The Best of Both Worlds: Part 2
- Episode aired Sep 22, 1990
- TV-PG
- 45m
Having absorbed Captain Picard and his knowledge, the Borg head for Earth, leaving Riker and the Enterprise desperate for an unanticipated way to defeat them.Having absorbed Captain Picard and his knowledge, the Borg head for Earth, leaving Riker and the Enterprise desperate for an unanticipated way to defeat them.Having absorbed Captain Picard and his knowledge, the Borg head for Earth, leaving Riker and the Enterprise desperate for an unanticipated way to defeat them.
- Crewman
- (uncredited)
- Enterprise Computer
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Ops Ensign
- (uncredited)
- Enterprise-D Ops Officer
- (uncredited)
- Ensign Russell
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaPrior to filming, LeVar Burton had surgery and his scenes were carefully filmed after the majority of production was concluded; this is why he only appears in close-ups and not in shots with any of the other main characters. Most of Geordi LaForge's lines were given to Colm Meaney's Mr. O'Brien.
- GoofsWe see the Borg ship approaching Saturn from the side of the planet illuminated by the sun. This would mean the Borg are actually moving away from Earth rather than toward it.
- Quotes
Guinan: Did he ever tell you why we're so close?
Guinan: Oh... Then let me just say that... our relationship is beyond friendship, beyond family. And I *will* let him go. And you must do the same. There can only be one Captain.
Captain William T. Riker: It's not that simple. This was his crew. He wrote the book on this ship.
Guinan: If the Borg know everything he knows, it's time to throw that book away. You *must* let him go, Riker. It's the only way to beat him. The only way to save him.
- Alternate versionsIn a 2013 Blu-ray release, this episode and the previous, The Best of Both Worlds: Part 1 (1990), were edited together into one, feature-length movie. This version is 86 minutes long and was re-released as part of the 2019 Star Trek: Picard Movie & TV Collection Blu-ray release.
- ConnectionsEdited from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
This is a strong conclusion to the story with more great character moments.
Part 2 of 'The Best Of Both Worlds' has a fairly straightforward resolution to all the drama and suspense that was built in the first part, but it unfolds in an enjoyable way.
There is a continued focus on Riker's command arc which is pretty compelling. It's not just his relationship with Shelby that's that works well, but also his exchanges with Locutus and leadership challenges without Picard.
The Locutus scenes are my favourites, particularly the transformation sequences and the dialogues where he refers to Riker by his informal nickname.
Much like part 1, the visuals are iconic and still have the desired effect. One scene involving a tear rolling down a character's face is for me the most memorable.
Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes are excellent, and receive great support from the likes of Elizabeth Dennehy, Caryn Johnson, Brent Spiner, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden and Michael Dorn.
- snoozejonc
- Jul 3, 2021
Details
- Runtime45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 4:3