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* VindicatedByHistory: For many years after it was first aired this was seen as a pretty forgettable episode, overshadowed by the WhamEpisode [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS2E16QWho which directly followed it]], and only really notable in retrospect for being one of Nikki Cox's first acting roles. However, the way the franchise treated the Prime Directive in subsequent entries -- eventually culminating in the much-reviled ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' episode "[[Recap/StarTrekEnterpriseS01E13DearDoctor Dear Doctor]]" -- has caused many to look back on this episode much more fondly, since the characters actually discuss the ramifications and ways around the Prime Directive, rather than treating it as some sacred law.
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* VindicatedByHistory: For many years after it was first aired this was seen as a pretty forgettable episode, overshadowed by the WhamEpisode [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS2E16QWho which directly followed it]], and only really notable in retrospect for being one of Nikki Cox's first acting roles. However, the way the franchise treated the Prime Directive in subsequent entries -- eventually culminating in the much-reviled ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' episode "[[Recap/StarTrekEnterpriseS01E13DearDoctor Dear Doctor]]" -- has caused many to look back on this episode much more fondly, since the characters actually discuss the ramifications and ways around the Prime Directive, Directive to help the suffering, rather than treating it as some sacred law.
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* HarsherInHindsight: Wesley: "What if it's something more important than a mineral survey? [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS5E19TheFirstDuty What if someone dies because I made a mistake?]]"
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* RetroactiveRecognition: Not that you'd actually recognize her, but Nikki Cox plays Sarjenka. It was her third role with dialogue.
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* VindicatedByHistory: For many years after it was first aired this was seen as a pretty forgettable episode, overshadowed by the WhamEpisode [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS2E16QWho which directly followed it]], and only really notable in retrospect for being one of Nikki Cox's first acting roles. However, the way the franchise treated the Prime Directive in subsequent entries -- eventually culminating in the much-reviled ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' episode "[[Recap/StarTrekEnterpriseS01E13DearDoctor Dear Doctor]]" -- has caused many to look back on this episode much more fondly, since the characters actually discuss the ramifications and ways around the Prime Directive, rather than treating it as some sacred law.law.
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* VindicatedByHistory: For many years after it was first aired this was seen as a pretty forgettable episode, overshadowed by the WhamEpisode [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS2E16QWho which directly followed it, it]], and only really notable in retrospect for being one of Nikki Cox's first acting roles. However, the way the franchise treated the Prime Directive in subsequent entries--eventually entries -- eventually culminating in the much-reviled ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' episode "[[Recap/StarTrekEnterpriseS01E13DearDoctor Dear Doctor]]"--has Doctor]]" -- has caused many to look back on this episode much more fondly, since the characters actually discuss the ramifications and ways around the Prime Directive, rather than treating it as some sacred law.
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* VindicatedByHistory: For many years after it was first aired this was seen as a pretty forgettable episode, overshadowed by the WhamEpisode which directly followed it, and only really notable in retrospect for being one of Nikki Cox's first acting roles. However, the way the franchise treated the Prime Directive in subsequent entries -- eventually culminating in the much-reviled ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' episode "Dear Doctor" -- has caused many to look back on this episode much more fondly, since the characters actually discuss the ramifications and ways around the Prime Directive, rather than treating it as some sacred law.
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* VindicatedByHistory: For many years after it was first aired this was seen as a pretty forgettable episode, overshadowed by the WhamEpisode which directly followed it, and only really notable in retrospect for being one of Nikki Cox's first acting roles. However, the way the franchise treated the Prime Directive in subsequent entries -- eventually entries--eventually culminating in the much-reviled ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' episode "Dear Doctor" -- has "[[Recap/StarTrekEnterpriseS01E13DearDoctor Dear Doctor]]"--has caused many to look back on this episode much more fondly, since the characters actually discuss the ramifications and ways around the Prime Directive, rather than treating it as some sacred law.
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* VindicatedByHistory: For many years after it was first aired this was seen as a pretty forgettable episode, overshadowed by the WhamEpisode which directly followed it, and only really notable in retrospect for being one of Nikki Cox's first acting roles. However, the way the franchise treated the Prime Directive in subsequent entries -- eventually culminating in the much-reviled ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' episode "Dear Doctor" -- has caused many to look back on this episode much more fondly, since the characters actually discuss the ramifications and ways around the Prime Directive, rather than treating it as some sacred law.
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