Season 1: Episode 1: Encounter at Farpoint

The Encounter at Farpoint

I was dreading watching this episode as I remembered it as a kid as being long and rambly and quickly losing my interest. For my reviews I am going to split it up into three sections, first to discuss the episode without any additional connotation beside previous episodes in the series, as if this was the first time I watched the show. The second section looking back with nostalgia goggles and a love for Trek. The final section will be reserved for things I really enjoyed and overall rating.

Clear Eyes: This episode had me hooked within minutes. I enjoyed the double story narrative and was blown away by Delancey and Stewart's performances. Picard and most of the bridge crew are very awkward, hopefully they will develop some chemistry soon. I was satisfied and left with a dozen questions: Who are the Ferengi? What is a Betazoid? What does Imzadi mean?

Full Hearts: Damn everyone looked so young. I don't remember Geordi's visor being painful, is that something they dropped or will they add to that later? Saucer Separation first episode? Ballsy. Everyone on the battle bridge except Miles went to Q-Land, wtf guys?? That is okay Miles gets enough love on DS9. Looked like Riker was the first person to beam anywhere in the series. Data uses a contraction for the only time it is later stated he can't use them. Finally, does anyone know if the drugged out WW3 that Q portrays right before Zefram Cochran's post war earth or was that another war?

Can't Lose: Favorite quote for the episode: "If we're going to be damned, let's be damned for what we are."

Rating: 9 out of 10.