Star Trek Club
A few years ago my friend and I made a really rubbish joint New Years resolution. We decided to watch the entireity of X-Files in the space of a year. I say rubbish because we managed a grand total of about four episodes before we just lost interest. Also, in London, it’s really hard to organise anything with regularity.
Due to my amazing Amazon Wishlist I have come into possession of several Star Trek: The Next Generation boxsets. The person who bought them for me is nothing short of a Prince Amongst Princes. Anyhow, I told my pal about the boxsets and we’ve decided to have another crack at it but this time with TNG. I was a bit worried at first and season one can be a bit shit at times (beardless Riker eeeek!) but my friend has assuaged my fears by explaining that with X-Files we knew it was just going to get shitter but with TNG it’s just going to keep getting better and better. Riker’s beard is going to keep getting better and let’s face it, Deanna’s jumpsuits are going to get tighter. Also, watching Wil Wheaton grow up on telly- Amaze! I’ll let y’all know how it goes and if you follow me on Twitter I’ll do a r/t account of it all.
On a side note: it was Patrick Stewart’s birthday on Tuesday. How cool would it have been if Star Trek Club had started on his birthday?
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I went on this exact same journey in 2005. I agree that season one can be a bitter pill at times, but you’re also correct in remembering that it does get better. I have only the fondest memories of going through the entire, A-Z TNG adventures. Just be aware that you will most likely experience a tiny bit of sadness when it ends, a brief, but real “mini-bout” with grief. Of course that grief signifies how beautiful it all really was: the fictitious yet all-too-real friendships and acquaintances, watching the characters grow all the while growing along with them. I’m quite positive this sounds insane, but I don’t care
It was a wonderful voyage. Live long, prosper, and above all, enjoy!