Starfleet Academy: “The Life of the Stars”

The hallowed halls of Starfleet Academy get a much-needed jolt of energy when Lieutenant Sylvia Tilly arrives as a visiting instructor. Known for her brilliant mind and her unconventional approach, Tilly isn’t there to lecture on warp mechanics or tactical formations. Instead, she’s there to tackle the one thing the manuals often overlook: the emotional weight of wearing the uniform. Continue reading Starfleet Academy: “The Life of the Stars”

Star Trek: Discovery S4, E4 – “All Is Possible”

Once again, we’re given three stories to follow in “All Is Possible,” this week’s episode. This time, our three threads did add up to more than the sum of their parts. They each moved this season’s narrative further along while at the same time exploring this week’s main theme of trust in very distinct and different ways. Addell and I will dig deep as we uncover and share our respective observations on the episode. We will conclude with recent Star Trek news. Continue reading Star Trek: Discovery S4, E4 – “All Is Possible”