Star Trek: The Next Generation : Descent, Part I

Star Trek: The Next Generation : Descent, Part I (1993)

Genres - Science Fiction  |   Sub-Genres - Prime-Time Drama [TV], Space Adventure  |   Run Time - 60 min.  |   Countries - United States  |  
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson

As had been the case on four previous occasions, Next Generation ended its sixth season with the first half of a two-part cliffhanger. First telecast June 26, 1993, part one of "Descent" finds the Borg returning for another duel with the Federation. This time, the Borg boasts a new and very hostile "individuality," and this revelation causes Data to experience his very first emotion. As the episode draws to a close, it looks as if Data, now under the spell of his evil Borg brother Lore, has crossed over to the other side, snarling "The sons of Soong have joined together, and together we will destroy the Federation!" Could there have been any doubt at this point that the loyal Next Generation fans would not return on September 25, 1993, to witness the outcome of this pulse-pounder? Scripted by Ronald D. More from a story by Jeri Taylor, part one of "Descent" boasted the extra added attraction of having several famous scientists, including Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein, appearing in "cameo roles," with one of these notables, physicist Stephen Hawking, playing himself.

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