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diff --git a/content/star-trek/voy/05x07-infinite-regress.md b/content/star-trek/voy/05x07-infinite-regress.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8e2584b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/star-trek/voy/05x07-infinite-regress.md @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ ++++ +title = "Star Trek: Voyager 05x07 - Infinite Regress" +author = ["Michał Sapka"] +date = 2023-12-02T23:00:00+01:00 +categories = ["update", "st-update"] +draft = false +weight = 3007 +primary_menu = "star-trek" +hasNavSection = "st-voy-episodes" +abstract = "a shining Seven episode" +menu_item_override = 7 +episode_id = "5x07" +[menu] + [menu.star-trek] + weight = 3007 + identifier = "star-trek-voyager-05x07-infinite-regress" + parent = "voy-r-s5" ++++ + +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 {#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-c "star-trek-voyager-infinite-regress-1.jpg" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=140" >}} +Look at this corridor! +{{< /img-c >}} + +{{< img-c "star-trek-voyager-infinite-regress-2.jpg" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=140&page=3" >}} +And this corridor! +{{< /img-c >}} + +{{< img-c "star-trek-voyager-infinite-regress-3.jpg" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=140&page=5" >}} +And this engineering room! +{{< /img-c >}} + +{{< img-c "star-trek-voyager-infinite-regress-4.jpg" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=140&page=5" >}} +And this corridor in this artsy-fartsy angle +{{< /img-c >}} + +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 {#doctor-factor} + +Failed! There was quite a lot of him here, but he as not given a chance go shine |