Star Trek: Discovery S5, E4 – “Face the Strange”
Captain Burnham, Commander Rayner, and Commander Stamets must manage their way through a series of time jumps through Discovery’s past and possible future as they attempt to disarm a dangerous time weapon. Continue reading Star Trek: Discovery S5, E4 – “Face the Strange”
Star Trek: Discovery S5, E3 – “Jinaal”
The Discovery crew travels to Trill for another clue to solve the Progenitor mystery. Captain Burnham, Dr. Culber, Book, and Ensign Adira seek information about a 24th-century Trill scientist named Jinaal, who was part of a group of researchers studying the Progenitor technology believed to be responsible for all humanoid life. The scientists decided the technology was too dangerous to fall into the wrong hands. Thus, they decided to each take and hide a map piece that would disclose the Progenitor technology’s location. To preserve his knowledge, Jinaal joined with a Bix symbiont. Continue reading Star Trek: Discovery S5, E3 – “Jinaal”
Star Trek: Discovery S5, E1 & E2 – “Red Directive” & “Under the Twin Moons”
Today, we’re analyzing the premieres of the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery’s fifth and final season — “Red Directive” and “Under the Twin Moons.” We’ll end our podcast with the latest Star Trek News. Also, our podcast has … Continue reading Star Trek: Discovery S5, E1 & E2 – “Red Directive” & “Under the Twin Moons”
DS9 ReWatch: Season 7, “What You Leave Behind”
Today, we are closing out our review of our favorite Star Trek series, Deep Space Nine, with our analysis of DS9 Season 7. Because of the exceptional quality of Season 6, DS9’s writers, artists, and production staff had a huge task ahead of them to match that season’s excellence. But despite the season’s original plans, their efforts were hampered by an unforeseen complication that made their work more difficult. Continue reading DS9 ReWatch: Season 7, “What You Leave Behind”
DS9 ReWatch – S6 Honorable Mentions
It’s hard to produce a full season of television containing 75-80% top notch episodes. “Favor the Bold,” “Sacrifice of Angels,” “Waltz,” and “Far Beyond The Stars” are just a few of the high quality episodes featured during Season 6 of Deep Space Nine. They are the reason DS9 Season 6 stands out for its consistent high quality. In terms of raw drama, powerful character arcs, and sheer excitement, DS9’s Season 6 remains the single best season of Star Trek ever. Continue reading DS9 ReWatch – S6 Honorable Mentions
DS9 ReWatch S6, E19 – “In the Pale Moonlight”
“In the Pale Moonlight” is applauded for its outstanding quality. It is repeatedly cited as the best episode of Deep Space Nine and one of the best episodes of the entire franchise by many fans and TV critics across the globe. It’s held in such esteem because of the high quality of the writing and acting. It sets the bar very high in both categories and dares others to attempt to match. Continue reading DS9 ReWatch S6, E19 – “In the Pale Moonlight”
DS9 ReWatch: S5, E2 – “The Ship”
We continue examining our favorite episodes, season-by-season, from our favorite Star Trek series, Deep Space Nine. This week, we will examine “The Ship” and make our best case for why this is a significant event in Sisko’s journey. More importantly, it’s an antecedent to one of the best episodes of Deep Space Nine. Continue reading DS9 ReWatch: S5, E2 – “The Ship”
DS9 ReWatch: S4 Honorable Mentions
We chose five episodes to highlight the strength of the season: “The Way of the Warrior,” “Homefront,” “Paradise Lost,” “Hard Time,” and “The Quickening.” But we could have chosen five different ones and still made the same case. Season Four is rich with compelling episodes filled with action, suspense, and struggles that force the characters to confront some personal challenges. Continue reading DS9 ReWatch: S4 Honorable Mentions
DS9 ReWatch: S4, E2 – “The Visitor”
After a subspace accident on the Defiant that apparently claims the life of Benjamin Sisko, Jake lives out his life in an all-consuming quest to bring his father back. “The Visitor” is a poignant, heartfelt and tragic tale. Continue reading DS9 ReWatch: S4, E2 – “The Visitor”
DS9 ReWatch: S3 Honorable Mentions, E20 & 21
Kicking off the start of 2024, we’ll dive a little deeper into DS9’s 3rd Season and closely examine what makes it so unique. Many significant changes occurred throughout the 26 episodes. We’ll highlight them by reviewing our Season 3 Honorable Mentions, Eps. 20 – 21, “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast.” Continue reading DS9 ReWatch: S3 Honorable Mentions, E20 & 21