Ep 17. Human Error
- TV-PG
- March 7, 2001
- 44 min
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7.1 (1,737)
In Star Trek: Voyager season 7 episode 17, called "Human Error," the ship's chief engineer, B'Elanna Torres, is struggling with feelings of isolation and boredom after spending years in the Delta Quadrant. She starts to explore a holodeck program that she created, which allows her to live the life of a mild-mannered scientist named Marayna.
As the simulation progresses, Torres becomes increasingly obsessed with Marayna's life and starts to blur the lines between reality and fiction. She even begins to romanticize her relationship with a holographic version of Voyager's first officer, Chakotay.
Meanwhile, Voyager encounters a dangerous new species known as the Quarren, who are interested in the ship's advanced technology. The crew must work together to defend themselves and escape the Quarren's clutches before it's too late.
As Torres continues to delve deeper into her delusion, her obsession with the holodeck program threatens to jeopardize not only her own mental health but also the rest of Voyager's mission. Will she be able to snap back to reality before it's too late?
"Human Error" explores themes of loneliness, escapism, and the dangers of losing oneself in a fantasy world. The episode features strong performances from Roxann Dawson as B'Elanna Torres and Robert Beltran as Chakotay, as well as thrilling action sequences as Voyager battles the Quarren. Fans of Star Trek: Voyager will appreciate the episode's thought-provoking storyline and character development, as well as its exciting sci-fi elements.