“I am not a man who needs a legacy. I want a new adventure.” – Jean-Luc Picard Here we go… the moment Next Gen fans have been waiting for since at least April 5, 2022 (at least): It’s the beginning…
Picard Recap: “The Next Generation” (S3, E1)
Sue •
Tag: William Riker
Love on the Holodeck: What We Can Learn from Human-Hologram Relationships
Sara Wenger •
Holographic environment simulators, or holodecks, are spaces of exploration and experimentation. Characters across the Star Trek universe utilize holotechnology for entertainment, investigative, training, and romantic purposes. What, then, can we learn from the love stories created and, in some cases,…
Book Review – Star Trek Picard: The Dark Veil by James Swallow
Sue •
**Note: This review contains minor spoilers for Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard.** From the Publisher: The Alpha Quadrant is mired in crisis. Within the United Federation of Planets, a terrorist strike on the shipyards of Mars has led to…
Picard Recap: “Nepenthe” (Season 1, Episode 7)
Jarrah Hodge •
Previously on Star Trek Picard: Narek tricks Soji into revealing where she’s from. Soji activates when Narek tries to kill her. Picard and crew show up to save her, with the help of Hugh. Elnor and Hugh stay behind on…
Episode 82: Prepare for “Disaster”
The Crew •
Our crew takes a look at the 5th Season TNG episode “Disaster.” We discuss Troi’s turn in the big chair, Worf’s skills as a field medic, the unusual pairing of Crusher and LaForge, Data’s disembodied head, Picard’s choice of children’s…
Episode 67: The Outcast: A Very Special Gay Episode
The Crew •
We’re joined by Ami Angelwings from Escher Girls to talk about the TNG episode “The Outcast” and its portrayal of LGBTQIAP+ issues. Download Now (right-click and save) Hosts: Andi, Grace, Sue Guest: Ami Angelwings (@ami_angelwings) Editor: Andi Transcription: Susan Download…
Will Riker: Unlikely Feminist
N.M. Praska •
When referring to feminism in media, we often focus on how women are represented in film, television and other forms of pop culture. This is certainly important – Star Trek has many excellent women characters that display various feminist traits…
It’s Not Easy Being a Queer Star Trek Fan
Caitlin Walsh •
It’s not easy being a queer Star Trek fan. The franchise has been praised for its diverse representation but hasn’t had a recurring on-screen queer character in 50 years – they’ve all been portrayed as cisgendered and heterosexual.* Since Star…