Academy

Story: Coming of Age
Written By: Sandy Fries and Hannah Louise Shearer
Series: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Year: 1988

What is the plot of this episode? There is Wesley trying to get into the Academy, Picard being investigating in a competency hearing…. there is some kid that steals a shuttlecraft…I guess that’s part of both plots. It just flows awkwardly, and you find yourself bored throughout.
I liked the final test Wesley was put through, but before that his academy just puts into perspective what a prick Wesley is. The only thing that doesn’t feel annoying about the Picard storyline is the ending, in which hints of a Starfleet Conspiracy (to pay off in the episode Conspiracy) are brought to light.

NEXT TIME: Batris