Finally, we arrive at one of the greatest Star Trek franchises ever made, and said arrival was surprisingly mediocre.  Fans of the show remember it for the iconic Captain Picard, the deeply philosophical issues it explored, and its high production value, the last of which finally brought Gene Roddenberry’s original vision to life.  It is … More A Spineless Appearance, TNG: S1E1-2 “Encounter at Farpoint”