Overall, a fairly good drama episode about oppression and prejudice. Although these issues aren't as political as they once were during the original Star Trek series in the 60's, they do still occur in our society. Written well, these topics will always make for a good story to tell. There was not much need to go into any deep critique of this episode. It played out some typical slavery/oppression cultural issues well. Plus, it was a good episode to watch. The North Star title had a general appeal to the plot, but was nothing like what North Start really meant during the American civil war.

There was a bit of Kirk drama in this one. It did had a bit of a "wagon train" through the stars type of feel (literally). Archer comes into a wild west town to undo the wrong and set things right - complete with gun battles, saloons, barbershops, horses, even a harmonica, and all! The characters of this western like town were typical of 50's and 60's wild west shows and movies. Nothing demeaning was done to these classic shows. Their characters were basic and something everyone could relate too. I was surprised that there wasn't more focus given from the Skag's point of view. Oh well, I guess that there was only so much screen time.

I didn't get the feeling that I was watching a remake of Voyagers "The 37's". Although, I was a bit dismayed that the humans didn't make as much progress as was done with the humans in the Voyager episode. Then again, a wild west show is more fun to watch.

The last battle scene was a bit lame. Phase pistols versus 19th century guns?? Come on! I think someone was smoking too much space weed when thinking up that scene. At least they didn't end off the show with Enterprise warping off into the sunset.