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Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season 5: Shadows of Duty, Echoes of Humanity

Henshin Time Studios Season 9 Episode 22

In this episode, we dive into Season 5 of The Next Generation, a year that blends some of Trek’s most thoughtful storytelling with high-stakes drama. From the haunting morality of “Darmok” and “The Inner Light” to the emotional weight of “Unification” and the chilling rise of Ensign Ro, Season 5 explores the complexities of identity, culture, and responsibility. With Picard and his crew facing dilemmas that test their convictions and their humanity, this season cements TNG as not just a sci-fi adventure, but a mirror held up to the human condition.


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