Reaction, Star Trek: TNG, 4x13, Devils Due, Gallifrey Gals Get Warped! S4Ep13

[@1nelsondj]

My favorite line was Picard's Shakespearean delivery of "Did she not even pick up one piece of trash?"

[@paulhewes7333]

Katrina could pull off an Ardra cosplay pretty easily...

[@DrummingWriterTrekfan84]

Fun fact: the guest star actor at 3:15 the science director that contacted the Enterprise. This was his second guest appearance on TNG. His first was in the 1st season episode "when the boughs break" where many children including Wesley are kidnapped. He was the old man working with one of the girls he believed to be a music prodigy.

[@rafetizer]

I love this episode, Ardra is just so delightfully devilish! It's also funny to see Picard's anger over being beamed down in his jammies, and Data's amusement at Picard's manipulation of Ardra's "powers".

[@itdano]

Season 4 episodes are usually so heavy that I've always really appreciated that this one goes back to a more simple "monster of the week" style. It's a little bit of a fluff episode to be sure, but it's a welcome break from the really emotional stuff that goes on the rest of the time.

[@cleekmaker00]

Marta DuBois (Ardra) also played Michelle, Thomas Magnum's wife, during the run of Magnum, p.i.

[@Billinois78]

Fun fact related to the episode starting with Scrooge: Patrick Stewart played Ebeneezer Scrooge in a made-for-tv adaption of "A Christmas Carol" in 1999. It's probably my favorite movie adaption of the story, mainly because of Stewart. He had just finished playing some one-man-show productions of it in London and Broadway before filming it.

[@FlameOfUdun96]

“You are *NOT* Fek’lhr! >:( “

[@DrummingWriterTrekfan84]

My favorite line from this episode is when ardra says I'm the devil and Picard says "I've met beings who are more qualified to be called the devil than you!" Lol! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

I've never forgotten Picard saying "flimflam".

[@Skeezer66]

Picard's "Goodness had nothing to do with it" line is a classic Mae West quote! Adra is a very Mae West type.

[@andreabindolini7452]

Imagine for a moment that Picard and his team were unable to figure out the origin of this woman's tricks, and, suddenly, Q appears in the courtroom and unmask the impostor.

[@Tantalus010]

I am sort of surprised Q wasn't in this episode. She acts so much like a female Q that I'd expect it to provoke some sort of reaction from him - either he'd love her for her style and behavior or he'd hate her for pretending to be more powerful than she really is, OR he'd chastise her for messing with his favorite pet (Captain Picard).

[@andreabindolini7452]

@@Tantalus010 So true

[@marcziegenhain8420]

And years later, Sir Patrick Stewart plays Ebeneezer Scrooge himself.

[@queegs73]

Nice reaction. Thanks Paula for the info about this episode. This was one of my favorites. I enjoy the courtroom debate episodes. But I also found the woman who played Ardra in her own words “irresistible” 😍 I definitely would go to Risa with her! 🥰🤣

[@queegs73]

@@TheNoiseySpectator Its true Ardra might take all my stuff after 3 days. But, I wouldn’t bring any stuff of value I wasn’t willing to lose anyways. And those 3 days with Ardra would be very exciting! What a memorable 3 days! 🤪😍🤣

[@queegs73]

@@TheNoiseySpectator You’re thinking like a 21st century human. 😂 I don’t need house keys or car keys or credit cards in the 24th century. This is Risa. I just beam in and out with a small amount of belongings like Riker or Picard did. 😉😂

[@victorhuertas4685]

i think Ardra could have given Picard a few more headaches if they had brought her back later on...interesting juxtaposition of a fully realized female character from the future using a woman guile's and atraction factor to faceoff against an oposite, a fully realized male counterpart, in a game of cunning and deceit....wonder if Katrina admires or looks down on Ardra's character....cause even dough she was not from militar or starfleet background...she did show all the cleverness and knowledge to give the Enterprise crew a run for their money.

[@airmaildolphin7013]

The Gallifrey Gals need to get GATED! With Stargate.

[@chrisbullard5901]

You know how much Kat would be running around, proclaiming “Jaffa cree!”?

[@frankb3347]

Wow! Half way through the midpoint season. Hopefully you'll do DS9 once you get through the rest of TNG.

[@1nelsondj]

Ds9 is my favorite Trek spin-off, much more interesting characters and plots.

[@keithgoodnight3463]

One thing I like about this episode is how it basically turns on Ardra shooting herself in the foot, which gives Picard his window to take advantage. If she’d said “Oh, you’ve been thinking I’m supernatural all this time? How silly, I’m just a sufficiently advanced alien with a long lifespan who made a long-term investment” then Picard would have had a lot less cause for suspicion- after all plenty of such beings exist in the Star Trek universe- and less ground to act even if he was suspicious anyway. Likewise if she hadn’t tried to seize the Enterprise as well he’d have had no ground to object to a society deciding to start paying taxes to whoever it wanted to pay them to. But she had to try and pretend to be the actual devil, and so gave Picard all the rope he needed to hang her. Under the lighthearted tone of the episode, “Evil ultimately shoots itself in the foot” is a notable message of the episode, fitting Star Trek’s pattern of message stories.

[@firefly24601]

The exact opposite of Dark Helmet's "Evil shall always triumph because good is dumb."

[@janleonard3101]

I liked having the captions on, it was easier to follow.

[@daveherres3374]

Excellent extolling of secular values, science, reason, and evidence.

[@daveherres3374]

@@TheNoiseySpectator I’m happy there is no evidence for a universe populated by gods and demons.

[@dxrebel]

The best line, which you skipped boohoo, is when Data says "I will draw my own conclusions, if you do not mind. . . .sir" lol

[@pauld6967]

Perhaps my favorite episode of Season Four. At the office at the moment, so hopefully it will still be up when I can watch from the house. Looking forward to seeing/hearing your reaction ladies. P.S. I am giving your reaction video a thumbs up sight unseen. ;-)

[@empirejeff]

It is up to Data.

[@danielyeshe]

Ironic that Stewart played Scrooge in an adaptation of A Christmas Carol. If you haven't seen it it is a wonderful adaptation.

[@Skeezer66]

It IS ironic, because Patrick Stewart's Scrooge is ICONIC! He used to do a 1 man version on Broadway for weeks every Christmas, and was so popular they made yet another film version where he starred.

[@Skeezer66]

@@TheNoiseySpectator All I can tell you is at the time, his 'Scrooge' was a Big Deal. And, we credit performers for their interpretations of established works (Shakespeare, James Bond, Dr. Who); it's not all the same.

[@Skeezer66]

@@TheNoiseySpectator LOL! You might still get your chance, they're looking for the next one right now!

[@patsk8872]

Passing the halfway point of the season, and basically of the series! I find this one to be one of the weaker in S4 but it's still good. Definitely looking forward to the next two eps.

[@TheMadMaple]

I loved this episode when it first aired, but I always favoured the more light-hearted episodes back then. But yeah, it's one of the weakest episodes of the season. Though that's really more of a testament to the quality of the season than anything.

[@rayharley597]

It is; especially if you overwatch it, but I do still like it. Have to resist yelling at the screen because, as far as I've understood a Klingon fek'lar should not exist. Not that it matters, kerk

[@RogerAdams-art]

After each reaction I check out what the next episode is. Can't wait!

[@silikon2]

This came from a script for Star Trek: Phase II, the planned revival for TOS which never occurred. It was heavily modified but it's quite obvious that Picard is Kirk and Data is Spock.

[@patsk8872]

"The plan has failed. You must be destroyed" - CBS re: 4x14 "No wait!" - Katrina & Paula

[@patsk8872]

It's CBS. And it looks like they are going to conceal all knowledge of episode 4x14 for as long as they exist.

[@17nationarmy37]

Another possible series you gals could do, Gallifrey Gals Get LOST. If either or both of you haven't seen Lost yet, that would be a really good series to watch.

[@stevenr6397]

oh god no! i couldnt reccomend anyone start that show, knowing your setting them up to get hooked and then badly dissapointed

[@17nationarmy37]

@@stevenr6397 I liked the ending, what do you mean?

[@stevenr6397]

@@17nationarmy37 that show dropped off a cliff as far as the writing goes, they had no isea where they were heading and it shows, that realisation sucks the joy out of the show

[@Esl1999]

Battlestar Galactica (2003 reboot) is a million times better. New Lost in Space lacks the silly fun of the original and comes nowhere near the writing and performances of BSG. New LIS looks good but everything else is just average.

[@17nationarmy37]

@@stevenr6397 final season is by no means perfect. But I felt the knew what they were doing and most of the hate came from the writers focusing on something other than what the fans wanted.

[@snoopy_peanuts_77]

When I first saw this episode I thought she was a rogue Q or something

[@Pinkielover]

She reminds me of Trixie from my little pony... smoke and mirrors.. and we know who Discord is....lmao

[@TychoCelchu]

Has someone been sending you Brit snacks or have you found an online shop? We have a wider selection of crisps flavours than you get in the US. Walkers (now owned by Lays) also do a prawn cocktail flavour, on a more traditional type of crisp. Honestly, the best Walkers flavour is Cheese & Onion. If you like the light and airy texture of the Skips, you might like Quavers, which have a light cheese flavour. For a stronger cheese flavour, there are Wotsits. Basically British Cheetos.

[@MamoruChiba1]

Not sure if this was intentional, but Picard mirrors Q's finger-snapping when performing the "supernatural" tricks at the end of the episode.

[@peternolan5501]

Paula and Katrina showing the only two possible reactions to Skips!

[@mrlol2238]

So it seems data can use contractions when he’s acting?

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

It never made sense why he couldn't, I think it's just a typical "android" thing.

[@mrlol2238]

@@ninjabluefyre3815 yeah, just always wondered.

[@rafetizer]

He could very easily do so if he wanted, I'd imagine. I think it started as the android trope, as Ninja mentioned, was useful when Lore was introduced, and just kinda became the way to tell that Data was being his usual self.

[@silikon2]

shhh

[@cpmf2112]

This was a fun episode

[@MrTbk1701]

I’ve always liked this episode. It’s fun.

[@jonathanross149]

This is a fun one.

[@shallendor]

This is such a fun episode!

[@peterschmidt4348]

When can we see you both together again in one room? 🖖

[@Pinkielover]

easy and safer this way.. Even if you're vaccinated you can still get each other sick.. its Not a big deal if apart honestly... And they don't need to share the chips lmao

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

@@Pinkielover "Even if you're vaccinated you can still get each other sick.." While this is not false, the probability is incredibly low, and the results are only a mild case. People really turned into overcautious freaks during this pandemic.

[@cypher515]

@@Quotenwagnerianer At the same time, if you can make the risk absolutely zero, why not go for it? These videos are just fine in their current form.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

@@cypher515 To make the risk absolutely zero you have to stop breathing. ;)

[@rafetizer]

It would be cool to see them together again. I'm sure they're both vaccinated, and probably were even at the time of recording this.

[@quoniam426]

One of my favorite episodes for sure.

[@jonathanross149]

any Let's potato chips?

[@mconnaghan]

Another quality chip video!

[@rafetizer]

Side note, are you going to start selling butt-capes in your store some day?

[@andymccurdy5029]

iv been waiting for this for ages i had a feeling kat would enjoy ardra

[@firefly24601]

Mrs. Reynolds really does show up in a lot of places...

[@mrtin9128]

Skips rule :)

[@peterschmidt4348]

You could watch the series "DARK"!

[@Yggdrasil42]

Yesss. DARK is amazing. Intriguing plot and great casting and acting. The German audio is much better than the dub so I recommend subtitles.

[@rayharley597]

Don't rewatch this one as much as I once did; needed to cut down as I was losing my love of the episode. I also realise now that I got rather tired of the Shakespeare openers, though I would have liked to see some of the female actors having a shot at playing some of the classic characters; Deanna and Beverley doing one of the mistaken identity scenes maybe. However could not miss out on a rewatch; am missing the old titles badly though, kerk

[@rayharley597]

@@TheNoiseySpectator No, I mean the old Gallifrey Gals titles. I suppose I'll get used to the new ones eventually, but I actually looked forward to the old titles. Think my fave Trek titles would be the DS9 ones. Majestic music over the wonderful graphics (added fun with the mock betting going on as to whether the comet would hit the station this time :-) ) kerk

[@rayharley597]

@@TheNoiseySpectator Shortened version of the name I go by in RL. Should I live to see the end of this pandemic I plan on changing my name legally, kerk

[@chooseyouhandle]

What happened to Paula's camera? It looks like she's call from 2008.

[@xxTheFlyingPigxx]

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[@patrickstar1873]

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[@jimrealname3283]

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[@jonathanross149]

Dang it, the sound is about to be clobbered on the "Clues" video

[@reactions5783]

I wonder if pitch shifting (up or down) would work, rather than distorting. Should still defeat the algorithms, while still being audible to hu-mans.

[@jonjohns8145]

And THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is exhibit A of why Picard is a better Captain than Kirk EVER was.

[@AlchemistiD]

An ironic statement as this script was written over a decade before TNG, for then Admiral Kirk. One of many scripts and concepts borrowed from Phase II for TNG.

[@jonjohns8145]

@@AlchemistiD Well then. there must have done some rewriting for TNG, because We ALL know what would have happened if this Lady tried to seduce Kirk .. 😆

[@jonjohns8145]

@@indetigersscifireview4360 You're missing the point my friend.

[@jonjohns8145]

@@indetigersscifireview4360 umm .. he's not a horn dog who jumps on any female that bats an eye at him? He is capable of controlling his passions, both good and bad, and is able to show reason, gravitas and dignity.

[@j.rileyindependentproductions]

This episode could EASILY have failed miserably, and feel like one of the worst TOS episodes, if just any actress had been cast in the role of Ardra. But they picked the best possible choice. The casting director deserved an award for this episode alone (let alone the rest of this season).

[@tomyoung9049]

not one of my favorites. But great reactions from you both as always.

[@firefly24601]

There was a period of about 5 years that whenever I came across a re-run of TNG, it was always THIS episode. I was soooo tired of it. One of my least favorite episodes of this season. Thank you Kat, for bringing the fun back into this episode. 💜 And thank you Paula, for bringing the phrase "butt cape" into my vocabulary. 😆

[@firefly24601]

@@excessmaterial It's not as much fun when you see it over and over and over (and over) again, it just becomes boring. Especially when you have no control over what episode is showing.

[@scgreek1114]

Ugh. Definitely not among my favorites. Would have been "average" in season 1 🤪