Welcome to the 30 day challenge of May, which sees a return to two of the most iconic things in pop culture, to say nothing of Science Fiction, namely Star Trek and Star Wars. Throughout this month some prompts will be general and apply to both franchises, while others will be Trek/Wars specific, as indicated.
Over the next few days we’re digging into various emotional/dramatic genre aspects of Star Wars and Star Trek, and today is a bit harder to nail down, but is all about Positivity. The moments from these franchises and these characters that leave you with a smile on your face, or warm feelings of contentment, or a satisfied sense of catharsis.
So for today, discuss What are the most joyful, wholesome, hopeful, or just plain cathartic moments from within Star Wars and Star Trek?
Bonus prompt: What’s overall the most satisfying ending to an episode/show/film from each series?
Extra Bonus prompt: What episode/shows/films in particular were too cynical for their own good?
Kelvin Legends Bonus prompt: What are the most jarring tragic/Joyful tonal shifts in each franchise?
Legends of Kelvin Bonus prompt: What are your comfort watches from each franchise?