In “Ad Astra Per Aspera,” the Enterprise’s First Officer, Commander Una Chin-Riley, finally has her day in court as she faces a court-martial, the possibility of 20 years in prison for sedition, and a dishonorable dismissal from Starfleet. Her defense is in the hands of an Illyrian litigator who also happens to be an estranged friend from Una’s childhood. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, E2 – “Ad Astra Per Aspera”
From the trailer for this week’s episode it looked as if we were getting a traditional “disease of the week” story similar to the type that was a staple of TOS beginning with “The Naked Time” and “The Deadly Years.” But “Ghosts of Illyria” is a much more thoughtful examination of how communicable illnesses spread in the same way stereotypes and prejudices do; through ignorance. The writing maintains the high standard we’ve now seen across these first few episode. All in all, this was another strong installment for SNW. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1, E3 – “Ghosts of Illyria”
Today is February 5, 2013. This would have been Trayvon Martin’s 18th Birthday if he hadn’t been shot for wearing a hoodie and black skin. He may not have been a saint. That doesn’t matter because he didn’t deserve to … Continue reading Birthday Boy