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Star Trek TNG Episode Transcripts Dataset
Entertainment & Media Consumption
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About
This dataset contains all episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, designed to capture every speech and description found within the original movie scripts [6]. Each row typically represents a distinct line of dialogue or a narrative description, making it a valuable resource for Natural Language Processing (NLP), text analysis, and media consumption studies [6]. It provides structured data for understanding character interactions, dialogue patterns, and narrative flow across the entire series [6].
Columns
The dataset features several key columns, each providing specific details about the script content:
- episode: The name of the specific Star Trek: The Next Generation episode [6, 7].
- productionnumber: A unique identifier assigned to each episode during production [6, 7].
- setnames: Describes the various settings or locations where a scene takes place, as indicated in the script [6, 7].
- characters: Lists the primary characters who are present or involved in the particular scene [6, 7].
- act: Indicates the act number within the episode [6, 7].
- scenenumber: Specifies the scene number within a given act [6, 7].
- scenedetails: Provides additional context or descriptive information about the scene [7].
- partnumber: A unique numerical identifier for each distinct speech or description segment within a script [6, 7].
- type: Categorises the content of the row, distinguishing between 'speech' (spoken dialogue) and 'description' (narrative text or action cues) [6-8].
- who: Identifies the specific character speaking for rows categorised as 'speech' [6-8].
Distribution
The data is typically provided in a CSV file format [1]. Each row corresponds to a single speech or description from the Star Trek: The Next Generation movie scripts [6]. The dataset contains approximately 108,992 records [8, 9]. Analysis of the
type column shows that 62% of entries are 'speech', while 38% are 'description' [8]. For spoken lines, the who column indicates that PICARD accounts for 12% of the recorded dialogue, with other characters making up the remaining distributions [8].Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for a variety of analytical and developmental applications:
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks, such as sentiment analysis, dialogue system development, or topic modelling on fictional narratives [6].
- Script analysis and literary studies, enabling researchers to explore narrative structures and character development [6].
- Character analysis, allowing for detailed studies of speaking time, dialogue patterns, and character prevalence across the series [6, 8].
- AI and Large Language Model (LLM) development, providing a structured corpus of conversational and descriptive text from a consistent universe [10].
- Research in entertainment and media consumption, understanding how narratives are constructed and consumed [6].
Coverage
The dataset covers all episodes of the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation [6]. Its scope is considered Global for distribution and usage [10]. The data encompasses the complete set of characters, settings, and narrative elements present within the series' scripts.
License
CC0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly valuable for:
- Data Scientists and NLP Researchers: For building and refining text processing models, analysing dialogue, and extracting insights from fictional scripts [6, 10].
- Academics and Students: Ideal for studies in media, literature, linguistics, and cultural analysis related to science fiction and television.
- Content Creators and AI Developers: To understand narrative structures, dialogue pacing, and character voice for creative or generative AI projects [10].
- Star Trek Fans and Enthusiasts: For personal exploration, fan projects, and deeper understanding of the series' dialogue and descriptions.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Star Trek TNG Script Data
- The Next Generation Dialogue Corpus
- Star Trek TNG Episode Transcripts
- TNG Script Dialogue and Descriptions
Attributes
Original Data Source: Star Trek The Next Generation Dataset
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