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We’ve been coming into a little “Resistance” in our coverage of Voyager’s second season. It’s been a tough row to hoe to this point, but the past few episodes have had hints of something a little greater. Is this episode the week when things change? Or is it a premonition of a… future series?
The Wikipedia plot summary for “Resistance”:
During an away mission, Tuvok and B’Elanna Torres are captured and imprisoned while attempting to obtain a chemical vital to Voyager‘s systems. An injured Captain Janeway is rescued by a local man, Caylem, who believes her to be his daughter. The action takes place among Alsaurians who are contacts of Neelix, and whose planet is occupied by the aggressive Mokra.
Caylem eventually helps Janeway gain entrance into the caves where Tuvok and B’Elanna are being held prisoner and she releases them. Soon after, they are seized by the Mokra prison guards. The Mokra commanding officer, Augris, reveals that Caylem’s real daughter Ralkana was shot and killed 12 years ago while attempting to rescue his wife from prison, who, unbeknown to her, had already died. Augris also indicates that Caylem has made this rescue attempt several times since then, having been rendered slightly delusional after being unable to accept their deaths. Before Augris can interrogate Captain Janeway with the brutal methods that he used on Tuvok, Caylem, who still believes Janeway is his daughter, attacks. Caylem stabs Augris during the fight, but is shot by two prison guards before they can be stopped.
As Caylem lies dying, Janeway tells him the commander was lying about Ralkana being shot. She reminds him that his wife had forgiven him for past actions, and asks that he accept that forgiveness. “My sweet girl” are Caylem’s last words before he dies in her arms, and Janeway is saddened at his death. Back on Voyager, Janeway ponders Ralkana’s precious metal necklace that he had presented to her, which she kept to remind herself of his kindness.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Resistance” and our foreknowledge of Enterprise. Plus! The guys chat about great guest stars, stoicism under pressure, and telling lies at the end.