MalikMuaddibSoong

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago

Yes, we see TPol reading the new rediscovered teachings of Surak, demonstrating the spread in new ideas

We also see the Vulcan ambassador standup for being a “deviant” and ultimately prevail, demonstrating a shift in attitudes.

The Vulcan arc was one of the most strangely satisfying because:

  • It begins strong in the first 5 episodes or so (until Trip gives Tpol pecan pie)
  • Goes into the back burner for 2.5 seasons, except for random jabs at the Vulcan High Command
  • Goes into overdrive in S4 and shows us how these Vulcans become the ones we’ve come to know.
[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If you do that you miss much of the best Trek villains:

Kai Wynn and Gul Dukat

They are part of reason folks are advising you to hang in there.

But ultimately just enjoy it and skip any episode that is boring you; if you make it halfway you’ll probably want to watch the few relevant ones you skipped.

p.s. Buckle up 🖖

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Enterprise all the way.

It starts strong with lots human/vulcan conflict and then eases into 2 seasons of TNG-style adventures.

Season 3 is an imperfect masterpiece that ultimately delivers some incredible episodes. This is where Enterprise comes into its own.

Season 4 is more like a collection of 3-parters that sees the crew touch on all the lore they missed in the first 3 seasons. Satisfying but a different vibe.

Highlights include:

  • Captain Archer feuding with Duras
  • Dr Phlox improving every episode he appears
  • Lt Reed vs Major Hayes
  • Grapplers!

Low points include:

  • Decontamination
  • Archer/Tpol tension
  • Cogenitor episode
  • The finale
[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago

Data, Mozilla has issued a ruling. You are the property of Firefox. You can not opt-out.

Grimace

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Came here to mention La Sirena from Picard.

Hologram bridge crew with fully hologram passenger quarters, the introverts starship par excellence 👌

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Quick someone animate it ~~for the masses~~, ~~for the children~~, for me!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

It’s a matter of opinion of course, but to me Picard 1/2 suffers the same malady as S31: “all we need is a big star to sell our franchise”

Season 3 felt to me like the owners of the franchise desperately trying to salvage the final season from Patrick Stewart’s meddling.

As for Kirk’s stories you’re right he’s done if not already overdone, at least as a main character. Who knows how he may work as a supporting character 🤷‍♀️

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 months ago (1 children)

When Monday-me tries to remember what Friday-me did

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

TIL what Second Window is 🧐

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

We know Riker plays for keeps; Quark owes him platinum and tried to foist gift cards on him for payment.

We know the TNG poker games would also raise the stakes; Crusher challenges Riker, LaForge, and Worf to bet shaving their beards that one time.

We know that gambling lingo is still commonplace, even though Mariner doesnt know other slang from our era (eg what a pinup poster is)

I want to say that gambling never left and it makes me realize we're sorely missing a proper heist episode. With Quark 👌

Edit: I am mistaken, I forgot about Moogie

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago (6 children)

If Kirk is going to come back, it has to mean something. It has to be the show. But I was so impressed by this writer, so I said let's talk after I'm done in Vancouver.

He had me in the first half, but thankfully this doesn't sound like another vanity project ala Picard S1/S2 🤞

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