Star Trek: Prodigy
SimilarStar Trek Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,
StarringDee Bradley Baker,
Can you have Starfleet without Starfleet? That’s the essential question Star Trek: Prodigy asks in the back half of its first season. As the villainous Diviner (John Noble) told his daughter last time, the advanced vessel ferrying the series’ young heroes contains a weapon that could decimate the Federation. If that weren’t enough, the flesh-and-blood Vice Admiral Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) has reason to think whoever’s piloting the Protostar stole the ship and marooned her dear friend, Chakotay. So despite how badly the show’s main characters want to join Starfleet, there’s a plethora of reasons to stay far, far away for the time being. Continue Reading →
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Showtime’s new series The First Lady takes us (mostly) inside the inner lives of three of America’s most groundbreaking first ladies, with decidedly mixed results. The meticulously recreated sets, flawless costuming, and award-winning talent are no substitute for an in-depth and well-told story. Sadly, that's truly the only thing lacking in the 10-episode series. Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Gillian Anderson star as Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt - three First Ladies who still fascinate the American public. With such powerhouse actors on set, it’s a shame that the series is a jumbled collection of moments that barely glance upon what makes these women so special. Continue Reading →