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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E5 – “Through the Lens of Time”

Gary Anderson

Episode Five features an adventure to a genuinely strange new world, complete with a strange new civilization. The Enterprise arrives at Vadia IX to study an ancient archaeological site discovered by Dr. Roger Korby and Nurse Christine Chapel. Uhura and Ortegas’ brother Beto joins them on the landing party. What they discover in a hidden ancient temple is more than expected. The crew confronts an ancient evil that poses a greater threat than they initially thought. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E5 – “Through the Lens of Time”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S3, E4 – “A Space Adventure Hour”

Gary Anderson

“A Space Adventure Hour” is partially a loving homage, with equal parts biting satire, of The Original Series. Set on the soundstage of a cancelled 1960s sci-fi show called “The Last Frontier,” the holodeck recreates a murder mystery scenario based on the fictional Amelia Moon detective series that La’An read as a child. The episode features both Scotty and La’An being asked to test-run a prototype of the holodeck called a “re-creation room.” Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S3, E4 – “A Space Adventure Hour”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S3, E3 – “Shuttle to Kenfori”

Gary Anderson

Gary and Addell look at Strange New Worlds’ latest episode, “Shuttle to Kenfori.” Pike and M’Benga break all of the rules during an unofficial mission to a restricted planet in hopes of saving Batel from her Gorn infestation. While on the Enterprise, Ortegas’ recovery from her injuries is tested as she attempts to establish control over a world that has been revealed to be more savage and threatening since her encounter with the Gorn. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S3, E3 – “Shuttle to Kenfori”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S3, E1 & E2 – “Hegemony, Part II” & “Wedding Bell Blues”

Gary Anderson

We’re back! Paramount+ has released two episodes to kick off Season Three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the thrilling “Hegemony, Part II” and the comical “Wedding Bell Blues.” Addell and Gary can’t wait to break them both down. “Hegemony, Part II” is filled with as many nail-biting twists as “Wedding Bell Blues” is chock-full of silly moments. This is a great one-two punch for the start of a new season. Enjoy. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S3, E1 & E2 – “Hegemony, Part II” & “Wedding Bell Blues”

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S5, E8 – “Upper Decks”

Gary Anderson

“Upper Decks” highlights a classic The Next Generation approach by presenting a series of vignettes focusing on the daily lives of key bridge crew members aboard the Cerritos, specifically, Captain Freeman, Commander Ransom, Lieutenant Shax, Commander Billups, and Dr. T’Ana. The anthology episode treats its viewers to a variety of familiar sci-fi tropes, including an alien invasion, encounters with space cows, a unique one-man show performance, a crew member experiencing devolution, witnessing a birthing ceremony, engineering mishaps, Bajoran trauma, and more. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S5, E8 – “Upper Decks”

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S5, E6 & E7 – “Of Gods and Angles” and “Fully Dilated”

Gary Anderson

It’s two reviews in one! In “Of Gods and Angles,” Mariner teams up with a troubled ensign while the Cerritos is holding peace talks between two civilizations. Then, with “Fully Dilated,” an undercover mission to a pre-warp society where the planetary core creates a spacetime differential resulting in time dilation. For every second on the Cerritos, a week will pass for the away team on the surface. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S5, E6 & E7 – “Of Gods and Angles” and “Fully Dilated”