time travel stories of any show.
I remember the first thought I had after seeing this episode was that I wished that they pulled that script and reworked it for a crossover event film between the TOS and TNG casts. Trek VI hadn't been announced yet, but everyone knew the classic crew would have one final film. Easily one of the best episodes of the entire Star Trek franchise.
I always tear up a bit when Guinan asks Georgi to tell her about Tasha. It also subtly proves for the audience that all the events in the alternate timeline actually happened, which we later find out in other ways
Guinan's Q-like abilities add to the sense of how little we understand the true nature of the galaxy and the powers at work in it. But she gives us hope that not all power is corruptible. -Apart from when she stabbed Q with a fork.
Incredible episode. Whata great time time travel story and the return of Tasha Yar!!! There is one error I noticed when the timeline was reset and that was Geordi still had his alternate uniform by the way his cuffs looks when Guinan talks to him at the end. Also, love the design of the Enterprise-C.
I love this episode, everyone feels like they are still themselves, but themselves in different circumstances - darker, more grim setting, and everyone doing their best to carry on in a losing war. Picard has his exploration/diplomat aspects toned down and his duty/loyality aspects dialed up. His relationship between Picard and Riker is more terse, not hostile but Picard is more used to issuing commands and having them done with less push back, and Riker is more willing to accept orders with less question. But as we see in the meeting room, Picard will still ask for council from his officers when a big decision is needed. And when Picard is talking the Captain of Enterpise-C into returning, that quiet admission of just how badly the war is going gave me chills as a kid watching this for the first time and still does now - you can feel how bad things are and Stewart sells the hopelessness of the current situation well, that even though sending the Enterprise-C back is a long shot, its possibly the only hope for the Federation.
One time I was driving and I saw another car with a bumper sticker that had a picture of Worf on it and it said, "Prune juice...the warrior's drink". Gave me a good laugh.
I’ve always wondered why they didn’t make Worf the captain of the Klingon ship that attacks the Enterprises at the end. It would have been a cool touch to hear his voice being the one telling Picard to prepare to be boarded.
It might have been too much. Would he have ever survived after the Romulan massacre that took his parents, since humans found him? Anyway, even if he was out in a ship the odds of him being there as a captain when Klingons are overrunning the whole Federation space is a bit forced.
@@rhaedas9085 I don't think it would have been too much. If you try to think about these things logically, you will drive yourself a little bonkers. Especially since none of it is real. Logically, a change in history that big would have altered the life trajectory of every single crew member. The chances of all of them still ending up on the same ship in the exact same positions would be close to nil. So, it doesn't matter. What matters is what works narratively and emotionally. On both of those scores, I think it would have been effective and poignant to have Worf end up as the Klingon captain. Could have even provided a nice transition between timelines: dark timeline Worf delivers the ultimatum just as Enterprise-C enters the time rift, then normal timeline Worf says the line already seen here after that moment. It has always baffled me that he wasn't in the dark timeline at all, especially since the cold open set up a nice subplot for him that never paid off.
Luv these rift in space episodes! The surprise guest was awesome! Luv your excitement Jen! ❤ Looking very Sharp in your Star Trek uniform ❤ Thanks for sharing Jen ❤️💛🖖🏻
"I've always known the risks that come with a Starfleet uniform. If I'm to die in one, I'd like my death to count for something." Whatever the past, present or future of this franchise, this is one of those episodes that will always be top tier Trek to me.
In a rabbit hole of rewatching ST TNG and came across your video. How i wish to go back to my young self when i first watched this episode. It blew me away back then and it still does now. Great sci fi and acting. One of my top 5 of the series
One of the ones I couldn't wait for you to get to, enjoyed this one a lot. Another important one for TNG lore and a fun one at that. Not often we get to see another Enterprise! Thanks Jen 😁
One of my favorite TNG episodes! Ira Steven Behr co-wrote this episode, the same Ira Steven Behr that was the show runner on DS9 later on. I feel like it shows the quality of Ira's writing, and DS9 itself shows how good Ira is.
Rubinek playing Fajo was a last minute replacement. The original actor was having some severe personal problems and could not continue so the director asked Rubinek, who was a fan and in town, to take the part. I think he did a pretty goob job considering the short notice.
I really wish Michael Dorn was the Klingon Commander telling Picard that he should surrender or prepare to be bordered, and Picard would respond in Klingon, "Today is a good day to die; Qua'pla!"
1:11 - It's Yar! Now you know why this episode is so beloved. :) Absolutely loved your reaction to seeing her, and to the episode as a whole. These are the reactions I love most; payoff bigtime. (And this is why viewers can't skip episodes with this series.) Man, this episode always makes me cry.
I never thought of it as a do over for Tasha because I was so blown away by the awesome episode, but youre right 😂 great reaction Jen we’ve been waiting for this one, this is absolute S tier TNG!
For an episodic show, "Yesterday's Enterprise" became one of the most important episodes in TNG that is recalled in later episodes. The Federation-Klingon alliance is affected, and it brings in the Romulans with several tricks up their sleeves. The show doesn't really do this unless it's a Worf episode. My one gripe about the later episodes is that they kept saying Picard ordered Tasha on board the _Enterprise-C._
This is the best episode they had made thus far on the series. It really raised the bar. IMO mid season 3 is where TNG (and DS9, interestingly) really started to show its potential.
I wonder how many viewers realized that Deanna Troi completely disappeared from the alternate timeline Enterprise-D. She was there on the bridge right up until the Enterprise-C came through the rift, and she did not reappear until the proper timeline was restored. She just completely disappeared from the episode except for those two moments. It was one of those little things you really don't notice until much later after you've watched it a few times, or someone happens to bring to your attention.
One of my all time favourite Episodes! Jen has perfectly described the changes of our hero characters in that timeline. They are officers that went to war fot 20 years and act accordingly. I small part in my brain wishes to see more of that crew, i would have loved to see a more battle hardened Picard and a Enterprise -D that was outfitted to be a Battleship, as seen in this Episodes. To Jen: The Galaxy Class was especially built to be modified to various scenarios, Exploration, Diplomacy (as the Enterprise -D is) or combat.
Hi Jen! Hope you are having a great day! Thank you for another, as always, great video! The best thing about sundays is to watch your reactions to ST TNG! 🙂
I must say I had given up in TNG after watching season 1 in the day. But for some reason I watched this and was so impressed it brought me back into the fold. Best and true reaction anywhere.
How surprised were you to see You-Know-Who!?
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You mean Shooter McGavin? I was very surprised!
Very. I love alternate history timeline stuff, so this episode was/is one of my all time favourites.
Sort of on topic, I’ve heard rumours recently that there may be an upcoming spin off series that will, at least in part or maybe the whole show, be based around the captain and crew of “yesterday’s Enterprise.”
@@warpig4942 🙃
I can't remember is Tasha's return was spoiled (in February of 1990) in the previous episode's "Next week on Star Trek: The Next Generation".
Hey Hey there Admiral Murray 😊 Seeing the show when it was originally broadcast was a mindblower! And it was amazing to see her. ❤Love your reaction as always. Thank you for these perfect Sundays.
I've always loved the part where Picard tells Garrett about how badly the war is going for the Federation. His slight hesitation and little glance to see who might be listening, along with the urgency and even hint of fear in his voice despite speaking in hushed tones. Patrick Stewart was incredible in his prime.
His alter character in this episode was on point, the whole crew as well but especially Stewart. Really made me believe that he was a grizzled, disillusioned war veteran.
I agree, he sold the hell out of that. They both did.
@@TheeYellowDart what I love about this episode is the cat is not playing different characters. Everyone is exactly the same except your situation is completely different. It’s not like in that really crappy Voyager episode where everyone is playing an exaggerated weirdo version of themselves. Super Janeway she’s pretty on point you know for a crazy person. But you can see how the characters that we know and love have been changed due to this war, but they’re all the same people.
@CaptainKenway WTF!?! “…in his prime.” How dare you, sir. 🤨 He keeps getting better with age. 👴🏻Darn kids. lol
Klingons are a terrible enemy. They are relentless, ruthless, and are never to be underestimated. It makes sense that Star Fleet couldnt hold them for long, and a few early mistakes and sluggish bloated Starfleet would be on the backfoot, constantly caught off guard. The writing in this is so good.
"Let's make sure history never forgets the name Enterprise."
This speech gives me chills every time!
Federation ship Enterprise - Surrender and prepare to be boarded.
That'll be the day.
The most epic speech ever
@@highjim7778 um, have you read Mark Antony's funeral speech to Caesar? Try it. "Julius Caesar" Act III, Scene 2.
One of the best lines in the show!
Easily one of my top 5 TNG episodes.
Also, I love that Guinan is the only person that can call Worf a coward to his face and ellicit a hearty laugh and thoughtful response.
Easily my top 3 TNG episodes,this episode started with a bang and ended with a bang.
Picard called him a coward on the first contact movie.
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She wasn't calling him a coward. She was saying that he wasn't as intimidating as he likes to think he is.
@@KevinSmithGeo You are absolutely right, I mis-remembered.
season 3 is one kick butt season.
My mother calls me Richard, but you can call me Shooter.
I'm curious what is on the breakfast menu...
@@johnathanhenley2251 You're in big trouble pal, I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast!
My mother calls me Richard, but you can call me Goose!
😅😅
“I eat pieces of 💩 like you for breakfast” 😂
Jen has 76 thousand subscribers, and not one of them spoiled this episode for her. I'm very proud of this community.
We must not violate the Prime Directive
Apart from the ones that posted spoilers that were removed yes . good to see 👍
If only all communities like that were as good
Jen wins the award for longest and biggest open mouth when she sees Yar 🤣
1:03 This is what everyone who has seen this has been waiting for since "Skin of Evil".
6:26 I just now caught Picard saying "FUTILE!!" and grasped that significance. In this timeline, he didn't meet the Borg.
The Episode that gives Tasha a proper sendoff, also hinting at how her character might have evolved if Denise Crosby had decided to stay.
One thing I love about this episode is that this Picard is a very different Character, far harsher and even more controlled, and far less friendly when interacting with Riker. In this timeline, these two aren’t friends.
You noticed he speaks in a more baritone-ish voice in some clips too!
@@Kilo80Kilo And then lowers his voice to a whisper and out of range to everyone but Captain Garret when he divulges the reality of the war. A war he knows he is losing.
Dr. Crusher is quite different, too. We never see her as the protective mother, and actually she doesn't interact with Wesley at all in this episode.
It might well be Picard is a more isolated figure in this timeline that even the prime timeline - he probably has seen many of his crew die in combat and is likely not making friends on purpose so that if they die it will hurt less. It's bleak and might not have been intended but does match the tone of this timeline well.
- "Inform the crew ... we're going back. The Romulans will get a good fight. We'll make it one for the history books."
- "I know you will, Captain."
Man I love that exchange. Kudos to the actress on that delivery. You get a good mix of pride in her mission, resignation to their fate, but also defiance in the face of death.
It's more than that. She sees what their death could achieve. And hones in on that. Captain to captain, when they're words aren't monitored. Picard has a desperation. And she not only senses it, she picks it up a walks with it.
One of the greatest Star Trek episodes ever made.
And they made it look effortless. Relatively complicated story made easy to follow by writers who actually had talent. Packed everything we needed to know into less than an hour. Anyone who wants to know why Star Trek isn't what it used to be only needs to watch an episode like this one and ask themselves when was the last time they saw a new Trek episode that was this good.
Note that in this episode Worf disappears (for obvious reasons) but also Troi disappears, most likely because as a warship they really didn't have time for Counselors.
Honestly, a warship would have a much greater need for a counselor...
My interpretation of her absence is that Troi, or maybe even all of Betazed, may have been lost in the war.
Worf died as a child in that timeline he wasn't rescued by starfleet as a child
Theory: Troi along with other empathic species are part of a Psyops Corp, spies, sabotuers, and assassins. All working on behalf of Section 31 to slow the Klingons.
@@insertname4532 the events of Nurendra 3 happened after the Khitomer massacre. Worf either grew up in Russia as a pariah or he was returned to the empire. They should've made the attack older than 22yrs.
There's also the reappearance of Wesley. In the normal timeline, he's still a teenager , perhaps early in his studies for Star Fleet Academy.
In the alternate timeline, he's in full uniform as a member of the crew, and there are no "children" on board. Evidently, the war is going so badly that the Federation is desperate to the point of resorting to putting teenagers into uniform and sending them into battle.
"It's so dark and moody! I love it!" Be careful what you wish for...
lol, well hopefully she's smart enough to avoid all the new trek shows and their horrible ship interior looks
It looks like director David Carson carried some of the visuals of the alternative Enterprise over to "Generations".
You say that, but DS9 is a masterpiece lol.
@@stevenkaye1625 DS9 was very mediocre until Season 4 and had the 2nd worst Series finale of all pre-JJ/Kurtzman Star Trek. TBH (only Enterprise finale was worse). And also, DS9 isn't a Starship or even a Federation Base, rather a refit Cardassian one so lighting differences are expected.
@@taylemgames2652 Calling DS9 "mediocre" until season 4 is a wild statement, but each to their own I guess!
Also I meant dark and moody more in the figurative sense as opposed to literally the lighting haha.
One of the many things I love about this episode is the subtle change in character interactions -- especially Picard and Riker. As opposed to their relationship int the prime timeline, you can sense a thinly veiled animosity between them. You could see people who are changed by twenty years of war. Great performances by both Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes.
This episode was written by Ira Steven Behr, who would go on to be the showrunner for the excellent Star Trek: Deep Space 9
They should have gone a lot further with those changes. It would have been fun to see Picard and Riker being almost hostile towards each other.
The episode gave Tasha a short romance with Castillo. But, I've thought it would have been interesting if she was actually in a relationship with Data.
And, of course, Worf should have been in command of a Klingon ship. I can't understand why the episode didn't use that very obvious twist.
@bryanclark3151 I think the subtle lack of patience and cynicism between Picard and Riker was done well. Too much hostility doesn't work because at the end of the day, Riker is the XO and he stows his major misgivings.
Picard in the alternate timeline would have zero quams about relieving an officer that shows dissenting behaviour during war.
For reference, the Enterprise-C is an Ambassador-class ship, which was the replacement for the Excelsior-class.
I actually like the "C" design better than the "D".
At least the "E" was an improvement.
You beat me to it😢. Also,from the missing 71 years between st 6 and tng
One of if not my top episode of all time. I've still got no idea how they managed to cram so much into a single episode and make it all land so perfectly. Also, Captain Rachel Garrett is the GOAT.
I also liked her in The Gumball Rally. She has... presence.
The one we've all been waiting for since that season 1 episode.
Heck yes!
11:29 "He's _darker,_ in this timeline."
He's seen a lot of things Picard was never meant to see. Duty helps him cope.
12:10 "I'd like my death to count for something."
And that's what it all comes down to.
THAT WILL BE THE DAY
I always loved the little acting choice of Frakes and Stewart with their tone to make it seem like the Riker of this timeline has a antagonistic relationship with Picard.
They respect each other, but there is little time for friendship and bonding. Think how many people they have had to order to thier deaths. All of the crew are more negative, and just in survival war mode. Even Crusher doesnt push back much in this Ep, all the death she has seen...
The detail in the acting is amazing!
Twenty years of war, and the war going so badly for the Federation, half of Star Fleet destroyed, just six months away from surrendering or total defeat, would mean that every officer would be at wits end out of desperation and despair. Not a lot of time or energy for hanging out and making friends.
01:33
35 years later
I still get chills when
TASHA says
accessing registry :
" NCC . . . 1701 . . . C . . .
USS . . . ENTERPRISE "
I saw John Frakes speak at a convention, and he said the partial decapitation makeup was so good, he asked the makeup folks if he could wear it home to show his wife. Imagine Genie's reaction when he came home!
Guessing he didn't get any that night....
It was fun watching Cassie from PIB watch this. But Jen is doing it right and better. This episode hits SO much harder when you have seen all the episodes leading up to it. I'm so glad Jen is doing the entire series!
I agree. I like Cassie, and I get that watching TNG is a commitment, but you're right, she's missing so much.
Cassie’s reactions to movies and TV are always great, but I feel like Jen’s reaction here is better because she watched more of the show.
I wouldn't phrase it in terms of right and wrong. It's obvious that the appreciation for the show will be deeper and more nuanced if you watch every single episode. But I would rather PiB give us highlight episodes than no episodes at all. Cassie's plan works for her channel, and Jen's choice works for hers. Both are enjoyable in different ways. :-)
It’s very clear that Cassie has become hooked on the show. She’s said that she will be going back to watch more of it off camera, so future episodes she reacts to will hit harder for her, too.
Yeah, I love Cassie, but Jen is doing Star Trek better
That expression when Jen saw Tasha! Which sums up the whole reaction. You made a great episode that much more fun to watch -- thank you!
There's a reason why this episode is always included on the list of top 10 episodes of ST: TNG. As a young sci-fi fan watching this back in the '90's, this was the first story that really showed me the potential of what a good time travel plot could do. Plus this was just another fascinating piece of the puzzle they were unraveling with Guinan and her backstory...her mysterious ESP making her the only one who can pick up on the fact that something has happened to make things go awry.
One of the best episodes. When this came out we were all beside ourselves.
Imagine. Writers respecting their audience.
One of the best of episodes ever , from any series in the Star Trek universe.
"Let's make sure that History never forgets. . . the name. . . . Enterprise!"
When this aired, my college dorm was all gathered in the TV lounge. And when Picard said, "That'll be the day." to the Klingon's call for Surrender, EVERYONE spontaneously jumped up, threw their fists in the air and shouted "YEAH!"!
THIS is some "Peak" Star Trek!
I love the little details like the sound of the doors changed in the altered timeline, sounding more like the TOS doors.
That is some attention to detail. It is one of my favorite episodes, but I never noticed that.
This is a top-5 episode not just from Next Generation but from the entire Star Trek universe.
It was smart of the writers to show that future Enterprise was about to be destroyed. It made for a noble ending, sacrificing themselves after asking past Enterprise to do the same thing. Plus it filled the plot hole question about both going back and actually defeating the Romulans.
The parallels between the Enterprise-D and Enterprise-C were great.
The Enterprise-D fought a battle she couldn't win because she was at a severe disadvantage covering the Enterprise-C.
The Enterprise-C fought a battle she couldn't win because she was at a severe disadvantage by having to protect Narendra III.
If you want an easy analogy for this episode, it's basically the "bad" 1985 from _Back to the Future II._
Better example still - - "It's a Wonderful Life"
Such a great episode and a little bit of history too, with Rachel Garrett being the first female captain of the Enterprise to appear on screen (and from what we see, very worthy of the title she was too).
And she will return soon
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FFS are they going to ruin ANOTHER character?
10:47 I love this look that Tasha gives Guinan when she says "...at least that's what I sense when I look at you." Awesome acting on Denise Crosby's part...who I was honoured to meet a few years ago at ComicCon.
I like your big glasses. I could see some of the battle in the reflection. FYI, this episode has been voted as the most popular episode of TNG.
Keep this episode in mind. Because in a couple of seasons you are going to be like "wait....what?!? How....Oh....I get it."
This episode is prime ST-TNG, one of the first episodes that really elevated the whole show for me from "entertaining" to "great".
Jen, your 'gasp' at seeing Tasha will now be my new alert sound! 😅 I only saw the original broadcast screenings of the TNG episodes, and 3 decades on, this is one of the few I recall clearly -- brilliant episode! Oh, can't wait for you to see the Enterprise B, but that's quite a bit further ahead 😜
One of the most suspenseful episodes of TNG, with an outstanding performance by Patrick Stewart.
This is the episode that really set off the mood for the rest of TNG
I was looking at a list of season 3 episodes and noticed that the season was very good up to this episode. But, it's at this point the show hits it's elite level which it maintains though the 5th season.
Jen's face for about ten minutes after the reveal of the other Enterprise, priceless!
Oh, also, the _Enterprise_ -C was an _Ambassador_ -class vessel. It's based on a design by Andrew Probert, but modified to make it easier to produce a filming model on short notice. And much like the _Excelsior_ , you can expect the ship to show up again under different names and registries as you continue your journey through all things Trek.
I really like this design. The circular saucer and deflector combined with TNG-era details really makes it feel like a bridge between the eras. It's just awkward enough to look charming.
Nice that Tasha gets a proper send-off at last.
This is among the Top Ten Star Trek episodes, TNG and or entire franchise series. "22 years ago one ship could have stop this war before it started". The Klingons recognized the sacrifice of a Starfleet ship on their behalf, he Khitomer Accords would derive from this.
This episode is why I don't mind Tasha's death in "skin of evil." I liked that she died a "redshirt" death. It showed how precarious life aboard a starship can be, and in real life a soldier can die at any moment, with no dramatic world-saving moment. In this episode it gave her a reason to go back in time. If Guinan had said she dead heroically saving children, then she wouldn't have gone with the Enterprise-C.
"Let's make sure history never forgets the name...Enterprise", that I heard in more than one advertisemet of this series.
The last scene wasn't originally the last scene. It looks like it was clipped from the episode (just Geordi and Guinan talking about Tasha) and placed at the end (after Guinan contacts the bridge). You can tell because in that clip of Geordi and Guinan talking, Geordi is wearing the alternate timeline uniform.
Great reaction, Jen! I hadn't seen this episode for a long time, and I had chills the entire time too.
"Let's make sure, history never forgets the name, Enterprise." I actually teared up!
Notice at the end of the episode Geordi is wearing the the alternate timeline uniform. It’s basically the same uniform with black cuffs on the sleeves.
I just realized Geordi. name was terribly spelt. Damn voice to text.
Yeah it's a huge blooper that people read a lot into back in the day. Heh, but just a blooper.
I also particularly like how Geordi doesn't answer Guinan's question with words, but he literally has a Look of "Where the heck did that question come from?" on his face and in his body language, transcending the visor.
@@jerodast Merci! Fixed.
Also the collar doesn't have the gap in the middle.
This was the first episode I saw of Star Trek TNG. I had always been a fan of Star Trek I saw this at a Sci-fi club, years before it came to British TV. I was hooked and think this is one of the best time travel stories of any show.
I remember the first thought I had after seeing this episode was that I wished that they pulled that script and reworked it for a crossover event film between the TOS and TNG casts. Trek VI hadn't been announced yet, but everyone knew the classic crew would have one final film. Easily one of the best episodes of the entire Star Trek franchise.
I love how excited you get over the changes and the lighting and seeing Tasha Yar.
Great episode. And nice to see Christopher McDonald in a different role here and given a chance to be the hero for once.
he was great in this.
he is such an iconic movie-asshole, I have to admit it's still difficult for me to see him as anything but that
I can NOT tell you how excited I am for you to watch this freaking episode!!!
Shooter taking his shot 😂
I always tear up a bit when Guinan asks Georgi to tell her about Tasha. It also subtly proves for the audience that all the events in the alternate timeline actually happened, which we later find out in other ways
Guinan's Q-like abilities add to the sense of how little we understand the true nature of the galaxy and the powers at work in it. But she gives us hope that not all power is corruptible.
-Apart from when she stabbed Q with a fork.
Stabbing Q with a fork is most likely considered by many a good use of power as well.
@@E_y_a_l You can torment the helpless because "One creature's torment is another creature's delight"? That's a Q justification 😄
@@MantisEnergy Q is wise, someone once said he has an IQ of 2005, although that someone was Q.
😂I forgot about that.
Incredible episode. Whata great time time travel story and the return of Tasha Yar!!! There is one error I noticed when the timeline was reset and that was Geordi still had his alternate uniform by the way his cuffs looks when Guinan talks to him at the end. Also, love the design of the Enterprise-C.
I love this episode, everyone feels like they are still themselves, but themselves in different circumstances - darker, more grim setting, and everyone doing their best to carry on in a losing war. Picard has his exploration/diplomat aspects toned down and his duty/loyality aspects dialed up. His relationship between Picard and Riker is more terse, not hostile but Picard is more used to issuing commands and having them done with less push back, and Riker is more willing to accept orders with less question. But as we see in the meeting room, Picard will still ask for council from his officers when a big decision is needed.
And when Picard is talking the Captain of Enterpise-C into returning, that quiet admission of just how badly the war is going gave me chills as a kid watching this for the first time and still does now - you can feel how bad things are and Stewart sells the hopelessness of the current situation well, that even though sending the Enterprise-C back is a long shot, its possibly the only hope for the Federation.
Twas a Sunday to remember!
One time I was driving and I saw another car with a bumper sticker that had a picture of Worf on it and it said, "Prune juice...the warrior's drink". Gave me a good laugh.
I’ve always wondered why they didn’t make Worf the captain of the Klingon ship that attacks the Enterprises at the end. It would have been a cool touch to hear his voice being the one telling Picard to prepare to be boarded.
It might have been too much. Would he have ever survived after the Romulan massacre that took his parents, since humans found him? Anyway, even if he was out in a ship the odds of him being there as a captain when Klingons are overrunning the whole Federation space is a bit forced.
@@rhaedas9085 I don't think it would have been too much. If you try to think about these things logically, you will drive yourself a little bonkers. Especially since none of it is real.
Logically, a change in history that big would have altered the life trajectory of every single crew member. The chances of all of them still ending up on the same ship in the exact same positions would be close to nil. So, it doesn't matter.
What matters is what works narratively and emotionally. On both of those scores, I think it would have been effective and poignant to have Worf end up as the Klingon captain. Could have even provided a nice transition between timelines: dark timeline Worf delivers the ultimatum just as Enterprise-C enters the time rift, then normal timeline Worf says the line already seen here after that moment.
It has always baffled me that he wasn't in the dark timeline at all, especially since the cold open set up a nice subplot for him that never paid off.
Hits me the feels every time, great reaction Jen!
You’re awesome Jen. Always next level intelligent post watch reaction and analysis. No one I’d rather watch Star Trek again with.
A great, great episode still. A Star Trek masterpiece.
GOOSEBUMPS!
One of the best episodes of the entire franchise. My jaw dropped to the floor in the very same way in the opening moments. More of these to come.
Luv these rift in space episodes! The surprise guest was awesome! Luv your excitement Jen! ❤ Looking very Sharp in your Star Trek uniform ❤ Thanks for sharing Jen ❤️💛🖖🏻
"I've always known the risks that come with a Starfleet uniform. If I'm to die in one, I'd like my death to count for something." Whatever the past, present or future of this franchise, this is one of those episodes that will always be top tier Trek to me.
I love your excitement for this show!
Miss seeing you sing along to the intro, even for just a moment.
Commercial break!
This is one of the episodes many of us have been waiting for you to see.
In a rabbit hole of rewatching ST TNG and came across your video.
How i wish to go back to my young self when i first watched this episode. It blew me away back then and it still does now.
Great sci fi and acting. One of my top 5 of the series
One of the ones I couldn't wait for you to get to, enjoyed this one a lot. Another important one for TNG lore and a fun one at that. Not often we get to see another Enterprise! Thanks Jen 😁
One of my favorite TNG episodes!
Ira Steven Behr co-wrote this episode, the same Ira Steven Behr that was the show runner on DS9 later on. I feel like it shows the quality of Ira's writing, and DS9 itself shows how good Ira is.
This episode stands out for me having not watched TNG for a number of years it definitely stands as one of the very best.
I live for Jen saying "frig off." 😂
Rubinek playing Fajo was a last minute replacement. The original actor was having some severe personal problems and could not continue so the director asked Rubinek, who was a fan and in town, to take the part. I think he did a pretty goob job considering the short notice.
I really wish Michael Dorn was the Klingon Commander telling Picard that he should surrender or prepare to be bordered, and Picard would respond in Klingon, "Today is a good day to die; Qua'pla!"
And then moments later he's on the bridge of the Enterprise. What a great idea!
1:11 - It's Yar!
Now you know why this episode is so beloved. :)
Absolutely loved your reaction to seeing her, and to the episode as a whole. These are the reactions I love most; payoff bigtime. (And this is why viewers can't skip episodes with this series.) Man, this episode always makes me cry.
I never thought of it as a do over for Tasha because I was so blown away by the awesome episode, but youre right 😂 great reaction Jen we’ve been waiting for this one, this is absolute S tier TNG!
Another outstanding TNG ep and reaction. Jengage! 💜
For an episodic show, "Yesterday's Enterprise" became one of the most important episodes in TNG that is recalled in later episodes. The Federation-Klingon alliance is affected, and it brings in the Romulans with several tricks up their sleeves. The show doesn't really do this unless it's a Worf episode.
My one gripe about the later episodes is that they kept saying Picard ordered Tasha on board the _Enterprise-C._
They never said that he ordered it, just that he was ultimately responsible. He was, as the Captain he could have stopped her but chose not to
Fun costuming error: At the end, when Guinan asked about Tasha, Geordi is still wearing the alternate timeline uniform.
This is the best episode they had made thus far on the series. It really raised the bar. IMO mid season 3 is where TNG (and DS9, interestingly) really started to show its potential.
Make sure your memory never forgets the Episode "Yesterday's Enterprise". It is relevant to "Redemption", 1 & 2 (4-26, 5-01). 🙂
One of the best episodes of the franchise. Plus, very important to the uh.. prime timeline.
And. Keep watching.
I wonder how many viewers realized that Deanna Troi completely disappeared from the alternate timeline Enterprise-D. She was there on the bridge right up until the Enterprise-C came through the rift, and she did not reappear until the proper timeline was restored. She just completely disappeared from the episode except for those two moments. It was one of those little things you really don't notice until much later after you've watched it a few times, or someone happens to bring to your attention.
Same with worf
@@supadjdnb1 Starfleet is at war with the Klingons,hence his absence and a ship of war doesn't need a counselor.
This one is always worth re-watching. I’ve seen it many many times, and it’s always powerful. Enjoy rewatch Jen.
17:32 - A rare show of integrity.
Worf was dead in the alternate timeline. He would have been killed in the outpost as a child.
This is great Trek right here! Thanks for your reaction. 😃
One of my all time favourite Episodes!
Jen has perfectly described the changes of our hero characters in that timeline. They are officers that went to war fot 20 years and act accordingly.
I small part in my brain wishes to see more of that crew, i would have loved to see a more battle hardened Picard and a Enterprise -D that was outfitted to be a Battleship, as seen in this Episodes.
To Jen: The Galaxy Class was especially built to be modified to various scenarios, Exploration, Diplomacy (as the Enterprise -D is) or combat.
one word! BANGER! this is season 3! awesome reactions! and if prune juice is a warrior's drink? I guess I'm not there yet!😅 keep having fun!
One of my favorite episodes, with a great storyline. Loved how the changes of the past effected their present.
This is favorite of all TNG episodes. I’ve been waiting for you to get to it. Happy to watch it with you and see your reaction. Thank you.
Hi Jen! Hope you are having a great day! Thank you for another, as always, great video! The best thing about sundays is to watch your reactions to ST TNG! 🙂
With all the chill you had this review you should turn the thermostat up at your house. 🤣
I must say I had given up in TNG after watching season 1 in the day. But for some reason I watched this and was so impressed it brought me back into the fold. Best and true reaction anywhere.