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"To Be Or Not To Be" is the premiere for the science fiction television series ''[[SeaQuest DSV (series)|seaQuest DSV]]'' and its final season, ''[[seaQuest 2032]]''. The episode presents a complex narrative involving underwater conflict, political intrigue, and personal redemption. | "To Be Or Not To Be" is the premiere for the science fiction television series ''[[SeaQuest DSV (series)|seaQuest DSV]]'' and its final season, ''[[seaQuest 2032]]''. The episode presents a complex narrative involving underwater conflict, political intrigue, and personal redemption. | ||
=== Synopsis === | === Synopsis === | ||
The episode begins with underwater mining operations in the '''[[Livingston Trench]]''', a volcanically active area. A miner named '''[[Bobby (seaQuest)|Bobby]]''' encounters hostile military submarines, which sets the stage for the episode's central conflict. The '''[[SeaQuest DSV|seaQuest]]''', a high-tech deep submergence research vessel and peacekeeping force, is introduced as it responds to the escalating situation. | The episode begins with underwater mining operations in the '''[[Livingston Trench]]''', a volcanically active area. A miner named '''[[Bobby (seaQuest)|Bobby]]''' encounters hostile military submarines, which sets the stage for the episode's central conflict. The '''[[SeaQuest DSV|seaQuest]]''', a high-tech deep submergence research vessel and peacekeeping force, is introduced as it responds to the escalating situation. | ||
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The story centers on '''[[Nathan Bridger]]''', a former naval captain and submarine commander who is now a marine geologist living in isolation. He is recruited by his friend, '''[[William Noyce|Admiral William Noyce]]''', to return to service on the ''[[SeaQuest DSV|seaQuest]]''. Bridger is initially hesitant but eventually agrees, driven by a sense of duty and a connection to the ship. | The story centers on '''[[Nathan Bridger]]''', a former naval captain and submarine commander who is now a marine geologist living in isolation. He is recruited by his friend, '''[[William Noyce|Admiral William Noyce]]''', to return to service on the ''[[SeaQuest DSV|seaQuest]]''. Bridger is initially hesitant but eventually agrees, driven by a sense of duty and a connection to the ship. | ||
Upon joining the crew, Bridger is reunited with former colleagues, including '''[[Crocker (seaQuest)|Crocker]]''' | Upon joining the crew, Bridger is reunited with former colleagues, including Security Chief '''[[Crocker (seaQuest)|Crocker]]'''. The '''[[SeaQuest DSV|seaQuest]]''' is revealed to be a high-tech vessel with advanced scientific labs and a large research team. Key crew members include '''[[Kristin Westphalen|Dr. Kristin Westphalen]]''', a physical oceanographer, '''[[Katherine Hitchcock]]''', the chief engineer, and '''[[Lucas Wolenczak]]''', a young computer expert who is able to communicate with the dolphin, '''[[Darwin (seaQuest)|Darwin]]'''. Other crew members include '''[[Jonathan Ford]]''', the executive officer and '''[[Maxwell (seaQuest)|Maxwell]]''', the Sensor Chief. | ||
The '''[[SeaQuest DSV|seaQuest]]''' is attacked by the renegade '''[[Typhoon-class submarine]]''', resulting in significant damage and system failures. The renegade sub also attacks the '''[[Gedrick Power Station]]''', an underwater energy facility, creating the threat of a major ecological disaster. Amid the chaos, Bridger assumes command and uses his knowledge of the ship's systems to guide the crew. The crew, with '''[[Darwin (seaQuest)|Darwin's]]''' help, work to stop the renegade sub and prevent the disaster. | The '''[[SeaQuest DSV|seaQuest]]''' is attacked by the renegade '''[[Typhoon-class submarine]]''', resulting in significant damage and system failures. The renegade sub also attacks the '''[[Gedrick Power Station]]''', an underwater energy facility, creating the threat of a major ecological disaster. Amid the chaos, Bridger assumes command and uses his knowledge of the ship's systems to guide the crew. The crew, with '''[[Darwin (seaQuest)|Darwin's]]''' help, work to stop the renegade sub and prevent the disaster. | ||
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* The '''[[Gedrick Power Station]]''' is an underwater energy facility, used to generate power. | * The '''[[Gedrick Power Station]]''' is an underwater energy facility, used to generate power. | ||
* The ''[[SeaQuest DSV|seaQuest]]'' is the main setting. | * The ''[[SeaQuest DSV|seaQuest]]'' is the main setting. | ||
== Cast List == | |||
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|-|Main= | |||
* [[Roy Scheider]] as [[Nathan Bridger]] | |||
* [[Stephanie Beacham]] as [[Kristin Westphalen]] | |||
* [[Stacy Haiduk]] as [[Katherine Hitchcock]] | |||
* [[Don Franklin]] as [[Jonathan Ford]] | |||
* [[Jonathan Brandis]] as [[Lucas Wolenczak]] | |||
* [[John D'Aquino]] as [[Benjamin Krieg]] | |||
* [[Royce D. Applegate]] as [[Manilow Crocker]] | |||
* [[Ted Raimi]] as [[Timothy O'Neill]] | |||
* [[Marco Sanchez]] as [[Miguel Ortiz]] | |||
* [[Darwin (animatronic)|Darwin]] as [[Darwin]] | |||
* [[Frank Welker]] as [[Darwin]] (voice) | |||
|-|Guest Starring= | |||
* [[Shelley Hack]] as [[Marilyn Stark]] | |||
* [[Scott Coffey]] as [[Bobby]] | |||
* [[Eric DaRe]] as [[Maxwell]] | |||
* [[Rebecca Stanley]] as [[Jenny]] | |||
* [[Michael Parks]] as [[George Le Chein]] | |||
* [[Justine Shapiro]] as [[Williams]] | |||
* [[Clark Heathcliff Brolly]] as [[Renegade Sensor Chief]] | |||
* [[John Schafer]] as [[Pollack]] | |||
* [[Brad Hunt]] as [[Le Chein Guard]] | |||
* [[Michelle Holden]] as [[Earthcast Anchor]] | |||
* [[Bruce Klassen]] as [[Ensign Buckley]] | |||
* [[Norris]] as [[Territorial Governor]] | |||
* [[Michelle Sullivan]] as [[Crew Member]] | |||
* [[Michael Zurich]] as [[Renegade Sensor #2]] | |||
* [[Ksenia Prohaska]] as [[Serbian]] (uncredited) | |||
*[[Stephen Silberkraus]] as [[Brazilian Refugee]] (uncredited) | |||
|-|Recurring= | |||
* [[Richard Herd]] as [[Admiral Noyce]] | |||
* [[William Morgan Sheppard]] as [[The Professor]] | |||
* [[Brenda Siemer Scheider]] as [[Carol Bridger]] | |||
* [[Dan Hildebrand]] as [[K. Carleton|Helmsman]] | |||
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"To Be Or Not To Be" is the premiere for the science fiction television series seaQuest DSV and its final season, seaQuest 2032. The episode presents a complex narrative involving underwater conflict, political intrigue, and personal redemption.
The episode begins with underwater mining operations in the Livingston Trench, a volcanically active area. A miner named Bobby encounters hostile military submarines, which sets the stage for the episode's central conflict. The seaQuest, a high-tech deep submergence research vessel and peacekeeping force, is introduced as it responds to the escalating situation.
The world in which seaQuest operates is divided into competing Confederations, and the United Earth/Oceans Organization (U.E.O.) struggles to maintain peace. A major threat emerges in the form of a renegade Typhoon-class submarine, which is revealed to be attacking mining outposts.
The story centers on Nathan Bridger, a former naval captain and submarine commander who is now a marine geologist living in isolation. He is recruited by his friend, Admiral William Noyce, to return to service on the seaQuest. Bridger is initially hesitant but eventually agrees, driven by a sense of duty and a connection to the ship.
Upon joining the crew, Bridger is reunited with former colleagues, including Security Chief Crocker. The seaQuest is revealed to be a high-tech vessel with advanced scientific labs and a large research team. Key crew members include Dr. Kristin Westphalen, a physical oceanographer, Katherine Hitchcock, the chief engineer, and Lucas Wolenczak, a young computer expert who is able to communicate with the dolphin, Darwin. Other crew members include Jonathan Ford, the executive officer and Maxwell, the Sensor Chief.
The seaQuest is attacked by the renegade Typhoon-class submarine, resulting in significant damage and system failures. The renegade sub also attacks the Gedrick Power Station, an underwater energy facility, creating the threat of a major ecological disaster. Amid the chaos, Bridger assumes command and uses his knowledge of the ship's systems to guide the crew. The crew, with Darwin's help, work to stop the renegade sub and prevent the disaster.
The seaQuest successfully stops the renegade sub, but sustains substantial damage and casualties. The renegade sub is later revealed to be empty, suggesting a deliberate strategy. It is revealed that Captain Marilyn Stark is the saboteur, and had previously been stationed at the Livingston Trench.
The episode explores Nathan Bridger's past, including the deaths of his wife and son, which led to his isolation. He is also confronted with a holographic image of his former professor, revealing his original program was used in the ship's design. The episode concludes with the seaQuest undergoing repairs and the crew working together, with "dogs," sub-programs designed to protect the ship's computer systems introduced.