Tag Archives: Star Trek

You have to give credit to these guys on almost every conceivable level.  There’s definitely something to the idea of the fans making the series.  It’s the same thing that happened when Doctor Who came back in 2005 – the … Continue reading →

Star Trek tends to be remembered as the work of visionaries.  It was years ahead of its time in terms of social impact, gaining support by people like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and inspiring people to fields of engineering, … Continue reading →

This episode will require a bit of backstory and that can be found by simply rewatching The Tholian Web.  This is a sequel of sorts.  It could be said that series like Doctor Who and Star Trek often cater to the fans … Continue reading →

When the USS Hood loses all hands, a new captain is needed to take over.  Spock is given the command but Commander Garrett has issues with that, stating that Starfleet is overlooking her because she’s a woman.  Star Trek Continues … Continue reading →

The title, Come Not Between Dragons, sounds like good advice.  Apt for an episode that delves into the most common type of advice we can imagine: that of being a parent.   Of the 6 episodes I’ve seen so far, this … Continue reading →

A computer virus infiltrates the Enterprise and devours information at an alarming rate.  In an effort to stop it, an explosion takes place right in front of Kirk and McCoy sending them back to the American Civil War during one … Continue reading →

At 4 for 4, we are now showing a higher success rate in this fan produced series than we did in the actual series it’s based on.  That might sound like ridiculously high praise that could not possibly be substantiated … Continue reading →

If I had to select a favorite episode of classic Trek, it’s always been an easy choice.  There are a handful to choose from, with a few coming in as close second-place winners, but the best has always stood tall … Continue reading →

My brother-in-law deserves a huge thank you for pointing me in the direction of this series.  The first episode was good and felt like classic Trek in all the ways I explained but it wasn’t until episode 2, Lolani, that … Continue reading →

My brother-in-law is a huge fan of classic Star Trek.  (He’s a smart man!)  When I received a WhatsApp message from him telling me to give this series a shot, I was stunned.  I’ve seen enough fan-made episodes of Star … Continue reading →

I’ve been a fan of classic Star Trek since I was 3 years old.  I realize I am using that term loosely at 3, but when it was on, I’d focus on it to the exclusion of all else.  That … Continue reading →

Season 2 of Star Trek The Animated Series has been far better than I was expecting.  When I was a kid, I had to do a report on the Aztecs which was helped by my early introduction to the Doctor … Continue reading →

Finally, someone is willing to acknowledge that McCoy is a dude who guesses at medical solutions and doesn’t actually have a medical license.  This is a story I can believe!  (And does it mean McCoy is an albatross around the … Continue reading →

One of the things that I always loved about classic Star Trek is that it had a sense of humor.  I like my science fiction to be serious, but not devoid of humor.  (Actually, I don’t mind a good sci-fi/comedy, … Continue reading →

While season 2 didn’t have the most exciting opener, Bem offers us a lot more to sink our teeth into.  I love the episodes that offer some mind-candy and the idea of a colony creature is fascinating to me.  To … Continue reading →

Season 2 of the animated series opens with The Pirates of Orion and its nothing particularly original but it still is nice to see the crew together again, and McCoy has a moment of redemption that won him a few … Continue reading →

This was a good end to the first season of the animated Star Trek.  It’s basically another quest episode but feels a lot like I’m watching Dungeons & Dragons.  That’s made funnier in that Chris Pine, Captain Kirk in the … Continue reading →

Remember the time Kirk told the crew that risk was their business?  It’s really an indelible line.  Kirk is trying to coax the crew to take a risk despite McCoy stressing that it’s a dangerous action.  It’s a line worth … Continue reading →

Did I just sit through a half hour of classic Trek and not see Captain James T. Kirk?  I sure did!  That was unexpected, to say the least.  To add to the surprise, it’s a story by sci-fi giant Larry … Continue reading →

One thing you can’t do well in live action is underwater work; at least not on a television budget and certainly not on the budget Trek had to work with.  The Ambergris Element, therefore, is a triumph of animation over … Continue reading →