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Ouch, guys. I'm sorry about this. I'll try to consolidate as much as possible for this massive update.
S5E2 - "Darmok"
A stunning example of Picard's ability to adapt diplomatically and work with any situation. The attacks of the creature on the planet were sufficiently hokey but the rest of it was really solid. White blood is creepy.

S5E3 - "Ensign Ro"
Ensign Ro is easily my favorite 'original' character. [Arguments can be made that Spock was split down the middle and that's how we got Data and Worf, although each of those quickly become more than the sum of their parts. But they fill the Spock void for me, and that's why I like them.] Ro has this terrific balancing act of being aloof yet incredibly useful and resourceful. That moment when she corrects Picard on her name near the beginning of the episode makes me laugh every time.

S5E4 - "Silicon Avatar"
A great episode on the all-encompassing nature of revenge and how destructive it truly is. Data really surprised me with his independent observations in this episode. I also enjoy seeing Picard face-to-face with the real lives of people affected by tragedy when he is so strongly pulled towards an unemotional, purely diplomatic approach.

S5E5 - "Disaster"
Wow, wow, wow. More character development than one can shake a stick at. I loved this episode. Anytime Keiko can take some time away from her botanical studies to dish out some sass is a good time. Worf delivers a baby, Data acts as an energy buffer and loses his head, Picard is adorable with children ["executive officer in charge of radishes" was a hoot], and Ensign Ro gets really intense on the bridge. O'Brien is very helpful, and Troi gets a total rehaul of her understanding of the ship when she's typically managing emotions and stress levels, not command functions.

4 more eps to review. Stay with me.
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essentially shizuo "eat your vitamins and say your prayers" heiwajima in an apron.