The Next Generation is generally remembered as peak television by sci-fi fans, and that's largely because its third … Continue reading "The Stupidest Star Trek Episode Almost Had The Funniest Name"

It would be understandable to describe “Space Seed” as a prequel to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, given the way that film looms large in the franchise’s history. But there’s a reason that Nicholas Meyer chose Khan as the TOS villain to bring back for a movie. It’s because “Space Seed” is a really, really good episode of Star Trek.

It's a bizarre adventure, especially given the aliens who set it into motion don't fully understand just how brutal this is. Casual Star Trek fans may not remember Commander Remmick, but the more dedicated know him as the character involved in one of the most WTF moments of The Next Generation.

The Next Generation were, the supporting characters often stole the show. … Continue reading "How Star Trek Wasted Its Best Supporting Character"