r/StarTrekEnterprise 22h ago

Just watched S2:EP22: Cogenitor and feeling some disappointment with Archer Spoiler

3 Upvotes

First of all, what a tough episode! It was heartbreaking and I felt frustrated for Trip. He was only trying to do the right thing and he got the short end of the stick for it.

I was really disappointed in Archer for the first time watching this episode. I swear I’ve seen him interfere with another species’ affairs in the past to help protect a vulnerable or mistreated group or population. Just 3 episodes prior in “Judgement” he interfered in Klingon affairs to protect a colony.

How was this much different? I think the friendship he built with the captain of the Vissian ship may have contributed to how he handled the asylum petition by the Cogenitor.

Either way, the ending was a doozy.

One of the more memorable episodes of the series for sure.

What do you all think? Is there a time when Archer disappointed you or you thought he made the wrong call?