: It’s a somber exploration of death and assisted dying. The highlights are the parallel father-son dynamics between Clark/Jonathan and Lex/Lionel, which emphasize the series' core theme of trying not to repeat the mistakes of the past. The Rookie — " The Shake Up "
“I don't like this episode. From minor things like the all-too-obedient kids, to HUGE things like the horrifying Aldeans, and the impossibly fast and downright irresponsible resolution...” Reddit · r/StarTrekViewingParty · 11 years ago [S1E17] Episode
Conversely, fans of Combat! consider " The Squad " a series highlight for its rare mix of humor and action: : It’s a somber exploration of death and assisted dying
