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diff --git a/content/star-trek/voy/05x09-thirty-days.md b/content/star-trek/voy/05x09-thirty-days.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a9c8f25 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/star-trek/voy/05x09-thirty-days.md @@ -0,0 +1,77 @@ ++++ +title = "Star Trek: Voyager 05x09 - Thirty Days" +author = ["Michał Sapka"] +date = 2023-12-22T23:19:00+01:00 +categories = ["update", "st-update"] +draft = false +weight = 3009 +primary_menu = "star-trek" +hasNavSection = "st-voy-episodes" +abstract = "A good Paris episode" +menu_item_override = 9 +episode_id = "5x09" +[menu] + [menu.star-trek] + weight = 3009 + identifier = "star-trek-voyager-05x09-thirty-days" + parent = "voy-r-s5" ++++ + +We start where it ends: Paris is locked in Voyager's brig, locked for 30 days. +A really welcome narrative mechanism! +The entire episode is a retelling of the story of how he got there. + +In a series of flashbacks we learn about on ocean planet on the brink of doom and of Paris, who yet again disobeys orders to follow his call of ethics. + + +## Impressions {#impressions} + +Paris should have been a much more interesting character. +He is to be the cool guy in the crew[^kim]. +Handsome, intelligent, rebel. +But as most of Voyager's crew, the writers somehow fall short of those expectations. +[^kim]: but, deep inside, we all know that Kim is the coolest. + +This is one of the few episodes where they succeed. + +Yes, the start is over the top. +Kim and Paris are on a double date in the holodeck where they pretend to be in a 50s SciFi flick - with superpowers and mad scientists. +I am fully aware the Star Trek is a direct descendant of those shows. +But I had never watched them[^twilight], and, at the same time, I am so tired of Marvel, so I didn't enjoy it. +There has to be some nostalgia (even misplaced) to like this sort of things. +And yes, I am watching a 30-year-old show, thank you for noticing. +[^twilight]: except for few episodes of Twilight Zone. I will **need** to return here, as they were amazing + +{{< img-c "star-trek-voyager-thirty-days-1.jpg" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=177&page=3" >}} +Complete with black and white filter +{{< /img-c >}} + +I also found Paris dressed up as a sea captain a but goofy. + +But they are FINALLY letting the characters have fun. +Last time it was not Moriarty level of fun, and this time it's still not. +But finally something nice is happening and are witnessing it. +Most of goofy scenes up to recently were strictly Neelix centered, but what we needed was exactly this. + +I am always happy when we to know the crew outside their duty, as this is (always) my primary issue with the show. +Bring back the fun! + +As for the primary plot, I also enjoyed it. +Not loved it, but it was very enjoyable. +Paris refusing orders from Jenway was, at the same, expected, and thrilling. +What Chakotay fails at, Paris delivers. +We've got one character on the entire crew who is not afraid to go against his captain's if it means following his instinct. + +This is not a must-see episode, but what is, is one of those where you start valuing the show more. +Paris is cool, end of story. + +And, once again, the CGI is breathtaking. + +{{< img-c "star-trek-voyager-thirty-days-2.jpg" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=177&page=3" >}} +We deserve more underwater SciFi shows. +{{< /img-c >}} + + +## Doctor factor {#doctor-factor} + +Unsatisfactory |