Unification I
- Episode aired Nov 2, 1991
- TV-PG
- 45m
Picard and Data follow Spock into Romulan space on a dangerous mission.Picard and Data follow Spock into Romulan space on a dangerous mission.Picard and Data follow Spock into Romulan space on a dangerous mission.
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- TriviaLeonard Nimoy had not previously appeared on the show because he had set his asking price for such an appearance at $1 million, which was far beyond the budget of the series. However, since this episode was in some ways a "teaser" for the upcoming Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) (on which Nimoy was an executive producer, and entitled to a percentage of the profits of that film), Nimoy agreed to appear in this two-part story for standard SAG pay.
- GoofsWhen Picard meets Perrin on the Enterprise, he gives her a cup of mint tea that is filled up to a marked line on the mug.
- Quotes
[Picard is requesting a cloaked vessel from Chancellor Gowron through B'iJik, a junior adjutant]
B'iJik: How would it benefit the Klingon Empire? I'm sure Gowron will ask.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: The only benefit to the Klingon Empire would be our gratitude.
B'iJik: That is what you want me to tell him?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Yes. And please add that, if he is unable to provide us with a ship, then I am sure there are others in the Klingon Empire who would be willing to help me. And then... *they* would have our gratitude.
B'iJik: [long pause] I see.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Also, please tell Gowron that I am *immensely* gratified that he is prospering so well. A tribute to his skilled leadership.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek - The Next Generation (1994)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
This is an enjoyable episode with some memorable moments and strong performances.
The plot largely feels like an unnecessarily huge buildup to an appearance by the most influential character in the franchise history, but I enjoyed all scenes nonetheless.
The Sarek scene is brilliantly acted and terribly sad. Anyone who has experienced an elderly family member or friend suffer with dementia should relate to it. Patrick Stewart and Mark Lenard are superb as ever.
In contrast, there are a number of other scenes with solid humour, such as Picard v the Klingons, Picard with Data, and Enterprise at the surplus depot. Brent Spiner is on top form and at times is funny without even speaking.
It all gets very compelling when Picard and Data arrive at Romulus, with some nice moments of tension and a great bit of fan service.
Visually it is strong, telling a story with a number of great camera shots, particularly of the actors to make things either poignant, funny or dramatic.
For me it is an 8.5/10 but I round upwards.
- snoozejonc
- Aug 9, 2021
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- Runtime45 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1