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Broken Bow
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
In the early 22nd century, Captain Jonathan Archer commands a crew at the front lines of intergalactic upheaval as he takes command of the Enterprise, Earth’s first warp speed space vessel. For its maiden voyage, he volunteers to return a wounded Klingon to his home planet over the objections of Earth’s Vulcan allies, who do not believe the humans are ready for interstellar travel.
Our Take
A decent pilot that gets the job done without much flair. The Suliban villains are generic, and the decon scene is an awkward start to the series, but Scott Bakula brings an easy likability to Archer and the crew chemistry clicks early. Watchable setup television, though you can see the budget straining in places.