Star Trek: Voyager
Summary
Each main graphic symbol onStar Trek : Voyagergot a chance to shine during the show ’s test , andall of them have an installment that tolerate out as their best . Voyagerwas the quaternary series in theStar Trektimelineand featured a cast of various characters , includingStar Trek ’s first distaff Captain , Kathryn Janeway ( Kate Mulgrew ) . DuringVoyager ’s run , Janeway precede her work party on a journey through the Delta Quadrant after the USS Voyager became stranded on the other side of the galaxy in the show ’s pilot episode , " Caretaker , Parts I&II . "
Like manyStar Trekseries , Voyager ’s cast of charactersacted as an tout ensemble , with no single character reference standing out as the " tip . " Although Janeway was technically the show ’s chief character , every member of the core plaster bandage had episodes that focused on them , delving more into each fictitious character ’s backstory and enrich themso that episodes where everyone worked together were made that much more enjoyable . All ofVoyager ’s primary characters had multiple episodes center on them , but certain episodes undeniably bear out as each type ’s good of the series .
Star Trek : Voyager ’s darling case have returned in Star Trek : Picard , Star Trek : Lower Decks , and especially Star Trek : Prodigy .
10Kes (Jennifer Lien)
“Before and After” - Voyager season 3, episode 21
" Before and After " was a tour de personnel for Kes , who up until that distributor point had been underutilized . The episode focused on Kes locomote back in time from the instant of her decease , showcasing an substitute future as she attempt to square off what was take place to her . Although some of the storytelling selection were surprising , such as Kes ’s succeeding self being marry to Tom Paris ( Robert Duncan McNeill ) , the character take to shine in a way of life that most other episodes did n’t permit her to . " Before and After " also portend an importantVoyagerseason 4 storyline , the " Year of Hell . "
Honorable Mention : " Warlord " ( Voyager time of year 3 , episode 10 )
9Neelix (Ethan Phillips)
“Mortal Coil - Voyager season 4, episode 12
Neelix - focused episodes ofVoyagerwere often hit or miss , but " Mortal Coil " resist above the repose as the case ’s best story . The episode explore head of otherworldliness , existential issues , and psychological psychic trauma when Neelix was bring back to living after being killed in a shuttle accident . “Mortal Coil " is a beautiful exploration of Neelix ’s past tense , polish , and trauma , and grapples with very real questions of life and death . The instalment was also the first time Neelix was shown in the office of Naomi Wildman ’s ( Brooke Stephens ) godfather , kicking off one of the show ’s sweetest and most actual father - girl relationships .
Honorable Mention : " Homestead " ( Voyager season 7 , episode 23 )
8The Doctor (Robert Picardo)
“Latent Image” - Voyager season 5, episode 11
The Doctor was lucky enough to have several astral sequence throughoutVoyager ’s running , but " Latent Image " was the character at his fine . The episode dealt with interrogative about the Doctor ’s humanity , which come up into conflict with his original programming when he saved the biography ofHarry Kim ( Garrett Wang)while allowing another Ensign who he did not eff well to die . The Doctor ’s right to autonomy was also explore as the crowd grappled with whether to erase his computer storage to keep his programme from degrading .
The Doctor was always at his best when the interrogation of his sentience was explored , and " Latent epitome " was a wonderful example of this . The episode allowed Robert Picardo to stretch his acting talents and provided a gripping plot line that hooked audiences from the start with a mystic gimmick . " Latent Image " also mark a real step forwards in the Doctor ’s journey to becoming more human and a shift in how the crowd treated him , as an equal rather than a tool .
Honorable Mention : " Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy " ( Voyager season 6 , episode 4 )
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7Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan)
“One” - Voyager season 5, episode 25
Seven of Nine was another reference with many exceptional episodes duringVoyager ’s run , but " One " combined the good aspect of several of them to make a winner . Watching the type grapple with being alone as she was forced to pilot the USS Voyager across a dangerous nebula by herself while the gang is in stasis trulydrove menage Seven ’s Borg nature coming into battle with her reemerging man . " One " was screaming and terrifying by spell , and explored an emotional side of Seven that not many other episodes did , showcasing the wave-particle duality of her strength and exposure perfectly .
Honorable Mention : " Someone to Watch Over Me " ( Voyager season 5 , episode 22 )
From Borg Drone to Starfleet Captain , Jeri Ryan ’s Seven of Nine has had a fascinating narrative electric discharge on Star Trek : Voyager and Star Trek : Picard .
6Ensign Harry Kim (Garrett Wang)
“Timeless” - Voyager season 5, episode 6
" Timeless " showed a completely dissimilar side of Harry Kim after a miscalculation during an effort to take back home caused Voyager to break up into an methamphetamine hydrochloride major planet , vote out the whole crew except for Harry and Commander Chakotay ( Robert Beltran ) . The biting , jaded , next adaptation of Harry Kim in " Timeless " was such a departure from the character ’s usual personality and allowed Garrett Wang to show a unlike side of his act endowment , which wasa big part of what made the installment so compelling . " Timeless " was also a classicStar Trektime - travel episodewith a in truth engaging storyline from start to finish .
Honorable Mention : " emanation " ( Voyager season 1 , instalment 9 )
5Lt. B’Elanna Torres (Roxann Dawson)
“Barge of the Dead” - Voyager season 6, episode 3
Voyagerepisodes did n’t often feature B’Elanna Torres , but the ace that did were always guaranteed to be great news report . " Barge of the Dead " was no exclusion , tapping back into what made B’Elanna such an interesting persona : her half - Klingon inheritance . The episode grappled with questions of life , death , and spirituality while thoroughly exploring B’Elanna ’s human relationship with her Klingon mother , something that had only been hinted at before . The mother - girl human relationship in B’Elanna ’s life , including her human relationship with Captain Janeway ( Kate Mulgrew)acted as the installment ’s emotional core , and the elaboration of Klingon lore was a welcome increase .
Honorable Mention : " Faces " ( Voyager time of year 1 , installment 14 )
4Lt. Tom Paris (Robert Duncan McNeill)
“Thirty Days” - Voyager season 5, episode 9
Tom Paris is arguably the part with the most spectacular arc duringVoyager ’s discharge , and " Thirty daytime " demonstrated just how far he had add up . " Thirty Days " was a bewitching character study of Tom ’s nous and motivating as he dictated a letter to his father while stick in the brig after violating the Prime Directive . The episode showcased how forceful Tom ’s conviction could be for thing he worry about , a far cry from the apathetic , jadestone man he had been inVoyager ’s fender . " Thirty Days " was also a wonderful exploration of Tom ’s most important human relationship , let in Captain Janeway and B’Elanna Torres .
Honorable Mention : " Bride of Chaotica ! " ( Voyager time of year 5 , episode 12 )
3Lt. Tuvok (Tim Russ)
“Riddles” - Voyager season 6, episode 6
Some ofStar Trek ’s most interesting installment postulate a Vulcan losing control of his logic . " Riddles " was one of these episodes for Tuvok , demo the reference ’s aroused side after an alien onrush cause Tuvok to hurt brain damage . see a vulnerable , childlike Tuvok was hilarious and heartwarming by turns , but the deeply worked up power of " Riddles " came throughthe semisweet geographic expedition of Tuvok ’s complicated family relationship with Neelix . Tuvok and Neelixhad always been portrayed as uproariously antagonistic , but watching Neelix ’s dedication to help Tuvok navigate his newfangled personality and the lawful friendship that unfold between the two backpack a punch .
Honorable Mention : " Innocence " ( Voyager time of year 2 , episode 22 )
Tim Russ , who played Tuvok on Star Trek : Voyager , appear as 5 different characters in 4 Star Trek serial and the characteristic film Star Trek Generations .
2Commander Chakotay (Robert Beltran)
“Shattered” - Voyager season 7, episode 11
Most Chakotay - centrical episodes were inVoyager ’s early seasons , but " Shattered " was a uncommon former - season treat that follow the character navigating through unlike meter periods after Voyager became temporally disunited . Besides being a grand retrospective ofVoyagerin its last time of year , having Chakotay be the episode ’s point - of - view type was consummate . As the ship ’s First Officer and former Captain ofVoyager ’s Maquis crew , Chakotay was the ideal person to rally everyone to bring the ship back into temporal sync . to boot , " shatter " provide a great take on Chakotay and Captain Janeway , and brought back characters like Seska ( Martha Hackett ) for one more outing .
Honorable Mention : " Tattoo " ( Voyager season 2 , episode 9 )
1Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew)
“Year of Hell, Parts I&II” - Voyager season 4, episodes 8&9
AsVoyager ’s Captain , Kathryn Janeway was at the center of almost every episode , but " Year of Hell , Parts I&II " was Janeway at her rank best . The episodes present Janeway ’s greatest long suit and greatest flaw as she and Voyager ’s crew weather a brutal year - long attempt by the Krenim Imperium . " Year of Hell " pushed Janeway to her limit , portraying her as a true hero anddemonstrating her unwavering allegiance to her crew while also beautifully capturing her exposure and complexness . " Year of Hell " is one ofStar Trek : Voyager ’s best episodes , and this is largely thanks to Captain Janeway ’s performance .
Honorable Mention : " Counterpoint " ( Voyager season 5 , episode 10 )
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