Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has resumed, so Monte and DoA discuss their impressions and review the first season as well as the disappointing start of season two. Is the show an adequate intro for Trek newbies, despite constantly pilfering plots from popular sci-fi? The guys bring up the ridiculous moments of season two episode one, including a drugged-up doctor fight and a hangover being a punishment for mutiny. The conversation continues around the show's parallels to other famous franchises such as Aliens, Indiana Jones, Freaky Friday, and more.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.