The Loss
- Episode aired Dec 29, 1990
- TV-PG
- 45m
As an unknown force drags the Enterprise, Deanna Troi struggles with the loss of her empathic abilities.As an unknown force drags the Enterprise, Deanna Troi struggles with the loss of her empathic abilities.As an unknown force drags the Enterprise, Deanna Troi struggles with the loss of her empathic abilities.
- Ensign Gates
- (uncredited)
- Enterprise Computer
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Crewman Martinez
- (uncredited)
- Ensign Kellogg
- (uncredited)
- Ensign Jae
- (uncredited)
- Ensign Russell
- (uncredited)
- Science Division Officer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to Michael Piller, making Troi's loss of empathic abilities permanent was strongly considered.
- GoofsThe ship is caught in a field of two-dimensional objects, which can't be seen edge-on. The crew only figure this out by launching a probe up above the ship. But the ship is 42 decks tall: if the two-dimensional objects are not visible from one deck, they should be visible by looking out the window on any other deck.
- Quotes
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Mr. Data, what velocity would put us back on schedule?
Lt. Commander Data: A resumption of our present course at warp six will place us in the T'lli Beta system in six days, thirteen hours, 47 minutes.
Commander William T. Riker: What, no seconds?
Lt. Commander Data: I have discovered, sir, a certain level of impatience when I calculate a lengthy time interval to the nearest second. However, if you wish...
Commander William T. Riker: No, no. Minutes is fine.
- SoundtracksStar Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
As allegories go, this episode is quite heavy-handed as it obviously deals with the impact and mentality of those experiencing disability. Sirtis' performance is solid but the narrative makes her come across as extremely arrogant and even unlikeable. The show also doesn't do a great job of explaining the strange two-dimensional creatures effecting the Enterprise or why their appearance should affect Troi the way it does. It's well intended but could benefit from smarter writing.
- Benjamin_Cox
- Jul 12, 2024
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Details
- Runtime45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1