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diff --git a/content/star-trek/voy/05x11-latent-image.md b/content/star-trek/voy/05x11-latent-image.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..64ae234 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/star-trek/voy/05x11-latent-image.md @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ ++++ +title = "Star Trek: Voyager 05x11 - Latent Image" +author = ["MichaĆ Sapka"] +date = 2024-03-08T22:07:00+01:00 +draft = false +weight = 3010 +primary_menu = "star-trek" +hasNavSection = "st-voy-episodes" +menu_item_override = 11 +episode_id = "5x11" +[menu] + [menu.star-trek] + weight = 3010 + identifier = "star-trek-voyager-05x11-latent-image" + parent = "voy-r-s5" ++++ + +After a longer hiatus, I am back watching Voyager. +The previous episode was not memorable, so no review for now. +But this? +This is a WOW episode! + +Doctor learns that he performed a surgery on Kim 1,5 year ago. +After an investigation, we learn that _something_ happened then, and it was erased from his memories. +After and even longer investigation it turns out that Doctor had to make a choice between saving Kim and Ensign Ahni Jetal. +He has chosen Kim and Ahni dies. +This causes _moral dilemma_ powerful enough, to break Doctor's programming and Jenwey decides to rewrite him, as he was no longer able to perform his duties as a doctor. + + +## Impressions {#impressions} + +Wow! +I was left speechless. +There are so many aspects that this episode nails. + +We've got the basic premise of The Doctor evolving from a simple program into a person. +I love they have not made it a _Seven_ episode, as Borgs are goto when it comes to such stories. +Moreover, we've got Jenway who made tough choice between a doctor and The Doctor. +Love it! + +Speaking of which - Jenway is slowly becoming my favorite captain. +At first, I could not stand her - she was all knowing, perfect and deeply annoying. +But it's episodes like this that show _why_ she is the captain. +I can't imagine Picard or Sisko in a situation like this. +Yes, they all had some tough moral dilemmas - genocides and such - but none were so deeply, interpersonally involved. +None had to live with the results. +And Mulligan's performance is perfect. +We have a scene where Doctor confronts her. In a span of few seconds, se moves from goofy and having fun with the crew to martial tribunal level of seriousness. +This is not the first time she does it, but everyone I am floored. + +{{< img-c "star-trek-voyager-latent-image-1.jpg" "https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/A_IC0KJPUnyl6XGYILsz17io5kee4P2H/" >}} +There's more and more of Naomi. +I can't wait to see what the show has planned for her! +{{< /img-c >}} + + +## Doctor factor {#doctor-factor} + +Happiness of the highest order. +It's a not only a Doctor episode but also a Perfect Doctor Episode. +The episode ends with: + +> In that book, which is my memory, on the first page of the chapter that is the day when I first met you appear the words, 'here begins a new life' + +I love how he is developing through the series and sure hope authors won't forget that this episode exists! |