An overworked Picard sings the praises of the holodeck as though it's a revolutionary piece of technology that is not common place in the 24th century. Perhaps those aboard 1701-D are more advanced than any other in the quadrant. Whatever the case, Picard invites Dr. Crusher to join him along with an extra we've never met before and wont meet again just incase someone gets shot when the holodeck safeties fail. Data tags along as well which leads to a very well executed sequence (the highlight of the episode in fact) in which Data moves a lamp from one side of the room to another.
Shenanigans ensue both inside and outside the holodeck but never fear, Wesley Crusher will save the day. Even LeVar Burton looks irritated when he's forced to pass what should be his moment along to that not-quite-Starfleet-uniform-wearing twerp. Turns out that if Wesley shuts off the power or whatever everyone inside the holodeck might vanish. Riker doesn't think too hard about the fact that these new fangled holodecks are basically a death trap and gives the go ahead. After a brief snow storm and some holographic self awareness, Picard heads to the bridge to deliver his small hello. Off to the next adventure.
Verdict: Forgettable
Shenanigans ensue both inside and outside the holodeck but never fear, Wesley Crusher will save the day. Even LeVar Burton looks irritated when he's forced to pass what should be his moment along to that not-quite-Starfleet-uniform-wearing twerp. Turns out that if Wesley shuts off the power or whatever everyone inside the holodeck might vanish. Riker doesn't think too hard about the fact that these new fangled holodecks are basically a death trap and gives the go ahead. After a brief snow storm and some holographic self awareness, Picard heads to the bridge to deliver his small hello. Off to the next adventure.
Verdict: Forgettable