- UrLogicFails ( @UrLogicFails@beehaw.org ) English41•1 year ago
I recently started TNG and saw that episode for the first time a week or two ago. When she died, I literally did not believe it right up until the end of the episode because of how anti-climactic her death was. I was absolutely sure it was going to be a fake-out.
When the episode ended, I had to look up why she was written out because I was so utterly perplexed.
- dhtseany ( @dhtseany@lemmy.ml ) English14•1 year ago
Well don’t leave us hanging!
…and?
- UrLogicFails ( @UrLogicFails@beehaw.org ) English19•1 year ago
… And it turned out Tasha really died, though the article did mention the actress returning on a few occasions. It sounded like the first season was a little rough behind the scenes, and the actress was also worried that the role would be too repetitive(?)
Ultimately, I feel kind of bad for the actress since TNG is widely revered as one of the best sci-fi series and she missed an opportunity to be a major part of it; but I can understand why she felt the need to leave. Plus this change gave Worf more time to shine, and also made room to introduce Guinan; so I really can’t be mad.
I also still find it pretty touching when the cast references Tasha and mourn her (like Data’s hologram in the episode where they legally have to prove his sentience).
- Hupf ( @Hupf@feddit.de ) English12•1 year ago
worried that the role would be too repetitive(?)
- bingbong ( @bingbong@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) English3•1 year ago
Denied, Mr Worf.
- SatyrSack ( @SatyrSack@lemmy.one ) English4•1 year ago
also made room to introduce Guinan; so I really can’t be mad
Do people like Guinan?
- GreenMario ( @GreenMario@lemm.ee ) English8•1 year ago
I was sold on her when she stabbed Q’s hand with a fork.
- UrLogicFails ( @UrLogicFails@beehaw.org ) English5•1 year ago
I’m not so many episodes in, so I’m not sure how strong a character she’ll be; but how could anyone not like a character played by Whoopi Goldberg?
- SatyrSack ( @SatyrSack@lemmy.one ) English4•1 year ago
Character aside, there is plenty controversy around Goldberg that can definitely sour any performance you recognize her in.
- TwoCubed ( @TwoCubed@feddit.de ) English2•1 year ago
Hell yeah I do. Why wouldn’t I?
- Uniquitous ( @Uniquitous@lemmy.one ) English6•1 year ago
No spoilers but there’s a hell of a coda coming in “Yesterday’s Enterprise”.
- GreenMario ( @GreenMario@lemm.ee ) English14•1 year ago
DM: Roll a new character.
DC: name: Sela, race: Half-romulan…
I guess the clue that it was dangerous was when it got up to De Knees.
- Xusontha ( @xusontha@ls.buckodr.ink ) English3•1 year ago
oof
- MelodiousFunk ( @MelodiousFunk@kbin.social ) 3•1 year ago
One of these days, this event is going to be far enough in the past that my brain can stop saying “too soon!”
Today is not that day.
- Spot ( @Spot@startrek.website ) English2•1 year ago
I just kinda like to dunk on her after I heard she wanted a permanent out from Star Trek. Damn it, I’d love that shit, just as random aliens in the background or whatever. Acting like being known for Trek is not good enough for you… pffft.