It really did freak me and wifeypoo out

And the only thing Fear has to fear is Janeway.

I don’t know if this is a hot take, but I love that episode. Anytime Star Trek took what is essentially an emotion, gave it form, and interacted with it, I found it fascinating.

I was young when this episode came out and it absolutely terrified me. I still find it scary to the point where I’ll turn it off sometimes when it comes on. Great ep though, and Janeway is a badass.

I keep thinking about the killer clown from the Orville episode Firestorm. Which was basically the same thing - a manifestation of fear.

(Sorry about the CAM quality)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GcnPAX9_jo

It’s also worth noting that Voyager alum Brannon Braga directed that episode of The Orville.