Comment on What are the best single episodes to show people new to Trek?

kieron115@startrek.website ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

• Kirk@startrek.website ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  There is some back story needed with that one… but maybe it’s tangential enough to make the viewer want to know more?

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  • kieron115@startrek.website ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    That was basically my thought as well, but I still say it plays well as a stand-alone story to give someone a taste of Trek. They may be confused at the beginning of the episode but I feel it’s self contained and focused enough that most people can pick up the major beats from context (Cardassians = occupiers, Bajorans = formerly occupied). And then hopefully the acting, the mystery, and the twist ending are enough to, like you said, make the viewer want to learn more.

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