Nepenthe

Just finished it and as a Star Trek Next Generation fan of the late eighties early nineties... I am extremely grateful to the writers and actors for this gem they gave us... Thank you for this. Sincerely.

This entire episode made me cheer...and cry ! It really was an amazingly written and wonderfully directed(no need to mention acting) this is so far the best episode this season!

What an emotional episode. Good story and verry well produced. This was Great! Now i have to wait another 7 days .. whaaaa... TNG feelings all over!!

Finally all pieces are falling together. Picard's acting is getting better as the weight on his shoulders are divided in several other main actors and actresses. It feels like he's more Picard now in a commanding position, and not a does-it-all character. Old friends came back for everyone's nostalgia. Storyline is getting way interesting and this show is knocking out Discovery for good...

Picard visits old friends on Nepenthe with Soji.

I enjoyed this episode as a fan of TNG for the reunion between some of the franchise most well known characters, plus the relief it provides from the darkness presented in the first six episodes.

Healing from emotional and psychological pain is the theme of the episode and many of the characters embody it. The plot allows Picard and Soji an opportunity to remedy some of the issues they are experiencing through a connection with friends and it is done in warm and positive way. The other plot threads are not quite as compelling as this one, but keep the main narrative ticking over in a compelling way.

All production values are strong with great visuals and effects as always. Whilst performances from all are all good. Patrick Stewart and Allison Pill standout for me.