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On the eve of delivering a speech to a Federation archaeology conference on board the Enterprise, Picard is dismayed to find Q once again complicating things - especially as an old flame of Picard comes back into his life.

Nothing but pure silliness in this episode as the TNG crew are thrown into a holodeck-style adventure with Q quipping from the sidelines. It's good to see Hetrick back in an interesting role but this episode will probably be mostly remembered for Dorn's excellent comedic performance as a very unhappy Worf, turning it into a meme for the ages. But apart from that, this is a fairly inconsequential episode that doesn't have much in the way of impact.

I am shocked so many people regard this episode as lowly as they do. Forget the nonstop laughs, that we get to once again experience the dynamic between Jean Luc and Vash is reason enough to celebrate. Vash *kills it* in this episode. The way she effortlessly floats through her introduction to the rest of the senior crew is a riot! Her and Beverly's meeting and how it made Picard choke on his words was priceless.

It's moments like that that remind me of just how rewarding it is to go watch this series in its entirety. By this point we are so familiar with these characters and yet they still come up with new ways to surprise and delight us!

This episode is a treat and I am so glad it exists.

Captain Picard is sent on a Robin Hood style adventure by Q.

This is a fun episode that must have been blast for the actors to perform and it entertains as long you do not take it too seriously.

The story is not the slightest bit important, other than it sets up a future premise for the guest characters. It is all designed to see the characters acting out a Robin Hood fantasy in a light hearted piece of escapism.

Picard as a swashbuckling action hero has decent comedy value, but the standout moments for me all involve Lieutenant Worf who is a wonderfully angry straight man in the middle of all the tomfoolery.

Before all the Q shenanigans kick off there is a superbly awkward number of scenes with Picard and Vash aboard the Enterprise that are very enjoyable, particularly the ones with Dr Crusher.

All the visuals are fun with some great costumes, outdoor shoots and a castle set.

All performances are enjoyable especially John de Lancie, Patrick Stewart and Michael Dorn.

Definitely one of my favorite episodes and Worf's line in the title above is just perfect. While not your typical Star Trek episode, it is very charming, light hearted and fun. Q is always a nice addition and Vash is just as wonderful as ever. It's just a shame she wasn't around in more episodes. I also love the likely ode to Animal House when Worf grabs Geordi's mandolin, smashes it against a tree, and comments, 'sorry'. Right out of John Belushi.

A very solid and fun episode.

As the heading says, a nice intermission from the typical next generation story line. Overall fun and enjoyable with Worf really doing a great job with some comedic lines.