VaBeachGuy 12 Posted November 14, 2003 also reminecent of the movie stargate That's What I Was Thinking, But It Was A Good Entertaining Episode So I Give It A 9.5 :lol: I don't see the connection other then a race of humand were being used as slave labor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam The Smuggler 1 Posted November 14, 2003 also reminecent of the movie stargate That's What I Was Thinking, But It Was A Good Entertaining Episode So I Give It A 9.5 :) I don't see the connection other then a race of humand were being used as slave labor. ...Yes VBG, That's It. Humans Being Taken From Earth Long Ago That Were Used As Slave Labor For The Abducting Aliens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayTroi 0 Posted November 15, 2003 I gave "North Star" a rating of 10 because it was a great episode. The storyline was excellent. I did like the change of senary from space battles to western frontier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edmcgon 0 Posted November 15, 2003 I too don't think the prime directive would have been an issue. Click for Spoiler: if anything this natural cultural development had already been interfered with speaking of cultural development Click for Spoiler: is it realistic that the culture would have remained absolutely stagnant for 300 years - clothing, technology - something would have changed in 300 years Trip Click for Spoiler: back to being the comic interlude - okay his bit about the horse "how hard can it be?" was amusing but I don't like the dumb and goofy Trip. What is everyone's thoughts about the "message" they were trying to send? Is it possible that will tie into the Xindi Arc? I think it would have been a borderline Prime Directive issue. Click for Spoiler: These humans had been removed forcibly from their race and overcome their captors. Afterwards, they developed their own culture (even if it was just returning to the way of life they had known prior to their capture). Regarding cultural development: Click for Spoiler: I think the episode mentioned there were only about 6000 of them. Not a whole lot of population for any kind of significant cultural development. As for Trip, I like his humorous side. It was nice to see it after his depression about his sister's death. Finally, I think this was just a departure from the Xindi arc. I gave "North Star" a rating of 10 because it was a great episode. Kay, a 10? It was good but not that good. I gave it an 8.5. A 10 would be reserved for "classics" (i.e. "City on the Edge of Forever" or "Best of Both Worlds"). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted November 15, 2003 I gave this episode a 9. A very entertaining episode and well done. Click for Spoiler: It was a nice change of pace from the Xindi arc episodes. I'm sure we'll get back to those real soon. Archer did look good in his cowboy getup..I loved when Reed shot T'Pol! Later on they should have had T'Pol get on Reed about it. That could have been fun.. I consider Twilight to be a fanatastic episode and a 10 which is why I gave North Star a 9..A very good episode..I love this season! Boy doesn't next weeks look interesting?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted November 15, 2003 What a great episode, I gave it a 9.5. And It gave a very clear message about how prejudice is wrong and hurtful to others. Bravo to TPTB, another fantastic episode that taught us a lesson in life, which certainly holds true to the Star Trek legacy. I agree the message was about prejudice, what I was wondering was whether: Click for Spoiler: as Archer told these people that had a "lot to learn" before they were ready to re-join Earth; if the writers aren't moving in the direction that "humans have a lot to learn" before they have a place in the galactic community - particularly in their hostility toward the Xindi. Personally I think Humans are already ahead of the Klingons and other warp capable species as respect for basic rights but I just had the feeling that even though this wasn't part of the Arc - it still in a subtle way was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son_worshiper 0 Posted November 16, 2003 This episode rated a 10 for the weapons exchange all by itself. My only thought was that the Enterprise crewmen should have taken out the cowboys a lot more easily than they did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoulinRouge 0 Posted November 16, 2003 I didn't care for this episode. 4 out of 10. After the scope of last week it came off as superfluous. Such a price to be paid for not stopping the Xindi but they have time to waste at this planet to "rescue" the humans who had already freed themselves from the Skagaraans? An eye candy episode. I'm usually more positive but "North Star" left me with a "meh" feeling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bananas_The_Hutt 0 Posted November 16, 2003 This was my favorite show this season,so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted November 17, 2003 Such a price to be paid for not stopping the Xindi but they have time to waste at this planet to "rescue" the humans who had already freed themselves from the Skagaraans? That's partly why I feel there is something in the message of "North Star" that will show up later. Although it was a stand alone ... I'm not entirely convinced it isn't somehow connected to the overall arc. I do feel that trying to find out how they got there may have relevance to the Xindi mission - for all the Captain knew the issues could have been related. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sirius 0 Posted November 17, 2003 A fun show that provided a nice little break from the Xindi arch. I wonder where the rest of the Skagaraans are,if this planet was merely a colony?And will they prove a threat to Enterprise down the road? I rated it a 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tank 0 Posted November 17, 2003 I finally saw North Star tonight and loved it! It reminded me a lot of the original series, I mean how many cowboy planets did kirk visit? Very cool story, great action, nice humor, also Archer looked great in the hat. I give it 9.5! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mj 7 Posted November 17, 2003 I really enjoyed it... I rate it a 9. If Archer and company had not descended on this group, that culture would have remained stagnant. Bethany was not strong enough on her own to bring about societal change...they needed the the hope and dream of something bigger than just keeping themselves from being re-enslaved. And as for the Skaagarans...who are they? Are they allies or rivals of the Xindi? It may be they had to introduce this group for some later encounter within the Xindi arc. In any case it was vintage Star Trek, very well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trek_dude 0 Posted April 19, 2005 7 - I liked this episode , not the best of what season has to offer but good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites