Enterprise 02/11/03

[myrdden]

Plot

Archer is requested by an Andorian commander to mediate a cease fire with the Vulcans.



Thoughts with spoliers...




I liked this episode. It wasn't the most imaginative, but I felt satisfied after watching it, which good enough for me! Archer's discomfort with the role of the mediator is apparent and portrayed appropriately. He is keenly aware of what he needs to do, but really doesn't know how to do it. The Vulcan/Andorian conflictis a nice touch, which I feel develops the history of ST appropriately. It foreshadows the importance humanity will play in the formation of the Federation.

Trip's moment of "cowboy diplomacy" also stood out for me as well.

Sure the plot was as transparent as Seran Wrap, but it was still a satisfying watch.

I give it 8/10 - my favourite episode this season I think.

Myrdden

 

[myrdden]

Just a small bump.

 

[Mark]

Just a small bump.

I imagine this thread will be rocking after 8pm central US tonight.

 

[Mark]

The Pink Skin sense of humor - Shran (with a bit of a smile..

Who's played more characters on ST series, who's been on more series, and who's been in the ST universe as characters longer, Jeffrey Combs or Suzie Plakson?

 

[Richards]

I don't know about those two, but I believe Mark Lenard - best known as Spock's father, Sarek - was also a Romulan commander in one episode and a Klingon in another (all from the original series), so he wins the "versatility award" from way back when.

Johnathan

 

[Mark]

I don't know about those two, but I believe Mark Lenard - best known as Spock's father, Sarek - was also a Romulan commander in one episode and a Klingon in another (all from the original series), so he wins the "versatility award" from way back when.

Johnathan

Perhaps he does win the versitility award and certainly has that long-standing relationship with the ST-verse. I only chose those two because they were both in tonight's Enterprise episode.

 

[myrdden]

Who's played more characters on ST series, who's been on more series, and who's been in the ST universe as characters longer, Jeffrey Combs or Suzie Plakson?

Is Suzie Plakson the actress who played Lt. Selar and K'Eylar (? spelling? does it matter?) in TNG. Or am I way off base?

Myrdden

 

[Richards]

What other characters has Suzie Plakson portrayed? Her name doesn't spring to mind like Jeffrey Combs' does.

And as far as tonight's episode went, I liked the fact that the Vulcan ambassador pointed out that T'Pol is picking up a human accent. I also liked the way the female Andorian's antennae went straight up in the air (in shock, presumably) when Archer snuck up behind her and told her to drop her weapon.

Johnathan

 

[Hand of Evil]

It is good to see them working on that what will become the Fed.

The Andorians are big in the myth/history of Star Trek (one of the three prime races) but have not been given much thought after the one ST:OS show. Hope to see a lot more of them.

 

[Mr Fidgit]

Is Suzie Plakson the actress who played Lt. Selar and K'Eylar (? spelling? does it matter?) in TNG. Or am I way off base?

Myrdden

i'm not sure about the spellings, but yes, she did play those characters. she also played a Q in a Voyager episode

it was great to see her back