🖖STAR TREK TNG 2x7-8 | Unnatural Selection | A Matter of Honor

[@jenmurrayxo]

We're on Season 3 over on Patreon! www.patreon.com/collection/146000 TNG Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLQHhQlj8i5dqskzLNqeSNyMGa1rBWe3h1 Original Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLQHhQlj8i5drsrCtQd-FDuZZ99vKlPTyZ

[@Lone-wolf-1982]

Would love to join your Patreon Jen, but right now I have to balance between eating, paying heating bill, rent, and insurance.

[@andrewblanchard2398]

​@@Lone-wolf-1982 there's a few KZbin channels that I wanted to join the PATREON of but each costs money some 5 dollars a month other up to 50 dollars a month none guarantee new content on a regular schedule

[@andrewblanchard2398]

RIKER : " INDOCTRINATION SESSION " I think he meant ORIENTATION SESSION

[@D.D.-ud9zt]

In the corridors of a starship adrift in the vast expanse, Lieutenant Barclay, a mind ablaze with possibility, Tinkers with the fabric of time itself. His fingers dance across the controls, A symphony of calculations and algorithms, As he bends the laws of physics to his will. Picard, stoic captain with a heart of valor, Stands by, his trust unwavering in Barclay's genius, As they embark on a journey beyond the bounds of time. Through the swirling vortex of the temporal rift, They emerge in a world shrouded in darkness, Where the cruel tyrants reign supreme. Barclay, with his brilliance undimmed, Devises a plan to topple the oppressors, To free humanity from the shackles of tyranny. Picard, with his unwavering resolve, Leads the charge, rallying the downtrodden masses, As they rise up against their oppressors. In the heat of battle, amidst the clash of swords, Barclay's mind is a beacon of hope, Guiding them through the chaos to victory. And as the tyrants fall, their reign of terror ended, Picard and Barclay stand as heroes, Their names etched into the annals of history. For in the crucible of adversity, It was their courage, their determination, And Barclay's genius, that saved the human race.

[@jerrychouinard9005]

Nice that you're already at season 3 on Patreon. But I still won't spoil anything for the remaining episodes of season 2. You made note of Picard's use of the term "Number 1" towards Riker. As I always like to try, I'd like to offer some Star Trek lore for context. It is my belief that, show creator, Gene Roddenberry wanted Picard to refer to his first officer as Number 1 as a call back (lack of better term) to the original pilot of the original series and show notes for that intended iteration of the show. The Captain would refer to his first officer as "Number 1" and the character's name would not otherwise be known. In the pilot, that character was played by Marjel Barrett (Mrs. Roddenberry ),who would go on to play Nurse Christine Chapel in the series. Marjel also plays Deanna's Mom and the voice of the computer. Riker's first name, Will is a call back to Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The name of the Captain (demoted to serve as Kirk's first officer), Will Decker. Will Decker was the son of Commodore Decker from the original series episode Doomsday Machine. Further parallels between Riker and Will Decker is his past relationship. Decker has a past relationship with a Deltan (Ilea) and Riker's past relationship with a Batazoid. Now I have a question for you Jen; where are you getting the Star Trek merch? I love that you're wearing it for the show.

[@MajorMagna]

Something that I've always loved is, when Kargon pulls his disruptor pistol on the bridge, Data immediately: 1. Gets out of Worf's way, giving him a clear shot. 2. Steps between Picard and Kargon, protecting his Captain.

[@cloudwatcher608]

Great observation! Data is the GOAT

[@killakanzgaming]

And as well as Data's reaction, Worf knew what Kargan was planning to do the moment he turned his back and immediately reached for his phaser, that's why he was so quick on the draw... One of my favourite Worf moments

[@JKM395]

A Matter of Honor is a great one. It tells you who Riker is, and tells you more about this generation of Klingons.

[@kylelewis4685]

Every time I see "transporter chief" O'Brien in one of these early episodes it brings a smile to my face...

[@odiumgeneris729]

Not to look past this week, but next week, _Measure of a Man!_ (on KZbin).

[@seanmcmurphy4744]

Yes yes yaaaaas! ♥ Clearing my calendar and setting an alarm!

[@dallinorr6929]

Great episode

[@0lyge0]

That's the one I've been most excited for.

[@odiumgeneris729]

@@0lyge0 The Next Generation's first great episode! *It is also the first episode I show anyone when I introduce Star Trek to them.* It includes everything important about Star Trek to someone who knows nothing: 1) It introduces you to the core cast of the next generation, which is better than trying to introduce them to everyone by showing them encounter at farpoint. 2) It explains the federation, starfleet, and Gene roddenberry's version of Star Trek in general 3) The courtroom setting is familiar to people who aren't used to watching Sci-fi, and may balk at actors in weird forehead makeup and space battles.

[@qbasicmichael]

One of the other reactors recently had some copyright trouble with that episode.

[@LordVolkov]

"Giving Scotty vibes..." Colm Meaney as Miles O'Brian appears in more seasons of Star Trek than any other actor! He's very much a Scotty offshoot (but Irish) to begin with but grows into his own over time.

[@chrisnielsen9885]

He’s the one Trek actor I’d like to go drinking with 😂

[@ConnbineHarvester]

Scotty was played by a Canadian with an offensive accent and Chief O'Brien is played by a man from Dublin, so slight differences there.

[@kerry-j4m]

Switching Colm over to DS9 was a brilliant idea ( and acting wise for Colm also )I wonder who did it and why.

[@RandomNonsense1985]

@@TroyConvers5000And Aldous Snow’s father in Get Him To The Greek.

[@TheNighthawke502]

For the record, it wasn't a video game that Riker and Picard were playing. Instead it was a phasar practice range, where each person had to shoot the coloured lights that corresponded to the colour of the half-circle that they were each standing in (for which they would then get points)! It also allows people to advance in level (difficulty), thus perpetually honing the user's targeting skills! 😊

[@willmendoza8498]

I used to hate Polaski, because I was so mad Crusher was gone. But over the years I have come to really appreciate her character

[@blueroseknight]

There are a number of people who can't get over the way that she treats Data when she first comes aboard. I believe that it's far more important how she treats Data by the end of the season.

[@brandonbullington]

I remember Wil Wheaton said in an interview, on the set for Season 3, that he missed Gates McFadden. He said he liked Diana, but she just wasn’t Gates.

[@odiumgeneris729]

Same.

[@odiumgeneris729]

@@brandonbullington I saw that on the DVD extras.

[@brandonbullington]

@@odiumgeneris729 thank God for the DVD special features. Behind the scenes looks, interviews with the cast of characters, the writers, the producers, even the music composers, and the production designers.

[@LordVolkov]

Riker after his ploy "Look at me, I'm the captain now!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@AustinDpOwers89]

"Everyone is reasonable and I like it." That pretty much sums this show up in a nutshell and why it's so loved. Too often we have characters who are dumb and make stupid decisions or are entirely selfish or irrational... and that nonsense fuels the plot or creates the conflict or the comedy... TNG is different. The characters are rational even if they all see things differently, and they work together to overcome real intriguing obstacles and philosophical dilemmas.

[@JosephDavies]

The "everyone is reasonable and competent" part of TNG is one of the enduringly appealing aspects of the show, and sadly something that later writing teams don't seem to understand quite as well. IMO it's a crucial part of the optimism we see on display as an aspirational future.

[@Michael-id9bw]

A Matter of Honor. Gotta love a good Riker episode. 👍💯

[@corvus1970]

WOOT! WOOT! We got Brian Thomson as commander Klag, Riker's new Klingon buddy, and one of my favorite Klingons in Trek. Thompson is well-known by genre audiences, and this is the first of several forthcoming Star Trek appearances. He can also be seen as the Alien bounty-hunter in the "X-Files", has two different character appearances in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", played the Bruja clan-leader, Eddie in the short-lived "Kindred the Embraced," and even got to play Hercules in the "Jason and the Argonauts" TV movie back in 2000. He can be spotted in lots of movies too, from "The Terminator" to "Mortal Kombat Annihilation" to "Dr. Mordred." Great guy, a fun character-actor, and always a treat to see pop up. Oh, and Christopher "Chris Latta" Collins as captain Kargan. Fun all-around!

[@glenngalloway6191]

Episode 8 should be called "The Rikering."

[@JohnBarnes0210]

Happy St. Patrick's Day! In honor of it, today's drinking game is take a drink every time Chief O'Brian is on screen.

[@marsneedstowels]

It's not a synthahol kind of night.

[@mcameron1981]

Fun Fact: The transporter chief in these episodes is Miles Edward O'Brien. The most important man in the universe.

[@juanmedina7185]

Diana Muldaur TOS episode are: Return to Tomorrow and Is There in Truth No Beauty?

[@kevinlewallen4778]

Oh, boy, it's Next Jen day! And a Riker episode for Jen to crush over...

[@donaldfleming5049]

'A Matter of Honor' is one of my favorite Riker episodes. "One or both" had me laughing my ass off.

[@xzonia1]

Charm them with your beard! 🤣Loved all your Riker comments on this episode! Lol 😁 I think they'd hoped to make Polaski a bit like Bones - grumpy, doesn't like transporters, deep respect for the Captain - but she really is her own character. Enjoyed your reaction to that episode too! Very much looking forward to next week! 😊🥰

[@Robotrik1]

Riker meets the original Starscream and Cobra Commander (the Klingon captain) and lives to tell the tale ! 😊

[@andrewblanchard2398]

this little factoid was pointed out alot by various people : " maybe COBRA would've been more successful if the didn't scream " COBRA " before they attacked "

[@3Rayfire]

Wait...that was Chris Latta? Seriously?

[@Robotrik1]

@@andrewblanchard2398 Family Guy was on point when they offered an alternative point of view on "COOBBRAAAAA !!" : kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4GlqaBpi5eSZqcsi=10sSW98uUPLvPkni

[@Robotrik1]

@@3Rayfire Yup, Chris Latta (and his adopted stage name of Christopher Collins) . He returned to TNG as the immortal "...we look for things ... , things that make us go !" Pakled Captain Grebnedlog in the episode "Samaritan Snare" (a character who an entire story arc in the current "Lower Decks" animated series was based on) . He also did Moe and Mr. Burns in the first season of the Simpsons before his unfortunate passing .

[@Robotrik1]

@@andrewblanchard2398 Also, if you want a little more serious dissection of Cobra, this guy gave it a pretty fair shake : kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5jMd2pmZa2mpMksi=wVpFLlq4kQh38PEa

[@deBebbler]

"Riker In The Klingon Cafeteria" Sounds like a great song from a 90s indie rock band.

[@jodytierney9474]

"A Matter of Honor" is one of my favorite TNG episodes. From Riker's preparation, his "one, or both?" response, and the way he handled the situation in an acceptably Klingon way was great to see. Also the subplot with the Benzite not initially fitting in with Enterprise protocol was well done.

[@auckalukaum]

Roddenberry banned interpersonal drama on the show. By this point, though, he wasn't directly involved anymore. He'd been "kicked upstairs" again and was in failing health.

[@chrisnielsen9885]

It’s a shame because that’s what makes shows great and Trek is completely devoid of it

[@angelohernandez6060]

Yeah, fans get upset when I say ST got better once Roddenberry was gone but his stance on conflict in his "utopian" future was a bit too sterile and made more uninteresting storylines. His feelings of non violent conflicts just is not a great plot mover.

[@chrisnielsen9885]

@@angelohernandez6060 my feeling is interpersonal drama is at the core of good storytelling. Take that away and you’re left with spaceships and aliens. And add the ‘big red reset button’ at the end of each episode so every episode has to stand alone so casual viewers don’t get lost. It has minimal character growth through the course of the show because of this. It’s why I prefer B5, it has drama and character growth. Also terrible CGI and cringeworthy dialogue but you can’t win them all 😂

[@auckalukaum]

Even TOS wasn't really Roddenberry's Star Trek. Gene Coon had a LOT of input on that series. Roddenberry was most directly involved in Season 1 of TOS, TMP, and the first season and a half to two seasons of TNG. Outside that it was all Gene Coon, Harve Bennett, and Rick Berman.@@-M0LE

[@angelohernandez6060]

@@chrisnielsen9885 I can see where you feel on this and do agree on some of it. But Roddenberrys idea of solving conflict non violently was having the kid that he wrote in, because it's himself, into the show to save the day with no violence almost every week. Now that I find that unimaginative and tedious. I absolutely agree with B5! That show is what STNG should have been. B5 had action and profound moments in a world that let characters grow. I never felt that STNG ever let anyone besides Data grow. Essentially by the time Roddenberry left the show all the major remaining characters (besides Data) were exactly the same as when they were introduced. Yeah, loved Babylon 5 !

[@j3pelfrey]

Riker was such a great first officer because he cared to get to know his crew. Both on the Enterprise and on the Klingon ship. He meets people where they are at, that is why he is so well liked by nearly everyone.

[@stackels97]

'Charm them with your beard' 😅😅 I'll remember that one for when I'm going through menopause and the inevitable beard grows in 🤣

[@JoshuaDMaley]

"Charm them with your beard." Laughed so hard at that. Great watch!

[@mcgilj1]

"A Matter of a Honor" one of my favorite early episodes and easily one of Riker's best episodes plus a nice deep dive into the Klingon world.

[@joegarcia3214]

I'm so glad you've chosen to watch all the eps. There are some reactors I like that have decided to watch a select few so thanks for going the full show

[@jenmurrayxo]

Hopefully u guys keep watching with me even tho bigger channels have started it now

[@Lenkic13]

I reckon that Transporter Chief who gave you Scotty vibes might make a good Chief Engineer somewhere someday... 🤔

[@richardw64]

Diana Muldaur is a well established actress. They did well to get her onto this show. She was in-fact in one of the Original Series episodes. I first saw this lovely lady back in the 70s in Born Free (tv not the movie) and fell for her quiet demeanor. 🤣 unlike this episode. Her character's dislike for the Transporter is derived from Dr McCoys dislike , also. He mentioned that in Star Trek The Movie.

[@bjgandalf69]

I loved it when Jen said it's about time we got a Number 1 episode, that it has been awhile when Riker goes to the transporter room to see the transfer officers beam aboard at the the beginning of A Mater of Honor as I was thinking aloud...just wait a few minutes!...😂😅😊

[@kevinlewallen4778]

Great fun as always, Jen. No offense intended to other reactors, but your reactions to all things Star Trek are the gold standard. Thanks! Now to watch it again!

[@bkPaladin80]

I really love and appreciate your attention to the music in the series. More then a few times you've noticed something about the background music/sounds and correctly guessed that it was hinting at something being wrong or amiss. So very observant! I also love your, "COMMERCIAL BREAK!" lines and when you sing along to the theme. :)

[@SilentBob731]

1:16 I find myself doing the "Bom-Bom-Bom-Bom" along with Jen the same way I automatically snap my fingers along with a certain character in modern Marvel movies (and shows) intros. I tend to get tied up on Sundays, but Jen & her Serious Girl Spectacles reacting to one of my all-time favourite TV shows is a welcome balm after work on Mondays. 🖖☮❤

[@greencello599]

Diana Mulder, who played Kate Pulaski in this season only, was on a different show called LA Law. She played an unlikable attorney. Her character was killed off when she, the character, walked through open elevator doors and didn't notice that the elevator car wasn't there, causing her to plummet down the shaft. Things happen when you don't pay attention.

[@bobbuethe1477]

Diana Muldaur also starred in "Born Free," a 1974 series based on the 1966 movie of the same name.

[@BouillaBased]

Riker is the most witty and level-headed character I’ve seen on any series. He really shined in this episode.

[@draskang]

A Matter of Honor is def one of my fav!

[@Sean-YEG]

Gene Roddenberry insisted there be no conflict between the crew on the show but as his health failed he had to step back and some began creeping in (but even after his death there wasn't that much interpersonal drama; TNG is almost always about dealing with external challenges but there are other Star Trek shows that get deep into interpersonal drama).

[@Sandy-dd4le]

Unnatural Selection is one of my favourite season 2 episodes, and a great showcase for Dr Pulaski, one of the unjustly ignored characters in my book. Looking forward to this one

[@BouillaBased]

People give Pulaski a lot of criticism that basically comes down to “not Crusher.” I appreciate both characters and enjoy seeing the differences in how they approach problems and interact with the rest of the crew.

[@Sandy-dd4le]

@@BouillaBased I like Pulaski a lot, it's her no bs attitude, that and her wicked sense of humour. Diana Muldaur plays her absolutely perfectly! You're right, most of it comes down to her not being Dr Crusher, but I think there's a lot to like, her relationships with Worf and Data in particular, the fact she could have been Riker's mother, or possibly step mother! And iirc, she was in TOS.

[@ejtappan1802]

I must say, you do an amazing Picard impersonation! Love your dive into Trek, as I've been a Trekkie since 1975. :-)

[@christopherwall2121]

This first episode is one of those "This is why you gotta put stuff in the report, Kirk!" episodes that redid a TOS episode while pretending there wasn't a TOS episode about it. The second one is fun, as it's our first real look at the Klingons' role in this new alliance

[@Dark_Jaguar]

They introduced interpersonal drama BUT they did a "light touch" approach in this era of Trek. The conflict they run into makes sense and characters were truly doing their best under their own interpretations.

[@navyreviewer]

The Klingon captain was played by the same guy that did the voice of Starscream and Cobra Commander. He will also play the part of the Pakled captain. RIP Chris Collins.

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hi Jen hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

[@jenmurrayxo]

Thanks John you too!

[@andrewblanchard2398]

UNNATURAL SELECTION is a remake of the TOS episode the DEADLY YEARS

[@orlandoheavener8932]

I’m enjoying watching you and your Star Trek journey.

[@jenmurrayxo]

🖖😊

[@taylemgames2652]

TNG defined Klingons, built much of the Lore we know and love today.

[@ianburns1167]

Which is interesting because, of all the alien cultures we spend time with, the Kilingons have gone through the most cultural change over the last few centuries. Following from Disco to DS9 we've got three distinct eras over four generations. Which is pretty realistic actually!

[@robinhood2524]

"He's saying so much stuff." That was epic, and cute,

[@cloudwatcher608]

4:52 Worf with the best eyeroll in history 😂

[@HudsonDoodle]

I’ve watched this episode many times and never noticed that epic eye roll. Thanks for bringing it into my life.

[@Shadowace724]

Riker and the Klingons was one of my favorite bits ever in the series. There are probably some Half human/Klingon babies running around from this LOL Good times Jen!

[@jishin75]

Great reaction Captain Jen! A matter of Honor is in my top 5 favorite episodes ever. I started to like Klingons and their culture since this episode when I was a teenager. Riker does very good here. Qapla'!

[@marvinsarracino116]

Happy St. Patrick's Day☘️. Man of honor is one of my favorite episodes. Riker on a Klingon ship is awesome! He would make great Klingon Capitan! Thanks for sharing Capt.Jen🖖❤️💛☘️

[@Dillpicks95]

It’s Sunday and we all know what that means. Our favourite day is here again and It’s time for some more Star Trek into the Next Jen 🖖.

[@JimmieRayGiboney]

17:18 Mark! "And I'm 'Julie'! I'll be your Cruise Director!" 🛳

[@JimmieRayGiboney]

32:26 Mark! 2K Thumbs Up + Mine! 👍 You're welcome, and thanks! ☺️ Notes: Did you notice that they have been using the same Klingon BOP set since the third movie? 🤔 So the shop should be seen as an old one! But no one noticed! Because it is only the second season, and the budget was still minimal. Bye for now! 😊

[@ianburns1167]

Ships in Star Trek stay in service for a very long time. Look at the Miranda and Excelsior class!

[@JimmieRayGiboney]

@ianburns1167 ! Howdy! Yes, so I've noticed. But that's not the point I was making. But what you wrote is their explanation, I suppose, for that, right? 🤔 On a separate topic, hehe, it isn't as bad as casting an actor or actress to play a different character than last time, because they forgot about the last time! 😅

[@MrTbk1701]

When TNG first came out I was 12 and already a hard core fan. I used to build the Enterprise out of LEGOs not easy back then. But everyone knew at 7 on Saturday I was gonna watch Star Trek. We were at a family friend’s house and I asked if I could go in another room to watch it. It was A Manner of Honor and my dad came in and we watched it together. After it was done he gave me a hug and said thank you for letting me share that with you. 🖖

[@tvdroid22]

Diana Muldaur is a TOS alum having made 2 appearances as two different characters then.

[@bryancurtis220]

I'm anxiously awaiting a couple of future episodes (I won't say which ones of course). Have really been enjoying this journey with you. Thanks Jen, ❤

[@Area51byDaveReale]

"COMMERCIAL BREAK!" One of my favorite parts of these reviews. :)

[@charlesmaurer6214]

The planned breaks in the dvds show how many ads have been added on cable as bits are trimmed and extra breaks worked in as episodes are expanded into hour and a half slots.

[@mr.a8315]

Jengage. 🖖💜

[@JimmieRayGiboney]

23:25 Mark! "Cafeteria" does sound more appealing than "mess deck" or "mess hall"! 🤔 😊

[@willmendoza8498]

Also, I love how open Riker is to other cultures. It usually just comes across as him being DTF, but it really goes deeper than that.

[@LordVolkov]

I wonder if Riker would be up for the Klingon mating rituals? 🤔 Even if he is ill-equipped...🤣🤣🤣

[@mjducharme]

I loved Dr. Pulaski when I saw this for the first time as a kid, she was my favourite character. But, my situation was different in that I missed almost all episodes of the first season when it initially aired, I only saw one or two episodes (missed the pilot, didn't even know there was a new Star Trek series in development). For the second season I saw all episodes. The result was that I didn't have enough time to get accustomed to Dr. Crusher to really become connected to the character.

[@krsanth-4142]

No mentioning that the Klingon Captain was Christopher Collins? The voice actor of the original Starscream, and of Cobra Commander from GI Joe.

[@jonbolton3376]

More fantastic reactions from you. I'm glad you enjoyed these, i really like both, especially A Matter Of Honor.

[@thetwikikid4444]

Over time I’ve come to appreciate Diana Muldur’s thankless job of replacing Gates McFadden. Dropping in a Bones McCoy type into this sometimes antiseptic 24th century society was a ballsy move. At the very least an effort should’ve been made to mention her in one of the movies. As for the Riker episode, another Klingon classic. Plus it really got the Riker/Worf bromance going😅😅

[@KingApeiron]

"Whatever, down the hatch..." is Riker's policy in several ways.

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

FUN FACT: Doctor McCoy HATED the transporter as well.

[@NZBigfoot]

Well by all metrics their right... a transporter is a literal death machine. Your scanned and your make up at transport time is saved, your then disintegrated (ie you are unequivocaly dead) into energy (if your not you and completely refined to your base energy you are, without a doubt dead) which is stored in a form of battery, then that energy is sent as a stream to a location where your then remade from that energy based on the stored data mapping you out... its more or less a long range, large scale replicator. Its something that even for ST would be unimaginably impossible based on the shear amount of data that would require for a single human, meaning the only way is there has to be short cuts and data compression going on meaning like a JPEG image large parts of that data is homogenized meaning say sure most of your liver is rebuilt like the old one, but the new liver is mostly new 'uncompressed' cells made up based on a base data of those cells... ie only the extremes of variance in your cells and matter would be retained in your new copy, any 'normal' or average cells would just be filled in... so even your new copy that comes out the other end isnt even remotely like you were. So like McCoy and Polaski you sure as hell wouldnt get me in one of those damn transporters... and no i dont go with the idea the transporter is really a tunnel through subspace, thats just a cope out they threw around to get around the logic of how stupid the idea of a transporter as a mode of transport is. Not to mention transporters would be literally if you get around the death machine part, the greatest device ever created given the things you could do with them from medicine to science to warfare and everything inbetween. Their the ultimate deus ex machine.

[@bjgandalf69]

Dr. Pulaski is more like McCoy than people like to admit. She is basically a female McCoy with less developed social skills.

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

@@NZBigfoot its the biggest plot hole in the franchise. Transporters should be able to resurrect or clone anyone at anytime. They should be used routinely for beaming explosives next to the warp core on enemy ships when possible. Yet these things happen very rarely throughout the entire franchise.

[@michaelweigand8643]

Dr. Pulaski was supposed to be another Dr. McCoy.

[@ianburns1167]

Souls are pretty conclusively real in Star Trek, and we see people conscious in the matter stream a few times, so it's less 'death' and more 'instant reincarnation' :p Also, the circumstances with transporters de-aging people and what caused those effects are strange enough and hard enough to replicate I can see that technology not becoming standard for a long time. Especially since transporter accidents are absolutely horrific if anything goes wrong.

[@chetstevensq]

The last time the Federation played around with genetics we ended up with some guy named KAAAAAAAAAHHHHHNNN! You would think they would have learned.

[@Staren01]

A Matter of Honor is one of my all time favorite episodes that doesn't always make the top ranked episode lists. There are a lot of episodes like that in TNG. The ones that don't always make the top 10 lists, but are still really special.

[@wiseoldman53]

I really like your Enterprise sweatshirt, Jen. Great reaction! I can't wait until you start with the TNG films (especially First Contact).

[@e.d.2096]

Jen, I was wondering if all Canadians get as excited as you for a commercial break😮 Also...charm them with your beard! 😂

[@kevinlewallen4778]

Hey, Eric, I laughed explosively at the "charm them with your beard" line. If I had been drinking, it would have come out my nose!

[@e.d.2096]

@@kevinlewallen4778 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@Omegaroth666]

23:45 I forget how well the line lands EPICLOLZ

[@aldindjonko9506]

A Matter of Honor is in my top 10 TNG episodes! Way to go Jen! :)

[@christiansabotta6368]

Messure of a Man is my all time favorite. Looking forward to your reaction to it.

[@jenmurrayxo]

Make sure u check it out as soon as it's posted! I've been warned the studio will take it down 🤷‍♀️

[@drail37]

Thanks for all the videos Jen. As a long time Star Trek fan it's great watching first time reactions to the series and see someone enjoying it. It's become part of my Sunday routine to have a coffee and watch your Next Gen videos.

[@jenmurrayxo]

Awesome! I love Star Trek Sundays too 🖖

[@DrummingWriterTrekfan84]

I was waiting to see how Youd react to rikers meal/conversation with the klingons "one or both? 😂😂😂

[@CW-nj2fn]

Never realized rikers second officer on the klingon ship is on the Orville too

[@andrewblanchard2398]

who's on the ORVILLE ?

[@sluglife9785]

The guy playing the Klingon commander seemed familiar this time around, and I double checked my gut feeling and he is indeed the guy who plays the lead Pakled in 'Samaritan Snare' later on in the season.

[@NialasDubh]

Chief O'Brien coming to the fore in episodes uploaded on St Patrick's Day is an excellent bit of planning Jen, well done☘

[@MethosFilms]

Miles O'Brian giving scotty vibes? U have no idea how much that made me happy.

[@citizenbrain8065]

A Matter of Honor is one of my favorite episodes. I was a kid when I saw it on TV, and this one made me fall in love with the Klignons. Riker was trying to understand them as a race, and so was I.

[@tomyoung9049]

Always fascinating to learn more about the Klingons.

[@cbennefield]

One of the highlights of my week

[@denisd3639]

Loving this so much! Seeing these episodes thru your eyes is awesome!

[@jenmurrayxo]

🖖☺️

[@josefgordon7712]

Space is great! And scary AF!

[@drb6771]

Cant wait for next week!!! 🖖🖖🖖

[@ArtisticMysticSoul]

Pulaski is a lot like McCoy. Her attitude and dislike of the transporter. FYI...the actress was on 2 episodes of the original series.

[@martinwarford1389]

When she said "With a fist!" I 👀🤣😁

[@Aeonova]

9:15 O'Brian is such an absolute boss (chief, actually) and has been there from the beginning. He was the second helmsman (flight control officer, also known as conn officer, or simply conn/helm) on the battle bridge on the 'Encounter At Farpoint' series premiere episode. Also, happy St. Patrick's Day, today, March 17th, 2024. Just sayin'.

[@Aeonova]

12:33 "He's givin' off Scotty vibes". Girl. Comparing a Scottish man to an Irish man on St. Patrick's Day? I, also, like to live dangerously.

[@cleekmaker00]

Poor Klag... he made friends with Riker and found a kindred spirit in him, only to throw it all away by hooking up with Lursa and B'etor. They go and attack the Enterprise-D, then get destroyed by her with Riker himself giving the Order.

[@corvus1970]

Nah. Different characters entirely, as he was listed only as "Klingon helm" in Generations. Even the head-ridges are very different.

[@joepolymath2308]

I know which episode is next for you, and I'm very much looking forward to your reaction. It is the first "GREAT" episode of TNG. You are in for a big treat.

[@ConnbineHarvester]

From Diana Muldaur's (Dr. Pulaski) wikipedia page She also appeared in two episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series in the late 1960s, playing two different roles (Dr. Miranda Jones and Ann Mulhall).

[@ianbuckley2347]

I love my fix of next gen Jen on a Sunday. Great reactions today. Also, watching the start of the show with you has reminded me that there was some pretty good stuff in the first couple of seasons. I normally skip ahead to season 3 on any rewatch but that's gonna have to change I think. Thanks.👍

[@masere]

13:42 - Jen - "Engage." Everyone else - "No, don't engage. That's not what we say in this room. Errr....energise." 😂

[@MusicHandsAbrupt]

Definitely looks like a “probe”. 😂😂😂😂

[@Klingon2468]

Teasing us with this notify me, I feel like a spoiled child "I want it now". ❤

[@WillFlyTheLightingGuy]

The thing I love most about ST:TNG is that,at its core, it’s a show about people of different cultures and races trying to understand each other and find common ground while respecting each other’s differences.

[@pricemoore2022]

Awesome reaction of my favorite episode Star Trek The Next Generation!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@victorgreen444]

Number 1 is a nod to the pilot episode of TOS where the captain of the enterprise is Christopher Pike and his executive officer is Una Chin-Riley. Pike refers to her as Number 1 in that pilot episode.