Written by Kirsten Beyer & Davy Perez

Directed by Eduardo Sanchez


Logline

Returning to a planet that dredges up tragic memories, Captain Pike and his landing party find themselves forgetting everything, including their own identities as he confronts a ghost from his past.

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    1 year ago

    Wow, these SNW writers really bring it each week, don’t they? Not to say every episode is perfect but I’ve found every single one to be very entertaining and exactly what I want out of Star Trek in 2023. The combination of standalone stories mixed with underlying character development and arcs is perfect.

    As for this week, the idea of encountering a planet that could make you forget everything was weirdly creepy, if not a bit implausible. Even if this wasn’t her showcase episode, I grinned at Ortega’s “I AM THE PILOT!” moment. Also enjoyed the away team being out of sorts on the planet which I thought was well done and not an action overdose like the season opener.

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      1 year ago

      SNW really is a masterclass in balancing episodic and narrative storytelling.

      I’d love to attend a workshop/lecture with Goldsman, Myers, et al.

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      1 year ago

      Wow, these SNW writers really bring it each week, don’t they?

      Don’t they just! Genuinely excited whenever I fire up the episodes and watch the intro everytime (love the intro music!)

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        1 year ago

        I know the feeling! SNW’s theme and opening credits definitely bring back memories of eagerly looking forward to TNG every week. It’s easily my favorite Trek theme since TNG.