Themes.
Running Time: 1 hour 33 minutes 6 seconds
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Star Trek: Discovery has brought us new characters, ships, and stories, yet remained authentic to Star Trek’s ideals and philosophy. Amazing and universal themes that cross boundaries and cultures are found in its stories, and viewers continue to identify with each character on different levels, adding to the complexity of the show.
In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined with Brandi Jackola of Warp Five and Heather Barker for our third installment on themes. We discuss being caught between two worlds, conservation, fate vs. self-destiny, and the needs of the many vs. the needs of the few-or the one. And all along the way, once again, we recognize these themes in our personal lives.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Caught Between Two Worlds (00:03:07)
Conservation (00:23:36)
Fate vs. Self-Destiny (00:41:24)
The Needs of the Many (00:57:43)
Final Thoughts (01:17:45)
Closing (01:24:49)
Host
Amy Nelson
Guests
Brandi Jackola and Heather Barker
Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Far from Home. We discuss the arrival of the USS Discovery in the 32nd century, how the episode brings the bridge crew to life, the contrast between Saru and Georgiou, and deep dive into rubindium and Coridans.
That Hope Is You, Part 1. We discuss Michael Burnham arrival in the year 3188, the themes and commentary found in the Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 premiere, and deep dive into propulsion technologies and temporal warfare.
Discovery and the Mirror Universe. We discuss the Terran Empire as portrayed in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery.
Tilly. We discuss Star Trek: Discovery’s very interesting and lovable ensign, and how she differs from crew we have seen in past series.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We share our hopes and dreams for the new series featuring Pike, Spock, and Number One.
Discovery Season 1 Special Features. We discuss the three hours of special features from the Season 1 Blu-ray set that honor the work of the show’s creative team.
Disco Klingons. We discuss the reimagined look of the Klingons as seen in Star Trek: Discovery, as well as women of the Empire and Klingon culture.
Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad. We discuss Harry Mudd and Star Trek: Discovery’s only standalone episode during its first two seasons, and also cover some “news” about Season 3.
Discovery: The Missing Story, Part I. begin writing the missing story of what happened while the USS Discovery was away in the Mirror Universe.
Background Bridge Crew. We explore some of the less developed characters seen aboard the USS Discovery.