The Loss
- Episode aired Dec 29, 1990
- TV-PG
- 45m
As an unknown force drags the Enterprise, Deanna Troi struggles with the loss of her empathic abilities.As an unknown force drags the Enterprise, Deanna Troi struggles with the loss of her empathic abilities.As an unknown force drags the Enterprise, Deanna Troi struggles with the loss of her empathic abilities.
- Ensign Gates
- (uncredited)
- Enterprise Computer
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Crewman Martinez
- (uncredited)
- Ensign Kellogg
- (uncredited)
- Ensign Jae
- (uncredited)
- Ensign Russell
- (uncredited)
- Science Division Officer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to Michael Piller, making Troi's loss of empathic abilities permanent was strongly considered.
- GoofsThe ship is caught in a field of two-dimensional objects, which can't be seen edge-on. The crew only figure this out by launching a probe up above the ship. But the ship is 42 decks tall: if the two-dimensional objects are not visible from one deck, they should be visible by looking out the window on any other deck.
- Quotes
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Mr. Data, what velocity would put us back on schedule?
Lt. Commander Data: A resumption of our present course at warp six will place us in the T'lli Beta system in six days, thirteen hours, 47 minutes.
Commander William T. Riker: What, no seconds?
Lt. Commander Data: I have discovered, sir, a certain level of impatience when I calculate a lengthy time interval to the nearest second. However, if you wish...
Commander William T. Riker: No, no. Minutes is fine.
- SoundtracksStar Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
This is mediocre episode that has more good aspects than bad, mainly due to some decent performances.
The plot has two distinct threads. It follows Deanna coping with the loss of her powers, whilst it presents a sci-fi angle with the bridge crew dealing with a 2D life form. Neither are particularly memorable but I prefer the scenes involving Deanna.
We see her fall apart after the loss of her powers. It is a bit frustrating to see her character written this way, but other characters who try to help are written well, such as Riker and Guinan. In doing so we have an interesting perspective on the level of control that her ability provide when dealing with people. I also like the notion of her considering her human-half to be inferior.
Visually there is nothing particularly memorable on display, but all performances are strong. Marina Sirtis is very good considering how many temper tantrums she has to throw and how annoying her character is written. Jonathan Frakes, Caryn Johnson, Patrick Stewart, Gates McFadden and Brent Spiner support well.
- snoozejonc
- Jul 10, 2021
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Details
- Runtime45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1