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Doggie's Orders
By GoodDogPorthos

I thought it was a good episode. Not the best, not the most-engaging, but I enjoy seeing characters out of their element, and feeling like I've come to know them a little better. Yes, I saw the T'Pol reveal a mile away, but the way they revealed it was better than I expected. Phlox is one of the most entertaining alien side-kick characters, (ala Neelix, and Quark) I've ever watched on Trek. He's both believable and interesting without being annoying like Neelix could be at times, and without being seedy and sneaky like Quark. (I loved Quark, don't get me wrong.)
One area where the show threw me for a loop was the unpredicted expansion of the region they were travelling through. I knew there had to be an added foil for conflict's sake, but I honestly thought at that point that Phlox was hallucinating that as well. It was interesting to see him struggle with the warp engines, and confirmed my original suspicions that T'Pol wasn't really there when she behaved the way she did. Her facial expressions truly were hilarious.

I also enjoyed hearing the little click click click of Porthos padding along the corridors of the Enterprise. Very cute touch, and it added a very human element to the show. (as strange as that may sound)

Looking forward to next weeks episode, and next weeks release of Voyager on DVD. Finally!

Oh, and as an afterthought, I'm equally grateful that I haven't read about anyone crying "porn" about Phlox's appearance in the nude. I didn't see this as a cheap stunt either. It furthered the imagery that he is indeed another species and enforced the idea that he truly was alone. Afterall, who doesn't parade around nude when they're by themself, right? And maybe it's Austin Powers humour, but I thought the strategically placed watering can was a subtle/funny touch.

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