Ep 7. Dark Page

In the seventh season of Star Trek: The Next Generation, episode seven titled "Dark Page," the crew of the Enterprise tries to help Lwaxana Troi (Majel Barrett) deal with a traumatic event from her past.

The episode opens with Troi's mother, Lwaxana Troi, arriving aboard the Enterprise, looking to spend some quality time with her daughter, Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis). However, soon after her arrival, Lwaxana begins to experience strange visions and seems to be hiding something from her daughter.

Desperate to help her mother, Deanna turns to the ship's counselor, Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg), for advice. Guinan is able to help Deanna uncover some suppressed memories from her mother's past that seem to be causing her distress.

As Lwaxana's condition worsens, the crew of the Enterprise must work quickly to delve into her painful memories and discover the truth behind her troubled past. Along the way, they encounter a race of telepathic aliens and must navigate their unique abilities in order to help Lwaxana confront her deepest fears and unlock the truth about her past.

The episode is a powerful exploration of the ways in which our past experiences can shape our present realities, and the importance of facing our fears and confronting our trauma in order to move forward. At its core, "Dark Page" is a moving meditation on the power of memory and the ways in which it can haunt us and shape our lives, and the importance of finding the strength to confront that darkness head-on.

As with all episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Dark Page" is masterfully crafted, with beautiful performances from its talented ensemble cast, stunning visual effects, and an intricate, thought-provoking storyline that will keep viewers engaged from beginning to end. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the show or a newcomer looking for engaging, intelligent science fiction, "Dark Page" is an episode not to be missed.