BBC is really HACKING up TNG episodes recently
Now, let's start by saying - of course TV shows on networks are edited and cut so that more commercials can air. But BBC America is taking it to absurd levels.
Last night I watched
THE SCHIZOID MAN. The chopped it up as if a 5 year old had been given a pair of meat cleavers. Several poor cuts happened throughout the story, and then, at the end, when they discover Data in his quarters on the floor, and Kareen says "Captain - look! It's Ira! He's put himself in the computer!" THAT IS WHERE TEHY ENDED THE SHOW!!!
They cut out the entire explanation that Graves has transferred himself out of Data and into the Enterprise's computer, but only his knowledge, not his consciousness — the "human" part of Dr. Graves has been lost. Which is kinda important because it's the ENTIRE CONCLUSION of episode! They also cut out the entire last scene, where Data is on the bridge and they are discussing his behavior since he and Graves had beamed back to the ship. In all total, THEY CHOPPED THE LAST 3 MINUTES 10 SECONDS of the episode!! Completely discarded it. It was bad enough they hacked off many scenes during the rest of the episode, but this was ridiculous.
Then, I watched
"MEASURE OF A MAN". OMG. At the end of the court case, Data stands up and says "I FORMERLY REFUSE TO UNDERGO YOUR PROCEDURE". And that's it! The show ENDS right there! We miss the last 2 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS where Maxwell cancels the transfer order,
They cut this ALL OUT! BBC AMERICA is editing to the point of wrecking the episodes and losing the flavor of what was intended. I have NEVER seen such sloppy editing in my life.
MADDOX: I will cancel that transfer order.
DATA: Thank you. And, Commander, continue your work. When you are ready, I will still be here. I find some of what you propose intriguing.
(Data leaves)
MADDOX: He's remarkable.
PHILLIPA: You didn't call him it.
(Maddox leaves)
PHILLIPA: You see? Sometimes it does work.
PICARD: Phillipa. Dinner?
PHILLIPA: You buying?
[Observation lounge]
DATA: Sir, there is a celebration on the Holodeck.
RIKER: I have no right to be there.
DATA: Because you failed in your task?
RIKER: No, God, no. I came that close to winning, Data.
DATA: Yes, sir.
RIKER: I almost cost you your life!
DATA: Is it not true that had you refused to prosecute, Captain Louvois would have ruled summarily against me?
RIKER: Yes.
DATA: That action injured you, and saved me. I will not forget it.
RIKER: You're a wise man, my friend.
DATA: Not yet, sir. But with your help, I am learning.
At this point, the shows aren't even worth watching on BBC America anymore. A shame. I used to enjoy their late night marathons. But hacking the episodes in this manner makes them un-watchable. share