The Thaw

This is worth an 11 just for the sight of Michael McKean hamming it up. A thought-provoking episode that begs the question "If it's possible to keep human minds alive in an artificially created world, isn't it statistically more likely that we're all living in such a world already."

Absolutely creepy and one of a kind. Done well overall.

Since its creation by Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek has explored the fear and doubts of humanity. Whether it was the Klingons in the original series or the Borg in TNG, the series seems to manufacture new ways fear and doubt can manifest itself.

The Thaw takes no backseat to the discussion. The performance by Michael McKean as fear, as well as the filming sequences that accentuate his creepy entourage, are superbly frightening. The costume design sprouts from one of Jim Henson's nightmares. The Thaw should have been nominated for an Emmy for set/costume design.

The thorough, scientific analysis of fear by the Voyager crew gives an enlightening take on how and why fear exists. This scientific approach is what makes so many Voyager episodes stand out.

Classic Voyager.

Humans both thrive off fear and are terrified of it at the same time.

We all have dark recesses of the mind that we wished could always remain unseen. Or do we.

Some people thrive of instilling fear in others. But what is they fear?

Bullies are terrified at having their power and control over others devolved.

Thaw really does a great job depicting human incipient weaknesses.

Thaw is our worst nightmare and best friend.

Thaw is one of the best episodes of any Star Trek series for it shows us humans at our best and darkest worst.

Maybe that's why so many are hostile about Thaw.

It's absolutely no shame to be fearful of our darkest side.

Not to be scared is even scarier.

The episode is pretty good, I liked it, it reminded me of Tranquility Lane from Fallout and I'm mostly sure they were inspired by all of this to make it, I have no doubt. The acting is very good, and the idea of being trapped by the emotion of fear is something that sounds interesting, and I feel like it could've been explored even further. Now, what I didn't quite get is how it all started in the first place, when fear takes control of everything? Also, there is not more emotions? Or only fear was creted here? But I still think it's worth it.

Even the ending creates a lot of intrigue, it's really well done.