Qpid
"Qpid" | |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation episode | |
Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 20 |
Directed by | Cliff Bole |
Story by |
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Teleplay by | Ira Steven Behr |
Featured music | Dennis McCarthy |
Cinematography by | Marvin Rush |
Production code | 194 |
Original air date | April 22, 1991 |
Running time | 45 minutes |
Guest appearances | |
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"Qpid" is the 94th episode of the
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the
Plot
While Picard is addressing the delegates, Q transports the bridge crew to medieval England, where Captain Picard is Robin Hood and the bridge crew are the Merry Men. English soldiers attack the group and the group retreats to the forest.
Q assumes the role of the
Picard re-unites with Vash by climbing through a window, and the two bicker over the merits of Picard's rescue plan. With Vash refusing to leave, Picard tries to carry her away but a group of guards enter and seize him. Vash tries to send a hand-written message to Commander Riker, but it is intercepted by Q, who reveals himself to Vash and has her taken away to be executed.
As Picard and Vash approach the
Reception
In Star Trek Entertainment Weekly Collectors Edition Fall 1994, celebrating the entire Star Trek franchise shortly after the Next Generation finale aired, Entertainment Weekly ranked the episode as the eighth worst of the series.
Zack Handlen of
In 2016,
"Qpid" was noted as the fifth funniest episode of the Star Trek franchise, as ranked by CBR in 2019.[5] They note a multitude of funny moments, calling it a "delightful romp" and praising Patrick Stewart's performance as a Federation Captain turned Robin Hood, as well as the various guest characters such as Vash.[5] Some of the scenes singled out are Worf's declaration and Troi's archery skills.[5] CBR rated the relationship between Picard and Vash characters as the 12th best romance of Star Trek.[6] In 2018,
In 2018, Entertainment Weekly, ranked "Qpid" as one of the top ten moments of Jean-Luc Picard.[8] Den of Geek noted this episode for featuring romantic elements, in 2019.[9]
In 2019, Screen Rant ranked "Qpid" the 8th funniest episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.[10]
Home video
This episode was released in the United States on September 3, 2002, as part of the Star Trek: The Next Generation season four DVD box set.[11]
CBS announced on September 28, 2011, in celebration of the series' twenty-fifth anniversary, that Star Trek: The Next Generation would be completely re-mastered in
See also
- Captain's Holiday in Star Trek: The Next Generation that began the Vash storyline.
- Star Trek: Deep Space 9that ended the Vash storyline.
Notes
- ^ The exterior shown is actually that of Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.[1]
References
- ^ "Alnwick Castle on Screen – Other Film and Television". Alnwick Castle. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ Zack Handlen (January 20, 2011). "Qpid/The Drumhead". The A.V. Club. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- Tor.com.
- ^ "The 50 best Star Trek episodes ever". Empire. July 27, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c "The 20 Funniest Star Trek Episodes". CBR. January 18, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Space Ships: The 15 Best Cases Of Star Trek Shipping". CBR. February 17, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- ^ "The 15 Best Capt. Picard Episodes of Star Trek". Tom's Guide. August 12, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^ "10 best 'Star Trek' moments from Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "10 Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes Awkwardly Romantic Enough For Valentine's Day". Den of Geek. Retrieved June 4, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Star Trek: The 10 Funniest TNG Episodes Ever". ScreenRant. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- ^ Ordway, Holly E. (September 9, 2002). "Star Trek the Next Generation – Season 4". DVD Talk. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "Star Trek: The Next Generation: Blu-Ray Release". July 10, 2012. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ "Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 4 Blu-ray Review | High Def Digest". bluray.highdefdigest.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ Miller III, Randy (July 28, 2013). "Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season Four (Blu-ray)". DVD Talk. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ Simpson, Michael (July 29, 2013). "Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 4 Blu-Ray Review". Sci-Fi Now. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- Star Trek The Next Generation DVDset, volume 4, disc 5, selection 4
External links
- "Qpid" at IMDb
- "Qpid" at Memory Alpha
- And guest-starring .... Robin Hood Large comparative study of "Qpid" and three other Robin Hood-related TV episodes