| Review : |
Wow, Janeway, throwing the book at Kim for getting laid? A little harsh for the eager young Officer who is currently in his fifth years as an Ensign! Anyway, it took me a while, but I think I understand why I do not think this episode quite makes it: The A plot and the B plot seem to have no relationship whatsoever. This seems to me like some mediocre writing, or worse, writing that realizes neither plot can stand by itself. The result is an episode that feels bound together with duct tape and bailing wire. Perhaps Janeway's reaction to Kim's horrific crime would be more understandable if he had acted to help sabotage the generation ark out of love for the girl (she could then ask for asylum, etc). And on a purely speculative note, I wonder how this could have played out if it was 7 of 9 who had fallen in love? Her assessment of love as a disease, and subsequent mind change would have certainly made more sense as she spends the episode attempting to integrate a powerful emotion into her "perfect" self-image. Overall verdict: meh. |
