Captain Pike.
Running Time: 51 minutes 43 seconds
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It seems as if Christopher Pike can do no wrong. We are told that he is Starfleet’s finest, but why is Captain Pike the best of the best? From his command decisions to his personal connection with the crew, Kirk’s predecessor gives hope and optimism to Star Trek: Discovery season two.
In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin deep-dive into Christopher Pike to explore the traits that made fans fall in love with Anson Mount’s rendition of the character who first appeared in “The Cage,” the original unaired pilot for Star Trek: The Original Series. Will the points they uncover explain why there is little character growth for Pike during the season? Was he written too perfectly?
Chapters
Intro (00:01:05)
Everybody Loves Chris (00:03:18)
Anson Mount (00:14:30)
Pike’s Story (00:20:02)
Nitpicks (00:37:48)
Final Thoughts (00:41:16)
Closing (00:43:44)
Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin
Production
Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (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) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) 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.