Wednesday 11 January 2012

1x25: THE NEUTRAL ZONE

>EPISODE INFORMATION
Original Air Date: 16 May 1988
Stardate: 41986.0
Teleplay By: Maurice Hurley
Story By: Deborah McIntyre and Mona Clee
Directed By: James L. Conway

>ABOUT
While on an important mission for a first-hand encounter with the Romulans over destroyed Federation and Romulan outposts, three humans who have been in cryogenic sleep are re-awakened and have a hard time settling into the new environment.
>TRIVIA

  • Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher) does not appear in this episode.
  • This episode marks the final appearance of Gates McFadden (Doctor Crusher) until the Season 3 debut episode "Evolution".
  • Marc Alaimo (Tebok) makes a second appearance as a different character in TNG. 
  • This is the first episode where the Borg are mentioned, although at this point their presence is unknown.
  • This episode marks the first time a year is referenced in relation to the time setting of the Star Trek series. The year is 2364.
  • Associate Producer Peter Lauritson makes an uncredited appearance as Clare Raymond's living relative in the 24th century.
  • This episode marks the first appearance of the Romulans on TNG.
  • Worf mentions that the Romulans killed his parents at an attack on Khitomer when they were supposed to be the Klingon's allies, however the Season 4 episode "Reunion" references that the Klingons and Romulans have been blood enemies for centuries.
  • This is 2 of 3 episodes of TNG that is directed by James L. Conway, the last being the Season 6 episode "Frame of Mind".
>STARRING
  • Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
  • Jonathan Frakes as Commander William Riker
  • LeVar Burton as Lt. Geordi La Forge
  • Michael Dorn as Lt. Worf
  • Gates McFadden as Doctor Beverly Crusher
  • Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
  • Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data
>GUEST STARS
  • Marc Alaimo as Tebok
  • Anthony James as Thei
  • Leon Rippy as L.Q. "Sonny" Clemonds
  • Gracie Harrison as Clare Raymond
  • Peter Mark Richman as Ralph Offenhouse
OPINIONS AND VIEWS ARE WELCOME. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS EPISODE.

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