IT WAS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS...

28 years ago. WOW. That was the longest summer between seasons and still one of my favorite cliffhangers ever. "Mr. Worf... fire." Still gives me chills. As a writer, I learned a lot from this episode. Michael Piller poured a lot of story into part 1's 45 minute run time.

Bobby

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The one big problem I have with the second episode of this two-parter. It's this exchange:

RIKER: Lieutenant Worf, everyone in this room shares my respect for your service to this ship. But right now, I need your experience at tactical. Commander Data, I realise your very nature omits ambition. Nevertheless, I want you to know I seriously considered you first officer. 

DATA: Thank you, sir. 

RIKER: But this is not the time for change. I need you all where you are, where Captain Picard always relied on you. I have been, reluctantly, forced to conclude that Commander Shelby, our expert on the Borg, is an ideal choice at this time for first officer.

Not the time for change? I can't imagine a better time to move people into new jobs. Picard already knows what they can do where they are now. Moving them around circumvents a big piece of Locutus' knowledge of the enemy.

That part always bugged me a bit.

Otherwise, this is an outstanding two-parter. If you haven't seen it, it's great. It also makes for a good double feature when paired with the Star Trek First Contact movie.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

I am Bobby of Borg. You will be assimilated. Your life as it has been... is over. Resistance is futile.

Why, yes. I am excited to see Best of Both Worlds on the big screen. Why do you ask?

Star Trek: The Next Generation's season 3 cliffhanger and season 4 premiere is arguably one of the series best stories. In fact, the cliffhanger ending to Best of Both Worlds Part 1 still ranks as one of the greatest cliffhangers of all time. Back in the pre-internet days (back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth) it was a long wait until season 4 returned. We had no idea if Patrick Stewart's Captain Picard would return or how the Enterprise and her crew were going to stop the Borg.

It was a long, torturous wait.

On Thursday, April 25, 2013, for one night only, Fathom Events is showing The Best Of Both Worlds as a feature length film at select theaters across the country as part of the marketing for the new Blu-Ray release of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 3. Completely restored with cleaned up, and in some case brand new, special effects, this is a must see event.

If you've never seen Best of Both Worlds, I highly recommend this. For a nice double feature, follow up with a viewing of Star Trek: First Contact, which is pretty much a sequel to this two-part episode.

I've already got my ticket. See you there.

Bobby

TO BOLDLY GO...

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 7 cast photo

January 3, 2013 is the 20th Anniversary of my favorite Star Trek series. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine debuted on January 3, 1993 and I was hooked from the very first episode. I think the show still holds up quite well even now. Sadly, DS9 is not in syndication, which astounds me. With all the cable networks out there looking for quality content, it's a shame that this show is not available. Thankfully, I have the DVDs so I'm covered.

It might be time for a re-watch.

Talking about Star Trek Deep Space Nine’s 20th anniversary made me think of the image above so I thought I’d share. I always get a chuckle when I read this. As much as I love the characters of Kirk and Picard, and the actors that play them, Sisko is at the top of the list. I thought his character was a solid mix of what made the captains that came before him great.

I think I'll go watch some DS9 before bed.

Bobby

PS: Happy Birthday to my brother, Wes.