Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Star Trek: TNG 1.18 - Home Soil

Review 102 - Episode 98 (Feb 22nd 1988)

The One with the microbrain

Good trekkian values episode this. Terraformers are attempting to change a planet, but there may be an unknown lifeform there already.

The mystery of the faulty laser is well done, but Kurt Mandl must be the hammiest actor I have seen on TV. He's so OTT and stage actorly that his scenes become pure unintentional comedy. Which is a shame as he's the one hiding the secret of the lifeforms who start to attack the ship.

I don't really have a lot to say about this episode, but it preaches the message of tolerating others and respecting all life and does it in an enjoyable enough way.

3/5
Overall Star Trek Franchise Rating so far: 289/515

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