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Starfleet Academy: “Series Acclimation Mil”

Gary Anderson

Seeking mentorship from the obvious choice – the Holographic Doctor – SAM enters a very awkward relationship that has the four-month-old hologram searching for answers in other ways. SAM sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, embarking on a journey that leads to self-discovery. “Series Acclimation Mil” explores legacy, identity, and Starfleet history, as familiar themes resurface and the cadets face lessons shaped by the past. Continue reading Starfleet Academy: “Series Acclimation Mil”

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Starfleet Academy – “Vox in Excelso”

Gary Anderson

“Vox in Excelso” centers on the pacifist Klingon cadet Jay-Den Kraag, exploring his backstory and challenges with his heritage. When an existential crisis threatens to wipe out the Klingons, Jay-Den is forced to confront his past and his strained relationship with his family. As he pursues an unexpected coping method, Captain Ake races against time to save them from extinction. Continue reading Starfleet Academy – “Vox in Excelso”

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – “Vitus Reflux”

Gary Anderson

“Vitus Reflux” is another enjoyable teen drama story framed around the dual central themes of the importance of understanding one’s opponent and the value of collaborative strategy over individual ego. The episode’s backdrop is the rivalry between the newly-revived Starfleet Academy and its Burn-era counterpart, the War College. The tension between the two groups extends to their respective leaders, giving us a chance to explore how true leadership requires empathy and a focus on looking beyond surface-level conflict. Continue reading Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – “Vitus Reflux”

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“Star Trek: Khan” Podcast Review

Gary Anderson

Today, we’re providing a recap and analysis of the audio drama, Star Trek: Khan. As promised, Gary and Addell return to conclude their review of the nine-part scripted audio podcast, “Star Trek: Khan.” They analyze the events that transpire in Star Trek’s first audio-only drama. Is it better than expected? Listen and find out. Continue reading “Star Trek: Khan” Podcast Review

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Review

Gary Anderson

Addell and Gary are back! They take a look at Season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds in its entirety. The ten-episode series is a mixed bag, showing a decline in quality and consistency compared to the first two seasons. While some episodes highlighted the strength of the cast and introduced a potentially significant new antagonist, others are built on weak writing, wacky plots, and rehashes of stories or subject matter from previous Star Trek series. The season three finale is seen as a perfect example of the season as a whole: it delivered an emotionally satisfying conclusion to a leading character’s arc. Still, it was marred by flawed, problematic writing, quirky episode ideas, and the rehashing of material from other Star Trek series, which wasted precious storytelling time in a season with 10 episodes. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Review

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Star Trek: Khan S1, E1 & E2 – “Paradise” & “Scherazade”

Gary Anderson

“Star Trek: Khan,” a new narrative podcast, was developed by writers Kirsten Beyer and David Mack from a story by Nicholas Meyer, the writer/director of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”. The series explores Khan’s exile on Ceti Alpha V and the unraveling of his utopian ambitions. Naveen Andrews voices Khan, while Wrenn Schmidt portrays his conflicted love interest, Dr. Marla McGivers. The podcast attempts to fill in the story between Khan’s exile and his obsessive quest for revenge decades later. Continue reading Star Trek: Khan S1, E1 & E2 – “Paradise” & “Scherazade”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E10 – “New Life and New Civilizations”

Gary Anderson

In “New Life and New Civilizations,” the Season 3 finale, the Enterprise crew must prevent the ancient evil known as the Vezda from spreading after it escapes containment. To stop the Vezda, Captain Marie Batel must confront her destiny and the sacrifice she must make for the greater good. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E10 – “New Life and New Civilizations”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E9 – “Terrarium”

Gary Anderson

Lieutenant Erica Ortegas crash-lands on a dangerous, toxic moon after a shuttle flight goes wrong, and finds herself stranded, isolated, and forced to survive against all odds in the hope of being rescued. While struggling to find resources and shelter from the moon’s deadly environment, she discovers she is not alone, as a badly injured Gorn pilot has also crash-landed there. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E9 – “Terrarium”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E8 – “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans”

Gary Anderson

“Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” opens with Captain Pike and an away team embarking on a mission to a pre-warp planet that received an energy system from Vulcans before the Prime Directive was in place. The system is on the verge of a nuclear meltdown. To avoid detection, the landing party must temporarily transform into Vulcans. Upon returning to the Enterprise, the antidote proves ineffective. The four human crew members are stuck as Vulcans, indefinitely. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E8 – “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans”