Star Trek: Voyager - Parallax (1995)

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"Parallax" is the third episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager, airing on January 23, 1995. The episode involves the starship Voyager encountering a distress call and investigating, only to find themselves trapped inside a "quantum singularity," which is essentially a black hole. As they attempt to assist a ship seemingly stuck in the singularity, they realize the trapped ship is actually a past version of themselves. This situation creates complex temporal and spatial challenges for the crew. The episode explores both scientific concepts and character development. While the science behind the singularity is creative, it deviates from real physics, portraying the event horizon as a barrier that can be "cracked" to escape. Meanwhile, the story delves into crew dynamics, particularly the integration of Starfleet and Maquis personnel. Captain Janeway must navigate these tensions while making key decisions, such as promoting B'Elanna Torres to Chief Engineer. The episode receives mixed reviews, praised for character interactions but criticized for its scientific inaccuracies.