This episode demonstrated just how good Brent Spiner is and how much of an asset he would be to the show. Brent really flexed his acting abilities in this and presented a interesting peep into Data's past. If a little too secretive! But this is all cleared up later in the coming seasons. Several direct lifts were taken from a Star Trek episode too, 'The Enemy Within', where Kirk is split in two by the transporter, whilst the other Kirk has scratches on his face, Lore has a twitch on his. Not too many similarities though as this would be boring. Wesley's involvement in the story was interesting and created a 'let's listen to the kid too' scenario and the crew developed a bit of respect for him from here on. The episode sets up a long running story which continues right through the fourth season to the seventh. Lore demanded to return after this..........!
Review of Datalore
