Verily, in article <107fltf$rf8$1@gallifrey.nk.ca>, did
root@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca deliver unto us this message:

Weaknesses
The Zalkonians themselves are rather one-dimensional antagonists who exist solely to represent the oppressive force that the Enterprise must challenge. Their motivations are simple and lack nuance.

This is exactly why it's a weak episode, IMO. The other guys are Bad and
the Federation is just Good, with only regulations in the way. Trek's
more interesting when it at least *tries* to have a little nuance and exploration.

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On Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:17:03 -0000 (UTC), root@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca (Dave
Shariff Yadallee - System Administrator a.k.a. The Root of the
Problem) wrote:

The Enterprise crew, particularly Dr. Crusher, suspects that the Zalkonians are lying and that John's "illness" is actually the next stage of their species' evolution. Captain Picard must decide whether to hand over a man who has done no wrong to a society that fears and suppresses change. The episode culminates in John's complete transformation into a being of pure energy, proving the Zalkonians' fears to be unfounded, and he leaves a message of hope for his people before departing.

Doctor Who did this in the 1972 story "The Mutants"

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Jerry Brown

A cat may look at a king
(but probably won't bother)

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