Logline

The Cerritos visits the Ferengi homeworld.


Written by: Cullen Crawford

Directed by: Brandon Williams

  • Wooster@startrek.website
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    21
    ·
    1 year ago

    I always headcanoned that Rom was very quickly fired after DS9… but I have to admit this episode did an excellent job conveying that with Leeta at his side, he’s got quite good job security. … and wasn’t that the Sense-Ores admiral?

    I liked catching up with Marinier’s Ferengi friend from back in S1. Kinda wish they did a little bit more with that plot.

    I tend to feel awkward when I see characters acting awkward… to that extent I had a little trouble getting through Tendi and Rutherford’s story. I like them more when they get to be big nerds—which we admittedly had quite a bit of this episode.

    Beyond that… I find it interesting that the Parlament class now has a CGI model. Lower Decks traditionally saves the CGI budget for ships that get into combat or major fan service. The Parlament vessel doesn’t really qualify for either in this episode. I wonder if it’s going to be a casualty of the mystery ship later in the season.

    Also, did I hear right that the Ferengi Lower Decker was in communication with the mysterious vessel?

    • Akuchimoya@startrek.website
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      7
      ·
      1 year ago

      Also, did I hear right that the Ferengi Lower Decker was in communication with the mysterious vessel?

      That’s what I got too. He was both expecting them, and also said they told him they’d make a lot of profit.

      Also… Parliament :) Canadians see the word often 😄

    • VindictiveJudge@startrek.website
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      5
      ·
      1 year ago

      I always headcanoned that Rom was very quickly fired after DS9…

      As Grand Nagus, I don’t think there’s anyone higher up to fire him. The position is a weird cross of king, CEO, and Pope. Only death or resignation seems to be able to oust a Grand Nagus.

      • samus12345@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        9
        ·
        1 year ago

        Ferengi would have no problem assassinating him if doing so were more profitable than not. I suspect Leeta does some Lord Vetinari-ing behind the scenes to make sure that leaving Rom be is preferable.