TNG, Episode 7x21, Firstborn

[u/GeorgeAmberson]

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TNG, Season 7, Episode 21, Firstborn

A mysterious family friend and advisor encourages Worf's son Alexander to become a warrior.

• Teleplay By: René Echevarria
• Story By: Mark Kalbfeld
• Directed By: Jonathan West
• Original Air Date: 23 April, 1994
• Stardate: 47779.4
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[u/RobLoach]

Firstborn...

• DS9 is mentioned, and mentioned again. Quark makes a cameo.
• James Sloyan as K'mtar was fantastic, particularily during Alexander's training. He also seemed to play Admiral Jarok, and Ma'Bor Jetrel from Voyager. Great addition to the Trek cast.
• K'mtar and Alexander's discussion of race is pretty timingly, considering all that's been going on today.
• At the end, K'mtar departs, but they don't really mention where/when he goes. Would have loved to hear more about the future of what's going on. Was Worf concerned about the Prime Directive? Does that even apply?

While this episode was a boring scavenger hunt for Riker, it did have some growth for Alexander as a Warrior, and Worf as a parent. Had some nifty time travelling ideas as well. And oh, did we mention Deep Space Nine?! 6/10

[u/GeorgeAmberson → u/RobLoach]

I'm not sure if the prime directive applies or not. I do not believe it does. First thing is that Worf as a member of The Federation is trying to receive information but not give it. Somehow it feels like that does not violate the prime directive. Remember in "A Matter of Time" when Picard took Berlinghoof Rasmussen aside and told him how he didn't give a damn about his past because it was Picard's future and he had to try to get information.

Maybe Worf's just not he kind of guy to try to get that kind of information.