Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E6 – “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail”

“The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail” is a crucial stepping stone in James Kirk’s development. When a routine survey mission turns deadly, the young First Officer of U.S.S. Farragut is unexpectedly thrust into command. The planet’s surface suddenly implodes, and an unexpected alien force cripples the ship. The experience forces Kirk to confront the grim realities of command and the weight of his decisions. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E6 – “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail”

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S3, E4 – “A Space Adventure Hour”

“A Space Adventure Hour” is partially a loving homage, with equal parts biting satire, of The Original Series. Set on the soundstage of a cancelled 1960s sci-fi show called “The Last Frontier,” the holodeck recreates a murder mystery scenario based on the fictional Amelia Moon detective series that La’An read as a child. The episode features both Scotty and La’An being asked to test-run a prototype of the holodeck called a “re-creation room.” Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S3, E4 – “A Space Adventure Hour”