Series by originally by Teacher on the Edge-ish, now run by ZniviZalochin discussing Star Trek
“Meld”Star Trek: Voyager – Season 2, Episode 16 “Vulcan mind melds… utter foolishness!” Spoken by the frustrated Doctor after Tuvok’s meld goes horribly wrong in this episode, the line is more than a mild jab at one of the franchise’s … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? (Best of Voyager) – “Meld”
“Judgment”Star Trek: Enterprise – Season 2, Episode 19 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, while a great and entertaining Trek film, doesn’t seem to carry the same deserved cultural cache as other entries in the Original Series franchise. That usually … Continue reading You Undiscovered Trek to Me? – “Judgment”
“Flashback”(Star Trek: Voyager – Season 3, Episode 2) When it comes to long-running pop culture properties (particularly sci-fi and fantasy ones), legacy is a delicate and tricky thing. Beyond the challenges of maintaining the lore’s continuity… Oh, wait. I think … Continue reading You Undiscovered Trek to Me? – “Flashback”
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) Star Trek: The Original Series is fondly remembered in large part because of the social and political allegory it dabbled in. It was rarely subtle or delivered with finesse, but in the context … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “The Undiscovered Country”
Open topic this week! Feel free to discuss anything Trek related! Continue reading “You Talking Trek To Me?”
“The Savage Curtain”(Star Trek: The Original Series – Season 3, Episode 22) The nature of Good and Evil is a fundamental and deeply complex subject that crosses many academic topics – philosophy, psychology, history, etc. It’s especially relevant to anyone … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “The Savage Curtain”
Hey there! I needed a little break this week, so no topic or review this time. I’ll be back next week with something substantive. As always, feel free to discuss anything Trek related! Until then, see you… out there! Continue reading “You Talking Trek To Me?”
“Paradise Lost”(Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 4, Episode 11) As I mentioned in my review of “Homefront,” rewatching many Star Trek episodes as an adult can be a different experience than when I first absorbed them as a … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Paradise Lost”
“Homefront”(Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 4, Episode 11) One of the most incisive and subversive bits of dialogue in Deep Space Nine was spoken by an angry Benjamin Sisko ranting to Kira about the former Federation colonists’ plight … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Homefront “
“Bride of Chaotica!”(Star Trek: Voyager – Season 5, Episode 12) One of the quirkier aspects of Voyager were its many allusions (and celebrations) of 20th century Earth culture. Outside of Picard’s Dixon Hill adventures, it was something The Next Generation … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Bride of Chaotica!”
“Trials and Tribble-ations”(Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 5, Episode 6) When it comes to long-running pop culture properties (particularly sci-fi and fantasy ones), legacy is a delicate and tricky thing. Beyond the challenges of maintaining the lore’s continuity … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Trials and Tribble-ations”
Star Trek Generations (1994) The Original Series spawned a cinematic franchise that spanned three decades and six movies. The most well-known and celebrated of them is undoubtedly The Wrath of Khan, and to a lesser extent, its direct sequels The … Continue reading You Jingle Trek to Me? – “Star Trek Generations”
“Sons of Mogh”(Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 4, Episode 15) Worf has always been a tragic figure. Orphaned at a young age when his parents were killed, he was rescued and raised by humans, growing up in a … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Sons of Mogh”
“The House of Quark”(Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 3, Episode 3) Despite being known for its alien characters and races, Star Trek is generally very human-centric. The casts of characters in all of its shows are mostly human, … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “The House of Quark”
“Who Mourns For Morn?”(Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 6, Episode 12) Deep Space Nine pushed Star Trek’s storytelling envelope with its more serialized style and emphasis on long-running plot lines. The dramatic and serious narratives are the ones fans … Continue reading You Talking Trek To Me? – “Who Mourns For Morn?”
“Sins of the Father”(Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 3, Episode 17) As I mentioned in my review of “A Matter of Honor,” The Next Generation did a lot of great foundational work in building up the culture and mythos … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Sins of the Father”
“A Matter of Honor”(Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season 2, Episode 8) For many fans (including myself), the appeal of Star Trek is its utopian setting and theme. Dystopic futures in which the world is on the brink of … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “A Matter of Honor”
“By Any Other Name” (Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 2, Episode 21) At the time of its original airing, what set Star Trek apart from other science fiction TV properties like The Twilight Zone or The Outer Limits was … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “By Any Other Name”
Once more unto the breach, dead friends! That’s right, cry havoc and let slip those hellhounds of horror! Ahehehehehehehe! “Catspaw” (Star Trek: The Original Series – Season 2, Episode 7) The Original Series was a remarkably cogent show for its … Continue reading You (Still) Spooky Trek to Me? – “Catspaw”
“Impulse” (Star Trek: Enterprise – Season 3, Episode 5) A large part of the fun of doing these Halloween Star Trek recaps is in the selection of the episodes. Star Trek is of course not a horror franchise, but as … Continue reading You Spooky Trek to Me? – “Impulse”
Attention on heck! Don’t try to adjust your viewscreens, person-hell and boo-tenants! What you’re seeing isn’t a creepy clone, a hellish hologram, or a strangely specific alternate universe! For the month of October, we’ll be taking a spine-chilling stroll through … Continue reading You Spooky Trek to Me? – “Juggernaut”
