Star Trek: Generations
{4.5/5} “‘I hate this! It is revolting!’ ‘More?’ ‘Please.’” — Data & Guinan Star Trek: Generations, released in 1994 Captain James T. Kirk is lost and presumed dead during the maiden voyage of the Enterprise-B. But in reality he was swept up in the nexus. Seventy-eight years later Dr. Tolian Soran will do anything to […]
Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 7)
{4.5/5} “It is a cellular peptide cake, with mint frosting.” Star Trek: The Next Generation season 7, aired in 1993-94 Captain Picard is declared dead when he’s seen being vaporized in a bar — Riker vows to find out what happened, leading him to mercenaries after an ancient Vulcan weapon. When Lwaxana Troi falls unconscious, […]
Star Trek: The Next Generation — Imzadi
{5/5} “‘Saying things like “I think it’s clouding up” was always a good way to ease yourself into talking about something a bit more uncomfortable.’ Guinan inclined her head slightly toward the viewport. ‘But look at that. Not much to say, is there? “Hmm… looks like a vacuum today. And they predict more of the […]
The Boxtrolls
{5/5} “‘Ever wonder what they’re thinking about, Mr. Trout?’ ‘I imagine they’re reevaluating their life choices.’” The Boxtrolls, released in 2014 The boxtrolls come out at night to steal little things from the humans that they find interesting. And once they stole a toddler — Eggs has been raised by the boxtrolls and doesn’t even […]
Shorefall
{4.5/5} “Humankind is most innovative at turning innovation to the cruelest ends. Power alters the soul far more than any innovation I could imagine, even at the height of my privileges… Eventually I came to realize, Sancia — you can’t make laws or policies or dictums to constrain this impulse… You must overwrite all the […]
Battlestar Galactica
{5/5} “So say we all.” Battlestar Galactica, aired in 2003 The Cylons haven’t been seen in 40 years, but now they’re back. They start by blowing up the station the humans built to function as a place for humans and Cylons to meet. Meanwhile, the Galactica under Commander Adama is an old ship that’s about […]
The Willoughbys
{4.5/5} “I love the smell of fresh yarn in the morning.” The Willoughbys, released in 2020 The Willoughbys have a proud family history but the current family to hold the name has a problem. The parents, although wildly in love with each other, don’t really care for their children. So Tim, Jane, and the twins […]
Blue Bloods (season 10)
{4.5/5} “You have been given a chance to fix something before it is too late, and that is something to be grateful for.” Blue Bloods season 10, aired in 2019-20 Danny and Baez get another visit from Maggie, the psychic, who has information about a murder of a girl that happened a year ago. Jamie […]
A Parks and Recreation Special
{5/5} “Honey, did you put all the caps back on the cleaning supplies?” A Parks and Recreation Special, aired in 2020 While everyone is social distancing, Leslie Knope calls her friends regularly to make sure they’re OK. She also wants to get the word out about social distancing, washing hands, and paying attention to your […]
ARQ
{4/5} “I already tried that.” ARQ, released in 2016 Renton’s house is invaded by people who want money. When he’s killed, he wakes up at the same time as he did before — but this time this are slightly different. He is the only one who remembers things from before, including the fact that his […]