In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II
- Episode aired Apr 29, 2005
- TV-PG
- 43m
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The Mirror Universe saga concludes as Archer declares himself captain of a formidable starship from the future, while his alien crew launch a rebellion in a desperate bid to keep him from ac... Read allThe Mirror Universe saga concludes as Archer declares himself captain of a formidable starship from the future, while his alien crew launch a rebellion in a desperate bid to keep him from achieving ultimate power.The Mirror Universe saga concludes as Archer declares himself captain of a formidable starship from the future, while his alien crew launch a rebellion in a desperate bid to keep him from achieving ultimate power.
Majel Barrett
- Computer
- (voice)
David Sobolov
- Slar
- (voice)
Devon Abner
- ISS Avenger Captain
- (uncredited)
Kevin Derr
- Cpl. Kelly
- (uncredited)
Glen Hambly
- Andorian Avenger Helmsman
- (uncredited)
Yoshio Iizuka
- Private V. Brown
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaIn this episode, Majel Barrett reprises her role of a ship's computer voice (in this case, voicing the Defiant's computer). Her inclusion here meant she had been credited as a performer in all six televised Star Trek series, and all five live-action versions. As well as playing several characters (such as Number One, Nurse Chapel, and Lwaxana Troi), she also provided the voice for the computers aboard USS Enterprise, USS Enterprise-D, USS Defiant (NX-74205), various runabouts, and the USS Voyager. This episode was the penultimate official Star Trek production that she worked on, later voicing the ship's computer aboard the USS Enterprise of the alternate reality, in Star Trek (2009). EDIT: Majel Barrett's voice was posthumously used in Star Trek Picard S3Ep9 and 10 as the computer voice of the Enterprise D, making that her last "appearance" in the franchise at the time of this update (10/12/23)
- GoofsIn his speech to the assembled crew, Archer says that the Terran Empire has existed "for centuries". This is impossible. He is speaking in 2155, and Terrans first learned that there were other planets out there to conquer in 2063. This gives them fewer than 92 years in which to build a trans-planetary empire. In fact the empire existed long before the discovery of other species. The Terran Empire flag is seen being planted on the moon. There's no evidence in the Star Trek universe to suggest that the Terran Empire was formed because they realised there were aliens. Instead this episode (including the speech in question) indicates that the empire existed long before they knew there were aliens. Terrans were already collectively violent and xenophobic when the Vulcans arrived.
- Quotes
Lieutenant Hoshi Sato: These people had some strange ideas about uniforms.
- Crazy creditsThe opening sequence is replaced with footage of various battles and a different theme song to reflect the fact that this is an alternate universe in which the Terrans are a warlike species.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Captains (2011)
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I really liked this one!!!
This is the second part of a wonderful two-parter. While I loved the original "Mirror, Mirror" episode from the old "Star Trek", this evil parallel universe was way, way overused in some of the subsequent Trek spin-offs. At first I liked it when the crew of Deep Space 9 was visited by these evil parallel doubles but after so many follow-ups, it became way overused. What I loved about "Mirror, Mirror" was its originality. Fortunately, in "Star Trek: Enterprise", they managed to use the old concept but infuse it with wonderful originality and life. I think this two-parter is in the must see category for fans.
In the previous episode, Archer orchestrated a mutiny in order to try to steal a ship that was somehow stolen from the future. With it, he planned on taking over the evil empire and being its evil emperor. However, in part two, there were some hiccups, including a Gorn aboard the stolen ship that was trying to disable the vessel as well as the machinations of the evil and often disloyal crew. Can Archer manage to rule this awful parallel universe?!
This episode has so much going for it. Like part one, the normal intro for the show is replaced by an evil intro--complete with martial music and clips of war and violence! It also did NOT feature nice beings from our universe--just very, very bad ones from theirs. It was NOT like the nice Trekkie folks getting stuck there but as if it was a show intended for an evil audience to enjoy! It also featured a deliciously evil ending--with no redemption, no nice ending and just more of the awfulness that make this parallel world fun to watch. My only complaint is a minor one--why make a CGI Gorn when the CGI quality was that poor and obviously fake? I really think the original "Star Trek" Gorn looked better!!
In the previous episode, Archer orchestrated a mutiny in order to try to steal a ship that was somehow stolen from the future. With it, he planned on taking over the evil empire and being its evil emperor. However, in part two, there were some hiccups, including a Gorn aboard the stolen ship that was trying to disable the vessel as well as the machinations of the evil and often disloyal crew. Can Archer manage to rule this awful parallel universe?!
This episode has so much going for it. Like part one, the normal intro for the show is replaced by an evil intro--complete with martial music and clips of war and violence! It also did NOT feature nice beings from our universe--just very, very bad ones from theirs. It was NOT like the nice Trekkie folks getting stuck there but as if it was a show intended for an evil audience to enjoy! It also featured a deliciously evil ending--with no redemption, no nice ending and just more of the awfulness that make this parallel world fun to watch. My only complaint is a minor one--why make a CGI Gorn when the CGI quality was that poor and obviously fake? I really think the original "Star Trek" Gorn looked better!!
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