Shaw is kinda like the starfleet version of the Cardassian Damar (sp) who also had a redemptive arc
and death. He was an interesting character. I think Seven of Nine even liked him in the end.
Speaking of Seven - what's she gonna be called - Captain Seven? Captain Of Nine? Either way sounds silly. I think Shaw had a point getting her to use her normal human name
Last scattershot thought - will they really be able to run the Enterprise D with literally only the Bridge crew and I guess Geordi by himself in engineering? The answer will presumably be yes but how plausible is that
LaForge dropped a quick line about drones getting the warp drive on line and power up. I’m assuming those same drones will fill whatever critical needs are necessary