By drax on Skatehive
New Ground (S05E10) Airdate: 6 January 1992 Written by: Grant Rosenberg Directed by: Robert Scheerer Running Time: 46 minutes Throughout the decades of the Star Trek franchise, a significant portion of its enduring fandom has been built upon the enthusiasm of children and youth. This is entirely natural for a saga dedicated to the exploration of the future, one that is fundamentally built on a sense of wonder and discovery. However, when the franchise attempts to exploit this demographic by placing children or youth as central figures within the plot, the results usually leave much to be desired. And the Children Shall Lead, arguably the worst episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, serves as a grim historical precedent. Similarly, the teenage character of Wesley Crusher was frequently cited as the most grating element in an otherwise splendid roster of characters for The Next Generation. While Star Trek: The Next Generation could occasionally navigate themes involving young people