Takara_Soong 4 Posted May 28, 2005 Series: Star Trek: The Next Generation Season: 7 Episode #: 22 Production #: 274 Episode Name: Bloodlines Original Air Date: 05.02.94 Review not yet available. Cast: Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard Jonathan Frakes as William Thomas Riker Brent Spiner as Data LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge Michael Dorn as Worf Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi Guest Cast: Ken Olandt as Jason Lee Arenberg as Bok Peter Slutsker as Birta Director: Les Landau Written By: Nick Sagan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen of Borg 2 Posted June 17, 2005 Bok, a Ferengi Damon, appears on the bridge of the Enterprise to tell Picard that he is about to kill some one close to Jean-Luc. Picard is shocked to discover that the man Bok is after is…his son. What keeps this story going is how well it is written. Does Jean-Luc have a son? He finds out that the possible son’s name is Jason Viggo, played by Ken Olandt, whom his mother and Picard had a romantic encounter twenty four years prior to that day. Bok is out for revenge because Picard killed his son, an eye for an eye. Another must watch as Picard tries hard to bond with his newly found son, who may actually be his. Until he knows for sure, he tries to bond with his son, but Jason doesn’t want his love. This is an excellent Picard episode that shows his soft/caring side. The dialogue between Jean-Luc and Jason is unmatched. This is another great episode that is a must see. ***** out of ***** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRH The KING 0 Posted June 22, 2005 Another incredibly weak episode. A sequel of sorts to "The Battle" where this time, Picard must defend a young man who may be his son from an old enemy. Unfortunately, it was clear that the guy was never Picard's son and the episode itself was dull. This is not the way to end one of the most popular sci-fi series of all time. Rating = 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMajorHayes 10 Posted January 19, 2008 A 5 from me. Best line:Jean - Luc to Jason Vigo " I'm your father, I don't know what that means,but one thing is for certain, you'll never look at your hairline in the same way again." :) Classic :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted April 21, 2008 4. In its last few episodes, TNG scrambles to explore any possible unexplored facet. Well, we had looked at this one to some degree: Picard's past, and it did suffer for that to some degree. Jason seemed a little stiff, but I guess I might be too if some man claiming to be my father showed up out of nowhere. I can appreciate how Bok's mind worked too... if he can make Picard feel that Jason's his son, then Picard can feel the pain Bok has, and no one's the wiser. The Ferengis at the end were well-done, as well, just in how they sized up the situation. I think if they had made Jason a little less of a rebel without a cause, this could have been a great episode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeingEyeBorg 0 Posted April 21, 2008 Ew. I gave it a two. The script was unworthy of Patrick Stewart. I mean, I know what they were going for, but they could've done it sooooo much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites