Story: The Big Goodbye
Written By: Tracy Tormé
Series: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Year: 1988
Best episode of the season. Absolutely no doubt in my mind. The plot is the first of many future holodeck gone wrong plots, but not many ever topped this one. The characters are for the first time very relatable and likable. The story is unique, and the look and feel is all-around exciting.
The cast does a great job. They sell the idea that the whole holodeck thing is new and exciting, and then when the red shirt gets shot you can see the horror in their faces. It’s terrific.
The episode won an Emmy for best costumes, and it’s easy to see why…because you didn’t have to spend 45 minutes watching those spandex things. That alone is worth an award.
Fantastic episode, best of the season, and while not in the top ten of the whole series, its in the top 15.
NEXT TIME: Data’s Brother
Written By: Tracy Tormé
Series: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Year: 1988
Best episode of the season. Absolutely no doubt in my mind. The plot is the first of many future holodeck gone wrong plots, but not many ever topped this one. The characters are for the first time very relatable and likable. The story is unique, and the look and feel is all-around exciting.
The episode won an Emmy for best costumes, and it’s easy to see why…because you didn’t have to spend 45 minutes watching those spandex things. That alone is worth an award.
Fantastic episode, best of the season, and while not in the top ten of the whole series, its in the top 15.
NEXT TIME: Data’s Brother