Star Trek: Prodigy S2, E1 & E2 – “Into the Breach, Part 1 & 2”

The Season Two opener, “Into the Breach, Part I & 2,” kicks off with the former crew of the Protostar – Dal, Rok-Tahk, Jankom Pog, & Murf – all reacting differently to their new status as Starfleet interns. Gwyn is preparing for a more critical mission: convincing her people, the Vau N’Akat, to avoid a devastating civil war. All this happens while Admiral Janeway breaks in the new USS Voyager-A. But what exactly is she hiding in the mysterious Shuttle Bay 3? Continue reading Star Trek: Prodigy S2, E1 & E2 – “Into the Breach, Part 1 & 2”

Star Trek: Prodigy S1, E14 – “Crossroads”

“Crossroads” is an appropriately named episode because that’s exactly where the crews of both the Protostar and the Dauntless find themselves, at a crossroads. Their respective quests have them converging on an outpost at the edges of Federation space. When Gwyn, Dal, and Jankom Pog, each encounter a member of Adm. Janeway’s crew the experience doesn’t improve matters at all. Continue reading Star Trek: Prodigy S1, E14 – “Crossroads”

Star Trek: Prodigy S1, E5 – “Terror Firma”

This week, we’re breaking down “Terror Firma” the fifth episode of Season 1 for Star Trek: Prodigy. Following that, we’ll recap the plot first and then discuss our reaction to the episode. After the last episode’s cliffhanger, this episode brings to a close the first story arc of Prodigy, resulting in the young crew of the USS Protostar finally learning a valuable lesson. Continue reading Star Trek: Prodigy S1, E5 – “Terror Firma”

Star Trek: Prodigy S1, E3 – “Starstruck”

“Starstruck,” episode three of Star Trek: Prodigy, picks up where the premiere episodes left off. Dal and the motley crew of the USS Protostar are confronted with more than a few crises, simultaneously. Trouble is, all of them were self-inflicted thanks to an inability to take advice from an authority figure. It’s a good thing being sucked into a black hole with no hope of escaping can make you see more clearly, even it is a momentary change in behavior. Continue reading Star Trek: Prodigy S1, E3 – “Starstruck”

Star Trek: Prodigy S1, E1 & E2 – “Lost & Found”

Today, we want to introduce you to the latest Star Trek series, Star Trek: Prodigy – an animated series developed to attract younger fans to the franchise. But don’t be fooled. There is a cinematic quality to everything in this show. The sophistication of the animation, music, and story structure of the two-part episode all were of a caliber higher than even our contemporary animated series. Continue reading Star Trek: Prodigy S1, E1 & E2 – “Lost & Found”