I always figured the ending was to get the episode to air at all during the era. Like it wasn’t obviously pro-tranistion, because no official protagonist transitioned or loved someone who did. :(
I’m thankful that Trek has managed stronger message with actual protagonists, since.
Of course, it must have also been to ensure the sacred expectations of television networks that episodes can air in any order because nothing meaningful changes.
I always figured the ending was to get the episode to air at all during the era. Like it wasn’t obviously pro-tranistion, because no official protagonist transitioned or loved someone who did. :(
I’m thankful that Trek has managed stronger message with actual protagonists, since.
Of course, it must have also been to ensure the sacred expectations of television networks that episodes can air in any order because nothing meaningful changes.
for sure. crazy though that in the nineties this was just the line.