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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, E8 – “Under the Cloak of War”

Gary Anderson

“Under the Cloak of War” is the one of most ambitious and mature episodes of SNW thus far. It tells a story of trauma that investigates the moral grey area of war. It shows how extreme brutality can exact a price on those who are exposed to it.

We loved this episode for the serious, adult tone it took to the subject of war and the scars some carry with them long after the fighting is over. “Under the Cloak of War” works so well because it delivers an intelligent approach to a story that is extremely timely. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, E8 – “Under the Cloak of War”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, E1 – “The Broken Circle”

Gary Anderson

In “The Broken Circle” Pike leaves Spock in command of the Enterprise while he goes off to secure legal representation for First Officer Una. However, Spock still struggles with controlling his emotion and fears it will impair his judgment. But when they receive a distress call from La’An on a planet near Klingon space, he throws caution to the wind and takes the crew into danger, potentially risking restarting war with the Klingons. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, E1 – “The Broken Circle”

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S2, E9 – “wej Duj”

Gary Anderson

Vulcans! Klingons! Pakleds! Oh my!!

“Lower Decks” skips the cold opening to spends more time on the story. Good choice because this week’s action-pack episode is told across three different ships. I guess the title was a clue. We learn how the other lower deckers live and get to see Klingon ambition or Vulcan ingenuity are rewarded. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S2, E9 – “wej Duj”