'Hide and "Q"' is the most entertaining when it is surprising visually, kinetic in its choice of character conflicts and competitive and humorous with it's dialogue.
Other than a few minor directions given to Riker to make him hypocritical and arrogant, such as his cross-armed stance and reiterating Q's "incredible gifts" line, he is on the most part very sympathetic and correct. The writers are more likely in Picard's camp and in defense of his slippery slop fallacy but in my opinion Riker is noble in his choices, especially that of saving the girl. The final 'confrontation' between Riker and Picard is a manufactured, tangential one which does not reflect any previous statement of intent or characterisation of Riker, although on it's own is a fine piece of moralising.
The show still has issues with pacing and feels very drawn out at the latter stage of its episodes. Denise Croby frequently overacts and Tasha Yar's characterisation as a man-craver and object of desire is frustrating. Picard also yells line after line to the detriment of his likeability. Finally, the design of the planet and atmosphere is bare and underwhelming, with the shots lacking visual interest.
Q certainly has many humorous lines about Worf and Klingons, as well as interesting costume changes and expressive movement and emoting.
Other than a few minor directions given to Riker to make him hypocritical and arrogant, such as his cross-armed stance and reiterating Q's "incredible gifts" line, he is on the most part very sympathetic and correct. The writers are more likely in Picard's camp and in defense of his slippery slop fallacy but in my opinion Riker is noble in his choices, especially that of saving the girl. The final 'confrontation' between Riker and Picard is a manufactured, tangential one which does not reflect any previous statement of intent or characterisation of Riker, although on it's own is a fine piece of moralising.
The show still has issues with pacing and feels very drawn out at the latter stage of its episodes. Denise Croby frequently overacts and Tasha Yar's characterisation as a man-craver and object of desire is frustrating. Picard also yells line after line to the detriment of his likeability. Finally, the design of the planet and atmosphere is bare and underwhelming, with the shots lacking visual interest.
Q certainly has many humorous lines about Worf and Klingons, as well as interesting costume changes and expressive movement and emoting.