Film critic Liz Kerr joins Steve as they do a deep dive into episodes 1 & 2 of the much anticipated Star Fleet Academy. What was good, what was bad, and what was just plain ugly?
Along the way they discuss chronic structural issues that have sabotaged "New Trek" and even the brilliant Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
1:30 - Let’s give Academy at least 4 episodes to find its feet
4:50 - Star Trek 90210, Felicity, or The OC?
7:18 - Let’s start with some positives
10:00 - Please DON’T use modern slang in the 32nd century
14:09 - Strange New Worlds biggest mistake
19:37 - Addressing the “haters”
20:13 - Setting the show in the 32nd Century
22:51 - Steve is the same age as Star Trek
23:10 - Star Trek is supposed to “competency porn”
29:24- Diversity needs to be explored more realistically
36:02 - Course corrections are needed for both SNW & Academy
39:00 - Star Trek Prodigy was a gem that was killed
43:55 - Maybe it’s time for a wholesale Star Trek “re-boot”
48:47 - Academy should focus on the diplomacy and politics
52:00 - Is some new Trek writing designed to provoke the older fan base?
56:00 - How to accommodate the traditional Star Trek audience without pandering?