Reginald Barclay's struggle with social anxiety and his reliance on holodeck fantasies for escapism.
Reginald Barclay's struggle with social anxiety and his reliance on holodeck fantasies for escapism.
Events in This Arc
In a surreal, clichéd holodeck recreation of Ten Forward, Barclay—emboldened by his fantasy persona—physically overpowers Holo-Riker and verbally dismantles Holo-Geordi’s authority, exposing the fragile facade of his confidence. The scene …
In a deceptively serene holodeck glade, Geordi, Troi, and Riker stumble upon Barclay in a moment of raw vulnerability—curled in the lap of a holographic Beverly, his snoring betraying the …
In a moment of quiet resolve, Barclay—now transformed by his journey—convenes his holographic crew for a final farewell. The scene unfolds with poignant restraint: Barclay, his posture subtly altered by …