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How Deep Space Nine’s Dominion War Nearly Wrecked Star Trek’s Utopia
Star Trek likes to imagine itself as a franchise that is largely above conflict, but it is defined by it: and how its most idealized heroes in Starfleet and the Federation react to, and become shaped by it. While Trek’s history is littered with devastating battles, few conflicts hold a mirror to Star Trek quite…
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Just How Bad Was Star Trek’s Most Devastating Battle?
Star Trek’s idyllic utopia might try to move past it, but it is defined by conflict. From the long moral question of whether or not Starfleet is a military or scientific organization at its core, to the deadly wars that have pushed it to defend its greatest ideals, Star Trek as we know it cannot…
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Strange New Worlds’ Season Finale Emulates Another Star Trek Hallmark, for Better or Worse
“Experimental” is a word that has defined much of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ second season. From tackling head-on iconic Star Trek episodes with its own takes, to bold plays with format like its Lower Decks crossover or last week’s musical episode, this season has been unafraid to take swings, even when they don’t quite…
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How Star Trek: Picard’s Crew Brought Back Its Final Legacy Character
Star Trek: Picard is in its literal endgame now, with just one episode left in its final season. This whole season has been a full-blown reunion by bringing back the now older actors from Star Trek: The Next Generation. And with that show’s crew now back in action for one last ride — at least,…