Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Review

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

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

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”

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

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”

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

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”