TNG: The Emissary
September 19th, 2003 at 6:22 am (Trek Talk)
The explanation for how it is that a ship full of Klingongs wake up from suspended animation with bloodlust is a bit far fetched, but it does provide an excellent opportunity for some great scenes between Worf and K’Ehleyr. We get to see Suzie Plakson ooze sensual charisma as she works to make Worf squirm, and we get to see Worf’s character develop a bit as he has to deal with an uncomfortable situation. The episode TNG: The Emissary is overall a pretty good episode.
Diane Gibson said,
September 20, 2003 at 10:21 am
K’Ehleyr has been one of my absolute favourite characters ever since I saw her in a clip, saying “Don’t give me that Klingon nonsense!” She is so cool. I love the way she riles Worf.
heathcliffe said,
September 20, 2003 at 12:00 pm
Star Trek: The Next Generation is always the most interesting when there is a well-sketched guest to rile the usual pool of conflictless serenity aboard the Enterprise. K’Ehleyr is certainly among the well-sketched ones, though her main effect is to drive only Worf up a wall… Her acid wit and dry outlook make for very appealing dialogue, no matter who she’s talking to. The only thing amiss in The Emissary is K’Ehleyr’s outfit - the tight MTV bondage outfit. What, did she borrow it from Shania Twain?? No self-respecting female, Klingon or otherwise, is going to wear something as patently ridiculous as that catsuit. Especially K’Ehleyr. Unless she was supposed to be disguised as a hooker, which, considering K’Ehleyr’s temperament, is unlikely. How did Suzie Plakson keep from laughing her head off?
Nick said,
September 23, 2003 at 10:01 pm
This episode had several nice expansions of the Klingon world and Worf’s character. They did a nice job using Worf in this way, ie, until stupid Alexander came along. I guess with Wesley Crusher gone they had to bring in another sniveling child.
heathcliffe said,
September 24, 2003 at 9:57 am
Alexander never struck me as being particularly sniveling, and certainly Wesley wasn’t, but it’s amazing what negative attitudes can conjure up. I think the subtlety of younger characters was often mishandled by the writers, hence they’re easy for the typical gimme-entertainment viewer to blow off… I do agree, though, that bringing Alexander on and using him in the way they did was a mistake. It really took the edge off of Worf and showed us unflattering parts of him, in the same way that bad side lighting will show you the pock-marks and flab of an actor’s face. But of course, that’s all to come, and meanwhile we can relish the sparks between K’Ehleyr and Worf.
Diane Gibson said,
September 24, 2003 at 3:40 pm
The issue of Worf’s supposed domestication can be compared to the widely believe myth of Wesley saving the ship every episode … both are widespread, negative, and largely untrue. Wesley saves the ship one, maybe two times (even those are arguable) and not even a son can ‘domesticate’ Worf.