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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡

@ShelfNerds

Mar 21, 2023 • 10 tweets • 6 min read • Read on X

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As I rewatch #StarTrekDiscovery’s second season, here are my mini-reviews! I love a lot of this season!

(Warning: I struggle with the coherence of the Red Angel plot. The nature of it seems to shift mid-way through the season—likely due to showrunner changes.) #StarTrek

“Brother” is gorgeously shot. Production design is intricate and artful. The background of Michael’s beginnings with the Sarek family is intriguing, especially the strange Spock dragon.

Pike quickly commands the screen with ease and integrity and Reno is a quippy addition!

“New Eden” is perfect #StarTrek which adds to the little-seen WWIII story, celebrates our innate desire to seek our knowledge in Jacob, a fascinating discussion of religion and science, clear growth from Burnham and fun ship action with a touching Saru/Tilly scene that is gold!

For more of my thoughts on “New Eden,” check out my look at it in my series Moments to Discover! #StarTrek

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“Point of Light” echoes within the great tradition of political Klingon stories like “Sins of the Father,” but with many more rapid turns and life-changing decisions too quickly arrived at, IMO. Love the Ash/Michael scene. I love Tilly’s arc, especially with Michael’s support.

For more of my thoughts on “Point of Light,” check out my look at it in my series Moment to Discover! #StarTrek

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“An Obol for Charon” masterfully tells one coherent story about our desire to leave a legacy, have our story be heard through Discovery’s encounter with the Sphere and Saru’s personal journey as the only Kelpian in Starfleet. Saru/Michael and Tilly/Stamets are compelling!

For more of my thoughts on “An Obol for Charon” check out my look at it in my series Moment to Discover! #StarTrek

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“Saints of Imperfection” brings back Culber and takes the crew into the Mycelial Network where the Je’Sep and Culber see one another as monsters when neither are. Classic #StarTrek—bridging the gap between planes of existence—between people—with empathy and conversation.

For more of my thoughts on “Saints of Imperfection” check out my look at it in my series Moment to Discover! #StarTrek

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Sep 12

#MicroTreks

Pike pours Sisko a glass of water.

“So—I uh—know I should hardly be surprised by people appearing in my quarters,” Pike begins. “Especially when your older self from an alternate future pays you a visit, but—why are you here again?”

Sisko grins.
1/14

Sisko swallows the ice cold water and sets the glass on Pike’s counter. “Well, I’m—not quite sure.”

“You’re not sure,” Pike repeats.

“I—exist outside—uh,” Sisko says, the hilarity of his statement preceding the words. “Time.”

“I’m—sorry,” Pike says.
2/14

Pike grabs the handle of the pan, flicking his wrist and tossing the steak strips, sliced onions and peppers. The harsh buzz of steam fills the kitchen.

“I—got a glimpse of my future once,” Pike says. “It’s not what I ever imagined for myself.”

“I’m sorry,” Sisko says.
3/14

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡

@ShelfNerds

Aug 18

#MicroTreks

“You can be anything,” Q says. “Why play humanoid?”

Odo folds his arms over his chest. “Why do you?”

Q’s brow raises then he leans back in his chair, smirking.

“I’ve learned to be a pyrithian bat, a vaporous cloud of light,” Odo says.
1/8

“And the Great Link, but to be part of life in the galaxy, I become what I must: humanoid,” Odo says.

“Ahh, so this limited, bipedal form is mere utility to you then,” Q says. “Is that it, Odo?”

“It’s who I am,” Odo says. “I am also more. And so are you.”
2/8

“I’ve read Starfleet’s reports on you,” Odo says. “You can’t keep yourself from taking this form to interact with human beings. Why?”

“You no doubt have a theory about my—motive,” Q says. “Mister Constable, investigator extraordinaire.”

Odo shakes his head.
3/8

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡

@ShelfNerds

Aug 12

#MicroTreks

“That’s an interesting question,” Michael replies.

Janeway notices her stiffening face and the dryness of her voice. “I can tell you that the question itself is an answer, isn’t it?”

A thin grin pulls apart Michael’s lips. “It is—actually.”
1/14

“I suppose I should attempt an answer first,” Janeway says.

Michael nods.

“So, my father—well, first you must imagine this—figure—the figure of immense gravitas and—authority,” Janeway says. “He was nothing less than—the incarnation of Starfleet service.”
2/14

“Ahhh, I know exactly what you mean,” Michael says. “Sarek was always—the immaculate Vulcan—at least that was his goal.”

“Oh, yes, you had the pleasure of being raised by two fathers,” Janeway says. “I’m interested in how they both shaped your command.”
3/14

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡

@ShelfNerds

Jun 14

#MicroTreks

“You know what,” Raffi says. “Yeah—I’m just gonna say it.”

Worf pours them both tea.

“You’re a shit father and a coward,” Raffi says. “And I mean that, honey, with all the love I can muster.”

Worf drops a cube of sugar into Raffi’s cup.
1/6

Worf sits across from her, his tea in hand. His eyes burrow into hers.

“You are more courageous than I had thought,” Worf says.

“Love hurts,” Raffi says. “Because love brings the truth—the good, the bad, and the ugly.”

Worf swallows his tea.
2/6

“Look, you helped me restore my relationship with my family,” Raffi says. “You’re an honorable man. You’re—family. Now take care of your shit.”

A slight grin flashes on his face. “You speak with the concision that—I have not had in my life for quite some time.”
3/6

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡

@ShelfNerds

May 6, 2023

#MicroTreks

“From Tau Alpha C?” Sisko asks sitting on the couch in his office.

Beverly nods, setting her raktajino down. “Told Picard that my son was special.”

“I see,” Sisko says.

“And then a few years later—he—took him,” Beverly says.

“Took him?” Sisko asks.
1/9

Beverly nods, motioning to the stars outside the window. “Out—there—some—time.”

“And there’s no way to track this—Traveller?” Sisko asks.

“Not that I’m aware of,” Beverly says. “But that’s not the point: Wesley went—willingly. In search—of—” She pauses, unsure.
2/9

“In search,” Beverly concludes.

Sisko sets his raktajino down. “Ya know, I’ve never told anyone this, but, I think—I have to—tell you.”

Beverly’s brow raises.

“Not long ago, my son and I were hit by an energy discharge from the Defiant’s warp core,” Sisko says.
3/9

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡

@ShelfNerds

May 5, 2023

#MicroWars

A little girl climbs the limbs of a tree that hang over a cliff. A kite struggles in the breeze against the branches.

“Mica, get down!” a boy shouts.

She climbs. The limb arcs downward.

Snap! The boy races to the edge.

“Hello, up there!” Ben shouts.
1/4

Both the girl and the limb hang free in the air. The man stands beside the thin river below. His hand waves the girl and branch onto the land.

“Are you a Jedi?” the boy shouts, intrigued.

“I’m just a—helpful neighbor,” Ben says.
2/4

“Now, I think you ought to get your sister home,” Ben says, collecting water in a deep jar. “Don’t you?”

“Tha—thank you!” the boy says, grinning widely.
3/4

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