I have recently started watching Star Trek: The Next Generation. I had never seen a full episode from beginning to end before now. I always thought it was boring, slow, and really weird. It still is all those things, but I am SLOWLY learning to appreciate it for what it is- a show about exploring, adventure, aliens, and unknown/imagined space. My oldest daughter gives great commentary during the boring bits. The thing I find the most annoying about this show, especially in the first 3-5 episodes, was what seems like a complete lack of reaction or emotions from the actors/characters to situations I would "think" should illicit surprise or more concern or anxiety. The trial with Q in the first episode was just so confusing. They sort of cared but didn't seem to worry- is it because technology is so advanced that they are now so confident about their survival? I don't know, but it just felt so OFF. It wasn't until Episode 7 "Justice" that I felt appropriate emotional response was shown and I started enjoying it- at least a little. So thank you, Starship Enterprise, for taking me into the final frontier.
One Thing from Your Memory:
I have two Star Trek memories. My parents, pretty much, never exposed me to fantasy in movies, television, or literature. Maybe you are thinking- oh poor you!- but, seriously, for the most part I am and was not a big fantasy fan. I am still in learning to appreciate it mode. There was a girl in high school who asked me if I was into fantasy and I thought she meant "living in your head" not dragons, wizards, sorcery, space, planets, aliens etc. So I said, yes, I love fantasy. I was very confused as to what the genre of fantasy and science fiction really entailed. But I did have a Sunday school teacher who loved Star Trek. After Bible Drill practice at her house if your parent was late to pick you up you watched Star Trek- again- it was so boring to me that I just could barely watch it without wondering off in my own thoughts. But I also have a vague memory of pretending to be Geordi LaForge (because you know, he is the Reading Rainbow guy) by putting those weird looking 80s banana clips over my eyes. Good times!
One Thing that is Ugly Beautiful:
Lieutenant Worf and Klingon Culture- yes, I am really getting into this. I especially enjoyed the "sex" scene with the female Klingon.
Star Trek the gift that keeps on giving. I have to give Season One back the library soon because someone else has it on hold- grrr! so I don't know when I will be able to watch it again but it has been fun while it lasted.
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