Picked up some cheap second hand DVDs from a market of the first twenty odd episodes of the Next Generation. I've never been a Star trek fan as such, which is to say I've never watched it regularly, but I have typically tended to watch episodes or movies of the show if they are on.

Thus I was qite familiar with the concept and the characters when I sat down to watch these first episodes. I'm finding it quite a dynamic and surprising experience. The first feature length pilot in particular is a thrilling piece of military science fiction, with Patrick Stewart's commanding presence forming a hub for endless dynamism.

It actually rather reminded me of the new Battlestar Galactica in terms of atmosphere, character and ethos!

Anybody got any memories they'd like to share?

>>Anybody got any memories they'd like to share?<<

Captain Picard has compelling eyes.

Once Data settles down, he`s very funny.

Wasn`t too keen on William Ryker - when TNG first started I`d just finished watching the mini series "North and South" and Jonathan Frakes played a cowardly yankee, so I was comparing the two characters.

I did feel sorry for him after a while.


Picard hated him.... he was forever ordering everyone to "Fire at Will"

Picard`s hatred was so infectious, that soon I noticed every other show had the same order !!!



old joke. But I LOVE it!!