It’s our tenth episode! But we’re too busy talking about Discovery‘s “Light and Shadows” to notice. What we did notice and talk about: Michael Burnham, the sensible middle child of the family Amanda Grayson, 1960s… Read More »10. The Squid Ships It (Disco 2.07)
Saru goes home again. We start out agreeing we don’t have much to say about this episode, then … talk even more than usual, covering such ground as: Can we come up with a different… Read More »09. Walks Like A Squid Sister (Disco 2.06)
Once again, Discovery brought us an episode packed with twists, turns and no half-Vulcans whatsoever, and we are here to talk about it. Our discussion includes… We love Sylvia Tilly the way Philippa Georgiou loves… Read More »08. A Hot Mushroom Man (Disco 2.05)
This week, we discuss season 2, episode four of Star Trek: Discovery, and, along the way… wanky titles (and why we love them) serialised versus episodic storytelling the endless Search for Spock the Prime Directive… Read More »07. She’s Like A Little Yo-Yo! (Disco 2.04)
Disco crammed a lot of episode into its running time! And so have we! Covered: Disco’s crack is back! Questionable decisions! Doubtful pacing! We’re so happy! Secret [spoilers]! Okay, if you haven’t watched “Point of… Read More »06. Klingon Botox (Disco 2.03)
Fans are calling “New Eden” ‘the Trekkiest episode of Discovery so far’ — but is that a good thing? Anika and Liz talk tropes, religion, and that weird feeling you get when you’re only feeling… Read More »05. So Spock All the Time (Disco 2.02)
Anika and Liz are talking about “Brother”, the season 2 premiere of Star Trek: Discovery. This episode contains spoilers for “Brother”, obviously, along with the whole of season one, and also the Short Trek “The… Read More »04. He’s Not Like A Regular Captain, He’s A Cool Captain (Disco 2.01)
We’re joined by Sam to discuss Tasha Yar and Ellen Landry: two very different women who share the same job, whose potential as characters was never quite realised. Discussed along the way: “Yesterday’s Enterprise”, Sela… Read More »03. Insecurity Chiefs (Tasha Yar and Ellen Landry)
Wing woman (n) – A female friend who accompanies one to social events, acts as facilitator of encounters with potential romantic or sexual partners and wards off unwanted attention. Anika and Liz ask the big questions: who,… Read More »02. The Ultimate Wing Woman
Anika and Liz go back to the beginning of it all: “The Cage”, the unaired Star Trek pilot starring Jeffrey Hunter, Majel Barrett, and Leonard Nimoy as a cheery guy named Spock. We’re joined by guest… Read More »01. Manic Pixie Dream Vina (TOS 1.0)