kevinbowles

I'd have to agree that ENT got back to formula, specifically the TOS formula, not TNG formula. But like TOS, the stories were fairly simple and cool, although the focus was the drama between characters. I think that is why i loved ENT so much. I was drawn to the characters and how they interacted with each other, before, during, and after each problem. It was simple plots devices for each episode, sometimes plot devices used from other series. I enjoyed these repeat plot devices, because i like to see a different crew handle them in different ways and see how they interact. I think your right that it was a step up in quality, but not for TNG fans. It was only a step up for TOS fans. These series were two very different shows IMHO.

You should watch all three. You'll probably find that the finale is entertaining, but not the best finale ever for Trek. All three epsiodes are well done, good acting, good scripts and good closure. Although some people felt the closure in TATV was not up to par for Trek finales. Peace

I think Phlox was the comic relief, but only one character was not enough. The show did have a different feel. It seemed to be more heavy on the dramatic elements of tv, such as emotional responses, action, and romance (some call it T&A). It did not have the storylines of other trek series, it seemed to be more attuned to the emotional draw it could get versus the plot lines. This kind of drama seems to leave very little room for comic relief.