The Forgotten

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Archer persuades Xindi weapon designer, Degra, to examine evidence of the plot to pit the Xindi against Earth to prove humanity is not his enemy. When Archer demonstrates they’ve been manipulated, Degra offers to attempt to delay the launch of their superweapon. Meanwhile, the crew mourns their lost mates, with Trip still coming to terms with his sister’s death and wrestling with the recent death of a subordinate. T’Pol confronts her substance addiction to trellium-D.

Our Take

A mostly quiet hour that leans on grief rather than action, and it mostly earns it. Connor Trinneer does strong work carrying Trip’s anger and exhaustion, and the Archer scenes have real tension even if Degra comes around a bit conveniently. T’Pol’s storyline feels undercooked this week. Worth watching for the character beats, just don’t expect much plot movement.