This comment is in reply to a comment I deleted in order to test this theory.
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This is a comment I plan on replying to and deleting to test this theory
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My understanding is it has to do with deleted comments not having a placeholder, so the comments you do see look like they're nested strangely
Hey thanks for the well thought out and detailed reply.
As much as I don't want to just say "well I guess we like different things" and just leave it at that, I think it does come down to how one defines episodic and rewatchable.
I think your hotel room example is a perfect example of this. I'd be very happy to put on a random episode of Strange New Worlds or Lower Decks in the same way I would with TOS, TNG, or VOY. The other shows (like Prodigy, Discovery, or Picard) I would want to rewatch the whole season to get the satisfying story (like DS9 or ENT).
I also think that you're correct that character development in TOS was more about learning who the character was, rather than watching them grow. I feel TNG had character growth episode-to-episode but, like you said, I can see how it's much more prevalent and important to the episodes in SNW.
Like I said, I hate saying this, but I think it just comes down to preference. I think I could watch a random episode of SNW and enjoy it the same way I would TNG or VOY. Maybe because I've already seen the episodes so I'm enjoying the alien of the week knowing that I don't need to see the resolution of the season long arcs. For the same reasons, though, if I recommend TNG to a friend, I always recommend watching it in order, even from the really bad first couple seasons.
I think it's as alien of the week as we can get while still having meaningful character growth. Each episode is pretty well contained and can be enjoyed in a vacuum. Yes, you get more enjoyment from seeing the payoff of character arcs and relationships, but I don't think that's a bad thing. Even classic 90s Trek had season long arcs and rewarded viewers who joined in every week.
The one with the eye patch? Is he only allowed to play virtually impaired characters?
Kirk had a face like that too. I've seen him use it with Tribbles.
On top of feeling real, it feels true to the characters that the show has developed over the past two seasons. It's not empathetic of her, but this feels exactly like the Christine we've been shown.
On top of that, it's a good lead up into the awkward relationship we got in TOS between the characters. Where Chapel seemed to sadly crush on Spock from afar.
The stardates have been wonky since season 1. It might be intentional or maybe they just don't care. Either way the randomness aligns with TOS.
Sorry! I sent the first comment too early. I updated my comment after initially posting it with, hopefully, more relevant information.
Mirage takes from the opponent's hand. I assume the one you were replying to was talking about specific cards that add to the opponent's hand. Usually cards with this effect will have a specific list of cards that it will pull from. But that could change, cards are added every day.
So I checked the transcript of The Menagerie were Kirk speaks about the one time he met Captain Pike.
Well caught!
PIKE: Lieutenant Kirk.
KIRK: That's right! It's an honour to meet you, sir. Congratulations on your promotion to Fleet Captain.
I was so focused on Pike's face since he has met Kirk before. But this is the first time Kirk has met Pike and this is the first thing he says to him. So of course that stands out in his memory in The Menagerie.
I'm glad he's able to if that's what he wants! I just hope he's not being pigeonholed into roles since he's a great actor.