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PATRON TAKES - TNG S6E12
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Steve777
It could be too that a lot of interest in the episode is in the resolution. But once you learn the resolution it takes away some from the episode
Paul D
I am betting the reveal was a "Shut the front door!" moment for both of you.
Murtaugh
This is one of those episodes I like but can't re-watch it too often or I will not enjoy it... Which is odd because I like re-watching so many other episodes. I think I just never really liked Moriarty that much đ¤ˇââď¸
KingPin124
Not the #1 episode with the amazing Barclay, but certainly an enjoyable one. Also, if youâve never said âComputer, end programâ IRL, youâre lying. đ
Jovet
Yeah, I agree. "B" grade.
Jovet
Yeah, some aspects of the plot hee-hawing and handwaving real and unreal things are a bit eye-rolling.
Jovet
Should be pronounced like they do in Canadia!
Jovet
Definitely!
Jovet
This is a weird episode. The guys will love it because it's a holodeck episode. I think it's kinda slow and plodding, but it's entertaining from a Holoception point of view.
Ross Townsend
Be honest: how many times since starting TNG have you just wanted to try "end program" out loud? And was it after Hollow Pursuits?
Shane Coombs
This is a decent followup to the original. I think it would have run a serious risk of being pretty dull and uninspired if not for the inclusion of Barclay, who really makes the episode for me. Without him, it's sort of just a rehash of another story but which really just sort of rehashes the same mystery in what I think is a less interesting way. Barclay changes that and really helps make this something like a B or low A for me.
Aaron Wells
Moriarty got Incepted.
Sixto
Yeah, yeah, itâs great, but, can we talk about Picardâs jacket ? Why would you ever take that jacket off? And why would you do it between scenes ? WHY?!
Prof Moff
Profs gotta to stick together.
Prof Moff
Prof Moriaty is the good guy, Picard and the crew are the villians, Prof Moff is the satisfied viewer. Nuff said
Mordock_Vapelord
After this wonderful and amicable send off for the doctor... Wouldn't it be awkward if they found a real solution some day and had to tell him they lied to him?
Paul O'Neal
Great episode! In all honesty, with what the crew has been through, it's no wonder they forgot about Moriarty. Solid episode with a novel solution. A stuff here IMO.
Thomas Cole
Nice to see a call back to an earlier episode, and bring back an old story thread. This is an enjoyable multi level deception episode, though I agree bringing a holographic Pulaski back would have been great, as you could have used that to pull Beverly into the episode.
Greg Quinn
The idea that we might all be in a "simulation" wasn't nearly as ubiquitous in popular culture back when this episode came out as it is today. So when Picard suggested "perhaps we are all characters in a simulation sitting on someone's desk" (or words to that effect) it was pretty mind blowing for me as a kid.
Nolan
Double the Barclay, double the FUN. I STILL can't tell when the switch-over happened.
tyranusfan
Wasn't he able to see the holodeck wall in Encounter at Farpoint?
tyranusfan
I liked Moriarty as a character. (Maybe a little more in the season 2 episode than in this.) This one is strange for being a Barclay episode that doesnât really focus on Barclay.
Loot Narsbaar
Data of all people should realize they were always on the holodeck, let alone the Captain. The logical conclusion (the conclusion Holmes would come to) is that Moriarty is fucking with them, not that a hologram can walk off the holodeck. I love this episode though, one of the best of the series. Certainly the best Barclay episode.
Ron Hubbard Jr
A very nice surprise to see Barclay for the second time this season!
Who North America
The sequel you didn't know you needed, but you are glad you have!
Nathan Walker
Barclay! He's in this but it is not about him. But it's okay! being here is good 'nuff! Guilty pleasure episode of mine. Fun little twist. And... are we still in the holodeck!?
Spencer Loften
A return you probably wouldn't expect. Also a surprisingly excellent sequel episode. Love the scene where Data figures out what is going on.
David Clamage
Does anyone else randomly say "computer end program" out loud just in case? Just me?
John M.
"My God, we're adrift in the heavens!" and the final "Computer: End program." are two of my favourite lines of the series. S.
Alan Thompson
The Moriarty actor also did a great movie about a submarine, The Hunt for something something
TinMan_7B9
Not Sh1t, Sherlock! One of my favorite episodes of TNG. The mindbending twist reminds me of "Remember Me" and "Future Imperfect". You guys liked those episodes, so I think you will like this one as well. S+++
DataL0re
I love the name they give Moriarty's love of his life, Regina , sounds like a different word when he says it out loud to Picard.
Keith S
Reg is back and he brought Moriarty with him. Yay.
#MaxwellDidNothingWrong
Alex, this is Josh. You're still in the holodeck. We can't end the program and this is the only way we can think to get through to you. "Target Audience" isn't real. We love you man, please wake up.
Aramis Calcutt
This is one of those episodes that makes me think that the writers never really dealt with what the real implications of technology like the transporters, holodeck, and replicators would be and how they would radically transform society and civilization.
Darren Seal
One of my fave episodes in s6 itâs a lot of fun and a great use of Moriarty.
Ally Roth
As characters in a simulation yourselves, when I'm not watching your videos, do you also experience brief terrifying periods of consciousness, disembodied, without substance? lol just kidding. COMPUTER: END PROGRAM
James Knight
Ofcourse it's Reg, the Holo Geek, who finds Moriarty! xD
Timothy Nikiforovs
40 episodes of TNG left This one had a bit of an Inception vibe with the holodeck within a holodeck. Given they don't have the means to give Moriarty what he wants, I think giving him and Regina a procedurally generated universe to live in is as good a solution as any.
Phillip Grischa
Biggest surprise of the episode, Troi apparently agreed with Jellico and kept the uniform.
The Ninth Doctor
Who is Pulaski? đ
Fedora The Explorar
I talked about episodes youd like to see a sequel to in Season 6 of TNG and this is why! Unexpected comeback but very welcome! I think Moriarty's actor does a great job both times at being the antagonist of the story while also being very charming and likeable and finding that balance
Andreas Schmitt
I remember you loved the original episode where Morarty got created and I think you wish this storyline was revisited.. well here you go, and Barkley involved on top of it :) You probably really enjoyed this one. Not sure if you enjoyed it more than "part 1" but hey.. they switched Pulaski for Barkley.. that should give it bonus points right there in Alex' eyes :D A Tier
The Ninth Doctor
B for Banger Barclay! Great way to tie in his experiences with the holodeck and Moriarty, way before 'The Matrix' had us questioning reality around us. You may find yourself quietly saying "Computer, End Program" now and again, after this... đ
James H
In a way, the title sorta recalls the beginning and end of âElementary, Dear Data,â where Geordi was building a model ship (though admittedly not in a bottle). But on top of that, itâs a great metaphor for what happens at the end.
Evan Guthrie
Did you suspect they were still in the matrix- I mean the holodeck before it was revealed?
Jon1701
A big costume mix up occurs in this episode. Picard goes into the holodeck in his Captains Jacket uniform and comes out in the regular one. Probably should have been naked or in his space underwear. đŹ
Paul Rymer
This episode makes me enjoy the first Moriarty one even more.
Phil Ken Sebben
Moriarty, Barclay and holodeck mindfuck? Hell yes this is a banger!
JStrong
This episode would have been the perfect opportunity to finally acknowledge that Pulaski existed again. Moriarty made a genuine connection with her in his first episode.
THE LORE!!!
What an episode to come back from the DS9 detour with! Love that Barclay gets to finally be in an episode where it's not about one of his phobias or neuroses.
Troy
Love this episode Brent was very happy they got to use Sherlock Homes again.
