Ensign Ro
- Episode aired Oct 5, 1991
- TV-PG
- 46m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
Captain Picard foils a plot against the Bajorans with his new Bajoran officer, Ensign Ro.Captain Picard foils a plot against the Bajorans with his new Bajoran officer, Ensign Ro.Captain Picard foils a plot against the Bajorans with his new Bajoran officer, Ensign Ro.
Jeff Hayenga
- Orta
- (as Jeffrey Hayenga)
K.C. Amos
- Operations Division Officer
- (uncredited)
Rachen Assapiomonwait
- Crewman Nelson
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe first appearance of the Bajorans, prominent race in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). Their planet Bajora was called Bajor in later shows. Also the first appearance of Ro Laren, set to become a semi-regular for the remainder of TNG. The producers added her character to create some conflict among the friendly atmosphere of the Enterprise crew. "A Starfleet officer with a troubled past. An edge."
- GoofsThe top of Ensign Ro's uniform that she gives to the little girl turns from a pullover-type garment to a jacket. Also, Ro's com-badge goes from the jacket to her shirt without her moving it.
- Quotes
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: I understand you've been discussing alternative adversarial engagement strategy with Mr. Mot.
Commander William T. Riker: It'd be more accurate to say he was discussing them with me. He's the best barber in Starfleet. What can you do?
- ConnectionsReferenced in Inglorious Treksperts: The Essential Picard (2019)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
Featured review
Nicely staged intro for a new character
The great thing about 'Ensign Ro' is that it's an uplifting story, despite the subject matter of persecution and oppression. Ros a good character, one that's got "tough break" written all over her, and Michelle Forbes plays her with maximum angst. And even though I've never been all that hot on either race (the Cardassians or the Bajorans), this makes for a good political allegory. Not to mention using Picard as a pawn in a deep-cover scheme to arm the rebels in this fight. There's a terrific scene in which the Captain stares down a Cardassian battle cruiser with finesse, leaning into his diplomatic reputation; and even gets the better of his manipulators.
And in the end, there's Ro, left to either continue a carer in Starfleet or strike out again on her own. Picard makes a great case for her staying on as a recurring character.
This could be the start of a beautiful relationship.
8/10
And in the end, there's Ro, left to either continue a carer in Starfleet or strike out again on her own. Picard makes a great case for her staying on as a recurring character.
This could be the start of a beautiful relationship.
8/10
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- Official site
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- Filming locations
- Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA(Bajorian refugee camp)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime46 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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