The Worst of Both Worlds

One of the best episodes of ST:TNG is the finale of the third season entitled, “Best of Both Worlds.”[23] One key character of this episode, Commander Shelby, is a challenging individual. She’s forceful, headstrong, highly ambitious, and unquestionably brilliant. She does whatever she thinks is correct without worrying about who or what might get in her way. She’s a young, hotshot commander on her way up.

Unfortunately, the Enterprise has a (formerly young) hotshot commander named William Riker, who over time has learned to temper his actions with experience.

Naturally, Shelby and Riker come into conflict. Shelby is the expert on the Borg, the invincible enemy they are facing, and in one particular scene she recommends ...

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