Discussing Trek

The Federation attempts to assess the scope of a massive new threat, while Book attempts to work through the horror of where this threat has left his people. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Discovery's latest episode, Anomaly.

Season four of Star Trek Discovery is finally here, and it wouldn't be Discovery without some massive mystery to keep us fastened to our seats. Enter the season four opener Kobayashi Maru. Join in as we unpack it all.

In the season one mid-season finale of Star Trek: Prodigy Terror Firma, the crew of the USS Protostar must work together with the Diviner's progeny to escape planet Larry. Our speculation about the USS Protostar runs rampant as new truths about this experimental ship come to light.

In the latest episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, Dreamcatcher, things get a little scary as our rag-tag crew of the USS Protostar go on their first away mission. And as with most planetary explorations, things don’t go exactly as planned. Join in as we unpack it all.

In the latest episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, Starstruck, Dal learns a valuable lesson in knowing when to ask for help -- we also get a look at more of the USS Protostar and what it has to offer, as well as a lesson on the Federation from Hologram Janeway. We unpack it all and have theories abound.

A new Star Trek series is upon us! Star Trek: Prodigy debuts with its premiere episode, Lost & Found. While aimed at a younger audience, episode one sets the stage for a journey through the delta quadrant that should appeal to fans from age nine to ninety -- and the Discussing Trek crew is here to dissect it all.

In the season two finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks, all hands are on deck to rescue Captain Gomez and her ship, the Archimedes. Not only does the episode deliver on a stellar season closer, but it also raises the stakes for season three. Join in as we review the season two finale, First First Contact.

When Star Trek: Lower Decks chooses to aim for the fences, they really can put together an excellent episode. Join in as we discuss wej Duj, the penultimate episode of season two, with special guest Tasha Pierce from the AfterTheSnap YouTube channel.

If not for one of the worst scenes in Star Trek history, the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, “I, Excretus”, could have been a real gem. We know we said it last time, but this episode really goes where no Star Trek show has gone before. Try not to turn off your television.

In the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, Where Pleasant Fountains Lie, we can officially say that Lower Decks has gone where no Star Trek show has gone before. We try our best to find the goodness in an episode that ventures into uncharted territory within the Trek Universe.

In this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, The Spy Humongous, a Pakled spy boards the USS Cerritos and attempts to uncover all of Starfleet's secrets while on the Pakled homeworld, Captain Freeman needs to find a bigger hat. Join in as we discuss all the antics, from the anomaly consolidation duty to Boimler's new redshirt friends.

In this bonus episode, Kyle and Clarence discuss the myriad of announcements from Star Trek Day 2021. And with a slew of trailers and season premiere dates, there is plenty to unpack. Join in to learn about when new Star Trek content will be coming to a screen near you, characters coming to Strange New Worlds, and a whole lot more.

In this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, An Embarrassment of Dooplers, the show introduces an alien that duplicates based on his emotional reactions, proving problematic for the Cerritos. Also, the lack of an invite to an “elite” Starfleet party won’t stop the duo of Becky and Boimler from attending.

In this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, the show proves that nothing is off the table in its mission to make you laugh. The Ferengi are up to their old tricks, leaving our way team to strike a compromise while avoiding the path of the all-mighty Mugato. Join us for our review of Mugato, Gumato.

In this episode of Lower Decks, a Voyager cameo is in order! While Boimler acts as our fanboy avatar, Rutherford attempts to figure out how Shaxs is back, and Tendi enlists Mariner in a vital discreet mission for Dr. T’Ana. Join us for our review of We’ll Always Have Tom Paris.

In episode two of season two of Star Trek: Lower Decks, we find that sometimes the best ideas come from the least likely places -- only if the alphas will take the time to listen. Also, is this episode a meta-commentary on the current state of Trek? Join us for our review of Kayshon, His Eyes Open.

In this bonus episode with Lee Shackleford and Kyle Jones, we have an in-depth conversation about Lower Decks and why Lee likes it. We first talk about the original vision of Roddenberry before discussing the acceptance of a character that does not play by the rules.

Lower Decks is back for another season, and the crew of the USS Cerritos is up to the same old shenanigans. As always, albeit sometimes reluctantly, Discussing Trek is tagging along for the ride. How do you face a god-like being born of Strange Energies? You hit him where it hurts.

Sometimes trek can get downright comedic, while elegantly staying within the confines of the Star Trek Universe, and Star Trek: Voyager "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy" is no exception. Join in on the fun, as we get into the wackiness that is The Doctor's daydreams.

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, Hippocratic Oath, Julian Bashir weighs the strategic importance of helping a rogue group of Jem'Hadar -- while Worf weighs the dedication of Deep Space Nine's security chief. Join in on the fun as we unpack it all.

In this bonus episode, the crew offers their reaction to the recent trailers unveiled during the Peak Animation block during San Diego Comic-Con. In addition to looking for the devil in the details, we give our opinion on the outlook of two very different takes on the Star Trek franchise.

In an episode that felt more like Twilight Zone than Star Trek, Beverly Crusher navigates an alternate reality where the crew mysteriously disappears. I vote for not allowing your junior crewman to carry out crazy experiments aboard your flagship vessel. Join in as we unpack the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, Remember Me.

In this episode, we see the new Chief Medical Officer of the USS Enterprise walk the fine line between her duty as a Starfleet Officer and her dedication to the oath of a healer. Doctor Katherine Pulaski risks it all to save a research station that seems to care more about its research subjects than the implications of trying to play God. Join in on the fun as Discussing Trek reviews Star Trek: Th...

We continue our "Best of the Doctors" series by looking into the happenings on Earth 2 and the race to cure a virus that affects all GRUPS. Captain Kirk kicks up the charm in a race against time to find a cure for the virus that has now affected him and the away team. Join in as we review Star Trek: The Original Series, Miri.

In this episode, John Billingsley roams about the Enterprise checking on her systems and tending to her crew, but for this Denobulan, solitude might be the worst thing he could have ever asked. Join in on the fun as we review Star Trek: Enterprise 'Doctor's Orders', kicking off our "Best of the Doctors" series!