Following their previous battles, this episode provides a buffer before the Enterprise crew begin their explorations once again. It’s good to see the effects of war aren’t swept aside, as Doctor Phlox (John Billlingsley) suffers from the anti-alien feeling on Earth. However, it is the change in Captain Archer’s personality that dominates the episode. The one-time explorer lets his temper dictate his actions and it takes an old flame to remind him of his humanity.

The other main storyline sees Commander Tucker and T’Pol visiting Vulcan. The introduction of an arranged marriage for T’Pol that effectively ends their relationship smacks of a reset for their characters, although may sow the seeds for later episodes. Having seen the eventual reaction when Trip lost his sister, it is disappointing to watch him lose his girl without putting up a fight.

VERDICT: 6/10

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