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Star Trek TNG: S3xE4 "Who Watches the Watchers" (Patreon)

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2025-09-02 12:00:18
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Episode titles make so much sense now after watching this episode! Loved it and how thought-provoking it is! Love the Prime Directive!

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Star Trek: TNG S3xE4 "Who Watches the Watchers"

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Wade Wallenstein

This is a great episode to explore what the Prime Directive is and how it can be interpreted in certain situations. It was originally called "General Order One" but the Federation Council renamed it in 2259. Section 1: Starfleet crew will obey the following with any civilization that has not achieved a commensurate level of technological and/or societal development as described in Appendix 1. No identification of self or mission. No interference with the social, cultural, or technological development of said planet. No references to space, other worlds, or advanced civilizations. The exception to this is if said society has already been exposed to concept, herein. However, in that instance, section 2 applies. Section 2: If said species has achieved the commensurate level of technological and/or societal development as described in Appendix 1, or has been exposed to the concepts listed in section 1, no Starfleet crew person will engage with said society or species without first gathering extensive information on the specific traditions, laws, and culture of that species civilization. Then Starfleet crew will obey the following: If engaged with diplomatic relations with said culture, will stay within the confines of culture's restrictions. No interference with the social development of said planet.

Catchermag

My first ‘favorite’ TNG episode, which is ironic because as a rule I dislike the ‘farming community’ episodes. The Prime Directive lesson is expertly woven with a lesson on blind religious worship. Great episode

WastedPo

I too find the scenes where the Mintakan leader interacts with Picard on the Enterprise to be strangely moving. I think anytime a character on screen feels wonder and awe, it just naturally makes us feel the same way. I also really like it when they go on location to shoot outdoor stuff. You really do feel the difference. This isn't exactly a spoiler, but the Prime Directive is going to come up even more. Different writers seem to have different interpretations of it, which makes for some interesting viewing. As an aside about this storyline: Even though this is quintessential Star Trek TNG, I put this in the category of, "If this exact plot were used today in modern Trek, it would likely spark online uproar."

Karl Ward

In some of the Pacific Islands after World War 2, the indigenous natives had seen airplanes coming onto their island and dropping off cargo attached to parachutes for the local military base. Islanders then imitated the same practices they had seen the military personnel use. behaviors usually involved mimicking the day-to-day activities and dress styles of US soldiers, such as performing parade ground drills with wooden or salvaged rifles. The islanders carved headphones from wood and wore them while sitting in fabricated control towers. They waved the landing signals while standing on the runways. They lit signal fires and torches to light up runways in the hope that they would be granted gifts from the sky. This, of course, didn't make them stupid, they simply couldn't correlate what they had seen from an "advanced" civilization and tried to copy. Fascinating.

Clay F

Picard is a god. Makes sense to me. The Picard. Jen M: "If you are going to believe in a god, might as well be Picard." Seriously, though, agree this is a moving episode. Patrick Stewart and Picard continue to shine.

Pickupthepieces76

Crusher to Picard: 'This guy is going to die. ' Picard thinks, perfect that should prove my point. 'On my way'. The watcher had like 5 seconds to grieve and then had to exit stage right, because plot. Lol, but great episode for the reasons already mentioned. Star Trek puts your mind to work. Luv it!

Ron

I think what was meant by, "Proto Vulcan", was an earlier species of Vulcan that later evolved into the modern Vulcan. Like Neanderthal or Homo erectus are proto human species. The exterior location: Vasquez Rocks. Unfortunately, you haven't see the TOS episodes which feature this location in southern California, but it makes a notable appearance here. This is one of Star Trek's most filmed locations and a fan favorite. Google Maps location of "Star Trek Historic Film Site": https://maps.app.goo.gl/5erHPTTwksQztQi9A It's fun to look around this in 3D in google maps. I live within driving distance but have never actually visited here. I really need to go some day. TOS Eps shot at Vasquez Rocks: Arena, Shore Leave, The Alternative Factor, and Friday's Child.