| The Seventh, Prod#ST:ENT 133 | |
| Synopsis: | |
| T'Pol brings Archer with her on a top-secret mission when she is dispatched by the Vulcan High Command to capture a fugitive that has eluded their authorities for nearly two decades. |
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| MJC Review: | |
| The Drama - | |
| Finally, some real drama! I think I might actually keep watching Enterprise. T'Pol
apparently had a secret, past, covert profession with unfinished business. This past issue had now caught up with her and had to be dealt with.
Unfortunately, it also brought up some old bad suppressed memories. It was clear from the beginning of the episode, that T'Pol was unsettled over the upcoming mission. Of all people she calls on to help
out, or rather watch out for her, was Archer. Perhaps she does this out of instinct. Of all the humans on the ship, Archer seems to be the one she would trust to look out for her.
As it turns out, this "trust" pays off. The scenes with Menos were quite interesting. He really unraveled T'Pol almost to the point of an emotional break down. Talk about someone who can really get under your skin - " I know what you did 30 years ago". The Menos character, although a credible villain, was definitely very uncharacteristic for one who was supposed to be a Vulcan. Way too much "human" traits. Maybe the radiation from spent warp coils over the years had gotten to him. This killing stuff and Vulcan turn bad was uncharacteristic for Vulcans, especially the Vulcan infiltration/interference stuff. However, the story was told well enough to overlook this matter. This event certainly has resulted in a stronger character relationship between Archer and T'Pol. Perhaps this will server well on a future crisis adventure. We all have past issues to work with. Some deal with it and move forward, other suppress and forget. Which game do you want to play? |
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| Tid Bits - | |
| 1) Mayweather tags along for the adventure. 2) Some of those aliens in the bar look like leftovers from Rura Penthe in Star Trek 6. 3) Even in a cold outfit, T'Pol still looks "hot"! |
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| What it all means - | |
| T'Pol trust Archer. | |
| 3 cool peace signs MJC 200211.10 |
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