Month: June 2022
Strange New Worlds‘ “All Those Who Wander” in Review
Despite Hemmer’s wisdom on the meaning of life, Uhura has still not decided whether Starfleet is right for her. Meanwhile, Pike is hosting a goodbye for all the cadets who
Read MoreEnterprise‘s “Fortunate Son” in Review
Ensign Travis Mayweather has regularly regaled the crew with what I like to call his “tales of a boomer”. These stories of growing up on a private freighter vessel are
Read MoreWho is the Borg Queen? Part I: The Beginning
“Locutus.” – the Borg Queen So begins one of the most popular of all the Star Trek films – Star Trek: First Contact. Whereas Locutus had previously been a spokesperson
Read MoreStrange New Worlds‘ “The Elysian Kingdom” in Review
While the Enterprise is studying the Jonisian Nebula, M’Benga reads his daughter Rukiya her favourite book, The Kingdom of Elysian. She doesn’t like the way it ends, with Chamberlain Rauth
Read MoreEnterprise‘s “Civilization” in Review
In this review by Matt and Elaine Sweatman, Elaine’s comments are in italics. At this point, the series has shown several interactions with alien civilizations. However, we’ve yet to encounter
Read MoreTuvok – The Heart of the Voyager Crew
Tuvok was the first Vulcan to feature regularly in a Star Trek show since Spock in The Original Series. What made Spock so fascinating was the eternal dichotomy of his
Read MoreStar Trek Pride
Being on the margins makes it clear that those in power will hold on tightest to their ability to tell your story. My new home, Los Angeles, is a shrine
Read MoreTo Explore Strange New Worlds – A Spoiler-Free UK Review
Wednesday the 22nd of June is an important date for UK-based Trekkies. That day will – barring any hiccups – finally see the long-awaited Paramount+ service arrive in Britain. With
Read MoreEnterprise‘s “Breaking the Ice” in Review
In this review by Elaine and Matt Sweatman, Elaine’s comments are in italics. The title of this episode has a double meaning. The literal one applies to how the Enterprise
Read MorePicard Season 2 Beams Down This October
Good news for fans of Star Trek: Picard! Already available to stream in much of the world, Season 2 of the show will be physically beaming into homes on 4
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