Diana Keng joins us to discuss the romantic relationships of Star Trek’s streaming-era protagonists. Hosts: Jarrah and Grace Guest: Diana Keng Editor: Sue
Episode 254: Love in the Time of Streaming
The Crew •
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Prodigy Season 2: A Masterclass in Storytelling (Spoiler-Free Review)
Diana Keng •
You are forgiven if you stepped into Star Trek: Prodigy back in 2021 with no expectations for an animated Star Trek show co-produced with Nickelodeon. You are not alone if the rich artwork, heart-swelling orchestral score, and action-packed, comedically-laced plotlines…
Episode 208: Meta-Murf-osis (Prodigy Season 1, Part 2)
The Crew •
Finally, in the year 2022, did we receive quality children’s programming combining the joys of amorphous blob evolution with the spectacle of a cargo cult and the majesty of a Kate Mulgrew in the role she was born to play:…
Prodigy Recap: “Supernova, Part 2” (S1, E20)
Jarrah Hodge •
Last week we left our crew trying to stop the imminent destruction of the Federation, after the Vindicator activated the construct weapon. At the start of this week’s finale, Dal contemplates self-destructing the Protostar, but Jankom says that their proto-core…
Prodigy Recap: “Supernova, Part I” (S1, E19)
Jarrah Hodge •
Last week finished on a cliffhanger, with Janeway in the brig and both the Protostar and Dauntless arriving in Federation space, met by an armada of Starfleet ships summoned by Asencia/the Vindicator. Opening this episode, Janeway tries to persuade her…
Prodigy Recap: “Mindwalk” (S1, E 18)
Jarrah Hodge •
We pick up where we left off last week, with the crew scrambling to figure out what to do now they’re nose to nose with the Dauntless. Hologram Janeway deactivates herself, reasoning that if she doesn’t know what they’re doing…
Prodigy Recap: “Ghost in the Machine” (S1, E17)
Jarrah Hodge •
When the episode opens our Protostar crew is under attack by both Romulans and the Dauntless, except it’s a simulation. In spite of their best efforts to find a solution, it’s feeling a bit like a Kobayashi Maru situation. Gwyn…
Prodigy Recap: “Preludes” (S1, E16)
Jarrah Hodge •
After an action-packed couple of episodes, we start with a more reflective tone. Janeway is on the Dauntless, listening to Chopin. Her first officer lets her know they received a bounty seeking message from outside the Federation that identifies the…