Lower Decks’ “Twovix” in Review
Following on from “that Pike thing we aren’t supposed to talk about,” the crew of the USS Cerritos is back in fully animated form, for a fourth season of craziness.
Read MoreThe Animated Series’ “Beyond the Farthest Star” in Review
Star Trek: The Animated Series is exactly fifty years old, inviting reflection on its beginnings and series premiere. How did the show start? Was the first installment enjoyable? Let’s delve
Read MoreAn Interview with Model Maker Kim Smith
I recently enjoyed interviewing Kim Smith, who has worked as a model maker on three of the thirteen Star Trek feature films. Among many other films in general, she has
Read MoreThe Musical Legacy of Star Trek: The Original Series
For the past two years, I’ve been developing a series of YouTube videos I call Scoring Star Trek. The viewer comments have impressed me and reveal a still-abiding appreciation for
Read MoreThe Original Series’ “The Man Trap” in Review
This was the first Star Trek episode ever broadcast, commemorated annually with “Star Trek Day” on 8th September. But is the episode any good? Summary Imagine encountering an alluring young
Read MoreStar Trek at 57!
Today, the world is celebrating Star Trek Day, marking the fifty-seventh anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series. This is remarkable to me. Otherworldly, really. So much of who I
Read MoreThe Original Series‘ “The Enemy Within” in Review
Here’s an episode inspired by the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, who are also mentioned by Balok in “The Corbomite Maneuver”. It’s a character study of Captain James
Read MoreTop 5 Lower Decks Episodes
With Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 approaching, let’s reflect on the show so far. The series is a credit to the imagination of show creator Mike McMahan. Which episodes
Read MoreThe Original Series‘ “Mudd’s Women” in Review
Writer Stephen Kandel planned various sequels for the character of Harry Mudd, as played by Roger C. Carmel. This episode introduced the character. Summary The Enterprise pursues a non-responsive cargo
Read MoreThe Original Series’ “The Corbomite Maneuver” in Review
Following the pilot episodes “The Cage” and “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, “The Corbomite Maneuver” was the next produced Star Trek episode, the first regular installment. It introduces new
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