“The brotherhood of man is an ideal based on learning to delight in our essential differences, as well as learning to recognize our similarities.” – Gene Roddenberry For six decades, Star Trek has held up a mirror to humanity, challenging … Continue reading Star Trek 60th Anniversary Special: Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
A bizarre transporter malfunction transforms Captain Pike and most of the crew into puppet- or muppet-style versions, leaving Spock as the sole unaffected humanoid member. Spock must fight to restore order aboard the ship and navigate it alone, interacting with, singing to, dancing with, and even kissing the puppet versions of his crewmates. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – “Level Five Transporter Accident”
The USS Enterprise is en route to critical peace negotiations with the Rodaxians to resolve a civil war. Believing his overworked Alpha Shift crew needs rest to take a restorative break, Captain Pike orders them to accompany him to a … Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – “Human Best Friend”
” The Griffin Incident” is a dark, horror-themed episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds in which Spock, La’an Noonien-Singh, and James T. Kirk board a long-lost Federation starship thought to have been destroyed during the Klingon War. On an … Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – “The Griffin Incident”
“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”
“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”
We’re back! Paramount+ has released two episodes to kick off Season Three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the thrilling “Hegemony, Part II” and the comical “Wedding Bell Blues.” Addell and Gary can’t wait to break them both down. “Hegemony, Part II” is filled with as many nail-biting twists as “Wedding Bell Blues” is chock-full of silly moments. This is a great one-two punch for the start of a new season. Enjoy. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S3, E1 & E2 – “Hegemony, Part II” & “Wedding Bell Blues”
Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery had the crew facing a mysterious and dangerous new threat tied to a series of puzzling signals scattered across the galaxy. Captain Christopher Pike of the USS Enterprise temporarily takes command of the Discovery after a distress call and leads the investigation into these “red bursts.” Also, during this season, Saru and the Kelpien species undergo a life-changing transformation; we’re introduced to a younger Spock, a return to Talos IV, and presented with a threatening AI presence. This makes for an exciting sophomore season of Star Trek’s first streaming series. Continue reading Star Trek Discovery Rewind – Season Two
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”
“Who doesn’t love hijinks?” “Spock Amok” is a lighthearted episode in the tradition of “I, Mudd,” “A Piece of the Action,” or “The Trouble With Tribbles.” Throughout the story, the story also conveys some insightful perspectives on the need for empathy. The fine performances of the entire cast prove to us that SNW is as adept at playing comedy as they have been with drama. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1, E5 – “Spock Amok”