Big Swings!
Summary
Christopher Jones and Larry Nemechek review Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, analyzing how the writers' strike and long production gaps impacted storytelling. They critique the season's reliance on "big swings" like musicals and crossovers, arguing that these experimental episodes crowded out substantive social commentary in a short ten-episode format. The hosts also discuss unresolved plot threads, such as La'an Noonien-Singh’s augment heritage, and the challenges of maintaining continuity in modern serialized Trek.
Topics discussed
Introduction and pandemic/strike context
Production schedules and episode counts
Season 3 structure and standalone episodes
Gorn storyline and Noonien Singh references
Wedding Bell Blues and Holodeck episode analysis
Temple of the Eye and Vesda mystery
The Satellite Who Ate Its Tail and documentary style
Vulcan's Glory and Gorn resolution
Season finale review and timeline discussions
Outro, tours, and future projects
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