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Message: <blockquote data-quote="myrdden" data-source="post: 902485" data-attributes="member: 549">That will come as the seaon progresses.  Although the show hasn't been spectacular for me, and it has been boreing more often than entertaining, I will say that the main characters are interesting and usually well acted.I would be ok with that as well.  However, instead of a Kirk/Spock relationship (which would draw criticism for being a blatant rip-off) how about a McCoy/Spock relationship?  Both characters having a well earned respect for one another, as well as a close friendship, but they are constantly at odds with their respective outlooks on life?  It sort of there right now, but it needs some more refinement.Bottom line - just do it well... I like the Phlox character but I feel that his pressence detracts from the consept of the show.  This is supposed to be the explorarion of space by humans.  Why not have a human doctor who must struggle with the knowledge that human medicine doesn't know everything?  The Phlox character seems to be well experienced with space medicine, which would be vital on the mission, but sometimes seems a bit too convienient.  I really do like the character so this is only a minor nitpick.I'll agree with this.  Of all the characters, I feel Archer is the weakest.  I think this will be addressed by having more background story as the season continues.  I thought that the episode "First Flight" was decent, but I was a bit unsatisified with Archer being a test pilot.  Just a personal preference I suppose.I wonder - is the show trying to create a Kirk/Spock/McCoy relationship between Archer/T'Pol/Trip?  There are some similarities.I think they will have to tread very carefully with awarding T'Pol a field commission.  It was stated that Spock was the first vulcan to enlist in Starfleet.  Now technically it was the Federation and not Earth but splitting hairs like that could cause further problems for hard-core fans.  I think they have setup a plausible storyline whereby Archer can use the Klingons as a reason for not being able to take T'Pol home.  T'Pol gets to stay on the ship and she doesn't need to resign her position.  I'm just thinking out loud.And I absolutely agree...the Xindi had better be interesting else this whole change of direction will be a waste of time.Myrdden</blockquote>

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