Once more, there was no Malcolm/Trip interaction at all. We did, however, get KickAss!Reed, which made up for a very great deal.

I found the premise of the story a tad on the blatant and boring side. Although, I will admit to gnashing my teeth at the blind fanaticism displayed by D'Jamat. A bit too real-life, and it reminded me why I avoid religion and religious discussions like the plague. T'Pol did endear herself to me this week, with her little speach on doubt and scientific principle. I noticed that M.E.G. over at Trek Today found the whole basis of the heresy to be simplistic on the verge of caricature, but having studied medieval Europe and Byzantium, I don't think it was all that far-fetched. Granted, there usually is more to the conflict than just the heresy -- those are usually no more than excuses for the conflict -- but it is also unlikely that even a sympathetic zealot would launch into a long explination in the middle of a crisis.

I liked the non-Issue, matter of fact approach to the woman's request for an abortion. The transporter-as-guillotine was rather clever, though I would have thought D'Jamat would have been a little more surprised by Archer's 'resurrection' than he was.

The show really picked up, I thought, when Archer and Co. began the retaking of the ship. I loved the scene with Phlox and his bat. The bat is great, and it was cute when he promised her an extra portion for dinner. Better than that, however, was Malcolm taking out a baddie with his bare hands. Whoo hoo! I knew he could do it!! The look on his face when he finally knocked the guy out was great - wish I could have managed a 'cap of it. (Random side note: I've noticed Malcolm-dearest has a penchant for taking female MACO's with him as his back-up. Is he sensitive to the humiliation of being overlooked for such things as a smaller person & therefore picks them to make sure they know their skill is appreciated?)

Anyway, I liked the end, where we (and D'Jamat & Co.) discover what has become of their planet & people thanks to their war. I had an intense urge to shout at the screen, "And ye shall reap what ye have sown, you sonovabitch!"

Next week: Shran and Co., yeah!

~RB