In this episode we talk about the 5th episode of TNG's Season 2.

Two reflections we had were about the representation of disabilities and the reason why there are so many sign languages. Besides that we discuss why this is a Troi episode who is both good and bad in this story, how the episode is a bit on the nose with its story, the practicality of Starfleet uniforms on away missions, how Riva knows Troi is single and ready to mingle, some bs with Pulaski and I dated a deaf woman.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

2:46 - Progressive Representation of Disabilities

4:44 - Simplicity of Dialogue in the Opener

6:28 - Troi Can't Keep Things Private

7:46 - Riva's Setup and Over-Explanation

9:26 - Geordi Meets Riva

11:59 - Riva Assumes Troi is Single

14:40 - I Dated A Deaf Woman

19:15 - Minimal Awa ...