In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard, Joseph, Jeremy, Josh, and special guest Aaron boldly go where many fans fear to tread: Star Trek: Nemesis. The crew breaks down the 2002 film that was intended to be the grand finale for The Next Generation cast but ended up being a box office disappointment.

The discussion explores the film's darker tone, the introduction of Tom Hardy as Shinzon (a young clone of Picard), and the controversial decision to kill off Data. The hosts debate whether director Stuart Baird's lack of Star Trek knowledge hurt the film, noting how it often feels like an extended TV episode rather than a cinematic event. They also touch on the deleted scenes that would have added much-needed character depth, the awkward B-4 subplot, and the impressive (if underutilized) space battle. Despite its flaws, the group finds redeemable qualities in the performances and the story's potential, ultimately deciding it should "Rest in Peace" rather than be rebooted.

Key Highlights
[01:38] Plot Setup: Joseph sets the stage: 15 years after the show began, the crew faces a new threat from the Remans and a clone of Picard, Shinzon.
[02:54] Director Troubles: A discussion on director Stuart Baird, who admittedly didn't know the characters, and how Jonathan Frakes (Riker) would have been a better choice.
[08:11] Resident Evil Connection: Trivia about how the failure of this movie forced the Resident Evil sequel to change its subtitle from Nemesis to Apocalypse.
[12:31] Deleted Scenes: The crew laments the cut scenes that would have fleshed out the characters, including a hungover Worf and Wesley Crusher's return to Starfleet.
[30:48] Tom Hardy's Performance: Praise for a young Tom Hardy, whose portrayal of Shinzon was a highlight, even if the character's baldness caused a continuity error with Picard's history.
[41:04] Box Office Competition: A look at the brutal release window that pitted Nemesis against Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Two Towers, and Die Another Day.