Review of Twilight

Star Trek: Enterprise: Twilight (2003)
Season 3, Episode 8
8/10
Archer as Billy Pilgrim
29 September 2007
Twilight is an important episode in the evolution of Captain Archer and T'Pol's characters. However, it is unclear, throughout most of the episode whether any part of what we are seeing is actually happening. This ambiguity is a big part of the plot, but it almost feels as if the writers wanted to experiment around with a few new ideas but wanted the option to take them back if they interfered with the series' arcs or overall development.

Most of the episode involves what MIGHT be an alternative future where extra-dimensional bacteria associated with the anomalies in the expanse have infected Archer's brain and he has either become extremely delusional or he has lost his anchor in his own time as well as his ability to create new memories.

Although cleverly plotted, there are quite a few logical inconsistencies in the story - but these depend upon which of the alternative explanations hold. And, to avoid a spoiler, I can say no more.

Acting - terrific. Cinematography and Directing (by Tom Paris!) - good. Script - better than average for Enterprise.

Worth a careful viewing.
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