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I recently started TNG and saw that episode for the first time a week or two ago. When she died, I literally did not believe it right up until the end of the episode because of how anti-climactic her death was. I was absolutely sure it was going to be a fake-out.
When the episode ended, I had to look up why she was written out because I was so utterly perplexed.
Well don't leave us hanging!
...and?
... And it turned out Tasha really died, though the article did mention the actress returning on a few occasions. It sounded like the first season was a little rough behind the scenes, and the actress was also worried that the role would be too repetitive(?)
Ultimately, I feel kind of bad for the actress since TNG is widely revered as one of the best sci-fi series and she missed an opportunity to be a major part of it; but I can understand why she felt the need to leave. Plus this change gave Worf more time to shine, and also made room to introduce Guinan; so I really can't be mad.
I also still find it pretty touching when the cast references Tasha and mourn her (like Data's hologram in the episode where they legally have to prove his sentience).
https://youtu.be/edflm7Hh3hs
Denied, Mr Worf.
Do people like Guinan?
I was sold on her when she stabbed Q's hand with a fork.
I'm not so many episodes in, so I'm not sure how strong a character she'll be; but how could anyone not like a character played by Whoopi Goldberg?
Character aside, there is plenty controversy around Goldberg that can definitely sour any performance you recognize her in.
Hell yeah I do. Why wouldn't I?
No spoilers but there's a hell of a coda coming in "Yesterday's Enterprise".