The story isn't completely original, of course (crew members held captive on an alien planet requiring other crew members to "go under cover" to rescue them is a fairly common Star Trek adventure), but fortunately it has been tweaked enough so that it ends up being a fresh approach with lots of clever surprises at every turn.
Coupled with really outstanding visual effects & sets representing an alien city, some genuinely suspenseful moments, and the fun of seeing the cast play "themselves" in an alternate reality, this installment ends up being an excellent and highly enjoyable Star Trek adventure, certainly one of Voyager's very best.
Although the entire cast shines here, Tim Russ and Robert Picardo are especially noteworthy for their excellent performances.
Coupled with really outstanding visual effects & sets representing an alien city, some genuinely suspenseful moments, and the fun of seeing the cast play "themselves" in an alternate reality, this installment ends up being an excellent and highly enjoyable Star Trek adventure, certainly one of Voyager's very best.
Although the entire cast shines here, Tim Russ and Robert Picardo are especially noteworthy for their excellent performances.