You know this was a fun and action-packed episode of Star Trek: Prodigy.
From dealing with Admiral Janeway to catching up with Thadiun Okona and meeting the Xindi species again.
Prodigy is nailing it in the Star Trek references department while keeping stories fresh and engaging.
This is our review of Star Trek: Prodigy Episode 14!
SPOILER WARNING, we’re discussing the episode in full!
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Titled “Crossroads”, Episode 14 is written by Lisa Schultz Boyd and Directed by both Steve In Chang Ahn and Sung Shin.
We’re dealing with the Protostar finally running into Admiral Janeway and the USS Dauntless, as well as the evolution of Murf.
This very densely packed episode leaves us on an interesting cliffhanger.
Which we’re going to discuss in just a moment.
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I’ve been saying for weeks now that I wanted more Admiral Janeway content. Finally, this episode of Star Trek: Prodigy does just that.
We have a nice balance between seeing the Protostar kids and the Dauntless crew.
However, likely this is only for this episode. The story of Prodigy is not about Janeway, for the most part. So it makes sense for this episode we can have an equal amount of screen time for both crews, considering the context.
Seeing Thadiun Okona again was rather interesting. He’s a character first featured in Star Trek: The Next Generation, for those who did not know.
So he’s got plenty of experience in dealing with Starfleet. However, you have got to wonder, why him?
It’s an odd choice of character to bring back.
Then again, without prior knowledge, he appears to be this roguish Captain who’s out to use the young crew as much as they are him. I want to see him go head-to-head with the Vice Admiral.
The whole episode works well for being action-packed.
“Crossroads” moves the plot of the whole series while also doing bits of character development here and there.
An example of this is Doctor Noum encountering Jankom Pog, and therefore we, as viewers, learn more about Jankom’s namesake.
We now understand more about his short stature as well.
I’ve got to commend the series creatives for throwing bits of Star Trek lore in.
Like Xindi Reptilians? Okay, who saw that one coming? Gotta Love Enterprise…
Of course, this week brought the evolution of Murf.
Well, it’s been described as some sort of Murftosis or something like that.
Either way, it’s been hinted in the last couple of episodes that something is happening to our cute slimeball of a friend. However, sadly some had this surprise spoiled due to Paramount.
SFX Magazine published an article in their latest edition containing an upcoming episode picture of Murf, giving the game away. Well done, guys!
Regardless of that, I think is a new step for the character of Murf. He still has the noises he makes so far, so he has no voice.
was discussing Murf voices in the Trek Central Discord server. I personally think he should have a British accent and a top hat and monocle while drinking some tea.
Then again, we’re going to have to wait and see.
This episode leaves us on a cliffhanger with a lot to think about going forward. Though I am sure we’ll learn more about Murf from comments this week.
We've been looking forward to seeing Admiral Janeway catch up with the crew.
What I did like is that she, and the Dauntless crew, actually meet the Protostar kids before they realise who they are.
A fantastic example of Janeway speaking to Dal about joining Starfleet. Regardless of the repercussions, this conversation is great because it shows us Janeway has not changed that much.
Especially since her USS Voyager days and also when it comes to inspiring the younger generation.
You can see why Kate Mulgrew was picked for this series—speaking of Mulgrew, hats off to her for nailing the badass Admiral Janeway moments.
Her deciding to cripple the Protostar was a great touch and critical thinking of her character.
While we’re thinking about it, damaging the Protostar’s third nacelle might be a good plot move.
Now with them being in the Romulan Neutral Zone, they can’t zip straight to Starfleet HQ and knock on the door. Instead they’ll need to rely on conventional warp travel.
An interesting development is Commander Tysess defying Admiral Janeway.
He reminds her that her command decision is based on an emotional response due to Captain Chakotay’s involvement with the USS Protostar.
lthough this sequence is short and leaves us on the cliffhanger of the Romulans and the Neutral Zone, it’s tense.
. In this short moment, more character development has been added to Tysess than we’ve seen. I hope we spend more time with him as the series continues.
The handling of The Diviner continues to be something that you know is going to do more harm than good.
With Janeway and the Dauntless now unable to chase the Protostar, they might deliver him right into the heart of the Federation. Whoops?
Though an interesting detail. Ensign Ascenia seems to be working very closely with the character. I’m personally thinking something else might be going on here.
Finally, we get some fantastic shots of the USS Dauntless in this episode. Janeway’s new command vessel is looking epic.
Coupled with the fact we’re seeing it chase down the Protostar, I loved these action sequences.
We also get to see what type of tech the starship is packed with, such as its Quantum Slipstream.
Seeing the dauntless also have the same red alert sound effect as the USS Voyager was a great addition.
Overall, this episode feels like it’s a two-parter. The ending is rather abrupt and almost feels like we’re expecting a “To Be Continued”.
With how Star Trek: Prodigy’s first ten episodes were handled and split up, I have to wonder if the creative team expected the same thing to happen.
Thankfully that is not the case, but the cut-off stills feel weird. Still, for keeping the tense situation running, it works. It’s also keeping us Trekkies highly engaged.
Personally, I’m getting a little tired of Chakotay being mentioned. It’s been ages since we’ve learnt anything about the fate of our character.
We know he’s been taken prisoner, but common Prodigy, just a glimpse of what is going on with him would be good, you know?
We had a cool theory here the other week. Perhaps Chakotay is a prisoner under the Kazon?
This species and he did not get along very well in Star Trek: Voyager. Therefore you can see they likely not be happy with him.
I think this episode excels at introducing both crews. We see Janeway delivering a core message about Starfleet, with some words of wisdom,
while Doctor Noum trading barbs with Jankom Pog.
You’ve got to love it. Even though this is a series aimed at younger audiences, having mature conversations, such as Tyses standing up against Vice Admiral Janeway is fantastic.
It gets the younger generation ready for what they might see in future shows like Star Trek: Voyager or The Next Generation.
Honestly, this episode has me hooked from start to finish.
I am loving the direction Star Trek: Prodigy is going in right now and i can’t wait to watch more next week.
Thankfully these episodes run right through to the last week of 2022. So we won’t be left without an engaging Star Trek story this year.
That’s it for our review today.
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