VaBeachGuy 12 Posted May 26, 2005 Production: 001 Season: 1 Episode: 1 DVD Disc: 1 Air Date: 09.26.2001 Mission Date: Apr. 16, 2151 Review not yet available. Cast: Scott Bakula as Jonathan Archer John Billingsley as Dr. Phlox Jolene Blalock as T'Pol Dominic Keating as Malcolm Reed Anthony Montgomery as Travis Mayweather Linda Park as Hoshi Sato Connor Trinneer as Charles "Trip" Tucker III Guest Cast: John Fleck as Silik Melinda Clarke as Sarin Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Jr. as Klaang Vaughn Armstrong as Admiral Forrest Jim Beaver as Admiral Leonard Mark Moses as Henry Archer Gary Graham as Soval Thomas Kopache as Tos Jim Fitzpatrick as Commander Williams James Horan as Humanoid Figure Joseph Ruskin as Suliban Doctor Marty Davis as Young Archer Van Epperson as Alien Man Ron King as Farmer Peter Henry Schroeder as Klingon Chancellor Matthew James Williamson as Klingon Council Member Byron Thames as Crewman Ricky Luna as Carlos Jason Grant Smith as Crewman Fletcher Chelsea Bond as Alien Mother Ethan Dampf as Alien Child Diane Klimaszewski as Dancer Elaine Klimaszewski as Dancer Creative Staff: Director: James L. Conway Written By: Rick Berman & Brannon Braga Related Items: Enterprise NX-01 Altarian marsupial Amazon University Big Sur Aquarium decon-gel Denobulans grappler immunocytic gel worms Interspecies Medical Exchange Lorillians Orbital Inspection Pod osmotic eel plasma shotgun Rigel Suliban Suliban cell ship Suliban Helix tricyclic plasma drive Trillius Prime Vulcan Compound, Sausalito Warp Five Complex methyloxide sweet spot Broken Bow space boomer Temporal Cold War Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen of Borg 2 Posted May 30, 2005 (edited) "Broken Bow" does a great job of introduction as the crew of the Enterprise embark on their first mission to escort a wounded Klingon back to his home world of Chronos. The character introduction is well done, introducing each character by showing what their job/specialality is. For example, Hoshi is first seen teaching a language class, she is the communications officer. This episode also gives a small glimpse into the young life of the soon-to-be captain Jonathan Archer as he and his father fly ships together in his youth. This episode also introduces the new enemy, the Suliban. Which are very clever when it comes to technology, since they are no more advanced genetically than humans according to Dr. Phlox. They are indeed a very interesting species and a great enemy to be on the first episode, they keep it interesting, even thought they aren't actually on that much. The most interesting thing about "Broken Bow" is that we see how primative the 22nd century Enterprise is compared to the 24th. The fastest warp they have on "Broken Bow" is 4.5, a snail's pace compared to the warp 10 we are used to seeing. They also have no tractor beams, instead, using graples to snare their hostages. Also, a person has never been in a transporter before this episode, but it will all change by the end, I don't want to give away who the first person to be transported is. "Broken Bow" also shows us that this series does have humor by adding jokes here and there in the episode. The funniest part is when Hoshi has trouble with the universal translator and can't understand what the Klingon is saying. She at one point thinks he claims that "His wife has grown ugly" and "Stinky Boots". But later the find out that the Klingon is delerious and may not know what he is saying. Watching T'Pol tackle a bread stick with a fork and knife is another thing not to miss. Overall, this episode is great way to introduce new characters and villains, Travis finding the "sweet spot" in the Enterprise being the most interesting parts. But there are a few dull parts in this hour and a half pilot episode. The part when they visit Rigel X could have been a little more interesting than it was. This is a good episode, but the episodes later this season proves the best was yet to come. ***1/2 out of ***** Edited May 30, 2005 by Gamera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headborg 1 Posted May 30, 2005 (edited) I voted Good. There was so much excitement and anticipation in the premiere of the new series ..it was easy to overlook details like canon violations. The characters were well introduced..loved the plot idea of the Vulcans having held back the Humans specifically Henry Archer's development of his Engine and thus giving Jonathan such dramatic tension with the Vulcans. Mayweather's Character was the only major disappointment, IMO Anthony Montgomery never stood a chance, his Character was poorly conceived in pre-production. Edited May 30, 2005 by headborg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archersgal 0 Posted June 8, 2005 I agree with everything that you both are saying. This is my favorite episode from season one for many reasons and I can't name them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoveMalePecs1 0 Posted June 11, 2005 (edited) I voted Great in the fact after the events in ST:FC what happened 100 years later with the Warp Drive Technology and yes the slow speed of 4.5 (not faster till earlier shows)like TNG-DS9-Voyager but the amazing inspection Pod and the new Foe the Sulibans(and the Intro of the Klingons)on Earth and also the introduction of the (Decon chamber "enjoyed seeing Trip in his Undies"!) :) B) B) :lol: :P Edited June 11, 2005 by LoveMalePecs1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_Picard 0 Posted June 16, 2005 I was just woundering if they every fixed the paint job on the bottom of the ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayTroi 0 Posted June 16, 2005 It's my favorite episode of Season One. :huh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted September 20, 2005 Not quite great.. but pretty damn good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riaan 0 Posted September 25, 2005 I was just woundering if they every fixed the paint job on the bottom of the ship. 331155[/snapback] Yes, the scratch was repaired in "Dead Stop", season 2, 4th ep. I thought the ep was excellent. Good introduction of the characters, good involvement with the Vulcans and Klingons, a new species/villain and time travel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheikhengku 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Its great,I loved it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trekmachine 0 Posted December 2, 2005 It's great, I loved it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted December 3, 2005 :angry: Well it was a ok show Just not one of my all time fave's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zipkirk1966 0 Posted December 5, 2005 Well for me it's the first time I'v see it and I love it can't wait for part 2. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted May 18, 2007 So I go from TOS and TAS to Enterprise. Forward into the past, eh? I gave it a 4. It's a solid introduction. It was really solid for the first few minutes, and then they met the Vulcans. Everything we've known about Vulcans from TOS is kinda thrown aside. The fundamentals are there, but T'Pol doesn't do a convincing job. Other than that, it was a good enough generic storyline. Good job overall, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted May 18, 2007 This was probably one of the best premiere episodes in Trek. Better than "Encounter At Farpoint". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted September 8, 2010 It would have been better if we saw pictures of Travis's gitlfriend with 3 boobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
