Ensigns of Command

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation
gptkbp:adaptations Novelizations and comic adaptations exist.
gptkbp:air_date September 30, 1989
September 30, 1987
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:audience Well-received by critics.
Engages viewers with ethical dilemmas.
gptkbp:character_arc Data's exploration of humanity.
gptkbp:character_development Data's understanding of humanity.
Focuses on Data's growth.
gptkbp:character_motivation Data's desire to protect life.
gptkbp:character_relationships Data and the colonists.
Data vs. the colonists' reluctance.
Data's interactions with Picard.
gptkbp:cinematography Marvin V. Rush.
gptkbp:conflict Human vs. alien race.
Data vs. the colonists.
gptkbp:costume_design William Ware Theiss.
gptkbp:critical_analysis Examined for its ethical questions.
Examined for its ethical dilemmas.
gptkbp:critical_reception Generally positive reviews.
Positive reviews for its themes and performances.
gptkbp:crossover Part of the Star Trek franchise.
Referenced in crossover fan fiction.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Explores themes of duty and morality.
gptkbp:cultural_references References to historical events.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Represents 1980s sci-fi television.
gptkbp:design 202
3x02
Futuristic set design.
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:David_Livingston
gptkb:David_Carson
gptkbp:editor Diane W. Mc Gowan.
gptkbp:episode_number gptkb:25
2
gptkbp:fan_base Strong following among Star Trek fans.
gptkbp:fan_engagement Positive fan reception.
gptkbp:fan_events Screened at various conventions.
gptkbp:fan_reception Cult following among Star Trek fans.
gptkbp:features_character gptkb:Commander_Data
gptkb:Beverly_Crusher
gptkb:Captain_Jean-Luc_Picard
gptkb:Captain_Picard
gptkb:Commander_Riker
gptkb:Data
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Paramount_Studios
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Measure_of_a_Man
The Survivors
gptkbp:follows gptkb:The_Outrageous_Okona
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
gptkbp:historical_context Reflects 1980s societal issues.
gptkbp:home_media_release Released on DVD.
Available for streaming.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ensigns of Command
gptkbp:impact Influenced future Star Trek narratives.
gptkbp:influenced Future science fiction works.
Subsequent Star Trek episodes.
Referenced in other sci-fi works.
gptkbp:influenced_by Previous Star Trek series.
Real-world ethical discussions.
Star Trek franchise themes.
gptkbp:influences Later Star Trek episodes.
gptkbp:inspiration Based on themes of leadership.
Inspired by real-world ethical issues.
gptkbp:inspired_merchandise Action figures and collectibles.
gptkbp:is_set_in Richard James.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic episode.
gptkbp:main_theme gptkb:First_Contact
gptkbp:makeup_artist Michael Westmore.
gptkbp:merchandise Related collectibles available.
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Ron_Jones
gptkb:Dennis_Mc_Carthy
gptkbp:narrative_style Character-driven storytelling.
gptkbp:network syndication
gptkbp:notable_episodes Highlights Star Trek's philosophical themes.
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars gptkb:Megan_Ward
gptkb:James_Cromwell
gptkb:John_de_Lancie
gptkb:Merritt_Butrick
gptkbp:number_of_episodes 45 minutes
gptkbp:original_network syndication
gptkbp:parody Parodied in various media.
gptkbp:plot_summary Data must convince a colony of humans to evacuate before a hostile alien race arrives.
Data must convince a colony to evacuate before a hostile alien race arrives.
gptkbp:plot_twist Data's unique approach to diplomacy.
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:The_Ensigns_of_Command
gptkb:The_Outrageous_Okona
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:The_Measure_of_a_Man
gptkbp:premiere_episode Three-act structure.
gptkbp:production_company Paramount Television.
gptkbp:related_media Star Trek novels.
gptkbp:release_format Released on DVD and Blu-ray.
gptkbp:remastered Part of the remastered Star Trek: The Next Generation.
gptkbp:resolution Data successfully persuades the colonists.
Data persuades the colonists.
gptkbp:runtime 45 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay Based on original script by Melinda M. Snodgrass.
gptkbp:season gptkb:3
2
gptkbp:series gptkb:Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Star_Trek_universe
gptkbp:sound_design David Mc Callum.
gptkbp:special_effects Notable for its visual effects.
Industrial Light & Magic.
gptkbp:thematic_element Moral dilemmas.
gptkbp:theme The value of life.
Duty vs. personal choice.
gptkbp:viewership Approximately 10 million viewers.
Approximately 7 million viewers.
gptkbp:visual_effects Visual Effects Supervisor: Robert Legato.
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Melinda_M._Snodgrass
gptkb:Peter_Allan_Fields
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Darmok
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5