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AI/LLM reviews of Star Trek - Skin of Evil
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## 🧠Review: *“Skin of Evil”* (TNG S1E23)
### đź’Ą Premise & Impact
When the Enterprise-D answers a distress call, the crew confronts Armus—a malevolent, oil‑slick entity—on Vagra II. The encounter brings horror and tragedy, as Lt. Tasha Yar is killed suddenly and shockingly. This death marks a bold turn for TNG,
signaling that no one, not even main characters, is immune ([cbr.com][1]).
### đź‘Ť Strengths
* **Unpredictability & High Stakes**
Tasha’s death is brutal, abrupt, and devoid of heroics—forcing viewers to realize TNG can take narrative risks ([youtube.com][2], [reddit.com][3]).
* **Memorable Performance**
Denise Crosby’s touching funeral speech is widely praised. The holodeck memorial resonates beautifully, with poignant lines highlighted by Data’s heartfelt reaction ([drheimlich.blogspot.com][4]).
* **Emotional Depth & Moral Ambiguity**
Picard’s confrontation with Armus is emotionally charged, and Troi’s empathic insights deepen the enco