The Artificial Tango 18: Many Ways to the Ocean
“Dominion.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 7, as we discuss plausible misdirections, the connection to Greek mythology, internal voices, and where the story may be going as we enter the home stretch.
The Artificial Tango 17: Poetic Drive-By Observations
“The Bounty.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 6, as we discuss the unexpected reactions and discoveries, the rich tapestry of Trek past, the prevelant themes of family and replacement, and the many attempts at misdirection.
The Orb 152: Dead Giveaways
“The Passenger” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how it works as a Bashir story, the introduction of Primmin, the Odo connection, the original concept, and more.
The Artificial Tango 16: Visions from the Fire Caves
“Imposters.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 5, as we discuss the appearance of an old friend, the evolving nature of the Changeling infiltration, how the core story relies heavily on DS9, and share our theory for what is really happening with Jack.
Warp Five 247: The Other Side of Life
“Horizon” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss family dynamics, what could have been for Travis, Archer’s leadership, T’Pol's book club, and the unxpected connection between the Mayweather and Janeway families.
The Orb 151: Who Is What and What Is Where?!
“Dax” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the complex matter of where the line between host and symbiont begins and ends, how the story helps build the mythos of the Trill, some potential inspiration from Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, and much more.
The Artificial Tango 15: A Gift of Provenance
“No Win Scenario.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the Part 3, as we discuss parallels with the TOS films, how the story turns death into a fighting chance to live, makes our heroes better versions of themselves, and ask just what is up with Vadic’s hand.
Warp Five 246: Challenging the Empire
“Judgment” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story revisits The Undiscovered Country, works to maintain continuity, and challenges the concept of Klingon society..
The Orb 150: Like Oil and Water
“Q-Less” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the appearance of John de Lancie’s fan favorite on DS9, the original premise compared with what we got, why it does (and doesn’t) make sense, and how the story makes more sense if you shift how you look at it.
The Artificial Tango 14: Yoda Was Right
“Seventeen Seconds.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 3, as we discuss Beverly's choice, Jean-Luc’s reaction, characters swapping places, the reveal of the enemy, and sip a cup of Celestial Seasonings Warriortime along the way.
Warp Five 245: A Slice of White Bread
“The Crossing” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the story’s promising start, the Wisps, Archer’s actions, and missed opportunities to really explore the heart of Star Trek.
The Artificial Tango 13: The Son in the Room
“Disengage.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the Part 2, as we discuss whether Jack is indeed the offspring of Jean-Luc and Beverly, what that means and why Vadic wants him, Worf’s entrance, Raffi’s demons, a redepemtion arc for Shaw, and more.