For sanity's sake we are just going to ignore that genetic manipulation is taking place in a post Eugenics wars star trek.
The use of the name Darwin for the research station is a bit on the nose but does tie-in with the theme of humanity creating a calamity through playing God.
The goal of this episode seemed to be in softening Dr. Polaski ---- we get a taste of her dedication to helping those in need and dogged approach to getting her way in matters relating to her craft.
Picard is in fine form in this episode. After witnessing Polaski fight for what she wants he gives her permission and a pat on the back for the display of tenacity. To top it off ---- Picard wasn't drifting off during O'Briens technobabble ramble about using transporter magic to rematerialize people without the virus and he ends up saving Polaski's life. This is after he learned that Kate is a member of the Picard fan club.
At some point I expect Part 2 to be released ----- The children in isolation have grown up and they have become demented and seek VENGENCE upon Picard. Nah, let's make a vampire clone of him instead.
The heavy handed message of this episode did not leave much of an impact on me. I have fond memories of Beverly Crusher's hair yet I have no issues with Polaski ---- she was by design meant to create a bit of conflict on the ship.
An average episode containing a blunt message with some solid character development.
The use of the name Darwin for the research station is a bit on the nose but does tie-in with the theme of humanity creating a calamity through playing God.
The goal of this episode seemed to be in softening Dr. Polaski ---- we get a taste of her dedication to helping those in need and dogged approach to getting her way in matters relating to her craft.
Picard is in fine form in this episode. After witnessing Polaski fight for what she wants he gives her permission and a pat on the back for the display of tenacity. To top it off ---- Picard wasn't drifting off during O'Briens technobabble ramble about using transporter magic to rematerialize people without the virus and he ends up saving Polaski's life. This is after he learned that Kate is a member of the Picard fan club.
At some point I expect Part 2 to be released ----- The children in isolation have grown up and they have become demented and seek VENGENCE upon Picard. Nah, let's make a vampire clone of him instead.
The heavy handed message of this episode did not leave much of an impact on me. I have fond memories of Beverly Crusher's hair yet I have no issues with Polaski ---- she was by design meant to create a bit of conflict on the ship.
An average episode containing a blunt message with some solid character development.