Finally, Star Trek: Prodigy has returned to our screens! The latest animated Star Trek series
set within the Trekkie universe had a very successful first ten episodes.
Now we’re back with the second half of season one, which seems to explore even more perils
that face the USS Protostar crew as they edge closer and closer towards Starfleet.
We don't blame you for being out of date on Prodigy. It’s been a fair few months since we
watched the first ten episodes of season one. However, we’ve written a fantastic recap via
our website. Trek Central’s James Amey has recapped the story of Star Trek: Prodigy in
an article we’ve linked below! Go read, watch the episode and then come back for this review!
SPOILER WARNING, we’ll be discussing this episode in full detail! You’ve been warned.
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Lower Decks review. Thanks, Paramount for giving us two episodes of Star Trek released
on the same day! You can’t say we don’t have enough Star Trek content to consume, can you?
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Okay, engage!
I should really say "Go Fast!" shouldn't i ?
Thats the catch phrase of the show.
You wont find me in your system.
I wouldn't be so sure...
We have an extensive-
UN-REGISTERED SPECIES
Told ya
Thats was fast... I'd rather not do the paper work so uh,
We'll just list you as none-of-the-above.
NEXT
Written by Dan and Kevin Hageman, the showrunners, while being directed by
Steve In Chang Ahn & Sung Shin, Prodigy is back. Episode 11 immediately throws us into
the action with Prodigy’s return. The USS Protostar pulls off a Kelvin Timeline escape
exit as it comes over the ocean and beams up a giant whale. I love this open as it shows our
crew have matured and is serious about joining Starfleet in the long run. This takes them to a
communication station, Starfleet’s farthest one in this space sector, it would seem.
An interesting development is that Starfleet might know who Dal’s species is. Prodigy leaves us
with a lot of mysteries. I’ve got to commend the writing staff of the series. They know the sandbox
they are playing in. However, they continue to expand the Star Trek Universe by making deep
connections. Such things include Murf’s species, which turns out to be a Mellanoid Slime Worm. This
species has been mentioned before. It was used as an insult in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
You know, another mystery of Prodigy is the commbadges. The crew of the USS Dauntless and even
the comm station use a different communication badge. However, in a flashback sequence,
we’ll talk about in a moment, Chakotay uses the standard style of the Starfleet comm badge.
It remains a mystery why they are using this design. However,
the one Janeway is wearing is typically associated with alternate timelines.
We’ll likely learn more about his this all fits together when we get to the end of season one.
and im hoping Prodigy doesn't take place in an alternate time line
because thaat would be a bit weird, but that would fix the canon issue.
A touching moment is finally shown off in this episode. The USS Protostar’s launch sequence
with Captain Chakotay and Vice Admiral Janeway. This scene was originally shown at Star Trek:
Mission Chicago earlier this year. It shows Janeway and Chakotay’s conversation with the
launch of the starship. In reality, the actual Vice Admiral Janeway is watching
a hologram replay of the event onboard the USS Dauntless. Is it only me who finds it kind of
emotional? Janeway has lost her close friend. Some might even say her lover.
Commander Tysses interrupts Janeway, to inform her they have successfully tracked
the USS Protostar to a new sector. However, the important detail is about Ensign Ascenia. This
character is going to be very important going into the future of Star Trek Prodigy,
especially as we get further and further into the next 10 episodes of season one.
Mark my words, i know im going to be right about this !
I’m excited to see the crew of the Dauntless expand. Especially when they work to find the
Protostar. Also, we know Admiral Jellico will arrive sometime in the future.
To bark orders at Janeway.
Speaking of Janeway and the Dauntless crew arrive at Tars Lamora, or the remains of it
anyway. This is where they discovered the Protostar originally was. Oddly enough,
our main villain of the series is found to be alive. Admiral Janeway and the Dauntless crew
have found “The Diviner”. Thankfully this means The Diviner is likely to play a part
in the future of Prodigy. I was initially worried that our villain would meet his end
in the first half of the season. Thankfully it seems like we can enjoy more of his character.
Going forward.
While the crew seek asylum, which relates to the episode name, at the Starfleet Communication
station, the weapon of the Protostar is revealed. This was foretold in the previous episode, A Moral
Star, as it’s what The Diviner has installed on the ship to ensure it destroys the Federation and
Starfleet. Hopefully, with his return, we will get more explanation on the store of Gwyn’s species.
Prodigy has many mysteries, making watching it even more exciting.
Interestingly a hologram light shield airlock tube generates out of the USS Protostar to
connect to the relay station. Now, this technology has somewhat been seen if
it’s similar to what I think it is, mainly the same tech was featured in Star Trek: Discovery
Season 2. The technology makes more sense here in the timeline of Star Trek: Prodigy, rather
than in season 2 of Discovery, given that it is set quite a while before Prodigy takes place.
Seeing the Protostar finally reveal its true weapon was a great action sequence. However,
you’ve got to feel a little sorry for the Starfleet Officer who’s now lost his home. Though,
I do think we haven’t seen the end of him. It would make sense for the Dauntless to
pick him up as they continue to pursue the Protostar and are basically on their trail,
So, conclusion thoughts,
This episode was a grand launch back into Star Trek: Prodigy. However,
one of my complaints about this series is that it will drag the bits I am personally
interested in. I want to follow Janeway and more of the USS Dauntless and what that
crew are up to. But due to them not being the main focus, it will drag on before we
get anything meaningful from her crew and the ship. It’s just a little annoyance of mine.
But its not the end of the world.
Also, are we going to be teased with more Chakotay again this season,
but are we going to get more of him or not?
I hope thats not the case, I really want to see more of Chakotay in the series.
We can tell our young crew has grown. The passing time of a few weeks and what they have been
through shows they are capable of growing up and being mature. Janway’s message about taking a leap
of faith is one of those core Trek messages. While not as preachy as other ones, typically seen in
Star Trek: The Next Generation, it does make sense and again relates to what happens in the episode.
Ultimately we’re still left with tons of questions for Prodigy. I’m just hoping we
gradually solve them as we go through the next ten episodes. I’m not going to be impressed if
it’s dragged out for the next eight episodes and finally explained in the season finale. However,
I can breathe easily because it seems we’re gradually getting more Admiral Janeway content.
Gradually.
Oddly enough, Paramount released all the names of the upcoming episodes.
I’m not going to tell you them all, as I do believe some are potential spoilers.
Other people cant leak your stuff if you leak it yourself i suppose so well done Paramount...
Though I will tell you this right now if you’re going for more Star Trek: Prodigy
content. Then you really need to play Star Trek: Prodigy Supernovs. The game
was recently released, and I can safely say that it is fantastic.
Our review and details are over
on Trek Central.net and also the artical we link down below.
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Setting a new course...
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thanks for watching and welcome back to weekly Start Trek Prodigy reviews.
I'lll be here over the next 10 weeks hopefully.
Cross Fingers,
As we get towards the end of Season One,
its going to be exciting and i cannot wait to see where we go.
Live Long and prosper my friends!
and i'll see you soon, Goodbye !