Star Trek: 10 WORST Holodeck Episodes

9. Spirit Folk - Voyager

Star Trek Spirit Folk
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I'm going to draw on all of the goodwill that I've ever built up in Ireland as I make this shocking statement. While yes, Spirit Folk most certainly does belong on this list, it's really not quite as bad as people might think!

While that statement alone might get me flagged at customs the next time I try to travel anywhere, this episode has definite strong points. The musical score by Jay Chattaway is absolutely gorgeous, and everyone involved commits whole-heartedly to the bit. While the Irish accents are about as good as Tom Cruise in Far And Away, there isn't a sense of meanness to proceedings.

It's never going to rank as one of the best episodes - there is a little too much twee and fiddle-dee-dee going on - but there is a sort of innocence to it that certainly helps. Richard Riehle may be as Irish as the British Crown, but he's charming and loveable all the same.

Now there's still a question in there. Would Maggie O'Halloran have kissed Harry back?

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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"