Enterprise suffers an attack from another ship that erases specific aspects of the crew's memories.
This is an enjoyable episode with a strong concept and memorable character moments.
The story does not work as a mystery, but it places the crew in a very interesting predicament that allows the writers to psycho-analyse various characters.
Picard, Riker, Ro Laren, Worf, Counsellor Troi, and Geordie all have good scenes that allow most of them to emphasise aspects of their personalities that for some are quite repressed by memories.
Visually it is pretty strong with good use of character body language to portray a sense of unfamiliarity and in some cases it is quite humorous.
All performances are great, particularly Michelle Forbes who portrays some fairly distinct aspects of Ensign Ro's character in scenes that are set before and after the attack. Michael Dorn is entertaining as ever in a quite humorous reflection on Worf's natural inclination towards domination. Patrick Stewart is excellent as Picard's exceptional judgement breaks out during the moments of uncertainty.
This is an enjoyable episode with a strong concept and memorable character moments.
The story does not work as a mystery, but it places the crew in a very interesting predicament that allows the writers to psycho-analyse various characters.
Picard, Riker, Ro Laren, Worf, Counsellor Troi, and Geordie all have good scenes that allow most of them to emphasise aspects of their personalities that for some are quite repressed by memories.
Visually it is pretty strong with good use of character body language to portray a sense of unfamiliarity and in some cases it is quite humorous.
All performances are great, particularly Michelle Forbes who portrays some fairly distinct aspects of Ensign Ro's character in scenes that are set before and after the attack. Michael Dorn is entertaining as ever in a quite humorous reflection on Worf's natural inclination towards domination. Patrick Stewart is excellent as Picard's exceptional judgement breaks out during the moments of uncertainty.