Captain Picard, the only Starley officer that could put a Cardi in his place, and dismiss him by turning his chair and back to him.
@b1lleman
Ай бұрын
I am just in aw.
@Knightclsh6
2 ай бұрын
Picard looked at the stars for a long time hopping to see an answer in them and only finding silence.
@CmdrCondor2
2 ай бұрын
That look man. Gives me chills even the 100th time.
@JohannVF
2 ай бұрын
Every actor in that episode absolutely murdered. Bob Gunton (Maxwell), Stewart, Alaimo, Colm Meaney. Lightning in a bottle.
@bjsimon802
3 ай бұрын
This was what was great about the old trek, they can have small conversation and evoke emotions to audience, nothing new can reenact this again, especially the new trek
@bennevis1314
3 ай бұрын
Patrick Stuart and Mark Alimo showcasing perfect acting here trek really was amazing when these two were in it
@eddy6892
4 ай бұрын
In my top 10. The only quibble I have, is chief O’Brian discussing the finer points of the transporter system in front of Macet on the bridge earlier in the episode
@robbramos2047
5 ай бұрын
Just realized I heard echoes of DS9’s theme.
@damocles8417
5 ай бұрын
Picard sounds especially nasally in this scene because he was infected with a Cardassian virus. Gul Macet was trying to gauge human resistance to a biological agent. Unbeknownst to him, Dr. crusher was aware of this infection and gave Picard a treatment immediately before their final meeting.
@CreationBrosZone-km5be
5 ай бұрын
Sheer f**king hubris! Oh how I miss this Picard...but then the new one is from a different, more pathetic Universe -- I'm looking at you Kelvin Timeline.
@BobNinjaCat
6 ай бұрын
Something people seemed to miss a lot with this scene was that generally, if you're someone of an equal rank to your guest, you don't stand when having a discussion. Much of this scene is about perspective. Gul Macet sees himself as superior to Picard because he believes he successfully pulled two tricks over on the "naive Federation" and he wants to establish as much. His speech, his swagger, they're all indicative of a man who believes he has won. Then, Picard not only tolerates the mannerisms, but follows it up with addressing the fact that he knew better, and unlike Macet, his duty is to the principles of the Federation and all that entails. He does not need to like the treaty or his counterparts in the Cardassian chain of command, but he will certainly do what he must to maintain the peace. Turning his back to Macet is not a simple gesture of disrespect. Often, a dismissal is issued even to your equal from another military. Picard may recognize Macet's rank in public, but in private, Macet might as well be a greenhorn who didn't tuck his sheets. This was about more than just disrespect. This was Picard boldly stating that the next time Cardassia wants to have a dialogue, they best send someone who isn't Macet or anyone associated with him.
@jcolinmizia9161
6 ай бұрын
Picard, nailing that being right, and doing the right thing, aren’t always the same thing. He was right about the cargo ships running weapons, but attacking and boarding them to prove it would have been the wrong action to take.
@andrewcrowder4958
6 ай бұрын
The callback to the “Minstrel Boy” song right at the end was masterly.
@romancandle416
7 ай бұрын
I'm glad they included this scene. It shows Maxwell as a tragic and complex figure, rather than a one-dimensional bigot.
@Nonaggress
7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the Federation would have been better off taking care of business at this point. All Picard's peace did was give the Cardassians just enough slack to hang themselves with when they joined the Dominion.
@matthewbesson2770
8 ай бұрын
This is why I am on Team Picard.
@oneofthosevoicesyouhear9044
8 ай бұрын
I love how Macet is outraged and railing at the actions of Maxwell but Picard strikes fear into him with mere words. Maxwell tried to stop the freighters with force. Picard made the Cardassians too scared to send them. This is not a dare or a challenge. Picard is, with a very calm demeanour, informing Macet that the line has been drawn.
@deathstrike
8 ай бұрын
Picard is silently saying "I know damn well Ben Maxwell was right" but I came here to do my duty and preserve the peace by whatever means necessary. Even if it means watching such a decorated and commended hero be reduced to a prisoner. I don't envy Picard, but his stern look to Macet said it all. And the chilling end to Picard's conversation: We'll be watching...........(Basically follow the treaty stipulations and keep on your side of the fence). Because if you dip ONE TOE into Federation territory, the next time you see me, it may not be under more "agreeable" terms.
@miroslavtomic7038
8 ай бұрын
Gul Macet was played by Marc Alamo, who later became famous portraying another famous Cardassian, Gul Dukat. It was Alamo's naturally long neck that gave producers idea on how to make Cardassians look like.
@dainco08
8 ай бұрын
2:13 WOWW PICARD!!!
@paulhermelin365
9 ай бұрын
“We’ll be watching,” combined with that prolonged, intense stare into Gul Macet’s eyes, was such a powerful moment and so well acted.
@nicholashuff4198
9 ай бұрын
Apparently Gul Dukat has a twin brother.
@moboutmen
9 ай бұрын
Picard is Savage! He undressed the guy, and then pulls a Klingon-style back turn on him! Brutal ownership!
@Amobb481
10 ай бұрын
Funny how a show that I loved over 30 years ago as a kid imparted more lessons that I could get from school. And, it seems only now, they are so needed and on point...
@Hello_Marcelo
10 ай бұрын
I come back once a year for this scene.. damn Cardassians thought Picard was slow..
@themeaningoflifeexpert
11 ай бұрын
And then duplicate riker went to scout the orias system and got the prize.
@profxtreme9275
11 ай бұрын
I love this scene for several reasons, but especially because it pays the character of Maxwell respect and keeps him from being any kind of cliche or caricature. Not only does Picard still respect him even after what he's done, he realizes that Maxwell was right. Picard had other, one might say more high minded and bigger picture priorities, but Maxwell was no fool or mere zealot. It adds another layer to the story and to both Maxwell and Picard as characters. On top of it all, Stewart's acting here is simply sublime. My favorite episode in all of Trek.
@jamesmasztalerz5930
Жыл бұрын
Take this message to your leaders Gul Macet, we'll be watching
@dainco08
8 ай бұрын
WOWWWW PICARD!!!
@Koldeman
Жыл бұрын
It's a classic Dennis McCarthy TNG score, & I know it's probably just a coincidence, but at the end of this episode, I hear somethin'g that sounds very similar to McCarthy's theme for DS9. This episode lays some of the groundwork for the premise of what DS9 would be
@steveoh9285
Жыл бұрын
Great episode!
@rwg6357
Жыл бұрын
"Take this message to your leaders, Gul Macet. We know. We'll be watching. And we'll be ready."
@scottloessel6493
Жыл бұрын
Take this message to your people, we'll be watching. This is the moment Picard surpassed Kirk as best Captain.
@Meatwaggon
Жыл бұрын
This is really one of the finest endings in all of the TNG series....
@Semaj4747
Жыл бұрын
A few years later, the Cardassians would attempt to take territory from the Feds. Years after that, the Cards would go to war with the Feds with the help of the Dominion. Picard called it. One of my favorite Picard moments.
@PsychoticBovine
Жыл бұрын
This is probably my favorite, and in my opinion, the best episode for a multitude of reasons.
@audeamus1180
Жыл бұрын
Superb dialogue. 🫡
@pennypacker2000
Жыл бұрын
one of my absolut favourite picard moments... this is the picard we remember and love....
@edwardbliss8931
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if the Chief actually got something special from Keiko that night
@ianmac3469
Жыл бұрын
Marc Alaimo is so good
@stephenhuntsucker3766
Жыл бұрын
How to dismiss someone that technically you cannot dismiss.
@thelaw6267
Жыл бұрын
Maxwell was right. History vindicated him and proved Picard was a fool.
@Ragitsu
Жыл бұрын
He may have been correct about these particular ships being suspicious, but the war over on DS9 did not continue/follow from from these events. Of course, don't let _that_ get in the way of a feel-good (fallacious) assertion.
@thelaw6267
Жыл бұрын
@@Ragitsu Except it was proven in a later episode of TNG that followed up on these events, not just the later, separate DS9 Dominion War. Chain of Command? Picard's capture by the Cardassians episode and their attempt to invade Minos Korva? They were trying to start another war, but didn't succeed. Do your research better next time before hurling assumptive insults.
@uttermanbo
Жыл бұрын
Picard could be chilling in the most chill way possible. He really only lost his cool when dealing with Q, the Klingons who were unfairly ready to execute Worf, when the Borg used him to commit atrocious acts, or when Wesley Crusher failed because he had emotionally invested in him, like a son almost. Kirk, Sisco, Janeway, and Archer were all great. But they could lose their cool way easier then Picard.
@Ragitsu
Жыл бұрын
Sisko - in particular - was a hothead.
@BanditAviation
Жыл бұрын
Mmm. Never outsmart the Captain that can outsmart you!!
@JohnDoe-zr8pc
Жыл бұрын
This was a case of what you “know” vs. what you can PROVE for Captain Maxwell. Picard pretty much believed Maxwell, and could’ve proved it by boarding the ship, but he was under orders to keep the peace. Star Fleet had low key told Picard to turn a blind eye to anything that would start a war, because they were still recovering from the Borg war.
@anthonytraficante9655
Жыл бұрын
Prior to the cancel culture era!! When humans could show apathy
@tubenachos
Жыл бұрын
I like to think the Maxwell character was inspired by Gen. George S. Patton
@DaytonaRoadster
Жыл бұрын
best episode of Season 4
@Zathras00000
Жыл бұрын
We are sending N.F.L Sisko to mess you up!
@zacharyboyd7493
Жыл бұрын
Wasted opportunity to not bring maxwell back for the cardasian war in DS9
@attiepollard7847
Жыл бұрын
No. Maxwell still had it wrong to take action in his own hands without the authorization of Starfleet and the federation. War had to be prevented at all cost
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