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| Dr. Noah | Jul 22 2005, 09:46 AM Post #1 |
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Just watched this one this morning. It's a lot better than I remembered it. The thing I remember most about it is that it was really shocking for a major character to die so soon. It made it seem like anyone could go next. The scene in sick bay when Crusher was trying to revive her was really intense, they pulled that off well. Stewart gives a great performance as well especially his dialogue with Armis toward the end. Question: Does anyone think those who shed Armis and left him are the Q? |
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| Deleted User | Jul 22 2005, 10:14 AM Post #2 |
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I liked this episode, as for you theory on the Q, it's a good one I suppose. There isn't anything to contradict it. I was quite suprised they killed one of the main crew members off so soon as well. Freaky! Poor Jonathan Frakes, getting onto all that goo! :lol: He deserved every penny of the $100,000 he got for the episode! |
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| Dr. Noah | Jul 22 2005, 10:18 AM Post #3 |
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Yeah, I was thinking that when I saw that scene. I wonder how long he had to hold his breath? The reason I think it was the Q is because Armis is capable of controlling others actions, teleporting people, and several other acts which are far beyond the abilities of any corporeal creature. |
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| Deleted User | Jul 22 2005, 10:19 AM Post #4 |
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Well, that's a good point. But, there were many other creatures in the Trek universe that had that ability too, but I like your Q theory. |
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| Fesarius | Jul 22 2005, 11:08 AM Post #5 |
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The script for the episode was written by Joseph Stefano, one of the principles behind the genius that was the original The Outer Limits t.v. series (1963-65). A few weeks before Skin of Evil first aired, viewers were informed that a major character from TNG was going to die. I recall guessing for some time whom it might be.... |
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| Deleted User | Jul 22 2005, 11:15 AM Post #6 |
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Fes! Eviiiil Fes! How do sir!
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| Fesarius | Jul 22 2005, 11:40 AM Post #7 |
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Welsby, Hi. I'm doing very well, thanks.
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| Franko | Jul 22 2005, 08:31 PM Post #8 |
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SKIN OF EVIL ...... An interesting 'monster' Armus turns out to be, but I don't see anything really to suggest that he exists within the ancestry of the 'Q'. I'm wondering whether this episode was written expressly for the demise of Yar, or whether or not that's a coincidence. Upon successful extraction of all personal at the end of this episode Captain Franko would have pounded said planet into oblivion and hurled Armus into the nearest sun. Have a nice day. |
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| 8247 | Jul 22 2005, 08:43 PM Post #9 |
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I would have given Armis a medal for getting rid of the second most annoying Trek character of all time.
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| Swidden | Jul 22 2005, 10:23 PM Post #10 |
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One of TNG better first season episodes. Although I had not really connected with the characters at this point so I was not really saddened by Tasha's death. Partly, I suspect because I had heard about it prior to the episode airing. Seems Crosby's wanting to be released from her contract made it newsworthy somewhere. As far the origin of the entity Armus, who knows. It would be pretty easy to go with a Q connection. However, given that beings of considerable power tended to show up on TOS from time to time with as little explanation for their origin, I am content to figure that this was just another such creature. |
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| Bill | Jul 24 2005, 08:51 AM Post #11 |
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I have to agree with this! Denise Crosby felt that her character wasn't being developed enough, & wanted to do something more than just say-"Hailing Frequencies open, Captain." Bill
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