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Loved your reaction to Ted by the way. Definitely need to check out Kung Pow - Enter The Fist. It’s a kung foo spoof it takes all the ridiculousness and melodrama of 70s Hong Kong flicks and dials it up to eleven. 😂 Leaps and bounds better than kung fu hustle. You’d love it
@Brandon, I remember that wait, it was terrible! I am currently reading Patrick Stewart’s Memoir (Making It So, highly recommend) and he has a bit about how he was shocked by how much the show was effecting people. He had someone pull up to him in Los Angeles and shout out “you’ve ruined our summer!” because of the cliffhanger.
I had the pleasure of working on the episode Conspiracy. Did the stop motion for a couple of those shots. Only had one day to setup and animate the shots because of the tight schedule. Thanks for watching this episode. I hadn't seen it for decades.
I heard Roddenberry got "notes" on the climax and sent it back gorier and gorier until they understood that they should shut up! And the is why the end is so over the top. Do you know if that is true?
Fun fact, they were worried that the exploding head scene was too graphic so they had one of the kids of one of the production team watch it. Not only did the kid love it, he suggested they should introduce an 'Exploding Head Remmick' action figure!
its so over the top and unexpected that it actually makes it less disturbing, in my opinion anyway. I only wish that TNG had done more risky stuff like this more often but I'm happy we have this legendary moment.
One of the big rules of Star trek = if they ever start off an episode talking about taking shore leave at or even just visiting any paradise planet that sounds really good... Its either a dystopia hiding a terrible secret or they never get there
@@Oxley016 yeah but the three times we ever see anyone actually visit Risa... Picard hated every moment of it until he got involved in a time travel crime thing... On DS9 they ended up hostages for some revolutionary group... And the other time I "think" was Risa (not sure) was when Riker got brainwashed with a VR headset
@fakecubed The captain has more important duties at the moment. Also he is not qualified (to the same degree) as her, as ship,s counselor duties like this are precisely why her position was created. Yes, if no one else is around he could get by, if sensors are down, it is more efficient to have the sensor operator, who is trained and has everyday experience do the work. This was a decision a captain would make today/OR in the 24th century.
@@davidmarquardt9034 It was a joke, dude, relax. I actually don’t think Troi should be helping them either at that time since Picard needs her on the bridge using her Betazed powers to help him with the Romulans. Same with Data, he should be manning his station. Any random ensign could be assigned to help the thawed out dead people figure out how to work the computer until the current crisis is over.
I think it's more that he doesn't trust himself to deal with that sort of thing. He thinks he'd botch it. He eventually gains some more confidence, through experience, as the series progresses.
Am I the only one that now wants to see a “Flintstone’s Kids” commercial of the admiral shrugging off roundhouse kicks and dropping Worf to the ground? “We’re millions strong… and growing!”
“The Worf Effect” is when a work of fiction presents a character as a strong, competent warrior, usually far moreso than the other characters, and then shows them being soundly defeated by another character, usually a villain, to demonstrate the immense power of said character. 😅🤣😂 But without spoilers and over multiple seasons and even multiple shows, we do get to see Worf kick some butt, too.😁
Worf does do well against *REDACTED* and later gets to kill *EYES ONLY* and also ends up commanding the *RESTRICTED* like a champ. Also can't wait to see Jen watch the sword scene in *TOP SECRET* when he *CLASSIFIED* and then makes tea.
@@LightBluePhoenix Haha. I like the SERIES episode where he helps OTHER_CHARACTER woo SOMEONE by staging a CERTAIN_TYPE_OF fight, and afterward they (the other two, not Worf) BLEEPITY-BLEEP-BLEEP-BLEEP (although that is pretty much entirely off-screen, fortunately). And then a few seasons later Worf finally gets to make personal use of those same skills with SOMEBODY_ELSE, which leads to SOMETHING. Good times.
18:57 - You were close, Jen! The science of freezing a dead body with the plan to restore it to life later is called cryonics, not cryogenics. Cryogenics is the science and engineering of extremely low temperatures. The two terms are very often confused.
Star ships like the Enterprise usually have "sonic showers" for getting clean. Worf clearly hates getting wet, so he would hate old-school bathing and showering.
Neutral Zone is, as she says, important, because having the Romulans in the series is a big deal. I think they originally intended the Ferengi to be the big enemy for TNG, but that didn't really work out (because, among other things, they were depicted a bit too comically; the salesman was more menacing than the Ferengi in that first episode they were in), so then they were like, hmm, with the Klingons being friendly, and the Ferengi not scary enough, and the fans can only stomach Q once or twice a season, so who can we bring in for a _serious_ enemy? Let's see, what other dangerous races do we have from TOS... oh, right, them, yes, of course. Duh. And then we get to TBoBW...
they were worried that REMMICK's DEATH was too gruesome the special effects guy brought his son to see it his son said : " COOL " , I want a figure with a head that explodes "
Anyone leaving a comment please no spoilers for future episodes would be appreciated not just for Jen herself but for those who are watching for the first time , let's not spoil it . Us mods do what we can but I can't be awake 24/7 and weekly more and more spoilers have been appearing so just a friendly reminder hold that excitement in and keep comments current thankyou 🖖 have a wonderful sunday and enjoy the live chat if youre attending 👍
Some people live encountered enjoy the truncated reactions, because they can get through shows faster and still get the basic plot points or they just don’t have time/energy to watch an entire episode. I’d go off on a soapbox rant about how our society of instant gratification has developed into a want for immediate exposure to damn near everything without the the effort or work, but I don’t have the time (he said tongue in cheek).
I love Star Trek so much. Thank you Jen for watching it with us. You making these videos is something I look forward to every weekend. Live long and prosper my friends 🖖
I have been anxiously awaiting the Conspiracy reaction. Can’t wait. I’m really looking forward to the TNG film reactions as well, especially Generations.
The Neutral Zone sets up a lot the return of the Romulans the introduction of the Romulan Warbird the D’deridex Class and sets up a major Villian not only for TNG but for the Trek Universe
I should mention that those of us who read star trek novels see many of these one-episode characters and situations brought back for new adventures that watchers of video do not get to experience. ( My favorite is a book called "Dyson Sphere " which picks up where the episode "Relics" left off.) The revived gentleman from this episode who lost all his money went on to find his new place in the federation. Per Memory Alpha - "Ralph Offenhouse was played by Peter Mark Richman. Offenhouse also appears in the novel Debtors' Planet, where he has parlayed his financial expertise - all but obsolete within the Federation - into a new career as an ambassador to the Ferengi Alliance."
Picture a Sunday evening way back when this episode aired (in my country) around 7:30pm in a mildly conservative christian family eating dinner in the living room as their son is watching the TNG episode 'Conspiracy' on the TV... The adults are mostly talking to themselves but also regularly tuning in mentally to the show the kid (me) is watching... only for a guy at one point is slowly flayed by phaser fire then explodes... lets just say their expressions we're... amusing.
Jen, after being disappointed by this past Saturday's predicted "snowstorm" only putting about an eighth of an inch on the ground, the sentiment expressed on your sweatshirt brought a smile to my face. Thank you.
Man, Star Trek Sundays with Jen are so much fun I almost want the weekend to pass quicker so they arrive sooner. _Almost_ :). And there we go, S1 under our belts. As fun as that was, the episodes only get better IMO. S2 here we come !
this episode really exposes how bad security is, not only can anyone get to the bridge they can do it without being noticed anyone can access those panels without a code and there are new people on board without a security escort.
At that point Picard is by the window, several feet behind Riker. The camera angle also appears slightly elevated which would enhance the effect. The clip immediately before has Picard just in front of Riker, and the height difference is only a few inches (slightly above average 5'10" vs somewhat tall 6'2.5")
I watched so much of the original series in syndication as a kid (too young to see it live), and I remember my whole family was excited when TNG came out. But Conspiracy was the first episode that I really really liked. It did something very new for Star Trek and also implied a more serial story. Very cool.
Commercial Break! The guy on the left is Mark Alaimo for the Romulans, he is also a main character in DS9 but I will not spoil that for you. He's got a very distinctive voice.
Eric, my notifications show you sent me a kind reply today, but RU-vid won't let me go there. I'm guessing you replied to my comment on today's poll, but the poll isn't showing up now. Anyway, thanks.
I remember at the time when these first aired on the BBC in the UK in 91, i was more hyped up by the return of the "You Know Whos" in the first season climax... But "Conspiracy" was very Very Edge of The Seat stuff... although the Beeb cut the ending to shreds on its initial outing (possibly not the sort of thing they wanted us to see with our tea at 6pm 😂) and it was a while (probably another 6 or 7 you) until we got to see the complete version (unless you had the overpriced VHS tapes)... These watched alongside Next Jen should be very cool !
on the initial showing on german tv, they had cut/censored only a few seconds from showing the head (what the thumbnail shows) to his explosion. but i find that quite understandable when showing it in a family (including children) "age unlimited" time slot.
Yeah, watching this I was thinking "Well, pretty sure _that_ wasn't on BBC2 at 6 o'clock" :). (couldn't remember seeing it but then a lot of S1 is a blank, never having rewatched it) ((and infamously of course, avoiding spoilers, there's "The High Ground", which many UK fans didn't see at all for years. Kind of apropos too, given we're now living in 2024 :))
That's not all the Beeb cut out. They removed Mr. Data's statement about a United Ireland because the Troubles were still in full effect...It turns out the year he mentioned was 2024 ... So any day now! 😀💚☘
As having never watched Star Trek, I hope you do continue the series. As for the last episode I feel like they're doing the classic TV thing, setting up for season 2. As for the humans being brought back, just a little nudge at dealing with your past? and moving forward? Great reaction Jen.
Once again, I'm having a great time watching these episodes with you. It was so long ago that I watched them that I don't remember most of what happens so it is like watching for the first time.
I like the mysterious ending of "Conspiracy". Jen, your reaction to the gore was perfect. First time I saw it, I was amazed. "Did I really just see this on a television show?!" Jen, your reactions to this show is marvelous.
Fun fact : the episode Conspiracy was banned in the UK until 91, with several minutes edited out. There is a few other episodes of TNG that were banned in the UK, one of them took a decade to air after its original production date.
Looking forward to it as always Jen hope you are having a stress free lovely weekend so far 💙 oh and that thumbnail 😮 someone's been in the sun to long and forgot the suncream 😅
Awesome reactions from Jen. Especially to the amazing episode Conspiracy. I can still remember when the episode was originally shown on UK tv, the BBC cut out all of the gross effects from the climax and it wasn't until I purchased it on VHS ( video tape ) that I got to see it! :)
Great eps today, Jen, and I think you almost hit 1.3K. These Next Jen premieres are a big hit because you're so much fun. Thanks! Time now for immediate rewatch!
You mentioned the Romulan ship being huge. In case you want to know "how huge" exactly...... The Romulan Warbird is roughly double the size of the Enterprise. Fun fact, the design actually doesn't have a visual engine, which is because the model departement simply forgot to add it. Originally it was supposed to be a vertical stripe at the very back of the ship.
30:23 Mark! Before the fourth movie, I wondered why they chose "Humans" rather than "Earthlings" but as the fourth movie reminds us, we aren't the only intelligent life on this planet. 😉
Same. Haven't watched this episode possibly since the premiere. The Ambassador-class has grown to become one of my favorites next to the Constitution-refit.
Fun true fact about Dr. Crusher: Throughout the entire TNG TV series, she never misses a single phaser shot. Surgical precision both on the operating table and in combat.
When this first aired, I'd gotten through the first season but it wasn't quite "there" for me yet. "The Neutral Zone" with the reappearance of the Romulans...this, for me, is when the series started. It somehow now seemed grounded in the universe I'd known for so long. What a journey since Farpoint.
From an interview I read from the writers.... originally the Borg we're going to be a bug species. The technology just wasn't there and it was deemed too expensive. Years later, when technology improved, Star Trek Voyager had species 8472, a hive mind bug species.
Man, I can't think of another time I've had something I've looked forward to on a Sunday, I've long held to the Calvin and Hobbes interpretation of sundays
OMG Conspiracy is my favorite episode of Star Trek, full stop. I first saw it as an 9 year old in 1988, and it stuck with me ever since. That head popping like a melon was insane.
I'd started to drift away from ST:TNG during season s1 because it just wasn't floating my boat. Then one night I happened to catch this episode and thought, "Okay, THAT'S more like it!"
Jen! That creature in Remmick's gut was shocking, wasn't it. I had the same reaction as you the first time I saw that. I was thinking, "Is this Star Trek?"
That tiny little moment where Worf runs into the door and grunts. 😆 This was one of the few 1st season episodes I liked. And strangely, some people hate it.
@@zairman okay, so would a conventional bullet be faster than a phaser? Are they trained to dodge phasers since they’re so slow? I have so many more questions now 🤔
I wonder if viewers (and reactors!) who only see this series in reruns or streaming can understand how exciting it was to finally see the Romulans back in their full glory when this ep 1st aired. Apart from a couple VERY fleeting appearances of "ambassadors" in the movies there hadn't been any new material with them since TOS over 20 years before. I don't think they even showed up in ST:TAS. I still remember how jazzed I was when the 1st D'Deredex uncloaked back in the day.
It's great to see you enjoyed the 1st season Jen,..things start to step up in Season 2, some shocks and suprises, with one of the best episodes fron the TNG series :D
Hey Hey there Admiral Jen Murray. I remember when these episodes first aired. The episode Conspiracy was pretty surprising. Love your reaction, as always. Enjoy the rest of your day.🖖🙂 Live long, and prosper.
Great reaction Jen. "Conspiracy" was THE darkest Star Trek episode of any series ever aired. I remember watching it during the original airing and being shocked at the ending. We had never seen Star Trek like that before. I understand that in some markets, stations substituted a rerun or edited the episode to eliminate the head explosion. Not sorry my station ran it unedited, but was not prepared for it certainly. Looking forward to season 2 along with you. Thanks!
The parasite idea ended up getting dropped in favor of something else for multiple reasons apparently. They're mentioned in a few novels but only make an actual appearance again in star trek online
The exploding head is one of the most infamous scenes in Star Trek. Oddly I watched it in slow motion just yesterday (it features in the not-so-classic "Shades of Gray" which our group watched last week) - and it's surprisingly good! I think anyone who grew up on a diet of '80s video nasties probably found it quite nostalgic!
Jen, none of us watching the broadcast that night were ready for the gore. Ending with the sound of the homing signal,....icing on the cake for this horror episode.
