![]() ![]() Yet Guinan transcends any tired cliches through Whoopi Goldberg’s masterful performance in which she exudes kindness, compassion and a good balance of strength and vulnerability. But despite her elaborate origins, her role on the enterprise is designed upon a simple and age-old trope of the of the bartender / therapist. She has a sixth sense and there is a tonne of mystery surrounding her back story. Guinan’s character is over 600 years old and a refugee of an endangered race scattered across the universe. Who doesn’t want to see Whoopi Goldberg in a giant hat?! A Guinan appearance also meant rich costume designs and the possibility of one of her enormous hats. You would glean insight into the inner narrative of one her fellow shipmates, as she offered them her guidance and wisdom. ![]() Many episodes of TNG accomplished this, but Guinan’s character guaranteed a certain level of emotional engagement, as she allowed us to learn about the deeper issues of the crew of the Enterprise their fears, desires, hopes and dreams. First-off you would be in store for a thought-provoking episode, often with a profoundly moving payoff. ![]() “If the recurring character of Guinan appeared in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation you knew you were in for several things.
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