Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

When Discovery stops for a side mission to research Unknown Species 10-C, the away team goes a little wild with the planet’s dust samples. But an undercover mission to slip Book’s ship past Zora’s defenses could become both a political scandal and a hostage situation by the time Discovery leaves for the hyperfield. What’s at the bottom of the garbage chute? Do most people know how to not act creep...

When Picard puts the "Beta" in Beta Quadrant, he takes on one last mission to help forget yet another missed romantic opportunity. But when the Borg Queen tries to rekindle their relationship, he can't decide what to do. Will Rios ever light his cigar? Do they serve Romulan Ale in hell? Can Dr. Jurati share her Space Pedialyte with Picard? It's the episode that tells you to look up and ignore the...

When Discovery travels through the galactic barrier to fast track first contact with Unknown Species 10-C, everyone’s in for a bumpy ride. But DMA 2.0 is on its way to the Alpha Quadrant, giving the crew only four days to avert disaster. Why didn’t Bryce get a better send off? Did the Emerald Chain order My Pillows in bulk to make some sort of statement? Does Detmer have a niche interest in old-ti...

When Discovery plays DMA chicken with Book’s ship, Commander Nhan is assigned as Captain Burnham’s babysitter. But Tarka’s predictable tricks can’t end this monster of the season. Is Dr. Culber available for mediation? Why doesn’t Book’s ship have a name? Is Stamets still touching goo? It’s the episode that set up us the bomb! Get a thing at PodShop.biz Support the production of The Greatest Disco...

When Burhnam gets a new sidekick for the A-story, they chase down two missions on Haz Mazaro’s Karma Barge. But everything will get wagered in a high-stakes bet to avoid a catastrophic encounter with Unknown Species 10-C. What’s the best way to eat a cupcake? Will anyone know how to clean in the future? Are karma barges a thing? It’s the episode with Odo-face continuity! Get a thing at PodShop.biz...

When the crew liberates the miners on Tars Lamora, they join forces to turn the Rev-12 into a spin-off show. But when Gwyn regains control of the Protostar, The Diviner finally lets her in on his somewhat confusing but diabolical plan. Should Bill wade into social media controversies? Can you unscramble eggs? How many lines did the kitty actually have? It’s the episode that strictly enforces the “...

When the Drednok head projects an ultimatum from The Diviner, the crew hatches a plan to save the cat on Tars Lamora. But a no-win scenario ends in a cliffhanger that’s a week early for another mid-season break! Is anyone ever steering the Protostar? Does Drednok’s lineage cause problems in the bathroom? Is Dal’s rat tail hiding something? It’s the episode where everyone cleans up nicely! Get a th...

When the crew of the Protostar can’t solve a simple riddle, it pushes Dal to finally come clean with Hologram Janeway. But when the ship wanders too close to a tachyon storm, a purple pulse puts everyone on a different ticking time clock. Should Zero alter her anatomy to type faster? Is Damon Nandi not that good at business? When do you teach a child about the wide shot? It’s the episode with a de...

When Hologram Janeway studies a reel of found footage on the Protostar, everyone else is too busy playing with their food. But when Dal’s custodial parent turns out to be trash, he’ll have to win a bet on himself to save the crew. What kind of ship breaks the internet? Who likes an umbrella hat? Is there anything that hits harder than an emotional punch? It’s the episode that’s all rants! Get a th...

While Discovery takes five on Season 4, the Protostar super warps to the Gamma Quadrant and no one turns into a lizard!  But there’s mutiny on the bounty when all Dal wants to do is play video games. Has Janeway never felt shame about her favorite holodeck program? Are Adam’s violent ideations w/r/t Rok-Tahk scaring anyone else? Is homemade pickle brine magic? It’s the episode that reproduces asex...

When Zora begins to have strong opinions about the next phase of Discovery’s mission, not even an order from Michael Burnham is enough to change her mind. But when President Rillak brings a more explosive matter to a vote, it’ll be speech vs speech to persuade the course ahead. Why do cats love Ben so much? Aren’t we past having hands to vote? How big of a pip should Zora get? It’s the episode tha...

When the Discovery flies into a stone-cold Nagilum type situation, we find out what is and isn’t expendable onboard. But when the ship’s computer gets overwhelmed, only a game of Guess Who can center her long enough to save the crew. If Book’s given name is Durex, what does that mean about his dad? How Nerf-like is Saru? Why aren’t we getting the Crewman Cortez treatment? It’s the episode where Be...

When Captain Burnham leads a rescue mission to a prison, her character is given more sentences than the prisoners. But when modern-day Stamets must work alongside Vintage Stamets in an experiment on the DMA, Saru will have to be the adult in the room. Can Saru “Hudson” the brooch? Is this beam, or is this holo? What kind of container does Risian liquor come in? It’s the episode that’ll really floo...

When Tilly substitute teaches at Starfleet Academy, the cadets are in danger of failing their group project. But when a banger strands them on the wrong moon, they’ll need all the extra credit they can get. Does parasitic ice come cubed, crushed, or pebbled? Is Gray going to have a raging hangover tomorrow? Will Saru fall for T’Rina’s thirst trap? It’s the episode that buys you a drink and tips it...

When Starfleet’s dilithium milk runs become the target of Qowat Milat outlaws, Michael Burnham is saddled with her mom (and Tilly) to track them down. But when the reason for the stealin’ makes it clear that it’s nun of their business, the justice they deliver will be swift but lenient. Why construct a gollum starting with the feet? Is Tilly capable of killing…a plate of macaroni and cheese? Did t...

When Discovery jumps to the anomaly, it’s hard to get a sense of its square footage. But when Book declares himself the only one pre-qualified for a tour, Captain Burnham must talk him out of an impulsive decision. What’s the coolest Starfleet extra-curricular activity? Is doing wire work without Michelle Yeoh even legal? Can't we just stick to the protocol? It’s the episode that wears a fancy bro...

When dilithium milk runs get a bit repetitive for the Disco crew, they envy the Starbases getting knocked for a loop. But when the same force spinning the stations hits Book way too close to home, the crew gears up for what looks like another season-level emergency. Do tentacles have a smell? Will the crew all evolve into salamanders when they’re different species to begin with? Is this cap about...

When the Protostar skids to a stop on a class M planet, it seems like the perfect place for the crew to have their first away mission. But when the planet’s inhabitants start to give the crew the creepy-crawlies, their leadership vacuum will have to be filled in the next episode. How many Prodigy toys will the kids want for the holidays? Je suis, Murph? We’re really keeping that mouth, aren’t we?...

When the Protostar crew become protégés of hologram Janeway, they get a crash course in what the Federation is. But when Dal makes his first command decision, they might also get a crash course in black holes. If Dal has no past, why does he seem so much like a failson? How does NutriGoop™ look coming out? Is there any law to fit Gwyn’s crime? It’s the episode where we’re picking up after Murph wi...

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