Riker and Picard must find out why this intergalactic gang is looting archaeological sites.Riker and Picard must find out why this intergalactic gang is looting archaeological sites.Riker and Picard must find out why this intergalactic gang is looting archaeological sites.
- Vekor
- (as Caitlin Brown)
- Narrator
- (uncredited)
- Operations Division Officer
- (uncredited)
- Mercenary
- (uncredited)
- Mercenary
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaNBA star James Worthy's appearance as Koral came about due to a chance meeting on an airplane with Robert O'Reilly (Chancellor Gowron). Worthy had always wanted to appear on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). At O'Reilly's urging, Worthy met with the producers, and they considered the possibility of a cameo role. This timed perfectly with the need for filler elements in the Gambit story arc. Thus Koral was created.
- GoofsWith Data's promotion to first officer after the supposed death of Picard, his position in command means he should be wearing a red uniform instead of the gold one he normally wears, just as he did in Chain of Command, Part II (1992). However, he keeps wearing his gold uniform throughout Gambit.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Number One, will you set a course for Starbase 227, I'll join you on the bridge shortly.
Commander William T. Riker: Wait a minute - you've been declared dead. You can't give orders around here.
Lt. Commander Data: [to Riker] If we are to adhere to the exact letter of Starfleet regulations, then technically, sir, you have been declared a renegade. In fact, I believe you are facing twelve counts of court martial offenses. You cannot give orders either, sir.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: That's quite right. And as I am supposed to be dead, I'll go and get some sleep, and Mr. Data, I suggest that you escort Commander Riker to the brig.
Lt. Commander Data: Aye, sir.
[while Picard enters his quarters, an amused Riker starts to go about his own business, when Data holds him back...]
Lt. Commander Data: This way, sir.
[... and, unperturbed, leads him away in the opposite direction]
Commander William T. Riker: Data, he was joking... You know that, right? Data?
- SoundtracksStar Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
This is not quite as enjoyable as the first episode due to an anticlimactic finish, but it mostly carries on in the same vein.
The fun associated with Picard and Riker being on a sort of improvised undercover mission continues, as does the strong scenes between Worf and Data aboard the Enterprise.
As an ending to a story that has been developed over two episodes it is quite a let down. You may find yourself say something like "all that build up for that!" However, the pacifist themes are to be admired and feel distinctly Star Trek.
All performances are great, particularly Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner and Robin Curtis.
The production values are reasonably good with the Stone of Gol nicely designed, but not particularly cinematic as a weapon.
For me it is a 6.5/10 but I round upwards.
- snoozejonc
- Jan 14, 2022
Details
- Runtime46 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1