I’ll start - S02E09 Measure of a Man

This is my favorite TNG episode for a couple of reasons. First, it shows that they didn’t need amazing effects and set pieces to drive the story - most of this ep consists of the actors sitting in a single set and talking, yet the story is still fantastic and the episode is riveting.

Next, this is my favorite because Data is my favorite Star Trek character overall, and I feel this episode is a key piece of his character’s development.

  • andyburke@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    The Offspring has really grown on me as I have gotten older and become a parent.

    The admiral coming out of the room and talking about Data’s hands, and how they were moving so fast he couldn’t see.

    And man, her line about feeling for both of them. 😢

    • Shut_up_Wesley@startrek.website
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      1 year ago

      This one is also my favorite. The love without being able to express love. The growing pains Lal endures. And my favorite scene, when there’s a couple kissing on ten forward and Lal yells “he’s biting her!”. Just tickles me. Likewise, when Lal goes to try out kissing with Riker and Data asks “what are your intentions with my daughter?”, Great writing. Then the utter sadness in the end. This episode takes you on a beautiful rollercoaster of human emotions, yet they are just out of reach by Data.

  • Prouvaire@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Episodes that play with the structure of a show always appeal to me, which is a big part of the reason I love “Lower Decks”. It’s also just really well written and executed, offering up humour, drama, character development and tragedy.