Synopsis: Picard negotiates a peace treaty which gives Riker another chance to please a helpless servant girl.

Memory Alpha Summary:  A dish best served not at all

Review:  There’s a lot to like here, but sadly even more to dislike.  As for the latter, Riker getting off on helping a victimized girl blossom is not only gross but out of character for him (he tends to like strong women).  Second, the fact that Yuta is the “bad guy” is revealed way too early, making all of her future scenes with Riker feel pointless.  Third, the end scene is simply major exposition until we get to the good part, which is Riker vaporizing the girl he just fell for.

Meanwhile, the sets rock.  The negotiations are solid.  And yeah, Riker vaporizes the girl he wanted to turn into a woman.  (of course, why he can’t just stun her until she’s unconscious is never explained)

Ah, I almost forgot to mention that Wesley once again shows what an immature brat he is, getting all righteous on Brull for his past crimes.  These writers suck.