This episode had the foundation in place to be a great episode but ended up steering itself towards average territory. I felt a severe lack of intrigue in this episode and the attempt to make a commentary on 'perspective' was derailed by the assistants testimony making Riker appear like a swaggering rapist.
I think they should have leaned a bit more into the idea that Apgar was dealing with other sources for financial gain / find a way to establish Apgar as a compelling character and not a man simply compromised by jealously.
I get the idea ---- We all have our personal view of 'truth and perspective' but this episode would have benefited from putting the screws to Riker and truly having the viewer question his story.
This needed some additional spice.
I think they should have leaned a bit more into the idea that Apgar was dealing with other sources for financial gain / find a way to establish Apgar as a compelling character and not a man simply compromised by jealously.
I get the idea ---- We all have our personal view of 'truth and perspective' but this episode would have benefited from putting the screws to Riker and truly having the viewer question his story.
This needed some additional spice.