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S07E01 Descent Part 2

Wow Season 7 already + I gave myself a promotion finally! Seeing the conclusion to Data's story here left me wondering so many things (no spoilers please!) about where his character goes from here. Excited to see more Season 7! Engage! 🖖** See THIS COLLECTION for episodes posted in airdate order!** We're following this watch order: STAR TREK EPISODE GUIDE BY AIRDATEDirect link*Note: You can change the quality of the video by clicking the settings icon (little cog) and making it a higher resolution!*

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Geoff S.

Congratulations on the promotion! You beat out a lot of others to get there and you deserve it. You may remember the episode Suspicions earlier in season 6 where Crusher was relieved of duties for an autopsy after the Ferengi scientist was murdered and the alien almost then killed Bev. The metaphasic shielding was what the Ferengi had invented so it's a cool reference to a past episode. The one thing I thought was lacking in this episode was how quickly they left Hugh and the Borg to fend for themselves instead of staying and helping to clear up the mess they created. Episode length was a factor in this though.

rubberkidney

i waited to watch this for .68 seconds, some might call it an eternity.

jon bolton

For me a few minutes because I wrote a comment after the previous one lol

TheADHDOverlord

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Bernie Zwicky

Will you be starting another Star Trek series after this one…Voyager perhaps.

Kristin

My understanding is that she will continue with DS9, but will not be starting another Trek show when TNG is over.

Kane Is Able

Jen, this is a good point to talk about the movies. We need to recommend watching the movies in release order too along with DS9.

Spaceflight Illustration Gateway

Crusher being a full commander just lowkey it the background is such a mood- I mean she did go spend a year presumably doing some high level stuff at starfleet medical!

Summer

Bev is the best part and Geordi of this episode

Ian

Congratulations on the promotion Jen 🖖 but an even bigger congratulations on picking what looks like danish butter cookies , those are the best 🤤

Rob Nichols

Congratulations, Captain! I had some cookies too, to help celebrate.

The Star Treker (aka Michael)

Are you sure about that? Because the TNG movies actually connect with all three shows—TNG, DS9, and Voyager. From what I know, she plans to do the TNG movies after she finishes TNG Season 7, which makes sense since she already went through all three TOS seasons, the six TOS films, and even the three Kelvin Timeline movies. But honestly, I really think she should watch Voyager and Picard too—at the very least. They round out the whole TNG-era experience in a way that adds a lot of depth. I'm fine if she skips Lower Decks and Prodigy (even though they're technically part of that era too), and Enterprise is optional as well. I get it—there are 12 Trek shows now, lol. I'm not expecting her to react to everything, but if she really wants to feel the full impact of TNG's legacy, then DS9, Voyager, and Picard (especially that third/final season which honestly hit me hard in the best way, it nearly brought me to tears and made me feel very happy as a TNG fan) are essential. The rest she can watch at her own pace if she's into going all in like I did, though I know that's rare for most fans. Personally, I've enjoyed the whole franchise/universe up through the latest series and film, and I'm seriously hyped for Strange New Worlds Season 3 this summer—and Starfleet Academy launching in 2026!

The Star Treker (aka Michael)

Like I've said before, I love the TNG two-parter Descent (Parts 1 & 2). Lore coming back was such a treat—he's easily one of my favorite Star Trek villains. Brent Spiner absolutely nails it playing both Data and Lore. There's just something so compelling about that dynamic between them. And honestly, I truly believe that deep down—twisted and messed up as he is—Lore did love Data in his own way… right up until he tried to kill him. Thankfully, Hugh stepped in. (Shoutout to Hugh, seriously.) Speaking of Hugh—I was so happy to see him return. I've always liked that character, and I love the actor too. He once read and responded to one of my comments in a Trek video years ago, and I'll never forget that moment. It meant a lot to me. Oh, and I've met Brent Spiner twice at conventions—he was amazing both times. Such a privilege. Also, Beverly? Total badass in this episode. Watching her take command of the Enterprise, working with that young crew on the bridge, figuring out how to destroy the Borg ship and pull off that rescue—it was just awesome. She doesn't get enough credit for that moment. And fun fact: the Borg compound in this episode? It's the same building that was used as the command center in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! That show was a huge part of my childhood too, and I didn't even realize the connection until years later. Made me love the episode even more when I found out. 😄

Ian

Jen hasn't said what she plans on doing yet so it's all just speculation. I know for a fact however that nearer the time she will take into consideration the interest in voyager and then make a decision on that show . It's also possible Jen may take a break from trek to avoid burnout , this ofc is pure guesswork at this point . Jen will reveal her plans when she's decided I'm sure

Guybrush Threepwood

Congratulations on the promotion Captain, what would the name of your ship be? How is Bump btw?

Sykonee

Wish I could say I liked this one, but it felt like it was cramming in way too much in such a short period of time, leaving some really weird continuity glitches in the process (Hugh just appearing in the crowd when minutes before he wasn't going with Riker & Worf, for example). Some solid character moments scattered about though, including wrapping up the Data-Lore arc.

EmptyDice

I might be in the minority, but I think it's too soon for your promotion. IMO to be captain, you need to be more knowledgeable than most, that's how it is in my cosplay group anyway. The metaphasic shielding that Crusher used in this episode is from only 5 episodes ago (6x22 suspisions). The Lieutenant wasn't happy with the young Ensign because she was assigned to a senior position on the bridge. His opinion was changed when she showed her knowledge of stellar physics, thus proving her skills to herself and her colleagues.

Fanchman

It's not critical for her to start Voyager before the movies. She would obviously appreciate the cameos more, but they're not critical to the movie story lines. However, she does need to get into season 4 of DS9 before watching First Contact.

Matt Poppell

She has stated before that she will continue watching by air date. So that will include Voyager when she gets to it, but she reserved the right to take a break from Trek should she choose. And of course it is her channel, so if she needs a break from it, that is Captain’s prerogative.

Desmond

The watch order guide she's using includes the movies too, so she should be able to keep everything in the right order.

Desmond

Haha, yes, I was waiting for Jen to comment on that considering she just watched that episode a couple weeks ago.

TC Green

I agree for the most part. Really she could watch Generations whenever she finishes season 7. No reason to wait but she can if she wants to. As long as she gets to it before Season 4 of DS9. First Contact comes out before DS9 S5E9 “The Ascent” but actually fits in better after that episode and before S5E10 “Rapture.” Insurrection is fine roughly around its release date just so long as it is before DS9 S7E17 “Penumbra.” And of course Nemesis should be watched after finishing Voyager.

The Star Treker (aka Michael)

Honestly, I totally get why she'd want to take a break from Trek to avoid burnout-everyone's different and you have to do what's right for you. But for me? Burnout from Trek just isn't possible. Star Trek isn't just a show I watch; it's a part of who I am. I can't imagine my life without it. When Enterprise got canceled, it hit me hard. After that incredible 18-year run of TNG, DS9, Voyager, Enterprise, and the TNG movies, I was still hungry for more. I was crushed because I really wanted that fifth season of Enterprise. There was this story arc they teased in season four that I was dying to see play out, but it never happened. I won't spoil it here, just in case Jen decides to watch all the classic Trek before diving into the newer stuff. That 12-year gap between Enterprise ending in 2005 and Discovery launching in 2017? Brutal. Trek was just gone from TV, and I felt it. Sure, we had the three Kelvin Timeline movies to tide us over, but it wasn't the same as having Trek on TV, week after week. When Trek finally came back with Discovery, and then Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy, Strange New Worlds, and now Starfleet Academy on the horizon-it felt like coming home. So yeah, I respect anyone who needs a break, but for me, Trek is just part of my DNA. I'll never get tired of it.

The Star Treker (aka Michael)

Totally agree. I really think she should watch Picard right after Nemesis, especially the third season — it gives proper closure to the TNG era in a way that film never did. If Trek keeps going strong after Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy finish their runs — hopefully with a solid five seasons each, since that's kind of the new Trek standard — I'd love to revisit the TNG era one more time.

RSK1995

I hope she will react to Voyager too. Let’s say she doesn’t then decides to react to it at a later date after DS9 the hype would die down and people would only be excited for the pilot episodes maybe the start of S4 and the finale. Anyhow this will be decided next December.

William Rosmer

i like that the metaphasic shielding came back after last season.

Jason Scade

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John DiGiantomasso

True Fact: my former boss lives in Malibu. When I would go out there for meetings we would often have lunch at a little Italian restaraunt. As a Trek fan, I quickly noticed Brent Spiner when he sat at the next table one day with his good friend... Pierce Brosnan! Oh, to be a master of time and space to be able to transport Jen to that place to see Data and James Bond sharing a quiet lunch. 😃

Mark Chrisco

It was unforgivable to not have a scene reuniting Geordie and Hugh. Even having LaForge awaken from surgery and Hugh standing by his side, even with no dialog would have been enough.

Anthony Hernandez

The actor who played Lieutenant Barnaby (the officer on the bridge standing at worf’s station), is the same actor from “Suspicions” (5 episodes ago) who played Jo’Bril, the bad guy whom Dr. Crusher phasered a hole in and killed on the shuttle craft in the sun’s corona.

Dante Hopkins

Captain Jenn!! Reporting for duty, Captain!🖖

Dante Hopkins

I mean, if Jen chose to go on to Voyager after that first half of DS9 season 3, she could still do two Treks per week (1 DS9, 1 VGR, or 2 DS9 or two VGR). But let's not forget that Captain Jenn will be a mom soon, so that will limit her time and energy. I look forward to how Jenn continues her journey through Trek post-TNG.

Clay F

She has time to decide whether to reactor to Voyage because will be a few months in the timeline before the Voyager first episode.

Clay F

Feeling pleasure at killing. "Maybe someday, when you're ready." Beverly made a good captain.