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diff --git a/content/star-trek/stv/05x07-infinite-regress.md b/content/star-trek/stv/05x07-infinite-regress.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..832977b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/star-trek/stv/05x07-infinite-regress.md @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +--- +title: "Star Trek: Voyager 05x07 - Infinite Regress" +category: +- star-trek +- st-voy +- update +- st-update +abstract: Seven shining episode +date: 2023-12-02T16:02:04+02:00 +year: +draft: false +--- +Another simple episode. +Seven of Nine is starts being controlled by people who were once assimilated by the Borg. +During the course of episode it is revealed that is caused by a weapon Species 6339 aimed at Borg. + +### Impressions + +Story wise, we've got not much to talk about here. + +But this is the first time I've noticed how *beautiful* Voyager is. +Since almost the entire episode takes place on the ship, we see a lot if it. +It's mostly corridors, but still - I love the aesthetics we've got here. +The ship is much darker than Enterprise was, but it's still not pitch black. +It's atmospheric, without being overly grim. +Season 5 had to receive a significant funding upgrade. + +{{<img-center "star-trek-voyager-infinite-regress-1.jpg" "Look at this corridor!" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=140" >}} + +{{<img-center "star-trek-voyager-infinite-regress-2.jpg" "And this corridor!" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=140&page=3" >}} + +{{<img-center "star-trek-voyager-infinite-regress-3.jpg" "And this engineering room!" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=140&page=5" >}} + +{{<img-center "star-trek-voyager-infinite-regress-4.jpg" "And this corridor in this artsy-fartsy angle" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=140&page=5" >}} + +I've also noticed how consistent the design of aliens is. +They mostly limit the FX to adding something on the face, but they do it an away that makes it believable. +They make them look similar enough to make me believe that this place actually exits. + +Also, we see a lot a little girl here (Naomi). +She is cute and not annoying. +Previously, whenever we've seen a child on *Star Trek*, we could assume that it will be (as the kids say) cringe. +Seems the writers learned how to write kids properly. + +But this is Seven's episode, and we are finally able to see what a great actress Jeri Ryan is. +Since she is being possessed by different races, she can be a Human, Klingon and Ferengi - all in the span of a single episode +And she nails each one, especially Ferengi. +The second she became one there was no doubt who this persona is. +The way she speaks, her moves, even the hand twitching. +Perfect. + +Also, one of the personas was a little girl. +Never before have I thought that Borg would assimilate a small kid. +I'm getting soft with age as this really moved me. + +Finally, we see growth of Seven. +This episode and her relation with Naomi mark a huge step toward regaining her human side. + +### Doctor Factor + +Failed! There was quite a lot of him here, but he as not given a chance go shine |