I watch 2 episodes of Star Trek from 2 different series, and write about them.
While trapped in isolated pockets of space, the crew of the Enterprise encounter a mini-Federation, while Voyager’s crew helps build one.
Read More “I’m betting that our principles are going to keep us alive”: The Time Trap (Animated Series) vs. The Void (Voyager)In the space-justice system, Kirk and Worf are put on trial. These are their stories.
Read More “Life is a great deal more complicated in this red uniform”: Court Martial (Original Series) vs. Rules of Engagement (Deep Space Nine)The Original Series gives us a comedic classic, and Deep Space Nine pays tribble-ute with a comedic classic of its own.
Read More “I’m a doctor, not an historian”: The Trouble with Tribbles (TOS) vs. Trials and Tribble-ations (DS9)Kirk and Spock hunt one supposed monster, and Burnham is ordered to weaponize another.
Read More “Tell your threat-ganglia to relax”: The Devil in the Dark (TOS) vs. The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry (DSC)The debut episodes of Enterprise and Discovery show us 2 very different visions of life in Starfleet before Kirk.
Read More “We’re explorers, not soldiers”: Broken Bow (ENT) vs. The Vulcan Hello & Battle at the Binary Stars (DSC)