The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael unpack the Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 1 finale A Quality of Mercy, which is a retelling of the classic Original Series episode Balance of Terror.

Dr. Michael deconstructs the penultimate episode of Strange New worlds, Season 1: All those Who Wander, including the story, production, themes and messages. (Dr. Rodney is on an Away Team mission and we expect him back next time).

Dr. Michael is joined by award-winning film writer, producer and director Dr. Michael White to explore The Elysian Kingdom, including the production design, themes, and storytelling of the episode (Dr. Rodney is on an Away Team mission and will be back next time).

Dr. Rodney is on a short sabbatical, so Dr. Michael explores the Star Trek Strange New Worlds episode The Serene Squall solo, including the plot, themes, ethics, and analysis of the storytelling (episode a little shorter than usual).

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney deep-dive into the Star Trek Strange New Worlds episode Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach, including the plot, themes, ethics, and analysis of the storytelling.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael unpack the Star Trek Strange New Worlds episode Spock Amok, including the plot, character development, themes, and analysis of the storytelling.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney unpack the Star Trek Strange New Worlds episode Memento Mori, including the plot, character development, themes, and analysis of the storytelling.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael deconstruct the Star Trek Strange New Worlds episode Ghosts of Illyria, including the plot, character development, themes, and analysis of the storytelling.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney deconstruct the Star Trek Strange New Worlds episode Children of the Comet, including the plot, character development, themes, and analysis of the storytelling.  

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael deconstruct the Star Trek Picard season 2 finale, "Farewell" and the season as a whole with emphasis on the philosophy, themes, and messages of the story.