REACTION! STAR TREK: TNG, 5x2, Gallifrey Gals Get Warped! S5 Ep2, DARMOK

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  • Join Paula and Kat as they continue to dive into season 5 of Star Trek: TNG. Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra 🖖
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  • @4thofEleven
    @4thofEleven Pƙed 2 lety +75

    The scene with Picard telling Dathon the tale of Gilgamesh is one of my favorite moments in all of Star Trek.
    "He who was my companion through adventure and hardship is gone forever."

  • @user-kj2fj8qr9l
    @user-kj2fj8qr9l Pƙed 2 lety +68

    One of my favorite things about this episode is how you begin not understand a thing the aliens says, but by the end of the episode (if you pay attention) you can pretty much fully comprehend the conversation Picard has with them.

    • @paulonius42
      @paulonius42 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      That is an excellent point that I had never consciously thought about!

    • @cleekmaker00
      @cleekmaker00 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      I hope that's what the TNG Writing Staff was looking to accomplish; watching an episode not only to be entertained, but one that makes you think while watching it.

  • @theendistheend123
    @theendistheend123 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    Fantastic episode. I use the line "Shaka when the walls fell," whenever something doesn't go right.

  • @theAkildare
    @theAkildare Pƙed 2 lety +23

    Katrina, her eyes uncovered

  • @TheZapan99
    @TheZapan99 Pƙed 2 lety +52

    There's a female non-playable character in the game Skyrim named Temba Wide-Arm, as a nod to this TNG episode.

  • @Mokkari77
    @Mokkari77 Pƙed 2 lety +42

    "Rocky and Apollo in Philadelphia."
    "Rocky, he went the distance."
    "Rocky, he switched to Southpaw".

    • @toddsmitts
      @toddsmitts Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Rocky and Drago in Russia.

    • @chrisbullard5901
      @chrisbullard5901 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@TheNoiseySpectator, “Hudson, Game Over, Man!”

    • @chrisbullard5901
      @chrisbullard5901 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@TheNoiseySpectator, “Aliens”(1986). Then again, any Bill Paxton role is quotable for Tamarian culture.

    • @tehdesp
      @tehdesp Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +1

      Paulie, his whiskey opened.

    • @One.Zero.One101
      @One.Zero.One101 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      "Anakin hate sand it's irritating"
      "Anakin and Obi-Wan at Mustafar"
      "Luke at Deathstar when the Emperor fell"

  • @evrbody
    @evrbody Pƙed 2 lety +12

    Katrina at Gallifrey, her eyes opened!

  • @KennethJaeger
    @KennethJaeger Pƙed rokem +6

    One of the many beautiful things in this episode: "Picard and Dathon at El-Adrel" is a new phrase which will be added to the Tamarian vocabulary.

  • @mrtin9128
    @mrtin9128 Pƙed 2 lety +17

    Captain Dathon is an absolute hero

  • @barkingmonkee
    @barkingmonkee Pƙed 2 lety +25

    I love this ep for many reasons. First off, if you ever encountered someone who had never encountered a sci-fi film or story and they asked you what was the point of it, what does science fiction do better than other genres, you could explain about exploring basic social concepts like communication in a narrative manner and show them "Darmok" as a stellar example.
    Second, and a little more simplisticly, it's just a nice story about the importance of listening. It's perhaps especially cool that they placed a middle aged white male actor in a position of having to listen to a black male actor for this (though the extensive makeup makes it rather less heavy handed than it might otherwise have come off.)
    Thirdly, the writing was just well done. The whole speaking in metaphors trick could, very easily, have come off as stupid sounding. The writing team (assisted by fine performances by the 'Tamarian' actors) managed to make it sound natural, or at least reasonable.

  • @Kap00rwith2os
    @Kap00rwith2os Pƙed 2 lety +29

    This episode made me cry... the connection that developed between the captains, the Tamarian's pure-hearted intentions, the moment Picard realizes what was happening, the respect Picard developes for the Tamarian captain... , it was beautiful 😱. It also shows how different Riker is from Picard, Riker shoots more from the hip and is not the introspective analyzer that Picard is. One of my favorite episodes of TNG đŸ„°

    • @jerodast
      @jerodast Pƙed rokem +1

      the gals' comments really highlighted for me how much Picard is unique in constantly devoting his entire passion and intellect to UNDERSTANDING any given situation, whether diplomatic, scientific, or even military. never quite pinned down before how that is part of whats so striking about him.

  • @jpwphoenix1701
    @jpwphoenix1701 Pƙed 2 lety +51

    I think the entire Trek fandom can agree that this is an all-time classic. "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" is one of those phrases which gets quoted a LOT, especially on Twitter. Also, I definitely love the arrival of Picard's Captain's Jacket and sweater, although they did change the leather shoulders after this one episode (personally, I preferred the leather!).

    • @jkhoover
      @jkhoover Pƙed rokem

      I have to admit, I can't agree. I've never liked this episode. I didn't know other Trekkers did until I started doing events.

    • @Mymloch
      @Mymloch Pƙed rokem +2

      @@jkhoover That's unfortunate, I think. I haven't personally come across any TNG fan that didn't like (or at least, appreciate) this episode. I can certainly see how someone may not consider it a great episode... but I do struggle in trying to understand how a viewer would walk away thinking it was a bad episode. Did they not like the method of using poetic language... or did they find the acting poor? Still... to each their own. It's definitely subjective.

  • @N0-1_H3r3
    @N0-1_H3r3 Pƙed 2 lety +19

    The Children of Tama, who speak in memes.

  • @daniellanctot6548
    @daniellanctot6548 Pƙed 2 lety +50

    This is one of those episode of TNG that could and should have won an Emmy just for the writing (And for other aspects of it too). I have seen interviews with College/University Professors in linguistic who actually show this episode to students to show and study the intricacies of communicating between people of different languages.
    This is also one of those episodes that I think off when I roll my eyes at people who talk about TNG being too intellectual and theatrical: The very beauty of TNG precisely IS that it is intellectual and theatrical! I understand that there are Sci-Fi fans who expect their Sci-Fi to be "Fast & Furious" styled action with "PEW-PEWs!" and "BANG-BANGs!", but there are tons of such Sci-Fi shows; one does not hire Sir. Patrick Stewart as the lead role and expect that kind of a show. To paraphrase "someone" : Star Trek goal is not shooting lasers and dominating alien species, but charting the unknown possibilities of existence... Like the possibility of being stranded on a foreign planet with someone that speaks no common language with you!

    • @bustedsim
      @bustedsim Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Funny you say that about Patrick Stewart, because apparently when he first met new writer Ronald D. Moore, Stewart told him "Ahh, good, here's some advice: The Captain doesn't get to do enough fighting or f#$@ing..." Hence Captain's Holiday. haha.

  • @shawkorror
    @shawkorror Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Rewatching this, I just got why the alien captain was willing to risk so much. How isolated must the Tammarians have been in a galaxy full of cultures, full of being that are all unintelligible to them? How alone must they feel when everyone just stares blankly at them and moves on. The whole "alone in a crowd" pain. No wonder that brave soul went to such lengths.
    Well, thats what I read into it anyway.

  • @amy_grace
    @amy_grace Pƙed rokem +5

    Star Trek: Lower Decks is set 13 years after this episode, and the USS Cerritos has a Tamarian security officer. Knowing that's how UFP/Tama relations play out somehow makes this episode hit even harder 😭

  • @dudermcdudeface3674
    @dudermcdudeface3674 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    This type of communication learning reflects real history. People would show up in caravans or exploring ships to remote places, meet people with languages they'd never encountered, and learn enough to get by through what is basically osmosis of shared experience. They also teach it in as a more consistent set of methods in military and intelligence language schools.

  • @dongilleo9743
    @dongilleo9743 Pƙed rokem +4

    As someone interested in and fascinated by language, communication, and storytelling, this was one of my favorite episodes of Next Generation, and as a fan it was the only episode I sought out and bought a script of.
    In some ways, we already communicate this way. People who've never seen Star Trek, Star Wars, or many other popular movies, films, and TV shows will nevertheless know and understand references from them. So much of our popular entertainment depends on storytelling that uses well known and familiar plotlines, themes, and tropes: the villain, the wise old mentor, the young hero setting off on a quest, the damsel in distress, the rascal with a heart of gold, the loyal sidekick, etc.
    You can say things like:
    "My boss was being a real Vader today"
    "I need this project done at Warp Speed"
    "He had to MacGuyver his way out of that situation"
    and most people will understand what you mean.

  • @quoniam426
    @quoniam426 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    When you think that communicating with memes is not that different...
    Katrina, don't underestimate Kirk, he can put 2 and 2 together when he wants to. He's not that intellectual, I grant you that but he could surprise you.
    But this episode is one of the best the TNG series, that's for sure.

  • @theanyktos
    @theanyktos Pƙed rokem +7

    I love the fact that these aliens basically have their entire language based in meme-speak. Is it practical when trying to communicate with someone who doesn't have the necessary background knowledge? No. Is it a really cool concept and incredibly funny to think about? Hell yes.

    • @jerodast
      @jerodast Pƙed rokem +1

      Honestly I continue to think the actual concept is just stupid. that order at the end? just say "unfurl sails" dude! what is the proper noun doing for you?? but its such a well done episode emotionally and acting and theme, its still great even over my grumbling :)

  • @cathyvickers9063
    @cathyvickers9063 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +4

    Darmok was played by the same actor who played Captain Terrell in Wrath of Khan.

  • @dennismason3740
    @dennismason3740 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I cry everytime I watch this episode. It is so thrilling to watch an original first response.

  • @tsogobauggi8721
    @tsogobauggi8721 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    9:42 The scene of Picard telling the story about Gilgamesh is wonderful and sad. I like Paul Winfield's acting too, his little movements when he is listening the story.
    10:48 Katrina's expression... Imaginary hug for you :)

  • @alexbruce9499
    @alexbruce9499 Pƙed 2 lety +33

    "I've seen lots of Star Trek: The Next Generation, I think it's a lovely show - but there's one episode, the billing for which is so fascinating I've actively avoided ever seeing it. I love the idea so much, I'd rather think about it. Forever. The episode is called 'Darmok,' and the synopsis simply says that Captain Picard is trapped on a planet with an alien who can only talk in metaphors. Wow. That sounds brilliant. How does that work? What happens? How does it end? I've got no idea - not seen it! But it keeps resonating with me.
    In 2008, I wrote a Doctor Who episode called 'Midnight.' Is it like 'Darmok'? I don't know. But stripped down to its essentials, it's a story about a hero, an alien, and words. That's practically the same billing. Maybe the two shows are profoundly different, but I know for a fact that all those years of wondering about 'Darmok' led me to that script." - Russell T Davies

  • @Binary79
    @Binary79 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    The difference in the reaction to the Alien Language from the start of the episode compared to the end is so good. Really a treat to see your first reaction to the episode.
    Like at 10:55 the single tear falling at the line "Shaka. When the walls fell" you can't fake that type of genuine appreciation of art.

  • @xxclokwerkzxx6438
    @xxclokwerkzxx6438 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    one of the very best episodes in all of trek I cry every time lol

  • @Tantalus010
    @Tantalus010 Pƙed 2 lety +23

    Whenever I see this episode, I can't help but try to imagine how other Enterprise crew members would have behaved had they been beamed down with the Tamarian captain:
    Riker: upset that the Tamarian captain wasn't female, Riker just sulks the whole time.
    Data: finds the partially invisible beast more intriguing, and spends most of his time trying to study it rather than learn the Tamarian language.
    Worf: kills the Tamarian captain for the crime of trying to help him kill the beast.
    Geordi: is able to see the beast all the time thanks to his visor, but ironically gets killed by it anyway because that makes him overconfident.
    Deanna: does surprisingly well in combat because she can sense the beast's location but otherwise spends most of the episode complaining about the lack of chocolate on the planet.
    Beverly: gets wounded by the beast, but manages to stitch herself back up. Does not even bother trying to learn the Tamarian language because she's a doctor, not a diplomat.

    • @dxrebel
      @dxrebel Pƙed 2 lety +1

      That's pretty good lol

  • @willot4237
    @willot4237 Pƙed 2 lety +39

    The stories of Gilgamesh are cool because they come from one of Earth's earliest civilizations so every nation knows of the stories, and they belong to all the modern peoples of the world; reminding us we all stem from a common root.

    • @TheZapan99
      @TheZapan99 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      The epic of Gilgamesh is among the ancient tales to have reached us that attests various tribes around the world kept the memory of a massive flood that could correspond to the rise of ocean levels at the end of the ice age.

    • @JaceFincham
      @JaceFincham Pƙed 2 lety

      @@TheZapan99 I believe the flood in Gilgamesh was localized to the mesopotamian region, though. Ancient China has no record of a widespread flood at that point in time.

    • @TheZapan99
      @TheZapan99 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@JaceFincham I'm sorry, but it took me ten seconds to find an ancient Chinese flood myth, featured among the 500 listed worldwide.
      In the land of China, there are many legends about a great flood. One of those comes from a group of people known as the Nosu. According to their legend, God sent a personal messenger to Earth to warn three sons that a flood was coming. Only the youngest son, Dum, heeded the messenger. He constructed a wooden boat to prepare for the coming flood. When the waters arrived, Dum entered his boat, and was saved. After the waters began to recede, the boat landed on the mountains of Tibet, where Dum had three sons who repopulated the Earth. Interestingly, even the Chinese character for “boat” possibly reveals the story of Noah and the other seven people on the ark. The three elements used to symbolize a boat are: vessel + eight + mouth (or people) = Boat.

    • @Blazingstoke
      @Blazingstoke Pƙed 2 lety

      @@JaceFincham Ancient India had the story of Manu and the Fish, which also involves a massive flood, so it may have been a bit more widespread than that, even if it wasn't worldwide.

    • @JaceFincham
      @JaceFincham Pƙed 2 lety

      @@Blazingstoke do you know what era that story is from? The story in Gilgamesh and the Bible was most likely caused by the Black Sea overflowing, and the Black Sea is nowhere near India.

  • @martinbraun1211
    @martinbraun1211 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    One of my favorite TNG episodes! 🖖👍

  • @amy_grace
    @amy_grace Pƙed 2 lety +20

    There is, of course, no such thing as a “right” or “wrong” emotional reaction to something
 but “I fucking love Star Trek” is actually the correct response to watching “Darmok,” so well done Katrina ;)

  • @Poss1
    @Poss1 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    One of my favorite episodes of television. I'm so happy this is here. Thanks for sharing. Here we go!

  • @Ultimaniacx4
    @Ultimaniacx4 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +1

    12:10 Picard just marching into the room and *COMMUNICATING* to diffuse the situation was more badass than punching the bad guy.

  • @Teradyne87
    @Teradyne87 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    I never before noticed Picard giving the "mourning" salute to the fallen Tamarian captain at the end of the episode.

  • @Skeezer66
    @Skeezer66 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    One of my Top 5 ST:NG episodes!!! True to the spirit of Gene Roddenberry and the Star Trek ideals. Love It!!!

  • @brianperkins2527
    @brianperkins2527 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    I went through the episode list of this season when you got here because it's been awhile and I can't wait. There is some seriously epic things this season for sure.

  • @wiredtardis
    @wiredtardis Pƙed 2 lety +6

    This episode might be my favorite! It's hard to compare, but it is so great and the idea of communication by metaphor really does feel like it compares to the uses of memes in our everyday language.
    I knew Katrina was going to tear up, and I was sad I missed out on the Darmok/Gilgamesh scene because I knew Katrina was going to break in real-time. Anyway, a strong start to one of the best seasons of Star Trek! I can't wait to see how they get on with next week's character!

  • @adampulchinski4015
    @adampulchinski4015 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    This is an episode I watch when I don’t feel so hopeful about the state of things.

  • @brucechmiel7964
    @brucechmiel7964 Pƙed rokem +4

    Kirk was in this exact same kind of situation. His actions with the Gorn, sparring Gorden captain on Cestis 3 forged a spectacularly, successful first contact, resulting in several treaties with the Gorn. Now Cestis 3 is one of the largest and most successful outline colonies. Now the children of Tarma are nowhere near as aggressive as the Gorn. And Kirk had a successful first contact with a hostile race. This is NOT the federation’s first contact with The Children of Tarma. If the roles were reversed, I seriously doubt either Captain would fail to complete those missions.

  • @jasonmcneil3040
    @jasonmcneil3040 Pƙed 2 lety +10

    Who else has been waiting for Katrina to meet next weeks new character?

    • @jonathanross149
      @jonathanross149 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      When I looked up this season I thought, "Katrina is going to have a reaction to that character"

  • @jean-paulaudette9246
    @jean-paulaudette9246 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    This episode is incredibly popular among fans. It has a remarkable memorability -- not least because of its use of repetition.

  • @olddog330
    @olddog330 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Paula and Kat at Gallifrey.💛
    This episode is an interesting examination of the Dark Forest problem.

  • @sharkdentures3247
    @sharkdentures3247 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Just realized I hadn't seen any Galifrey Gals in awhile! Decided to check on any new videos. I seem to have VERY good timing!
    Widely considered among the BEST Star Trek Episodes! For obvious reasons.
    So many emotional moments; Picard's fury at being beamed away which is effectively abandoning a "good man" to die, his heartbreaking explanation to the Tamarian crew that their Captain is dead, etc.
    It's also nice (if unspoken) that the Tamarian ship & crew is a mirror image (or rather, a copy) of the Enterprise and crew. Notice how the 1st officer ARGUED with his Captain when he suggested the dangerous "Darmok & Gelad at Tenagra" plan? EXACTLY what Riker would have done with Picard in the same circumstance.

  • @rhoward9302
    @rhoward9302 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Definitely one of my favorite episodes, as I'm sure it is for most people. Everything just works, and it's Trek at its best. There's a couple short action scenes, but most of the drama is in Picard trying to understand the Tamarian captain.

  • @GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames
    @GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Yeah, there's a reason why this episode is considered one of the greatest Trek episodes from any of the series ever.

  • @carley4063
    @carley4063 Pƙed 15 dny

    When a television show can bring me to tears, that's really special.

  • @Tonyblack261
    @Tonyblack261 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

    I introduced my late wife to Star Trek - this was one of her favourite episodes.

  • @arekschneyer3802
    @arekschneyer3802 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    One of my favorite episodes, period.

  • @HystericalHyena24
    @HystericalHyena24 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    My favorite episode of Star Trek. Such a great concept.

    • @tomyoung9049
      @tomyoung9049 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      agree this one is great, really embodies the 'boldly going' mission of true Trek, seeking new life and new civilization.

  • @PsPmoddedOUT
    @PsPmoddedOUT Pƙed rokem +3

    The best thing about Star Trek is how different all the Star Captains are.
    Kirk is more of Western Marshall a gunslinger
    Picard is truly a Diplomate of this golden era
    Sisko is a hybrid of Kirk and Picard, hes comfortable in both roles soft hearted or hard assed
    Janeway is the Explorer in the truest term of the word, facing real unknowns

    • @johnpooky84
      @johnpooky84 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      Archer is a pioneer heading out west.
      Saru is a legal immigrant living the American Dream.
      Burnham is a couple of checkboxes (and before anyone starts going "REEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! BIGOT!", when you compare Burnham to both Sisko and Janeway, she is AWFUL).
      Pike is a man with full acceptance of his destiny.
      Freeman is a hardworking mom with a dysfunctional family.

  • @YezaOutcast
    @YezaOutcast Pƙed 2 lety +1

    what i like about the older star trek series is that there is always a lesson to be learned, morals to teach, or wonders to behold.

  • @tumbleheart4664
    @tumbleheart4664 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Paula and Katrina on the ocean.

  • @TheGoauldApophis
    @TheGoauldApophis Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Wow. Katrina's comments after the episode made me see this episode, already a favorite, in a new way.

  • @ianalsop5080
    @ianalsop5080 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Again like most people, one of my favourite episodes. Love (in I good way) how emotional you get watching this. X

  • @ghostkage
    @ghostkage Pƙed 2 lety +3

    We use this type of communication with movie or TV references.

  • @MikeWood
    @MikeWood Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Gallifrey Gals subscribers at CZcams, when the episode dropped. :)

  • @julioverne579
    @julioverne579 Pƙed rokem

    I love how honest and open you reacted to this. I cannot watch this episode without crying. Its prime Trek. This is what Star Trek is all about.

  • @KimoKatArt
    @KimoKatArt Pƙed 2 lety +2

    This is one of my favourites.

  • @satyrquaze
    @satyrquaze Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Season 5 is one of the strongest seasons of TNG overall and Darmok really sets the bar early.

    • @jstarwars360
      @jstarwars360 Pƙed 2 lety

      I love how experimental/imaginary the stories get.

  • @josefschiltz2192
    @josefschiltz2192 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Lwaxana Troi on her balcony.
    "Oh, Jean-Luc. Speak unto me those honeyed words, that sweetly breathe my soul into the delights of a promised eternal heaven!"
    "Erm . . erm . . erm . . PASS! . . CAB! A HORSE, A HORSE? My kingdom for a swift horse!"

  • @rayharley597
    @rayharley597 Pƙed rokem +1

    Was re-watching this episode the other day and it struck me again just how unusual this episode is, or at least was, in the history of Trek. The Enterprise, the most powerful vessel at Starfleet's command was getting it's ass kicked; almost casually, by an otherwise seemingly peaceful species that they could not communicate with. That was immeasurably startling the first time I saw it, and still startles me more than thirty years later. kerk

  • @empirejeff
    @empirejeff Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Now you know the epic of gilgamesh.

    • @minski76
      @minski76 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      The Readers Digest version. :)

  • @darthsaren6519
    @darthsaren6519 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    great commentary girls, indeed for me Picard is the best captain in Star Trek and I have seen them all multiple times. This is a fantastic episode. Well said about Picard he is a true explorer.

  • @sasamichan
    @sasamichan Pƙed 2 lety +2

    this ones a classic. love it.

  • @BammerD
    @BammerD Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Glad Kat is digging Star Trek so far. I hope this expands into the other series as well as the movies.

  • @bencebotye3904
    @bencebotye3904 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    When I was a kid, I like it. Than I finished my Master on Religious Studies and become my FAVORITE!
    PS: I love Paula's face during the whole video.

    • @tenmark7055
      @tenmark7055 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I was watching Kat, especially at the place where the commercials would have been... guess its a good thing she doesnt have to wait the extra 4-5 minutes like we did... I dont think she could have stood being taken out of the drama

    • @phueal
      @phueal Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Me too!

  • @cryofpaine
    @cryofpaine Pƙed rokem +1

    Picard was always my favorite by a longshot.
    Then Pike came along. I think he is probably all the best of all the captains rolled into one. He's just a pure joy to watch, and if you haven't seen Strange New World, I can't recommend it enough.

  • @StarkRG
    @StarkRG Pƙed 2 lety +10

    I have seen almost all of Star Trek (I think there are a few TOS episodes I haven't seen, and I'm behind an episode on Prodigy), and I agree, TNG-era Picard is the best Captain we've had. That said, I think Sisko came extremely close, and Discovery's Pike was the happiest I'd been about a Star Trek Captain since TNG.

    • @Jar0fMay0
      @Jar0fMay0 Pƙed 2 lety

      Sisko and Kirk are the captains you want during war. Picard is the captain you want for peace time. All of them great.

    • @StarkRG
      @StarkRG Pƙed 2 lety

      @@Jar0fMay0 I don't see it that way at all. I think they'd all be adequate for both peace and war. Sisko had a lot more empathy for the people around him, including his direct opponents (except when he was hunting down Eddington), but he could also get hyperfixated on Bajor which made him unpredictable. That unpredictability is why I'd prefer to serve under Picard than Sisko.

  • @DRockeh
    @DRockeh Pƙed 2 lety

    I’ve seen people reference this episode, and talk about how we now can communicate entire thoughts with a meme. Through metaphor. It kinda blew my mind. đŸ€Ż

  • @kengascoigne5946
    @kengascoigne5946 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    12:39 captain janeway made more first contacts with alien species than anyone since kirk.

  • @michaelcassidy2097
    @michaelcassidy2097 Pƙed 2 lety +16

    Katrina: No one will ever beat Picard.
    Sisko: Hold my beer.

    • @N0-1_H3r3
      @N0-1_H3r3 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Sisko is a very different Captain to Picard, and for very good reasons.
      He's the best Space Dad, though.

    • @StarkRG
      @StarkRG Pƙed 2 lety +3

      I consider them about equal in all respects except one, I'd prefer to serve under Picard than Sisko, I feel like he was a slightly better leader. Then again, I feel like Sisko had more empathy for the people around him, even, or perhaps especially, for his opponents. So, again, maybe they are equal but in different ways. Discovery's version of Pike is pretty close to their level as well, we'll see if they keep it up in Strange New Worlds.

    • @constanza86
      @constanza86 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Picard is an Ideal.
      Sisko is a Human.

  • @explodingplant2
    @explodingplant2 Pƙed rokem +2

    Bravo for Picard, humans already have trouble communicating with humans outside our own tribe. I wonder how one's starting language would affect interpreting Tamarian. "Temba his arms wide" just makes me think of the Chinese word for big is literally person äșș with their arms wide 性 because they're gesturing "this! This means big! Now I'm bigger than I was a second ago!"

    • @johnpooky84
      @johnpooky84 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      I thought those were Japanese letters.

    • @explodingplant2
      @explodingplant2 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      @@johnpooky84 Japan uses 2 alphabets + some Chinese characters. No idea why

  • @joer3720
    @joer3720 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Sokath! Their eyes uncovered!

  • @ross8884
    @ross8884 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    One of my favs. Fun fact! Darmok is Komrad in reverse! Total coincidence apparently, but us nerdy fans wish it was real LOL

  • @UnclePengy
    @UnclePengy Pƙed rokem +1

    Like the internet, this was a culture that communicated in memes.
    And what's funny is that not only are "Darmok" memes now a thing, but people have made "Darmok"-style memes out of other Star Trek memes. If you have a confusing sign that can be read one of two ways, you can say, "Data and Lore, in the hallway", and everyone familiar with that meme will know what you're talking about. Or if you see something you're exasperated about, rather than post the Picard "what the hell" meme you can simply say, "Picard, his hand outstretched". Or if it's stupid, "Picard, his face in his hand."

    • @johnpooky84
      @johnpooky84 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      Or if you're feeling down, you could say "Troi, with chocolate".

  • @MrTbk1701
    @MrTbk1701 Pƙed rokem

    I love this episode so much. At the end it does teach you a new language. Very awesome.

  • @MarkAdolph-xz6or
    @MarkAdolph-xz6or Pƙed 13 dny

    As much as I adore Yesterday's Enterprise and Best of Both Worlds, *this* may be my favorite TNG episode. I have a Keepsake Ornament of Picard and Dathan together ready to fight the beast, and also a great concert t-shirt with Picard in a tank top shredding on a guitar, with the caption "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" and the date that the episode first aired. Amazing exploration of an idea

  • @GreatGarloo
    @GreatGarloo Pƙed 2 lety +5

    This episode is absolutely beautiful. Don't worry there are some incredible episodes coming up. It's hard to believe you're almost finished with this.

  • @travisbounds4746
    @travisbounds4746 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Shakka when the walls fell

  • @shallowgal462
    @shallowgal462 Pƙed rokem

    To the best of my recollection, this is the very first episode I ever saw of TNG.

  • @earthshine86
    @earthshine86 Pƙed rokem

    Temac! THE RIVER TEMAC! 

    *waves hand condescendingly*
    
 in WINTER!

  • @knight4iam
    @knight4iam Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Oh no! I'm gonna need tissues! I love this episode. And we begin...

  • @chrisbullard5901
    @chrisbullard5901 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    The guys at RedLetterMedia have the actual prop head from the El Adrel alien. It’s hilarious to watch Mike wear it during their TNG review videos

  • @BrettDel
    @BrettDel Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I’m really looking forward to seeing Katrina’s reaction to the next episode.

  • @silikon2
    @silikon2 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    This episode is a masterclass in "how to make Star efin-Trek". Completely stunning.

  • @AvatarContinuum
    @AvatarContinuum Pƙed 2 lety +4

    The jacket Picard wears is intended to be character development of him asserting his individuality after being assimilated by the Borg.

  • @easty74
    @easty74 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Paula and Katrina at CZcams, when Gallifrey fell

  • @kschneyer
    @kschneyer Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Many people think this is the best, or at least the most important, episode of ST:TNG. Ursula K. Le Guin, perhaps the greatest SFF writer of the 20th century, cited this episode as the reason that ST:TNG was more nuanced, more complex, more important than ST:TOS, and perhaps more than any other SFF video media.

    • @kschneyer
      @kschneyer Pƙed 2 lety

      You mentioned Ashley Judd, but not, I think, the great Paul Winfield, who played Dathon.

  • @Billinois78
    @Billinois78 Pƙed rokem +1

    Patience aside, Picard trying to decipher what Darmok is saying is like a Baby Boomer trying to decipher what a Gen Z kid is saying.
    "You ship them?... the Hell? Acting sus? Are you on drugs? F this - One to beam up!"

  • @PrimeCircuit
    @PrimeCircuit Pƙed rokem

    Once again beautiful storytelling.

  • @suk6323
    @suk6323 Pƙed 2 lety

    The Tamarian names for Paula and Katrina are Lollipop and Catnip..

  • @Leafsdude_
    @Leafsdude_ Pƙed 2 lety

    Oh, yessssssssss, my favourite episode! Stooooooooooked!

  • @catwhowalksbyhimself
    @catwhowalksbyhimself Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I just saw that you've been included in the Final Girl kickstarter, Paula! I don't know if congratulations are appropriate given the circumstances, but it's still notable!

  • @Lordoftheapes79
    @Lordoftheapes79 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Iconic episode right here.

  • @walther007
    @walther007 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    Well, the alien captain was also a Star Trek alum before this. Paul Winfield played the Reliant's captain in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

    • @johnpooky84
      @johnpooky84 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      "Terrel and Chekov, at Ceti Alpha V".

  • @NEXCUSX
    @NEXCUSX Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I think they had some influence from the movie Enemy Mine. Still one of the trekiest trek episodes there are :).

  • @kellykarjola5524
    @kellykarjola5524 Pƙed 2 lety

    My favorite Star Trek TNG episodes
    ----------------------------
    Season 1 episode 2 "The Naked Now"
    Season 1 episode 9 "Hide and Q"
    Season 1 episode 11 "The Big Goodbye"
    Season 1 episode 12 "Datalore"
    (4)
    --------------------------
    Season 2 episode 3 "Elementary, Dear Data"
    Season 2 episode 12 "The Royale"
    Season 2 episode 16 "Q who"
    Season 2 episode 21 "Peak Performance
    (4)
    ------------------------
    Season 3 episode 4 "Who Watches The Watchers"
    Season 3 episode 13 "Deja Q"
    Season 3 episode 15 "Yesterday's Enterprise"
    Season 3 episode 21 "Hollow Pursuits"
    Season 3 episode 24 "MĂ©nage Ă  Troi"
    Season 3 episode 26 "The Best of Both Worlds 1 "
    (6)
    -------------------------
    Season 4 episode 1 "The Best of Both Worlds 2"
    Season 4 episode 3 "Brothers"
    Season 4 episode 8 "Future Imperfect"
    Season 4 episode 11 "Data's Day"
    Season 4 episode 12 "The wounded"
    Season 4 episode 19 "The Nth Degree"
    Season 4 episode 20 "Q"
    (7)
    --------------------------
    Season 5 episode 5 "Disaster"
    Season 5 episode 6 "The Game"
    Season 5 episode 7 "Unification 1"
    Season 5 episode 8 "Unification 2"
    Season 5 episode 15 "Power Play"
    Season 5 episode 18 "Cause And Effect"
    Season 5 episode 23 "I, Borg"
    Season 5 episode 24 "The Next Phase"
    Season 5 episode 26 "Time's Arrow 1"
    (9)
    ----------------------------
    Season 6 episode 1 "Time's Arrow 2"
    Season 6 episode 2 "Realm Of Fear"
    Season 6 episode 4 "Relics"
    Season 6 episode 6 "True Q"
    Season 6 episode 7 "Rascals"
    Season 6 episode 8 "A Fistful of Datas"
    Season 6 episode 12 "Ship in a Bottle"
    Season 6 episode 14 "Face Of The Enemy"
    Season 6 episode 15 "Tapestry"
    Season 6 episode 16 "Birthright, Part 1"
    Season 6 episode 17 "Birthright, Part 2"
    Season 6 episode 21 "Frame of Mind"
    Season 6 episode 24 "Second Chances"
    Season 6 episode 25 "Timescape"
    Season 6 episode 26 "Descent part 1"
    (15)
    -------------------------------
    Season 7 episode 1 "Descent part 2"
    Season 7 episode 4 "Gambit, Part 1"
    Season 7 episode 5 "Gambit, Part 2"
    Season 7 episode 6 "Phantasms"
    Season 7 episode 11 "Parallels"
    Season 7 episode 16 "Thine Own Self"
    Season 7 episode 17 "Masks"
    Season 7 episode 19 "Genesis"
    Season 7 episode 21 "Firstborn"
    Season 7 episode 23 "Emergence"
    Season 7 episode 24 "Preemptive Strike"
    Season 7 episode 25 "Al good things"
    (12)
    =========================

  • @earthshine86
    @earthshine86 Pƙed rokem +1

    I hope you’ll do a reaction video for “the inner light.”
    I remember being permitted to stay up past my bed time, to watch the finale of TNG when it aired.

  • @rayharley597
    @rayharley597 Pƙed 2 lety

    This is one of three episodes (others being Home Soil & Measure of a Man) that TNG did that embody, for me, what Trek was always all about for me. I find I cannot watch this episode too often these days, as it always breaks my heart, for what was lost by the death of Dathon, but for the real world around me. kerk

  • @willot4237
    @willot4237 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Whats the pool running at for How long before Katrina uses the phrase "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" in a social situation? I got 5 hours 30mins??? LOL

    • @patsk8872
      @patsk8872 Pƙed 2 lety

      I want someone to show her the political bumper sticker saying Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra lol

    • @dezzconnor8360
      @dezzconnor8360 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I personally think "Shaka, When the Walls Fell" is far more likely to come up in conversation.

  • @Jim73
    @Jim73 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I keep trying to share this link to a specific spot in a RedLetterMedia video where they talk about TNG a lot, and there's this great prop from this episode you just watched. Here's the link. Hopefully I won't get deleted again? I don't know what's going on. czcams.com/video/Zs13fJuP0F4/video.html