Star Trek: The Next Generation – Firstborn [7.21]

Worf is concerned by Alexander’s lack of interest in becoming a Klingon warrior.  Attending a Klingon celebration in order to draw Alexander’s interest in that aspect of his culture, Worf is saved from an assassination attempt by a family friend, K’mtar.  K’mtar attempts to convince Alexander to embrace his heritage as a Klingon and to become a warrior.  Continue reading Star Trek: The Next Generation – Firstborn [7.21]

Star Trek: The Next Generation – Peak Performance [2.21]

The Enterprise takes part in some war games, with Riker and a skeleton crew having to engage in mock combat against her in an out-of-date ship.  These games are interrupted by the sudden arrival of some greedy Ferengi Continue reading Star Trek: The Next Generation – Peak Performance [2.21]

Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season One [Summary]

So how does the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation hold up, after nearly 25 years? Um, it’s hard to say. All in all, it’s not that good. But then, it wasn’t that good at the time, either. Continue reading Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season One [Summary]

Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Last Outpost [1.4]

The Enterprise makes first contact with the profit-obsessed Ferengi over a planet that was once part of an ancient and powerful empire.  Commander Riker and his away team must deal with the aggressive Ferengi on the planet while convincing the remains of this empire not to destroy the Enterprise. Continue reading Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Last Outpost [1.4]