Haven (TNG episode)
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"Haven" is the 11th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Counselor Deanna Troi
has been summoned by her mother Lwaxana. Troi had previously been set into a pre-arranged marriage to the young human doctor, Wyatt Miller, and his parents have since tracked down Lwaxana to enforce the marriage. Lwaxana and the Millers are welcome aboard the Enterprise. While the parents argue over which traditions, human or Betazoid, will be honored at the ceremony, Troi and Wyatt attempt to get to know each other but find it difficult. Troi is still in love with Commander William Riker
, while Wyatt has had numerous dreams of another woman which he has fallen in love with, initially believing her to be Troi communicating telepathically with her. The two struggle with personal turmoils before the ceremony is to take place.
The Enterprise learns of a unmarked vessel approaching Haven. Captain Picard
recognizes it as Tarellian, a race that they had thought were wiped out by a highly lethal and contagious virus. When they contact the ship, they find a handful of Tarellian refugees that were traveling to Haven to hope to receive medical care. Picard insists they cannot go to the planet for fear of spreading the virus, but promise to send over medicine and supplies to help them. Wyatt recognizes one of the Tarellians, Ariana, from his dreams, and she too recognizes Wyatt, knowing that they would some day meet. Without alerting Troi, his parents, or the rest of the crew, Wyatt transports aboard the Tarellian vessel. The crew discovers his transport, and Wyatt's parents demand Picard bring Wyatt back to the Enterprise, but Picard cannot, as Wyatt has since been infected with the Tarellian virus. Wyatt promises his parents, Troi, and the rest of the crew that everything will be all right, as he knew that this would be destiny, and is happy to try to help cure the Tarellian virus. Wyatt convinces the Tarellians to leave Haven and search for help elsewhere, Troi wishing him the best.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
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Plot
The Enterprise arrives at the planet Haven, where BetazoidBetazoid
In the fictional Star Trek universe, Betazoids are a sentient humanoid species from the planet Betazed, a member of the United Federation of Planets.-Overview:...
Counselor Deanna Troi
Deanna Troi
Commander Deanna Troi is a main character in the science-fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and related TV series and films, portrayed by actress Marina Sirtis. Troi is half-human, half-Betazoid and has the psionic ability to sense emotions. She serves as the ship's counselor...
has been summoned by her mother Lwaxana. Troi had previously been set into a pre-arranged marriage to the young human doctor, Wyatt Miller, and his parents have since tracked down Lwaxana to enforce the marriage. Lwaxana and the Millers are welcome aboard the Enterprise. While the parents argue over which traditions, human or Betazoid, will be honored at the ceremony, Troi and Wyatt attempt to get to know each other but find it difficult. Troi is still in love with Commander William Riker
William Riker
William Thomas Riker, played by Jonathan Frakes, is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe primarily appearing as a main character in Star Trek: The Next Generation...
, while Wyatt has had numerous dreams of another woman which he has fallen in love with, initially believing her to be Troi communicating telepathically with her. The two struggle with personal turmoils before the ceremony is to take place.
The Enterprise learns of a unmarked vessel approaching Haven. Captain Picard
Jean-Luc Picard
Captain Jean-Luc Picard is a Star Trek character portrayed by Patrick Stewart. He appears in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the feature films Star Trek Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek Nemesis...
recognizes it as Tarellian, a race that they had thought were wiped out by a highly lethal and contagious virus. When they contact the ship, they find a handful of Tarellian refugees that were traveling to Haven to hope to receive medical care. Picard insists they cannot go to the planet for fear of spreading the virus, but promise to send over medicine and supplies to help them. Wyatt recognizes one of the Tarellians, Ariana, from his dreams, and she too recognizes Wyatt, knowing that they would some day meet. Without alerting Troi, his parents, or the rest of the crew, Wyatt transports aboard the Tarellian vessel. The crew discovers his transport, and Wyatt's parents demand Picard bring Wyatt back to the Enterprise, but Picard cannot, as Wyatt has since been infected with the Tarellian virus. Wyatt promises his parents, Troi, and the rest of the crew that everything will be all right, as he knew that this would be destiny, and is happy to try to help cure the Tarellian virus. Wyatt convinces the Tarellians to leave Haven and search for help elsewhere, Troi wishing him the best.
External links
- Haven reviewed by Wil WheatonWil WheatonRichard William "Wil" Wheaton III is an American actor and writer. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gordie Lachance in the film Stand by Me and Joey Trotta in Toy Soldiers...
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) - Haven rewatch by Keith R.A. DeCandido