Cool Discuss: Trekily

The Cool Dicuss Team just wanted to thank everyone for podding in and staying with us this far! We've really enjoyed doing these shows and look forward to what else we can, and will do with Trekily. At the moment we're likely going to be doing a series of episodes on all the various star ships we've seen on the Star Trek and then eventually doing discussions on all the characters from every series!

Unfortunately due to the ongoing situation in the world we've decided to put our recordings on hold for now. We are doing this so we can practice proper social distancing and adhere to the advice given to us by the health professionals who are working tirelessly to combat the ongoing pandemic that is currently sweeping the globe.

Trekily will be back! But it will return when we feel the time is right!

Until then we hope you've enjoyed our reviews and analysis of Star Trek Picard and look forward to providing you with new content in the future!

Remember to be kind to one another and stay safe!

AWC

We get some very sweet and touching moments in the Star Trek Picard Season 1 finale and even explore the concept of an Android deciding the experience the ultimate human experience of death. What does it mean to be human and to be real? How can one trust others when they are in constant fear of being hunted and destroyed?

For all the good moments we do get in the Picard finale however, we also get a lot of missed opportunities for the season overall as it ends with another end of the Galaxy barely averted trope. It feels like instead of dealing with many issues that could have been explored such as the fallout from the Romulan relocations, the greater consequences of the Synth ban and un-ban as well as the xBs , we get another over the top evil villain defeated at the last moment story. We get a few MacGuffins, predictable moments and a death fake-out.

Syd and Alvin talk about what they liked, didn't like, what they had hoped for and the roads not taken in our final Star Trek Picard review!

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The first part of Star Trek Picard's season 1 finale follows some familiar tropes and presents some odd surprises but is still a good episode that contemplates the calculations of taking a life and saving others.

Following an unconventional and dangerous transit, Picard and the crew finally arrive at Soji's home world, Coppelius. However, with Romulan warbirds on their tail, their arrival brings only greater danger as the crew discovers more than expected about the planet's inhabitants.

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Star Trek Picard's Broken Pieces is a decent episode that doesn't break apart despite some continuing plot conveniences. Soji continues to explore who she is while we get a deeper look into Rio's past. We also get a stronger story on the borg cube as Seven of Nine returns to help Elnor.

When devastating truths behind the Mars attack are revealed, Picard realizes just how far many will go to preserve secrets stretching back generations, all while the La Sirena crew grapples with secrets and revelations of their own. Narissa directs her guards to capture Elnor, setting off an unexpected chain of events on the Borg cube.


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Will and Deanna are back in an excellent episode that marks the appearance of 2 TNG favorites! Despite a weak B plot, Nepenthe still manages to be an wonderful tear jerking episode. Mel and Alvin talk about what they liked and didn't like about Star Trek Picard: Nepenthe

Picard and Soji transport to the planet Nepenthe, home to some old and trusted friends. As the rest of La Sirena's crew attempt to join them, Picard helps Soji make sense of her recently unlocked memories. Meanwhile, Hugh and Elnor are left on the Borg cube and must face an angered Narissa.

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Picard and the crew track Soji to the Borg cube in Romulan space, resurfacing haunting memories for Picard. Meanwhile, Narek believes he finally found a way to safely exploit Soji for information.

You can't get all of it right but Star Trek Picard's sixth episode, The Impossible Box, gets it right most of the time this go around! An exciting episode with good pacing and excellent look into Picard's Borg Trama!

Spoiler's Ahead!


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The La Sirena crew begins an unpredictable and lively expedition on Freecloud to search for Bruce Maddox. When they learn that Maddox has found himself in a precarious situation, a familiar face offers her assistance.

Spoilers Ahead!!!

Stardust City Rag is a tonally unbalanced episode that tries to offset an overly dark atmosphere with heist like comedy. The episode is mostly saved by the acting of Patrick Stewart and a returning Jeri Ryan and comes with a surprising twist in the form of a brutal betrayal. Listen to our review of Star Trek Picard's fifth episode!

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Alvin reviews Star Trek Picard's 4th Episode, Absolute Candor! Sorry for getting this one out late. We had some technical issues and should be back to our regular release schedule for episode 5, and back to the regular format for episode 6!

Spoilers Ahead!

The crew's journey to Freecloud takes a detour when Picard orders a stop at the planet Vashti, where Picard and Musiker relocated Romulan refugees fourteen years earlier. Upon arrival, Picard reunites with Elnor, a young Romulan he befriended during the relocation. Meanwhile, Narek continues his attempts to learn more about Soji while Rizzo's impatience with his lack of progress grows.

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We review Star Trek Picard Episode 3, The End Is the Beginning

Completely unaware of her special nature, Soji continues her work and captures the attention of the Borg cube research project's executive director. After rehashing past events with a reluctant Raffi, Picard seeks others willing to join his search for Bruce Maddox, including pilot and former Starfleet officer Cristóbal Rios.

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We review Star Trek Picard's second episode! We've included both a spoiler free portion and a spoilerific review in the second half of the episode!

Picard begins investigating the mystery of Dahj as well as what her very existence means to the Federation. Without Starfleet's support, Picard is left leaning on others for help, including Dr. Agnes Jurati and an estranged former colleague, Raffi Musiker. Meanwhile, hidden enemies are also interested in where Picard's search for the truth about Dahj will lead.

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