Legacy
- Episode aired Oct 27, 1990
- TV-PG
- 45m
The crew of the Enterprise enters into orbit around the home planet of their former crewmate, Tasha Yar, where they encounter her sister.The crew of the Enterprise enters into orbit around the home planet of their former crewmate, Tasha Yar, where they encounter her sister.The crew of the Enterprise enters into orbit around the home planet of their former crewmate, Tasha Yar, where they encounter her sister.
- Ensign Wesley Crusher
- (credit only)
- Crewman Martinez
- (uncredited)
- Arcos pilot
- (uncredited)
- Ensign Russell
- (uncredited)
- Alliance Member
- (uncredited)
- Alliance Member
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaCaptain Picard's log entry states that they are bypassing their scheduled archaeological survey of Camus II. Camus II is the planet visited by Enterprise in the 79th (and final) episode of Star Trek (1966), "Turnabout Intruder (1969)." "Legacy" is Star Trek: The Next Generation's 80th episode.
- GoofsWhen Dr. Crusher takes a DNA sample from Ishara, she says the test to see if Ishara is related to Tasha will take a few hours. However, other instances of DNA being analysed had nearly instantaneous results.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Commander William T. Riker: In all trust, there is the possibility of betrayal. I'm not sure you were... prepared for that.
Lt. Commander Data: Were you prepared, sir?
Commander William T. Riker: I don't think anybody ever is.
Lt. Commander Data: Hm... Then it is better not to trust?
Commander William T. Riker: Without trust, there's no friendship, no closeness. None of the emotional bonds that make us who we are.
Lt. Commander Data: And yet you put yourself at risk.
Commander William T. Riker: Every single time.
Lt. Commander Data: Perhaps I am fortunate, sir, to be spared the emotional consequences.
Commander William T. Riker: Perhaps.
- ConnectionsReferences Battleship Potemkin (1925)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
This is a mostly good episode with some great character moments, particularly involving Lieutenant Data.
The story is okay but fairly uninspired, predictable and culminates in Captain Picard addressing the crew with something like South Park used to parody in their "I think we've all learned something here today" speeches. However, the tribal mentality of gang culture is highlighted effectively when it compares Ishara Yar's choices in life to that of Tasha.
What works very well are the character moments between Data and Ishara, particularly towards the end. It would not be a spoiler to say that we see Data learning about some important aspects of humanity such as trust and betrayal. Showing it from his perspective I found to be very poignant.
Ishara is a memorable guest character not just for being Tasha's sister, but for giving more context behind Tasha and Turkana IV. The contrast between Data and the Enterprise crew's feelings towards Ishara and Tasha is very well done.
Visually I think it is strong, particularly the action scenes on Turkana IV.
Performances from all are great, especially Brent Spiner who captivates in some of those touching moments of human discovery. Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart and Michael Dorn are also good.
Beth Toussaint is perfectly cast as Ishara. She gives a solid, natural performance, and has such a striking screen presence it almost distracts you from what her character is doing on board Enterprise. By the end of a very obvious and frustrating story, you almost forgive the crew for falling under her spell.
- snoozejonc
- Jul 9, 2021
Details
- Runtime45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1