what episode(s) of Star Trek: TNG best demonstrate the philosophy of Starfleet
what episode(s) of Star Trek: TNG best demonstrate the philosophy of Starfleet
As title says. I want to really soak in that high-minded worldview today.
This episode is beautiful: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Darmok_(episode)
It is about communication.
Every (classic... I haven't seen most of the new ones) series has an episode based on Enemy Mine, and this is TNG's.
If you haven't seen Enemy Mine, it's very much worth a watch. Maybe a bit dated but it's very good.
Yes, I love that movie. Great science fiction and somehow always seems to remain relevant.
I remember Darmok. Hell yeah.
The First Duty.
Noted!
Especially the musical redition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6oUz1v17Uo&t=35
A few come to mind:
- Drumhead
- Who watches the watchers
The third I'd add to this list is Measure of a Man. I think between the three you get a good sense of how Starfleet thinks of itself and others.
They get to moralize the most directly in the courtroom episodes.
They're on the list!
The pilot of SNW and Ad astra per aspera (SNW S2).
You're not wrong but OP asked for TNG specifically.
Oh, didn't see that. Sorry OP. ^^ In my defense, it's super bright outside and it makes reading on my phone a lot trickier. For TNG - the most important ones for me have already been mentioned here.
I'll give that series a chance sooner or later, thanks!
Not necessarily my favorite TNG episodes exactly but some of the best demonstrations of the philosophy of Star Trek (among the ones that haven't already been mentioned at this point):
- The Quality of Life
- Half a Life
I'll second Darmok, The Measure of a Man, and Drumhead.
Oh and, anyone from Paramount* thinking of a new Star Trek series should read these comments and watch every episode mentioned. THIS is what makes Star Trek great, not any of its action or temporal timelines.
*Or writers