The Artificial Tango
The Artificial Tango 21: Bye Bye Borgie
“The Last Generation.” We conclude our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 10, as we discuss character paths, how the story was resolved, why the writing goes well beyond nostalgia, the potential of a spinoff, ships named Enterprise, and why everything comes back to ALF.
The Artificial Tango 20: The Best of All Worlds
“Võx.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 9, as we discuss resolution of the story and look beyond the superficial fan complaints to embrace the real message of the story in true Star Trek fashion. And the Enterprise-E? That was not Worf's fault.
The Artificial Tango 19: Evolution, My Dear Watson!
“Surrender.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 8, as we discuss how the TNG crew are finally brought back together, our evolving theories about Jack, a possible beer-drenched clue, and Worf’s love sonnet.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Artificial Tango 12: Picard’s Romantic Mix Tape
“The Next Generation.” We kick off our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the premiere episode, as we discuss the passage of time, how the series is shifting tone while still honoring its first two seasons, and how it is a love letter to fans and the entire franchise.
The Artificial Tango 11: Honoring the Saga
Preparing for Star Trek: Picard Season 3. We get ready for Star Trek: Picard Season 3 by looking back at the first two and then ahead to the third, asking what could have been and what is to come as the crew of the Enterprise-D (and E!) reunite.
The Artificial Tango 10: A Thread’s Pull Away
“Farewell.” We talk about how the characters find closure to the ghosts that have haunted them, reflect on the relationship between Q and Jean-Luc, connect some final thematic dots, and explore the winding nature of the timeline.