For the last three weeks, we’ve repeatedly seen Star Trek: Strange New Worlds take creative risks. The range of inventive chances taken with storytelling techniques and subject matter is inspiring. “Subspace Rhapsody” is the most experimental of the most recent episodes. It breaks new ground as the first-ever musical episode. We think the gamble paid off. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, E9 – “Subspace Rhapsody”
Episode Six, “Stormy Weather,” is a bottle episode in more ways than one. The Discovery becomes trapped in a subspace void created by the DMA. Even though Captain Burnham must find a way to escape the rift before it collapses in on itself, disintegrating everyone caught inside. Michael has to fight the growing despair growing as every effort to find a way out results in failure.
As always, we’ll summarize the plot of the episode and share our observations. Following all of that, we’ll provide an overview of recent Star Trek news. Continue reading Star Trek: Discovery S4, E6 – “Stormy Weather”