I could write a very long review of this episode, but I'll try to keep this brief. This is one of my very favorite episodes in the Star Trek franchise - Star Trek doesn't get any better than this. The script is expertly-written, and the episode deals with some very weighty issues in a very impressive manner. The acting is superb - especially from Michael Dorn, LeVar Burton, and the actor who plays one of the Romulan survivors on the planet. The characters are deep and very well-developed, and the storyline gets better and better throughout the entire episode. I highly recommend it.
It's also one of the best episodes to show your friends who are not familiar with this franchise. It requires very little understanding of the Star Trek universe to enjoy. It is also a very intelligent episode, with a myriad of references to history, politics, racism, duty, honor and trust. If you watch this, I hope you'll agree with me that it compares very favorably to any expertly-written drama on television.
It's also one of the best episodes to show your friends who are not familiar with this franchise. It requires very little understanding of the Star Trek universe to enjoy. It is also a very intelligent episode, with a myriad of references to history, politics, racism, duty, honor and trust. If you watch this, I hope you'll agree with me that it compares very favorably to any expertly-written drama on television.