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diff --git a/content/star-trek/voy/05x09-thirty-days.md b/content/star-trek/voy/05x09-thirty-days.md index 8b7318d..aa947a5 100644 --- a/content/star-trek/voy/05x09-thirty-days.md +++ b/content/star-trek/voy/05x09-thirty-days.md @@ -2,9 +2,11 @@ title = "Star Trek: Voyager 05x09 - Thirty Days" author = ["Michał Sapka"] date = 2023-12-22T23:19:00+01:00 -categories = ["update", "st-update"] +categories = ["star-trek", "voyager", "update", "st-update"] draft = false weight = 3009 +image_dir = "star-trek" +image_max_width = 575 hasNavSection = "st-voy-episodes" abstract = "A good Paris episode" menu_item_override = 9 @@ -13,7 +15,7 @@ episode_id = "5x09" [menu.star-trek] weight = 3009 identifier = "star-trek-voyager-05x09-thirty-days" - parent = "voy-r-s5" + parent = "voyA" +++ We start where it ends: Paris is locked in Voyager's brig, locked for 30 days. @@ -23,54 +25,6 @@ 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 |