The Orb 169: Defying Gravity
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The Orb 169: Defying Gravity
“Melora” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss what the story says about challenges and limitations, becoming comfortable with yourself, and how the character connects to the original concept for the series.
Literary Treks 388: The Hirogen “Threat”
Gateways: Demons of Air and Darkness. We discuss title questions, the opening, the treat of the book, Kira’s leadership, the “threat”, Shar and Nog, Quark, Ro, the reveal, the same scene, our ratings and final thoughts.
Warp Five 261: Shacking Up to Save History
“Twilight” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss Mike Sussman‘s clever concept, the story’s Voyager origins, and how it raises the stakes for the rest of the season.
To The Journey 290: Death and All His Friends
“Emanations” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the exploration of aging and death, disregard for the Prime Directive, and cocoons.
The Orb 168: A Father’s Choice
“Cardassians” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story expands the rich world created for the series, the return of Garak, and the difficult questions around culture and identity.
The 602 Club 489: Tiny Dancer
Ballerina: From the World of John Wick. We discuss continuing the universe, adding to the universe, the plot, the Ballerina, choices and consequences, the timeline, the action, in memoriam, the future and our ratings.
Warp Five 260: Leaning into Trust
“The Shipment” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the episode quickly pushes the Xindi story forward, its nuanced look at conflict and trust, and a fun science fiction take on alien tech.
To The Journey 289: Murder by Numbers
“Ex Post Facto” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the story's film noir foundation, the core science fiction concept, and whether the portrayal of Paris fits the character … to say nothing of the dog.
Literary Treks 387: Classic Trekkian Pew-Pew
James Swallow: Toward the Night. We discuss the genesis of the book, the focus, introductions, dynamics, La’An, the Klingons, the planet, in the future, coming soon and our final thoughts.
The 602 Club 488: Demented Digital Demon
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. We discuss waiting, picking up where we left off, the sum of our choices, the choice, too much internet, connections, RIP, Grace, a wish, a question, action, the end?, our ratings and an announcement.
The 602 Club 487: Can You Change?
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. We discuss a question, the Asajj Ventress arc, Cad Bane arc and give our ratings.
The 602 Club 486: TEMU Version of Amanda Waller
Thunderbolts*. We discuss where are we?, a Suicide Squad, no serenity, not arrested, might makes right, a compliment and complaint, mid and end credits, “changed” the name and our ratings.