Similitude.
Running Time: 1 hour 48 minutes
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About halfway through the Xindi arc, Enterprise took a break the search for the weapon and presented a story that was very traditional Star Trek. In exploring the ethical quandary of creating life simply to harvest tissue from it, Enterprise did what Star Trek does at its best. In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by Doug Mirabello and José Muñoz to discuss this episode, “Similtude,” how it represents a turning point for the series by planting the seeds of Manny Coto’s influence, and how it fits into the overall Xindi arc.
In news we cover a TNG 25th Anniversary lithograph from Bye Bye Robot, new collectibles and reissues from Diamond Select, the danger real-life warp drive could pose to planets, the results of another series preference poll, and some movie news and rumours. Could we be seeing the end of Quinto’s Spock?
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Greg Harbin
Guests
Show Notes
Bye Bye Robot Releases TNG 25th Anniversary Lithograph
9” Seven of Nine Statue from Diamond Select Toys
New Diamond Select Kirk and Khan Action Figure, Ship/Tricorder Reissues
Warp Drive Could Turn Spacecraft into Death Star
Poll Results: The One Trek Show You’d Watch Forever Is…
Is Into Darkness Quinto’s Last Star Trek?
Chris Pine Says Kirk Earns the Captains Chair in Star Trek Into Darkness
First Nine Minutes of Star Trek Into Darkness Set for IMAX on December 14
Feature: Similitude
What Is Sentient Life?
Archer’s Changing Character
Of Trips and Sims
Boy Bands and Chasing Ratings
Trip and T’Pol: A Love Story Out of Nowhere
The Xindi Arc
Fan Service: Enterprise Season 4
Final Thoughts
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Star Trek: Lower Decks after two seasons. We take a broad look back at the first two seasons and discuss how the series has connected with fans, why it has won over many early skeptics, and how it serves as a brilliant love letter to the franchise. We also ask whether some moments are a rebuke of modern Star Trek.
Adil Hussain interview. We’re to talk about the Covid-19 situation in India, the art of acting and what inspired Adil’s portrayal of Sahil, as well as Star Trek and entertainment as a coping mechanism during difficult times. He also shares thoughts on how we might reach that more prosperous future that Gene Roddenberry envisioned.