TNG: The Neutral Zone

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation
gptkbp:air_date 1990-05-16
May 16, 1988
gptkbp:broadcast_network Syndication
gptkbp:character_arc Data's exploration of humanity.
gptkbp:character_development Humanity's future in space.
Data's exploration of humanity
Beverly Crusher's medical ethics
Picard's leadership style
gptkbp:character_motivation Data's desire to understand humanity.
gptkbp:character_relationships Picard and Riker's leadership dynamics.
gptkbp:cinematography Notable for its visual effects.
gptkbp:climax Confrontation with the Romulans.
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Human-Romulan_relations
Federation vs Romulans
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced science fiction television.
Introduced the Romulans in TNG
gptkbp:cultural_references 20th century Earth
gptkbp:demographics Science fiction enthusiasts.
gptkbp:design 40138
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:David_Carson
gptkbp:duration 45 minutes
gptkbp:episode_dialogue Philosophical discussions on humanity.
gptkbp:episode_editing Tightly edited for suspense.
gptkbp:episode_number gptkb:26
gptkbp:episode_pacing Tension builds throughout the episode.
gptkbp:fan_base Star Trek fandom.
gptkbp:fan_reception Cult following
gptkbp:features gptkb:USS_Enterprise-D
gptkb:Beverly_Crusher
gptkb:Romulans
gptkb:Captain_Jean-Luc_Picard
gptkb:Data
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Paramount_Studios
gptkbp:focus Data and his quest for understanding.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Child
gptkbp:follows gptkb:The_Arsenal_of_Freedom
gptkbp:format Television series episode
gptkbp:historical_context Post-Cold War era.
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Star_Trek
Science fiction television
Future Star Trek series
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Star_Trek_films
Science fiction literature
Future Star Trek series
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Part of the Star Trek franchise.
Part of Star Trek's lore
gptkbp:location gptkb:Romulan_Space
gptkb:Federation_Space
gptkbp:merchandise DVD collections
Streaming services availability
Episode DVDs.
Episode guide books
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Ron_Jones
gptkbp:narrative_style Serialized storytelling.
gptkbp:network syndication
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Deanna_Troi
gptkb:Worf
gptkb:Captain_Jean-Luc_Picard
gptkb:Commander_William_Riker
gptkb:Data
gptkbp:notable_episodes Frozen humans symbolize lost potential.
Introduces key themes for the series.
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars gptkb:James_Cromwell
gptkb:Claudia_Christian
gptkb:John_de_Lancie
gptkbp:number_of_episodes Restoration of peace.
gptkbp:plot_summary The crew of the USS Enterprise-D encounters a derelict space station and three frozen humans from the 20th century.
The crew of the USS Enterprise-D investigates the disappearance of several Federation outposts.
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:The_Child
gptkbp:premiere_episode Season finale
Humanity's place in the galaxy.
Features the first appearance of the Romulans in TNG.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Paramount_Television
gptkbp:rating 7.5/10 on IMDb.
gptkbp:release_format Home media
gptkbp:resolution The crew resolves the situation with the Romulans.
Diplomatic tensions are addressed.
gptkbp:runtime 45 minutes
gptkbp:season gptkb:1
gptkbp:series gptkb:Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Neutral_Zone
24th century
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Jerry_Goldsmith
gptkbp:species gptkb:Romulans
gptkb:Borg
gptkbp:theme Cold War tensions
Exploration of identity.
Identity, exploration, and conflict.
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Exploration
Humanity
gptkbp:viewership 7.3 million
Approximately 10 million viewers
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Maurice_Hurley