There were multiple crossovers between the original "Star Trek" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." This first happened in the 1987 pilot episode of the latter, wherein DeForest Kelley appeared as a very elderly — 137! — Dr. McCoy. Then in 1991's "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Dr. McCoy were put on trial in a Klingon court, and their Klingon defense lawyer was played by "Next Generation" Worf actor Michael Dorn. There is some debate as to whether or not Dorn was playing an ancestor of Worf's in that film. What's more, Sarek (Mark Lenard) appeared on "Next Generation" in an episode devoted to him.
Later still, Spock (Leonard Nimoy) appeared in a two-part episode of "Next Generation" as a rogue diplomat trying to reunify the Romulans and the Vulcans. Luckily, Vulcans are very long-lived. And finally, Scotty (James Doohan) appeared on an episode of "Next Generation," having...
Later still, Spock (Leonard Nimoy) appeared in a two-part episode of "Next Generation" as a rogue diplomat trying to reunify the Romulans and the Vulcans. Luckily, Vulcans are very long-lived. And finally, Scotty (James Doohan) appeared on an episode of "Next Generation," having...
- 5/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
We knew Discovery was different from the start. Pitched as a prequel to The Original Series, the first two seasons of Star Trek: Discovery had a ton of references to the first Trek series, including Michael Burnham as Spock’s adopted sister, which also meant appearances from Sarek and Amanda Grayson, as well as Kirk’s predecessor Captain Pike.
The most audacious connection to The Original Series came with the revelation that Discovery‘s Captain Gabriel Lorca came from the Mirror Universe, that evil alternate dimension first introduced in the Tos season two episode “Mirror, Mirror.” In that 1967 episode, written by Jerome Bixby and directed by Marc Daniels, an ion storm disrupts Kirk’s attempt to beam back to the Enterprise, causing him to materialize abroad on the alternate-universe Iss Enterprise, part of the Terran Empire.
While Discovery‘s first season did visit the Mirror Universe, where they found a...
The most audacious connection to The Original Series came with the revelation that Discovery‘s Captain Gabriel Lorca came from the Mirror Universe, that evil alternate dimension first introduced in the Tos season two episode “Mirror, Mirror.” In that 1967 episode, written by Jerome Bixby and directed by Marc Daniels, an ion storm disrupts Kirk’s attempt to beam back to the Enterprise, causing him to materialize abroad on the alternate-universe Iss Enterprise, part of the Terran Empire.
While Discovery‘s first season did visit the Mirror Universe, where they found a...
- 4/5/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Rachel’s boss has officially entered the chat.
After ominous foreshadowing, Tuesday’s episode of Quantum Leap finally introduced Gideon Ridge, the mysterious mogul who Ian had partnered with out of desperation to find Ben. Gideon, played by James Frain, was the only person with the money and access to make the quantum chip, which was instrumental in locating Ben, who went missing for three years.
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After ominous foreshadowing, Tuesday’s episode of Quantum Leap finally introduced Gideon Ridge, the mysterious mogul who Ian had partnered with out of desperation to find Ben. Gideon, played by James Frain, was the only person with the money and access to make the quantum chip, which was instrumental in locating Ben, who went missing for three years.
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- 2/7/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
I watch a lot of movies, but even ones that stab at my heart rarely make me tear up. "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" is, to quote Hayley Williams of Paramore, the only exception.
Spock (Leonard Nimoy) dies to save the Enterprise and his comrades, taking a lethal dose of radiation when giving the ship's engine a boost. He passes on after a final conversation with his best friend James Kirk (William Shatner). It's fair to say Nimoy was a better actor than Shatner, yet it's the latter who affects me most here. From the way his voice trembles as he yells Spock's name to the quiet heartbreak across his face as he watches his friend's final moments of pain, it's the most empathic acting I've ever seen from Shatner.
So, there's a part of me that will always resent the next film, "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock,...
Spock (Leonard Nimoy) dies to save the Enterprise and his comrades, taking a lethal dose of radiation when giving the ship's engine a boost. He passes on after a final conversation with his best friend James Kirk (William Shatner). It's fair to say Nimoy was a better actor than Shatner, yet it's the latter who affects me most here. From the way his voice trembles as he yells Spock's name to the quiet heartbreak across his face as he watches his friend's final moments of pain, it's the most empathic acting I've ever seen from Shatner.
So, there's a part of me that will always resent the next film, "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Oh no, not the decontamination chamber.
When "Star Trek: Enterprise" debuted in 2001, there was a conscious effort by the showrunners to work in as much brazen sex appeal as they could. Noticeably, the casting directors hired Jolene Blalock, who had worked as a professional model, to play the Vulcan First Officer T'Pol, and the costume designers were careful to outfit her in skin-tight body suits. She was clearly meant to replicate Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) from "Star Trek: Voyager."
"Enterprise" was set about a century prior to the original "Star Trek," and some of the more popular "Trek" tech hadn't been invented yet. As such, when a team of officers returned from an away mission, they had to spend a long span in a decontamination chamber. In later other "Trek" shows, the transporters took care of contaminants and idle spores an away mission might have accumulated. On "Enterprise," officers...
When "Star Trek: Enterprise" debuted in 2001, there was a conscious effort by the showrunners to work in as much brazen sex appeal as they could. Noticeably, the casting directors hired Jolene Blalock, who had worked as a professional model, to play the Vulcan First Officer T'Pol, and the costume designers were careful to outfit her in skin-tight body suits. She was clearly meant to replicate Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) from "Star Trek: Voyager."
"Enterprise" was set about a century prior to the original "Star Trek," and some of the more popular "Trek" tech hadn't been invented yet. As such, when a team of officers returned from an away mission, they had to spend a long span in a decontamination chamber. In later other "Trek" shows, the transporters took care of contaminants and idle spores an away mission might have accumulated. On "Enterprise," officers...
- 12/24/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
We all know the story of Captain James Tiberius Kirk, who for many is Star Trek’s greatest captain. From a humble upbringing in Iowa, he distinguished himself at Starfleet Academy, even winning the Kobayashi Maru. After serving on the USS Farragut, Kirk took command of the Enterprise, the ship to which he returned time and again, even after being promoted to Admiral. After his presumed death aboard the Enterprise-b, Kirk spent time in the idyllic Nexus before returning with his successor Captain Jean-Luc Picard, who convinced him to come to Veridian III and stop the rogue El-Aurian Dr. Soren.
Kirk and Picard defeated Soren at the cost of the former’s life. “Oh my…” said the dying legend as he got a glimpse of the great beyond awaiting him, where no man had gone before.
Honestly, Star Trek: Generations offered a pretty ignoble end for the legendary character, especially...
Kirk and Picard defeated Soren at the cost of the former’s life. “Oh my…” said the dying legend as he got a glimpse of the great beyond awaiting him, where no man had gone before.
Honestly, Star Trek: Generations offered a pretty ignoble end for the legendary character, especially...
- 11/29/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
The 1967 revision of the "Star Trek" writer's guide starts by asking the reader a simple question: "Can you find the major 'Star Trek' format error in the following 'teaser' from a story outline?"
"Star Trek" is a franchise that comes with many rules and dictums, many derived from its late creator, Gene Roddenberry. Other times they came from story editors and producers across the franchise's nearly-60-year history. And all of them are fiercely debated among fans in countless fanzines, convention halls, and chat boards, as well as on social media.
But rules are made to be broken, aren't they? Or, at the very least, broadly interpreted... like Starfleet's non-interference directive by some captains. And, to paraphrase Kirk, risk was "Star Trek's" business from day one. So let's look at 13 times when the makers of "Star Trek" took a risk and broke the mold.
Read more:...
"Star Trek" is a franchise that comes with many rules and dictums, many derived from its late creator, Gene Roddenberry. Other times they came from story editors and producers across the franchise's nearly-60-year history. And all of them are fiercely debated among fans in countless fanzines, convention halls, and chat boards, as well as on social media.
But rules are made to be broken, aren't they? Or, at the very least, broadly interpreted... like Starfleet's non-interference directive by some captains. And, to paraphrase Kirk, risk was "Star Trek's" business from day one. So let's look at 13 times when the makers of "Star Trek" took a risk and broke the mold.
Read more:...
- 8/28/2023
- by Maurice Molyneaux
- Slash Film
"Star Trek" is home to countless alien races, but few have as enduring a presence in the franchise as the Romulans. They're the most persistent adversaries of the Federation, so much so that blue-tinted Romulan Ale remains under trade embargo. This hostility makes it all the more ironic that they resemble humanity's first alien allies, the Vulcans, sharing their pointed ears and arched eyebrows.
The in-universe origin of the Romulans is that they were Vulcans, millennia ago. In that distant past, the Vulcans were a warlike people, far from the cold logicians that fans know. That changed when (in Earth's 4th century), the philosopher Surak taught his people to embrace logic and master their emotions. Not all Vulcans accepted Surak's teachings; "Those Who March Beneath The Raptor's Wings" were eventually exiled from Vulcan. These dissident Vulcans settled on the twin planets Romulus and Remus, evolving into the Romulans and personifying...
The in-universe origin of the Romulans is that they were Vulcans, millennia ago. In that distant past, the Vulcans were a warlike people, far from the cold logicians that fans know. That changed when (in Earth's 4th century), the philosopher Surak taught his people to embrace logic and master their emotions. Not all Vulcans accepted Surak's teachings; "Those Who March Beneath The Raptor's Wings" were eventually exiled from Vulcan. These dissident Vulcans settled on the twin planets Romulus and Remus, evolving into the Romulans and personifying...
- 8/6/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers
When Spock’s family visited the Enterprise during “Journey to Babel” in Star Trek: The Original Series, Kirk ended up getting stabbed. When the Enterprise visited the planet Vulcan for Spock’s wedding in “Amok Time,” Kirk almost got choked to death. The point? Vulcan family reunions are tricky!
In Strange New Worlds season 2, episode 5, “Charades,” when T’Pring’s family visits the Enterprise for an engagement dinner, Spock’s entire biology is suddenly altered by a nearby alien intelligence, and this time, Nurse Chapel has to risk her life to set things right while Pike has his cooking insulted.
Along the way, “Charades” drops several references to the entire Trek franchise, deepening our knowledge of Vulcans, in ways both highly logical and hilarious. Here are the biggest Easter eggs and shout-outs we caught in this episode.
Vulcan Has No Moons?
Chapel’s voiceover log tells...
When Spock’s family visited the Enterprise during “Journey to Babel” in Star Trek: The Original Series, Kirk ended up getting stabbed. When the Enterprise visited the planet Vulcan for Spock’s wedding in “Amok Time,” Kirk almost got choked to death. The point? Vulcan family reunions are tricky!
In Strange New Worlds season 2, episode 5, “Charades,” when T’Pring’s family visits the Enterprise for an engagement dinner, Spock’s entire biology is suddenly altered by a nearby alien intelligence, and this time, Nurse Chapel has to risk her life to set things right while Pike has his cooking insulted.
Along the way, “Charades” drops several references to the entire Trek franchise, deepening our knowledge of Vulcans, in ways both highly logical and hilarious. Here are the biggest Easter eggs and shout-outs we caught in this episode.
Vulcan Has No Moons?
Chapel’s voiceover log tells...
- 7/13/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
The primary takeaway of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 5 is that when events injure or change an individual, they are not the only ones affected.
The initial encounter with the Kerkhovians (yet another new species for the canon gatekeepers to salivate over) leaves Spock significantly altered, and although M'Benga points out there's nothing actually wrong with him health-wise, a 100% human Spock is decidedly not Spock.
Chapel's survivors' guilt, Amanda's desperation to salvage the engagement dinner, and T'Pring's ultimate sense of betrayal are all knock-on effects of Spock's condition.
And then there are the parents.
T'Pring's never come across as a carefree or frivolous sort of gal, but she is positively bohemian in light of her mother's general state of discontent and vitriol.
And I'm not sure we've ever seen a Vulcan husband like Sevet. Can Vulcans be henpecked? Because Sevet's choice to change his mind with the wind...
The initial encounter with the Kerkhovians (yet another new species for the canon gatekeepers to salivate over) leaves Spock significantly altered, and although M'Benga points out there's nothing actually wrong with him health-wise, a 100% human Spock is decidedly not Spock.
Chapel's survivors' guilt, Amanda's desperation to salvage the engagement dinner, and T'Pring's ultimate sense of betrayal are all knock-on effects of Spock's condition.
And then there are the parents.
T'Pring's never come across as a carefree or frivolous sort of gal, but she is positively bohemian in light of her mother's general state of discontent and vitriol.
And I'm not sure we've ever seen a Vulcan husband like Sevet. Can Vulcans be henpecked? Because Sevet's choice to change his mind with the wind...
- 7/13/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
The following review contains Star Trek: Strange New Worlds spoilers.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 5
After several heavy episodes dealing with topics ranging from death and memory loss to an alternate timeline set in a bleak, Starfleet-less future, it was definitely time for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 to lighten up a bit. Thankfully the season’s mid-point episode, “Charades,” is an entertaining romp, full of laugh-out-loud funny moments that let almost every member of the series’ main cast flex their comedic chops. Yet, it’s also a surprisingly thoughtful and emotional hour in which Spock, accidentally turns human, confronts a variety of internal and social struggles, and seems to take some important and necessary steps toward deciding what kind of person, partner, and Starfleet officer he ultimately wants to become.
Ethan Peck has always been one of Strange New Worlds’ most potent secret weapons, taking on...
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 5
After several heavy episodes dealing with topics ranging from death and memory loss to an alternate timeline set in a bleak, Starfleet-less future, it was definitely time for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 to lighten up a bit. Thankfully the season’s mid-point episode, “Charades,” is an entertaining romp, full of laugh-out-loud funny moments that let almost every member of the series’ main cast flex their comedic chops. Yet, it’s also a surprisingly thoughtful and emotional hour in which Spock, accidentally turns human, confronts a variety of internal and social struggles, and seems to take some important and necessary steps toward deciding what kind of person, partner, and Starfleet officer he ultimately wants to become.
Ethan Peck has always been one of Strange New Worlds’ most potent secret weapons, taking on...
- 7/13/2023
- by Lacy Baugher
- Den of Geek
This Star Trek: Strange New Worlds article contains spoilers.
When engineer Pelia strutted her way onto the Enterprise bridge in the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two, blatantly ignoring the evacuation warning and acting Captain Spock’s orders, viewers simply assumed she was just another one of the delightfully odd characters played by Carol Kane. From The Princess Bride and Scrooged to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Taxi, Kane has established herself as a master at playing wonderful oddballs, squeaky-voiced agents of chaos who disrupt the status quo simply by showing up.
And to be sure, that’s exactly what Pelia does. Not only does she see right through Spock’s (literally) textbook plan to falsely sabotage the ship and steal the Enterprise but she also offers a much more elegant solution, helping the skeleton crew answer a distress call from the erstwhile Lieutenant La’an Noonien-Singh.
Why...
When engineer Pelia strutted her way onto the Enterprise bridge in the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two, blatantly ignoring the evacuation warning and acting Captain Spock’s orders, viewers simply assumed she was just another one of the delightfully odd characters played by Carol Kane. From The Princess Bride and Scrooged to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Taxi, Kane has established herself as a master at playing wonderful oddballs, squeaky-voiced agents of chaos who disrupt the status quo simply by showing up.
And to be sure, that’s exactly what Pelia does. Not only does she see right through Spock’s (literally) textbook plan to falsely sabotage the ship and steal the Enterprise but she also offers a much more elegant solution, helping the skeleton crew answer a distress call from the erstwhile Lieutenant La’an Noonien-Singh.
Why...
- 6/15/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Quick! Describe Mr. Spock in two words! Chances are, neither of those words is “romantic” or “exuberant.” While the science officer is half-human on his mother Amanda’s side, he fully embraces his father Sarek’s Vulcan heritage, purging himself of all emotions. So when actors portray Spock as giving into his feelings — at least, when those actors aren’t Leonard Nimoy — it’s always a bit surprising, and Star Trek fans tend to get a bit upset.
Judging by the latest trailer for the second season of Strange New Worlds, producers are willing to rattle fans’ cages a bit if it’ll lead to an interesting story. Among teases that include the return of Klingons from The Motion Picture and The Next Generation era, as well as a first look at live-action Ensigns Mariner and Boimler from Lower Decks, we see Spock (Ethan Peck) smooch Nurse Chapel (Jess Bush...
Judging by the latest trailer for the second season of Strange New Worlds, producers are willing to rattle fans’ cages a bit if it’ll lead to an interesting story. Among teases that include the return of Klingons from The Motion Picture and The Next Generation era, as well as a first look at live-action Ensigns Mariner and Boimler from Lower Decks, we see Spock (Ethan Peck) smooch Nurse Chapel (Jess Bush...
- 5/29/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Jean-Luc Picard is hardly a romantic.
If the Starfleet captain is not lecturing on the Prime Directive or arguing about questionable customs on other planets, he’s telling someone to beam down to a strange world or power up the warp drive. Even the way he requests his tea from the replicator sounds like a serious order. Who would know that someone who can be easily imagined giving orders in his sleep actually has the ability to feel—and is crushing on medical officer Beverly Crusher?
Picard and Crusher can go from approaching each other with the awkwardness of teens at prom to arguing like a couple married for ages. While they have been shipped countless times in fan fiction and were supposedly married and divorced in an alternate universe, what Trekkies were thirsting to see for seven seasons of Star Trek: the Next Generation kind of happened and kind of didn’t.
If the Starfleet captain is not lecturing on the Prime Directive or arguing about questionable customs on other planets, he’s telling someone to beam down to a strange world or power up the warp drive. Even the way he requests his tea from the replicator sounds like a serious order. Who would know that someone who can be easily imagined giving orders in his sleep actually has the ability to feel—and is crushing on medical officer Beverly Crusher?
Picard and Crusher can go from approaching each other with the awkwardness of teens at prom to arguing like a couple married for ages. While they have been shipped countless times in fan fiction and were supposedly married and divorced in an alternate universe, what Trekkies were thirsting to see for seven seasons of Star Trek: the Next Generation kind of happened and kind of didn’t.
- 2/11/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Five years before she first pulled up a barstool on “Cheers,” Kirstie Alley made her big-screen debut in a role that couldn’t be more different than businesswoman Rebecca Howe on NBC’s beloved Boston-set sitcom.
It involved a pair of pointy ears.
Alley appeared as the Vulcan Lt. Saavik in 1982’s “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” and it was a role so beloved that fans wanted Paramount to bring it back for the next film. She had different ideas. But you can see why she made an impression: The movie opens with a simulation every potential Starfleet captain must endure as a test before getting their shot at the command seat — the Kobayashi Maru. It’s a test of how a potential captain will hold up while facing a no-win scenario, and certain death.
The Vulcans are known for those elf-like ears, and for expressing no emotion.
It involved a pair of pointy ears.
Alley appeared as the Vulcan Lt. Saavik in 1982’s “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” and it was a role so beloved that fans wanted Paramount to bring it back for the next film. She had different ideas. But you can see why she made an impression: The movie opens with a simulation every potential Starfleet captain must endure as a test before getting their shot at the command seat — the Kobayashi Maru. It’s a test of how a potential captain will hold up while facing a no-win scenario, and certain death.
The Vulcans are known for those elf-like ears, and for expressing no emotion.
- 12/6/2022
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
At first glance, the third season of Star Trek: Picard focuses only on the past. Not only does it continue the adventures of the one-time Enterprise Captain Jean-Luc Picard, but it will bring back his primary crew, including William Riker and Deanna Troi, as well as Worf, Geordi Laforge, and Beverly Crusher. Joining the crew will be some other familiar faces, including the holographic Professor Moriarty and Data’s evil brother Lore. But according to showrunner Terry Matalas, one of the season’s most important callbacks looks toward the future.
As reported by Comicbook.com, a fan at an Nycc panel asked Matalas about scenes in which a Captain passes the torch to a later generation. According to the site, Matalas confirmed that “such a scene is in store.”
Even without details, we know that Matalas and others have plenty of models to follow when it comes to one of...
As reported by Comicbook.com, a fan at an Nycc panel asked Matalas about scenes in which a Captain passes the torch to a later generation. According to the site, Matalas confirmed that “such a scene is in store.”
Even without details, we know that Matalas and others have plenty of models to follow when it comes to one of...
- 10/25/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
"Star Trek" is notoriously kind to its cast. If an actor manages to secure a small role in one episode of "Star Trek," it becomes more likely that they will be invited back for reappearances, either as the same character or as a new character. Actor Mark Lenard appeared on the original series as a Romulan commander, only to be recast later as Spock's father Sarek. Armin Shimerman appeared as both a talking treasure chest (!) and as a Ferengi before landing the regular role of Quark on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Jeffrey Combs has appeared as multiple alien/computer characters on various Trek programs, including three regular roles on "Deep Space Nine." Actor Vaughn Armstrong currently holds the record, having played 12 different Trek characters.
This loyalty also extends to any cast members willing to make the move from acting to directing. Leonard Nimoy famously directed two Trek feature films...
This loyalty also extends to any cast members willing to make the move from acting to directing. Leonard Nimoy famously directed two Trek feature films...
- 10/10/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This Star Trek: Picard article contains spoilers.
Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 8
Being trapped in the year 2024 hasn’t prevented Star Trek: Picard from connecting to all corners of the Trek franchise. In some ways, this part of Earth’s history is the most pivotal for the formation of the rest of the timeline. And so, it makes sense that as the series warps towards its impending finale, the rest of the canon is honored and somehow referenced.
Here’s every major easter egg and reference in Star Trek: Picard season 2, episode 8, “Mercy.”
Vulcans on Earth
One of the central plot points in this episode of Picard is the idea that Vulcans were surreptitiously hanging around on Earth. Prior to the Vulcan-human meeting in First Contact, one stand-out episode of the prequel series Enterprise, “Carbon Creek,” retroactively established that some Vulcans were surveying Earth in 1957. Now, with the flashback to...
Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 8
Being trapped in the year 2024 hasn’t prevented Star Trek: Picard from connecting to all corners of the Trek franchise. In some ways, this part of Earth’s history is the most pivotal for the formation of the rest of the timeline. And so, it makes sense that as the series warps towards its impending finale, the rest of the canon is honored and somehow referenced.
Here’s every major easter egg and reference in Star Trek: Picard season 2, episode 8, “Mercy.”
Vulcans on Earth
One of the central plot points in this episode of Picard is the idea that Vulcans were surreptitiously hanging around on Earth. Prior to the Vulcan-human meeting in First Contact, one stand-out episode of the prequel series Enterprise, “Carbon Creek,” retroactively established that some Vulcans were surveying Earth in 1957. Now, with the flashback to...
- 4/21/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
I have taken some massive leaps of faith in this inaugural season of Star Trek: Discovery.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Episode 14 really took my disbelief, suspended it, hosed it down with Romulan Ale, and set it on fire.
Although, to be fair, it was rather gratifying to have my prediction come true about Saru finding out about Burnham's lies about Kelpians in the Terran Empire Before the opening credits.
Yesterday, you dined on the entrails of his brethren and today, you seek his favor?
Emperor Permalink: Yesterday, you dined on the entrails of his brethren and today, you seek his favor? Added: February 05, 2018
It was also kind of cool that Emperor Georgiou proved to be more than just another non-Federation tag-along passenger like L'Rell.
(Yeah, I know that L'Rell did the super-important Voq-removal procedure on Tyler but, other than that, she's been a broken record in a brig box this whole time.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Episode 14 really took my disbelief, suspended it, hosed it down with Romulan Ale, and set it on fire.
Although, to be fair, it was rather gratifying to have my prediction come true about Saru finding out about Burnham's lies about Kelpians in the Terran Empire Before the opening credits.
Yesterday, you dined on the entrails of his brethren and today, you seek his favor?
Emperor Permalink: Yesterday, you dined on the entrails of his brethren and today, you seek his favor? Added: February 05, 2018
It was also kind of cool that Emperor Georgiou proved to be more than just another non-Federation tag-along passenger like L'Rell.
(Yeah, I know that L'Rell did the super-important Voq-removal procedure on Tyler but, other than that, she's been a broken record in a brig box this whole time.
- 1/29/2021
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
It may have taken us until Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Episode 11, but the series finally managed to make me cheer out loud.
We can finally stop pretending to like Tyler and Sarek with a goatee and ... oh my god... Emperor Georgiou?!?
It may be because I never watched the Star Trek Enterprise Mirror Universe arc, but I freakin' Love learning about the Terran Empire.
There's something so... straightforward about a culture so completely, unblinkingly, unapologetically, Terr-ible. :)
Executions for thought-crimes. Enslaving entire species like the Kelpians to the purpose of personal groomers?
Agony chambers for prisoners. Promotions through murder. It's the handbook on how to run an efficient empire on the fuel of fear, hate, and ambition.
An oppressive regime is, by nature, a fearful regime.
Saru Permalink: An oppressive regime is, by nature, a fearful regime. Added: January 14, 2018
The only thing the Terrans can be applauded (?) for is that...
We can finally stop pretending to like Tyler and Sarek with a goatee and ... oh my god... Emperor Georgiou?!?
It may be because I never watched the Star Trek Enterprise Mirror Universe arc, but I freakin' Love learning about the Terran Empire.
There's something so... straightforward about a culture so completely, unblinkingly, unapologetically, Terr-ible. :)
Executions for thought-crimes. Enslaving entire species like the Kelpians to the purpose of personal groomers?
Agony chambers for prisoners. Promotions through murder. It's the handbook on how to run an efficient empire on the fuel of fear, hate, and ambition.
An oppressive regime is, by nature, a fearful regime.
Saru Permalink: An oppressive regime is, by nature, a fearful regime. Added: January 14, 2018
The only thing the Terrans can be applauded (?) for is that...
- 1/8/2021
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Starting off with a geek-dom S.O.S... I'm going to need some input on why Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Episode 6 is called "Lethe" and whether it really had anything at all to do with what happened.
I'm a huge Greek mythology fan and immediately recognized the title as the name of the river that grants oblivion or forgetting.
So, I think, maybe it's a reference to the memory that Sarek's mind is obsessed with as he is dying?
But, despite his comment to his Vulcan suicide bomber co-pilot, V'latak, it's not like he ever forgot that day. And Burnham hadn't forgotten it either so that doesn't work.
Then I look to Lorca and his whole "I blew up my previous crew to save them from Klingon torture and humiliation" revelation from Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Episode 5. But, again, he's never forgotten what he's done so pfft to that.
I'm a huge Greek mythology fan and immediately recognized the title as the name of the river that grants oblivion or forgetting.
So, I think, maybe it's a reference to the memory that Sarek's mind is obsessed with as he is dying?
But, despite his comment to his Vulcan suicide bomber co-pilot, V'latak, it's not like he ever forgot that day. And Burnham hadn't forgotten it either so that doesn't work.
Then I look to Lorca and his whole "I blew up my previous crew to save them from Klingon torture and humiliation" revelation from Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Episode 5. But, again, he's never forgotten what he's done so pfft to that.
- 11/6/2020
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Ben Cross, best known for his portrayal of British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in “Chariots of Fire” and Sarek in the 2009 “Star Trek” reboot, died on Aug. 18. He was 72.
Cross wrapped his last role as Cardinal Mathews in Lionsgate’s “The Devil’s Light” ten days ago. The veteran screen and stage star died Tuesday in Vienna following a short illness, his agent Ed Smith confirmed to Variety.
Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947. He began acting at a young age, participating in grammar school productions, but left school to work as a window cleaner, waiter and carpenter.
His career took a turn at age 22, when he was accepted into London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Cross graduated with the acting school’s prestigious Vanbrugh prize for performance of the year and made his screen debut on a 1976 World War II thriller “A Bridge Too Far.”
His...
Cross wrapped his last role as Cardinal Mathews in Lionsgate’s “The Devil’s Light” ten days ago. The veteran screen and stage star died Tuesday in Vienna following a short illness, his agent Ed Smith confirmed to Variety.
Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947. He began acting at a young age, participating in grammar school productions, but left school to work as a window cleaner, waiter and carpenter.
His career took a turn at age 22, when he was accepted into London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Cross graduated with the acting school’s prestigious Vanbrugh prize for performance of the year and made his screen debut on a 1976 World War II thriller “A Bridge Too Far.”
His...
- 8/18/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
English actor Ben Cross, best known for playing British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 Oscar-winning “Chariots Of Fire” and Sarek in the 2009 “Star Trek” reboot has died at 72 in Vienna, according to a report in the Austrian Newspaper, der Kurier. The newspaper said he had been diagnosed with cancer and was in Vienna for treatment.
Cross also starred as the villainous Prince Malagant in 1995’s “First Knight” opposite Richard Gere, Sean Connery, and Julia Ormond.
Born in London in 1947, his credits include “Great Expectations” (1947), “Turbulence” (1997) and “Die Bibel – Salomon” (1997), as well as “Chariots of Fire,” which won Best Picture at the Oscars in 1982. Based on the story of two British track athletes who compete in the 1924 Olympics, Cross starred in the Oscar winning film alongside Ian Holm, and John Gielgud.
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“I had the great privilege...
Cross also starred as the villainous Prince Malagant in 1995’s “First Knight” opposite Richard Gere, Sean Connery, and Julia Ormond.
Born in London in 1947, his credits include “Great Expectations” (1947), “Turbulence” (1997) and “Die Bibel – Salomon” (1997), as well as “Chariots of Fire,” which won Best Picture at the Oscars in 1982. Based on the story of two British track athletes who compete in the 1924 Olympics, Cross starred in the Oscar winning film alongside Ian Holm, and John Gielgud.
Also Read: Noah Hawley's 'Star Trek' Put on Hold at Paramount
“I had the great privilege...
- 8/18/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez and Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Ben Cross, the English actor best known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 Best Picture Oscar winner Chariots of Fire and as Sarek in the 2009 reboot Star Trek, died today in Vienna after a short illness. He was 72.
The veteran stage and screen star’s family confirmed the news to Deadline.
Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947 to a working-class family. He began acting at a young age, participating in grammar school plays, but left school to work as a window cleaner, waiter, joiner and carpenter before being accepted into London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts at age 22. He excelled at Rada and won the acting school’s prestigious Vanbrugh Prize for performance of the year. He would go on to claim a string of key stage roles and made his big-screen debut on 1977 World War II epic A Bridge Too Far.
The veteran stage and screen star’s family confirmed the news to Deadline.
Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947 to a working-class family. He began acting at a young age, participating in grammar school plays, but left school to work as a window cleaner, waiter, joiner and carpenter before being accepted into London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts at age 22. He excelled at Rada and won the acting school’s prestigious Vanbrugh Prize for performance of the year. He would go on to claim a string of key stage roles and made his big-screen debut on 1977 World War II epic A Bridge Too Far.
- 8/18/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Joseph Baxter Dec 3, 2019
Star Trek writer D.C. Fontana has passed away, leaving behind a trailblazing legacy that opened doors for female writers.
Dorothy Catherine Fontana, the legendary television writer better known by her gender-hiding nom de plume, D.C. Fontana, has passed away on December 2 at the age of 80, following a short illness, announces the official Star Trek site.
Even to casual fans of 1966-1969’s original Star Trek series who might be oblivious to the show’s behind-the-scenes stories, the name D.C. Fontana should ring a bell, since it was prominently and frequently affixed in the credits. While the story of her emergence in the monolithically male-dominated television industry of the 1960s is one that – especially now – seems destined for dramatization, Fontana’s contributions to the canon of the still-thriving bellwether sci-fi franchise also happened to be crucial.
Further Reading: Star Trek's D.C. Fontana Talks the Origin of Spock's Family
Fontana,...
Star Trek writer D.C. Fontana has passed away, leaving behind a trailblazing legacy that opened doors for female writers.
Dorothy Catherine Fontana, the legendary television writer better known by her gender-hiding nom de plume, D.C. Fontana, has passed away on December 2 at the age of 80, following a short illness, announces the official Star Trek site.
Even to casual fans of 1966-1969’s original Star Trek series who might be oblivious to the show’s behind-the-scenes stories, the name D.C. Fontana should ring a bell, since it was prominently and frequently affixed in the credits. While the story of her emergence in the monolithically male-dominated television industry of the 1960s is one that – especially now – seems destined for dramatization, Fontana’s contributions to the canon of the still-thriving bellwether sci-fi franchise also happened to be crucial.
Further Reading: Star Trek's D.C. Fontana Talks the Origin of Spock's Family
Fontana,...
- 12/3/2019
- Den of Geek
D.C. Fontana, a longtime writer for various “Star Trek” series, has died. She was 80.
According to the official Star Trek website, Fontana died on Monday after a short illness.
Fontana is credited for writing many episodes of the original “Star Trek” series and was essential to creating the backstory and culture of Spock’s Vulcan heritage. Her credits include episodes like “Yesteryear” and “Journey to Babel,” which introduced Spock’s father Sarek and mother Amanda. She also co-wrote the Hugo Nominated “Next Generation” pilot “Encounter at Farpoint” with “Star Trek” creator Gene Rodenberry. She also wrote episodes for “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.”
Also Read: 'Legion' Creator Noah Hawley in Talks to Write And Direct Next 'Star Trek' Film for Paramount
William Shatner, who portrayed Capt. Kirk on the original series, called Fontana a “pioneer” whose “work will continue to influence for generations to come.”
???? She was a pioneer.
According to the official Star Trek website, Fontana died on Monday after a short illness.
Fontana is credited for writing many episodes of the original “Star Trek” series and was essential to creating the backstory and culture of Spock’s Vulcan heritage. Her credits include episodes like “Yesteryear” and “Journey to Babel,” which introduced Spock’s father Sarek and mother Amanda. She also co-wrote the Hugo Nominated “Next Generation” pilot “Encounter at Farpoint” with “Star Trek” creator Gene Rodenberry. She also wrote episodes for “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.”
Also Read: 'Legion' Creator Noah Hawley in Talks to Write And Direct Next 'Star Trek' Film for Paramount
William Shatner, who portrayed Capt. Kirk on the original series, called Fontana a “pioneer” whose “work will continue to influence for generations to come.”
???? She was a pioneer.
- 12/3/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Dorothy Catherine Fontana, a writer on the original “Star Trek” series who had a long association with the franchise, died Dec. 2. She was 80.
Fontana’s death was confirmed by the official “Star Trek” website, which described her as “the legendary writer who brought many of ‘Star Trek’s’ greatest episodes to life.” The website reported that she died after a brief illness but offered no other details.
Fontana was active in the Writers Guild of America for many years, and most recently worked as a lecturer for the American Film Institute.
A native of Fontana was the rare example of a female scribe on the original NBC edition of the enduring sci-fi franchise, although she used the gender-blind screen credit of “D.C. Fontana.” She was credited with creating key elements of the “Star Trek” mythos, including the details on the backstory of Mr. Spock’s upbringing by his human mother Amanda and Vulcan father Sarek.
Fontana’s death was confirmed by the official “Star Trek” website, which described her as “the legendary writer who brought many of ‘Star Trek’s’ greatest episodes to life.” The website reported that she died after a brief illness but offered no other details.
Fontana was active in the Writers Guild of America for many years, and most recently worked as a lecturer for the American Film Institute.
A native of Fontana was the rare example of a female scribe on the original NBC edition of the enduring sci-fi franchise, although she used the gender-blind screen credit of “D.C. Fontana.” She was credited with creating key elements of the “Star Trek” mythos, including the details on the backstory of Mr. Spock’s upbringing by his human mother Amanda and Vulcan father Sarek.
- 12/3/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Dorothy Catherine (D.C.) Fontana passed away peacefully last evening at the age of 80 after a brief illness.
Ms. Fontana gained global notoriety for her writing and story editing on the 1960’s television series Star Trek, as well as the 1970’s animated series, which she also associate produced. Her myth-building work on classic Trek blazed a trail for women, not only in television, but also in science fiction. Her well-known screen credit kept the fact of her gender a secret from most fans until they saw her picture in Stephen Whitfield’s The Making of Star Trek, one of the “bibles” of classic Trekker fandom.
Dorothy Fontana was responsible for creating Spock’s childhood history, including the essential story “Yesteryear,” which though produced for Star Trek: The Animated Series, is as powerful as the best episodes of the classic series. She established the characters of, and relationship between, Spock...
Ms. Fontana gained global notoriety for her writing and story editing on the 1960’s television series Star Trek, as well as the 1970’s animated series, which she also associate produced. Her myth-building work on classic Trek blazed a trail for women, not only in television, but also in science fiction. Her well-known screen credit kept the fact of her gender a secret from most fans until they saw her picture in Stephen Whitfield’s The Making of Star Trek, one of the “bibles” of classic Trekker fandom.
Dorothy Fontana was responsible for creating Spock’s childhood history, including the essential story “Yesteryear,” which though produced for Star Trek: The Animated Series, is as powerful as the best episodes of the classic series. She established the characters of, and relationship between, Spock...
- 12/3/2019
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
Ryan Britt Jun 21, 2019
It's unlikely that Star Trek: Picard and Discovery will crossover... but what if they did?
As the current executive producer of all future Star Trek TV projects, Alex Kurtzman had to have some kind of a plan. And, in a long, revealing interview this week with Deadline, Kurtzman made it clear that before Star Trek: Discovery even launched in 2017, he knew the future of Trek needed to be planned out with some patience.
In recalling his meetings with CBS, Kurtzman said he told the network: "‘I think you have a universe here that is very under-utilized, and a fan base that I think is hungry for a lot more.’ And I walked them through the plan of what I saw for the next five to ten years of Trek." But, with a decade of Trek loosely planned out in advance, it stand to reason that Kurtzman and...
It's unlikely that Star Trek: Picard and Discovery will crossover... but what if they did?
As the current executive producer of all future Star Trek TV projects, Alex Kurtzman had to have some kind of a plan. And, in a long, revealing interview this week with Deadline, Kurtzman made it clear that before Star Trek: Discovery even launched in 2017, he knew the future of Trek needed to be planned out with some patience.
In recalling his meetings with CBS, Kurtzman said he told the network: "‘I think you have a universe here that is very under-utilized, and a fan base that I think is hungry for a lot more.’ And I walked them through the plan of what I saw for the next five to ten years of Trek." But, with a decade of Trek loosely planned out in advance, it stand to reason that Kurtzman and...
- 6/21/2019
- Den of Geek
In many ways, Star Trek: Discovery is reinventing Star Trek for television.
Its intentions to do so were clear in Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 when it rejected the episodic format of previous series and played out a serialized narrative that included Klingons, interdimensional travel, and the Mirror Universe.
And Mudd. It had Mudd.
Fans of Star Trek: The Original Series appreciated the inclusion of the space-travelling flim-flam man (played with unapologetic amoralness by Rainn Wilson) in this pre-tos timeline offering.
Related: Get CBS All Access via Prime Video Channels for Hit Shows, Exclusive Originals, & Live TV!
Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 tripled-down on the nostalgic element with the introductions of Ethan Peck's angsty Spock, Anson Mount's cowboy captain Christopher Pike, and Rebecca Romijn's efficient Number One.
Of the three, Pike was the most interesting and compelling addition to the crew even if Spock was the emotional catalyst for Burnham.
Its intentions to do so were clear in Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 when it rejected the episodic format of previous series and played out a serialized narrative that included Klingons, interdimensional travel, and the Mirror Universe.
And Mudd. It had Mudd.
Fans of Star Trek: The Original Series appreciated the inclusion of the space-travelling flim-flam man (played with unapologetic amoralness by Rainn Wilson) in this pre-tos timeline offering.
Related: Get CBS All Access via Prime Video Channels for Hit Shows, Exclusive Originals, & Live TV!
Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 tripled-down on the nostalgic element with the introductions of Ethan Peck's angsty Spock, Anson Mount's cowboy captain Christopher Pike, and Rebecca Romijn's efficient Number One.
Of the three, Pike was the most interesting and compelling addition to the crew even if Spock was the emotional catalyst for Burnham.
- 5/8/2019
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Ryan Britt Mar 29, 2019
We talked to Star Trek writer DC Fontana about creating Spock's family in The Original Series and beyond.
For fans of Star Trek, Dorothy Fontana—better known to Trekkies as "D.C. Fontana"— is the most influential living Trek writer on the planet. Not only was she a script editor on The Original Series, she also worked as a associate producer and/or writer on The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Video of Star Trek Writer D.C. Fontana on Breaking the Sci-Fi Mold | Origin Stories Podcast | Syfy 25
For fans of Star Trek: Discovery, specifically, Fontana's script for the animated episode "Yesteryear," has been the visual and thematic backbone of nearly all of Discovery Vulcan-centric flashbacks in the second season, which has informed this version of Spock's character. And, for those who love Spock parent’s— Amanda Grayson and Sarek...
We talked to Star Trek writer DC Fontana about creating Spock's family in The Original Series and beyond.
For fans of Star Trek, Dorothy Fontana—better known to Trekkies as "D.C. Fontana"— is the most influential living Trek writer on the planet. Not only was she a script editor on The Original Series, she also worked as a associate producer and/or writer on The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Video of Star Trek Writer D.C. Fontana on Breaking the Sci-Fi Mold | Origin Stories Podcast | Syfy 25
For fans of Star Trek: Discovery, specifically, Fontana's script for the animated episode "Yesteryear," has been the visual and thematic backbone of nearly all of Discovery Vulcan-centric flashbacks in the second season, which has informed this version of Spock's character. And, for those who love Spock parent’s— Amanda Grayson and Sarek...
- 3/29/2019
- Den of Geek
Well, I'll admit I didn't see that coming.
I can appreciate being played. When it's done well. And this was done pretty well, overall.
I thought I had it figured out. It was obvious to me that Burnham had to be the Red Angel because every appearance either had to do with her safety (appearing to Spock as a child so he could tell Sarek where to find her) or she was present/involved.
The exception, of course, was the Red Angel saving the Terralysium residents during World War 3, a detail the combined Discovery -Section 31 team conveniently ignored when formulating the mousetrap plan.
Related: Star Trek: Discovery Renewed for Season 3 With New Show Co-Runner
There's been a lot of Star Trek: Discovery in the news recently. Almost like they wanted to create some buzz just as the final batch of episodes landed, answering the driving questions of the season.
First,...
I can appreciate being played. When it's done well. And this was done pretty well, overall.
I thought I had it figured out. It was obvious to me that Burnham had to be the Red Angel because every appearance either had to do with her safety (appearing to Spock as a child so he could tell Sarek where to find her) or she was present/involved.
The exception, of course, was the Red Angel saving the Terralysium residents during World War 3, a detail the combined Discovery -Section 31 team conveniently ignored when formulating the mousetrap plan.
Related: Star Trek: Discovery Renewed for Season 3 With New Show Co-Runner
There's been a lot of Star Trek: Discovery in the news recently. Almost like they wanted to create some buzz just as the final batch of episodes landed, answering the driving questions of the season.
First,...
- 3/27/2019
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Ryan Britt Mar 7, 2019
Did you catch all of these Star Trek references in Star Trek: Discovery "If Memory Serves"?
If there are still Disco-haters out there who believe that Star Trek: Discovery is somehow not "real" Star Trek, the latest episode will almost certainly disprove that insane claim. In the eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, Burnham and Spock hit up Talos IV, and a bevy of old school Trek references follow them there.
Here are all the Easter eggs and Trekkie shoutouts in the super-retro adventure, “If Memory Serves.”
Intro is a cheeky re-cap of "The Cage"
Though this is fairly obvious reference, the beginning of this episode of Star Trek: Discovery simply starts off with the words “previously on Star Trek,” and establishes the basic story beats of the first Trek pilot episode, “The Cage,” using actual footage from the '60s.
In terms of chronology, “The...
Did you catch all of these Star Trek references in Star Trek: Discovery "If Memory Serves"?
If there are still Disco-haters out there who believe that Star Trek: Discovery is somehow not "real" Star Trek, the latest episode will almost certainly disprove that insane claim. In the eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, Burnham and Spock hit up Talos IV, and a bevy of old school Trek references follow them there.
Here are all the Easter eggs and Trekkie shoutouts in the super-retro adventure, “If Memory Serves.”
Intro is a cheeky re-cap of "The Cage"
Though this is fairly obvious reference, the beginning of this episode of Star Trek: Discovery simply starts off with the words “previously on Star Trek,” and establishes the basic story beats of the first Trek pilot episode, “The Cage,” using actual footage from the '60s.
In terms of chronology, “The...
- 3/7/2019
- Den of Geek
Ryan Britt Mar 1, 2019
Who is Amanda Grayson? Everything you definitely don’t know about Spock and Michael Burnham’s mom in Star Trek.
Warning: This Star Trek: Discovery articles contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 7: “Light and Shadows.”
In Star Trek: Discovery, we’ve gotten to know the character of Amanda Grayson a whole lot better than we ever did in either The Original Series or any of the films. Famously introduced in 1967 episode “Journey to Babel,” Amanda (as played by Jane Wyatt) was seemingly just as steady and smart as her husband Sarek and her son Spock.
In Discovery, we’re learning exactly why Amanda is so badass, and also, why she’s a great mom. Mia Kirshner’s version of Amanda is giving new dimension to the character, but to be, fair, the depth of Amanda has been there since the beginning, and, in some cases, lurking in...
Who is Amanda Grayson? Everything you definitely don’t know about Spock and Michael Burnham’s mom in Star Trek.
Warning: This Star Trek: Discovery articles contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 7: “Light and Shadows.”
In Star Trek: Discovery, we’ve gotten to know the character of Amanda Grayson a whole lot better than we ever did in either The Original Series or any of the films. Famously introduced in 1967 episode “Journey to Babel,” Amanda (as played by Jane Wyatt) was seemingly just as steady and smart as her husband Sarek and her son Spock.
In Discovery, we’re learning exactly why Amanda is so badass, and also, why she’s a great mom. Mia Kirshner’s version of Amanda is giving new dimension to the character, but to be, fair, the depth of Amanda has been there since the beginning, and, in some cases, lurking in...
- 3/1/2019
- Den of Geek
Ryan Britt Feb 28, 2019
Did you catch all of the Star Trek references in "Light and Shadows"? Because there were a lot of them...
If you’re a fan of Star Trek, the latest Star Trek: Discovery episode, “Light and Shadows” is, without a doubt, the one with the most old-school throwbacks yet.
Of course, by now, everyone knows that Ethan Peck’s Spock finally appears in this episode, but that’s just the beginning of the retro stuff. From shuttlecraft tricks, to advanced probes from the future, to famous planets and sectors of space, this Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 episode was packed with all sorts of moments to make Trekkies everywhere smile.
Here’s all Easter eggs and Trek references and shout-outs in Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, Episode 7, “Light and Shadows.”
Mutara sector
Right at the start of the episode, Burnham mentions that Spock’s shuttle went missing in the “mutara sector.
Did you catch all of the Star Trek references in "Light and Shadows"? Because there were a lot of them...
If you’re a fan of Star Trek, the latest Star Trek: Discovery episode, “Light and Shadows” is, without a doubt, the one with the most old-school throwbacks yet.
Of course, by now, everyone knows that Ethan Peck’s Spock finally appears in this episode, but that’s just the beginning of the retro stuff. From shuttlecraft tricks, to advanced probes from the future, to famous planets and sectors of space, this Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 episode was packed with all sorts of moments to make Trekkies everywhere smile.
Here’s all Easter eggs and Trek references and shout-outs in Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, Episode 7, “Light and Shadows.”
Mutara sector
Right at the start of the episode, Burnham mentions that Spock’s shuttle went missing in the “mutara sector.
- 2/28/2019
- Den of Geek
Star Trek: Discovery ventures to Vulcan and into a temporal distortion in another riveting Season 2 episode.
This Star Trek: Discovery review contains spoilers for "Light and Shadows"
Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 7
"Light and Shadows" was a supremely action-driven episode—though, unlike most of Discovery's other forays into action, the episode grounds its fast-paced, high-stakes adventure in character, making Season 2, Episode 7 (the halfway point for the season!) another success in a string of excellent episodes for this show's sophomore season. Do you feel that? That is what narrative momentum feels like.
Pike and Tyler's trip into the temporal distortion was about putting two characters we know and maybe kind of like into danger, but it was also about seeing these two learn to trust one another, at least on some level, when they are put in a high-stakes situation.
I'm not sure that TyVoq is a character that Pike...
This Star Trek: Discovery review contains spoilers for "Light and Shadows"
Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 7
"Light and Shadows" was a supremely action-driven episode—though, unlike most of Discovery's other forays into action, the episode grounds its fast-paced, high-stakes adventure in character, making Season 2, Episode 7 (the halfway point for the season!) another success in a string of excellent episodes for this show's sophomore season. Do you feel that? That is what narrative momentum feels like.
Pike and Tyler's trip into the temporal distortion was about putting two characters we know and maybe kind of like into danger, but it was also about seeing these two learn to trust one another, at least on some level, when they are put in a high-stakes situation.
I'm not sure that TyVoq is a character that Pike...
- 2/28/2019
- Den of Geek
Despite all the fanfare surrounding his role in the CBS All Access show’s sophomore run, Star Trek: Discovery season 2 has yet to give us Ethan Peck’s on-screen debut as Spock. In episode 7, titled “Light and Shadows,” however, the search for Spock will continue as his adoptive sister Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) returns to Vulcan to meet with her parents, Sarek (James Frain) and Amanda Grayson (Mia Kirshner).
Sarek and Amanda have been recurring presences throughout the past two seasons, with the Vulcan ambassador and his human wife last appearing in season 2 episode 1 and episode 3, respectively. We don’t know if the visit home helps Burnham get any closer to finding her brother, but it sounds like she’ll uncover some other revelations in the process.
The synopsis for “Light and Shadows,” meanwhile, teases that she’ll discover some “surprising family secrets.” You can check it out down below...
Sarek and Amanda have been recurring presences throughout the past two seasons, with the Vulcan ambassador and his human wife last appearing in season 2 episode 1 and episode 3, respectively. We don’t know if the visit home helps Burnham get any closer to finding her brother, but it sounds like she’ll uncover some other revelations in the process.
The synopsis for “Light and Shadows,” meanwhile, teases that she’ll discover some “surprising family secrets.” You can check it out down below...
- 2/27/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
James Hunt Feb 1, 2019
How does Star Trek: Discovery relate to the other Star Trek shows and movies? We unravel the history of the future to make it clear.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
The Star Trek canon is a complicated place. Within the TV show and movies alone, there are prequels, sequels, time travel and alternate universes to keep track of - and not all of them happen in the right order. Star Trek Discovery is the latest continuity insert (and a fine one at that) – but how does it relate to everything else?
We begin our look at Star Trek's timeline around 40 years into “our” future, at a point when the Earth is recovering from World War III…
2063 – Star Trek: First Contact (most of it)
This movie - Star Trek 8, if you’re keeping track - sees the Star Trek: The Next Generation crew take...
How does Star Trek: Discovery relate to the other Star Trek shows and movies? We unravel the history of the future to make it clear.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
The Star Trek canon is a complicated place. Within the TV show and movies alone, there are prequels, sequels, time travel and alternate universes to keep track of - and not all of them happen in the right order. Star Trek Discovery is the latest continuity insert (and a fine one at that) – but how does it relate to everything else?
We begin our look at Star Trek's timeline around 40 years into “our” future, at a point when the Earth is recovering from World War III…
2063 – Star Trek: First Contact (most of it)
This movie - Star Trek 8, if you’re keeping track - sees the Star Trek: The Next Generation crew take...
- 2/1/2019
- Den of Geek
I wasn't sure I was ready for Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 1.
After all, the first season was filled with ginormous highs and catastrophic lows.
There was great ambition built into this newest franchise member. They went dark. They dropped swear words. They played an incredibly long arc story. It was Moore's Battlestar Galactica for Roddenberry's base.
Related: Get CBS All Access via Prime Video Channels for Hit Shows, Exclusive Originals & Live TV!
But, happily, by any measure of a narrative, this was a solid season premiere.
New characters introduced in interesting ways. Check.
New mission set up with a good dose of mystery and potential disaster. Check.
Some truly gorgeous special effects and action scenes. Check.
Oh, and yay to killing off the jerk who can't get along with (or even be halfway respectful of) Burnham. Double check.
Burnham: We'll set up pattern enhancers and beam back.
Connelly: Unless...
After all, the first season was filled with ginormous highs and catastrophic lows.
There was great ambition built into this newest franchise member. They went dark. They dropped swear words. They played an incredibly long arc story. It was Moore's Battlestar Galactica for Roddenberry's base.
Related: Get CBS All Access via Prime Video Channels for Hit Shows, Exclusive Originals & Live TV!
But, happily, by any measure of a narrative, this was a solid season premiere.
New characters introduced in interesting ways. Check.
New mission set up with a good dose of mystery and potential disaster. Check.
Some truly gorgeous special effects and action scenes. Check.
Oh, and yay to killing off the jerk who can't get along with (or even be halfway respectful of) Burnham. Double check.
Burnham: We'll set up pattern enhancers and beam back.
Connelly: Unless...
- 1/18/2019
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Star Trek: Discovery launched its sophomore voyage with a high-octane premiere filled with interstellar action — and though we still haven’t laid eyes on new cast addition Ethan Peck as Spock yet, we did learn a lot about Burnham’s fraught relationship with the pointy-eared fan favorite.
We begin with a flashback to Sarek and his human wife Amanda welcoming a young Michael Burnham into their home. Her new guardians greet her warmly, but we also see a young Spock ducking away. Sarek sternly asks his son to teach Burnham how to be Vulcan: “I expect you to be friends.
We begin with a flashback to Sarek and his human wife Amanda welcoming a young Michael Burnham into their home. Her new guardians greet her warmly, but we also see a young Spock ducking away. Sarek sternly asks his son to teach Burnham how to be Vulcan: “I expect you to be friends.
- 1/18/2019
- TVLine.com
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for “Star Trek: Discovery” Season 2, Episode 1, “Brother.”]
The Season 2 premiere of “Star Trek: Discovery” definitely feels like the beginning of something. “Brother,” launching Thursday on CBS All Access, is all about establishing a new status quo, a new chain of command, and most importantly a new mission focused on exploration over conflict. Where that mission will take this ambitious yet flawed series, however, is as yet a mystery.
Picking up moments after Season 1 ended, Captain Pike (Anson Mount) of the U.S.S. Enterprise (you may have heard of it) comes on board Discovery with news from Starfleet — the Enterprise has been disabled by massive systems failure, so he’s taking command of the good ship Discovery to investigate some odd signals that “have the Federation’s hackles up.” That quest leads the Discovery to a rescue mission on a crumbling asteroid, but no real answers as yet to what those signals might be,...
The Season 2 premiere of “Star Trek: Discovery” definitely feels like the beginning of something. “Brother,” launching Thursday on CBS All Access, is all about establishing a new status quo, a new chain of command, and most importantly a new mission focused on exploration over conflict. Where that mission will take this ambitious yet flawed series, however, is as yet a mystery.
Picking up moments after Season 1 ended, Captain Pike (Anson Mount) of the U.S.S. Enterprise (you may have heard of it) comes on board Discovery with news from Starfleet — the Enterprise has been disabled by massive systems failure, so he’s taking command of the good ship Discovery to investigate some odd signals that “have the Federation’s hackles up.” That quest leads the Discovery to a rescue mission on a crumbling asteroid, but no real answers as yet to what those signals might be,...
- 1/18/2019
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
The Star Trek: Discovery season 2 premiere is at its best when it doesn't rely on Star Trek nostalgia.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 1
A world without a Star Trek TV show regularly airing new episodes is a slightly darker world. Thankfully, we are now back in a slightly lighter timeline: Star Trek: Discovery is back!
For those who were frustrated with the action-oriented frenzy of the first season, Star Trek: Discovery season 2 is not going to totally assuage those frustrations. There is a commitment to the wonder of scientific exploration in certain parts of this season premiere--most notably, in the delightful introduction of Tig Notaro's Engineer Denise Reno--but this first episode is weighed down (with little pay off thus far) by the angsty mystery of Michael's mysterious, absent brother.
For an episode called "Brother," the story is not as focused on the relationship between Michael and Spock as you might think.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 1
A world without a Star Trek TV show regularly airing new episodes is a slightly darker world. Thankfully, we are now back in a slightly lighter timeline: Star Trek: Discovery is back!
For those who were frustrated with the action-oriented frenzy of the first season, Star Trek: Discovery season 2 is not going to totally assuage those frustrations. There is a commitment to the wonder of scientific exploration in certain parts of this season premiere--most notably, in the delightful introduction of Tig Notaro's Engineer Denise Reno--but this first episode is weighed down (with little pay off thus far) by the angsty mystery of Michael's mysterious, absent brother.
For an episode called "Brother," the story is not as focused on the relationship between Michael and Spock as you might think.
- 12/28/2018
- Den of Geek
We’ve got a great new featurette for you to watch today for Star Trek: Discovery that focuses on what we can expect to see in the story for season two. It includes new footage from the upcoming season along with interviews of the cast and crew talking about some of the new characters that will be joining the adventure such as Captain Pike (Anson Mount) and Spock (Ethan Peck), who is apparently having visions of a villainous Red Angel.
I also included a synopsis for the upcoming season along with a new poster:
After answering a distress signal from the U.S.S. Enterprise, season two of Star Trek: Discoveryfinds the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery joining forces with Captain Christopher Pike on a new mission to investigate seven mysterious red signals and the appearance of an unknown being called the Red Angel. While the crew must...
I also included a synopsis for the upcoming season along with a new poster:
After answering a distress signal from the U.S.S. Enterprise, season two of Star Trek: Discoveryfinds the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery joining forces with Captain Christopher Pike on a new mission to investigate seven mysterious red signals and the appearance of an unknown being called the Red Angel. While the crew must...
- 12/18/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
CBS All Access has released a thrillingly awesome new trailer for Star Trek: Discovery season two in which we see Spock join the fight for the future. The trailer also teases the big threat of new deadly villain known as the Red Angel who has the power to end all life in the galaxy.
It looks like the crew of the Discovery have their work cut out for them as they embark on what looks to be a dangerously insane new adventure! This is a great, action-packed trailer that definitely upped my excitement for the return of the series!
Star Trek: Discovery returns to CBS All Access January 17th.
The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou, Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca, Doug Jones as science officer Saru, Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson, Maulik Pancholy...
It looks like the crew of the Discovery have their work cut out for them as they embark on what looks to be a dangerously insane new adventure! This is a great, action-packed trailer that definitely upped my excitement for the return of the series!
Star Trek: Discovery returns to CBS All Access January 17th.
The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou, Jason Isaacs as Captain Lorca, Doug Jones as science officer Saru, Anthony Rapp as fellow science officer Stamets, Terry Serpico as Starfleet admiral Anderson, Maulik Pancholy...
- 12/13/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The second season of Star Trek: Discovery has all the makings of unmissable television.
CBS’ All Access series has pulled out all the stops to welcome Spock to the flight deck, while we understand next year’s batch of episodes is much lighter in tone over Discovery 1.0. Frankly, it couldn’t have gotten much darker without CBS skewing towards an older demographic.
Nevertheless, this all lays the groundwork for a bold sophomore outing, as CBS’ team of creators begin to uncover what makes Spock tick and, according to executive producer Heather Kadin, the family from which he hails.
We’re gonna be exploring those family dynamics. We’re gonna see a lot between them. I think that like any brother or sister, there’s love. There’s deep wells of stuff. That’s what’s so great about exploring that relationship, is there’s a lot of tricky stuff that...
CBS’ All Access series has pulled out all the stops to welcome Spock to the flight deck, while we understand next year’s batch of episodes is much lighter in tone over Discovery 1.0. Frankly, it couldn’t have gotten much darker without CBS skewing towards an older demographic.
Nevertheless, this all lays the groundwork for a bold sophomore outing, as CBS’ team of creators begin to uncover what makes Spock tick and, according to executive producer Heather Kadin, the family from which he hails.
We’re gonna be exploring those family dynamics. We’re gonna see a lot between them. I think that like any brother or sister, there’s love. There’s deep wells of stuff. That’s what’s so great about exploring that relationship, is there’s a lot of tricky stuff that...
- 8/20/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
“Star Trek: Discovery” has found its Spock, casting Ethan Peck in the iconic role.
The character will make his debut during the second season of the CBS All Access series, which will air in early 2019.
“Through 52 years of television and film, a parallel universe and a mirror universe, Mr. Spock remains the only member of the original bridge crew to span every era of Star Trek,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman, who will take over as showrunner for the second season.
Also Read: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Trailer Teases Mr. Spock in Season 2 (Video)
The character was most famously played by the late Leonard Nimoy in the original “Star Trek” TV series and in the first slate of movies. Zachary Quinto took on the role — with cameos by Nimoy as an older version of Spock — in the reboot of franchise: “Star Trek,” “Star Trek Into Darkness” and “Star Trek Beyond.
The character will make his debut during the second season of the CBS All Access series, which will air in early 2019.
“Through 52 years of television and film, a parallel universe and a mirror universe, Mr. Spock remains the only member of the original bridge crew to span every era of Star Trek,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman, who will take over as showrunner for the second season.
Also Read: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Trailer Teases Mr. Spock in Season 2 (Video)
The character was most famously played by the late Leonard Nimoy in the original “Star Trek” TV series and in the first slate of movies. Zachary Quinto took on the role — with cameos by Nimoy as an older version of Spock — in the reboot of franchise: “Star Trek,” “Star Trek Into Darkness” and “Star Trek Beyond.
- 8/14/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
The search for Spock is over: Star Trek: Discovery has cast Ethan Peck to play the iconic Vulcan in Season 2 of the CBS All Access drama, TVLine has learned.
The famously logical science officer was played by Leonard Nimoy on the original Star Trek TV series, and then by Zachary Quinto in the recent reboot films. “We searched for months for an actor who would, like them, bring his own interpretation to the role,” showrunner Alex Kurtzman said in a statement. “An actor who would, like them, effortlessly embody Spock’s greatest qualities, beyond obvious logic: empathy, intuition, compassion, confusion,...
The famously logical science officer was played by Leonard Nimoy on the original Star Trek TV series, and then by Zachary Quinto in the recent reboot films. “We searched for months for an actor who would, like them, bring his own interpretation to the role,” showrunner Alex Kurtzman said in a statement. “An actor who would, like them, effortlessly embody Spock’s greatest qualities, beyond obvious logic: empathy, intuition, compassion, confusion,...
- 8/14/2018
- TVLine.com
As revealed at San Diego Comic-Con, Star Trek: Discovery‘s upcoming second season will introduce one of the franchise’s most iconic characters in the form of Spock. Whoever plays the part of the half-human, half-Vulcan will have a tough job living up to the performances of those who’ve come before him, but the audition process apparently uncovered the right actor as the part’s already been cast.
Showrunner Alex Kurtzman spoke to Variety recently and revealed that the search for Spock is already over and the right person’s been found. “We are, we are casting a new Spock,” he said. “It’s not just a possibility, it’s been done.”
Though he wouldn’t say who Spock No. 3 is, Kurtzman went on to explain how it was a difficult casting call, as Spock’s a tricky character to get right. After all, he’s got to be...
Showrunner Alex Kurtzman spoke to Variety recently and revealed that the search for Spock is already over and the right person’s been found. “We are, we are casting a new Spock,” he said. “It’s not just a possibility, it’s been done.”
Though he wouldn’t say who Spock No. 3 is, Kurtzman went on to explain how it was a difficult casting call, as Spock’s a tricky character to get right. After all, he’s got to be...
- 8/11/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Star Trek: Discovery is giving us a blast from the past next season… and we want to (boldly) go to there.
The freshman voyage of CBS All Access’ sci-fi series ended with the Discovery coming face-to-face with the iconic USS Enterprise, and a new behind-the-scenes teaser for Season 2 — which you can watch above — promises to deliver on that cliffhanger. Sadly, the teaser offers no new footage, but it is chock full of Easter eggs for Trek fans to crack open, so let’s go through it with a fine-toothed comb:
0:08: We hear Sonequa Martin-Green’s Burnham say, “Every moment is a test,...
The freshman voyage of CBS All Access’ sci-fi series ended with the Discovery coming face-to-face with the iconic USS Enterprise, and a new behind-the-scenes teaser for Season 2 — which you can watch above — promises to deliver on that cliffhanger. Sadly, the teaser offers no new footage, but it is chock full of Easter eggs for Trek fans to crack open, so let’s go through it with a fine-toothed comb:
0:08: We hear Sonequa Martin-Green’s Burnham say, “Every moment is a test,...
- 4/26/2018
- TVLine.com
It’s official: Season 2 of “Star Trek: Discovery” will feature the captain of the Enterprise — no, not Kirk, but the one before him. Anson Mount (“Hell on Wheels,” “Marvel’s Inhumans”) is joining the cast of the CBS All Access series as Captain Christopher Pike. It’s more than just casting news — it’s news that has us dying to find out what’s going on with that half-Vulcan who’s also on board the Enterprise at this time.
[Editor’s note: Spoilers for “Star Trek: Discovery” Season 1 follow.]
Pike’s casting is news we’ve been expecting since the Season 1 finale of “Discovery,” which featured the good ship Discovery encountering the Starfleet flagship and teased Pike’s presence. Executive producers Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts have been clear since the end of the season about having to handle “Discovery’s” temporal placement, as the show exists within a period of “Star Trek” history that now overlaps with established continuity.
[Editor’s note: Spoilers for “Star Trek: Discovery” Season 1 follow.]
Pike’s casting is news we’ve been expecting since the Season 1 finale of “Discovery,” which featured the good ship Discovery encountering the Starfleet flagship and teased Pike’s presence. Executive producers Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts have been clear since the end of the season about having to handle “Discovery’s” temporal placement, as the show exists within a period of “Star Trek” history that now overlaps with established continuity.
- 4/9/2018
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
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