One of the most common criticisms of Star Trek: Lower Decks is the monotonous way the Fave Four are paired. In this latest episode, we not only finally see a fresh pairing and a blast from the past, but we…
Life on the USS Cerritos seems to have settled into a semblance of normalcy. For instance, we finally get to see one of the most fabled acts of Trek lore: the sonic shower. After a long night, Ensigns Mariner (Tawny…
During this Centennial celebration, we’ve decided to explore the additional creative worlds of Gene Roddenberry. There are multitudes of similarities found among the different stories, as well as some striking parallels to the Star Trek universe. There are also some…
Life aboard the USS Cerritos seems to be settling into a groove of normalcy. Or at least, as normal as things can get on everyone’s favorite California-class starship… First thing out the gate, we learn that Ensign Beckett Mariner (Tawny…
During this Centennial celebration, we’ve decided to explore the additional creative worlds of Gene Roddenberry. There are multitudes of similarities found among the different stories, as well as some striking parallels to the Star Trek universe. There are also some…
We’ve reached a glorious part in our fandom where it’s reach extends across literal generations of people. The rarity of such a phenomenon should be celebrated by those who pass it on, and yet, the fandom insists on gatekeeping between…
Back in 2016, the First Four recorded an episode discussing the incomparable Janice Rand. As always, the crew took a critical and objective look at the character’s importance on the Enterprise and in the Trek universe. Such an examination begs…
Imagine this: you’re fresh out of school and it’s your first day of your dream job. As you’re gushing to your boss about how thrilled you are to be there, you accidentally bump into his boss, spilling your cup of…