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This week, Elizabeth and Elliott wrap up their discussion of trans allegories in Star Trek (for the time being) with a little diversion away from Star Trek to "The Orville." The "Topa arc" spanning the three seasons of the sci-fi comedy, modelled lovingly after Star Trek, maps Trek's own evolution on the topic from cringe-y to beautiful.
Content Warning for transphobia and suicide.
Featured Content:
The Orville:
[05:15] "About a Girl"
[27:12] "Deflectors"
[43:42] "Sanctuary"
[01:00:19] "A Tale of Two Topas"
[01:24:53] "Midnight Blue"
[01:42:25] Conclusion
Copyright 2023 Elliott Encarnacion, Elizabeth Kimble
By Elliott Encarnacion, Elizabeth KimbleThis week, Elizabeth and Elliott wrap up their discussion of trans allegories in Star Trek (for the time being) with a little diversion away from Star Trek to "The Orville." The "Topa arc" spanning the three seasons of the sci-fi comedy, modelled lovingly after Star Trek, maps Trek's own evolution on the topic from cringe-y to beautiful.
Content Warning for transphobia and suicide.
Featured Content:
The Orville:
[05:15] "About a Girl"
[27:12] "Deflectors"
[43:42] "Sanctuary"
[01:00:19] "A Tale of Two Topas"
[01:24:53] "Midnight Blue"
[01:42:25] Conclusion
Copyright 2023 Elliott Encarnacion, Elizabeth Kimble