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  • Yes, we see TPol reading the new rediscovered teachings of Surak, demonstrating the spread in new ideas

    We also see the Vulcan ambassador standup for being a “deviant” and ultimately prevail, demonstrating a shift in attitudes.

    The Vulcan arc was one of the most strangely satisfying because:

    • It begins strong in the first 5 episodes or so (until Trip gives Tpol pecan pie)
    • Goes into the back burner for 2.5 seasons, except for random jabs at the Vulcan High Command
    • Goes into overdrive in S4 and shows us how these Vulcans become the ones we’ve come to know.


  • Enterprise all the way.

    It starts strong with lots human/vulcan conflict and then eases into 2 seasons of TNG-style adventures.

    Season 3 is an imperfect masterpiece that ultimately delivers some incredible episodes. This is where Enterprise comes into its own.

    Season 4 is more like a collection of 3-parters that sees the crew touch on all the lore they missed in the first 3 seasons. Satisfying but a different vibe.

    Highlights include:

    • Captain Archer feuding with Duras
    • Dr Phlox improving every episode he appears
    • Lt Reed vs Major Hayes
    • Grapplers!

    Low points include:

    • Decontamination
    • Archer/Tpol tension
    • Cogenitor episode
    • The finale








  • We know Riker plays for keeps; Quark owes him platinum and tried to foist gift cards on him for payment.

    We know the TNG poker games would also raise the stakes; Crusher challenges Riker, LaForge, and Worf to bet shaving their beards that one time.

    We know that gambling lingo is still commonplace, even though Mariner doesnt know other slang from our era (eg what a pinup poster is)

    I want to say that gambling never left and it makes me realize we’re sorely missing a proper heist episode. With Quark 👌

    Edit: I am mistaken, I forgot about Moogie