Are they comfortable?

Opinions vary (naturally), but I think it’s pretty darned good.

Yeah, the episode goes out of its way to establish that both families are very well-intentioned.

somehow, there doesn’t appear to be a legal system with a metal sphere gavel and the social worker from Mrs Doubtfire presiding just yet

The adoptive and biological parents couldn’t decide on which planet’s law should apply, and mutually agreed to Sisko as a mediator. Which seems questionable, but at least they addressed it, I suppose.

And yeah, there are no winners here, but all other things being equal, it probably should be policy to return children to their birth families.

It’s in a weird spot - they picked it up for a second season very early on, but then cancelled it. So we’re in this weird position of knowing there’s another season coming, but also that it will be the last one.

The cast and showrunners of Starfleet Academy.

We’re all one step closer to the Rick Berman action figure that we’re really clamouring for.

Larry Nemecek has a bit more info on his own website.

I have no idea what the situation is, but I’m glad they’re (a) still planning to air the second season, and (b) are willing to promote it.

It was picked up very early for Season 2, which has yet to air, and then cancelled.

Looking at the website, there are a couple of Trek-related things TrekCore didn’t mention:

Star Trek: The Future is Queer

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Room 1C02 Pride Lounge

Join Geeks OUT as they look to the hopeful future that is Star Trek, and the exploration of queer characters in Star Trek comics, movies, and TV.

Inside Jim Henson’s Creature Shop (maybe Trek-related?)

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

North-Room 408

For the first time ever, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has opened its doors to the public for tours, encouraging everyone to be inspired by the art of puppetry, the craft of puppet building, and the legacy of Jim Henson. Join the New York Creature Shop’s Creative Supervisor Jason Weber, the Shop Director Melissa Crichton, and puppeteers and builders from the Shop’s newly launched tour as they talk about the history of this iconic must-see hub of imagination. The panel will also share a peek into the Shop’s exclusive location and answer the burning puppet-building questions we all have: How does a monster eat all those cookies? How does a Fraggle swim in a pond? And many more!

Titmouse - We Make Cartoons: Spotlight Panel

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

North-Room 406.1

Join Titmouse founder Chris Prynoski, COO Ben Kalina, Art Director Niko Guardia (Kiff, Metalocalypse), voice actress and cartoonist Kate Micucci (Garfunkel & Oates, Motorcity), and SVP Creative Director of Emerging Media, James Stephenson (Meow Wolf) for a lively and immersive discussion pertaining to all things Titmouse. Discover how what started as a small t-shirt company operating out of a basement is now a multi-faceted creative studio that produces cartoons, games, apparel, art shows, local experiences, screenings, and even a live action series.

Star Trek Fan Meetup!

Sat, Oct 10, 2026

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

South Concourse Cosplay Meetups

Come dressed as your favorite Star Trek character, show off your best uniform, or simply stop by to meet fellow Trekkies and cosplayers. All Star Trek series, eras, and characters are welcome! While cosplay is highly encouraged, it’s never required.

It doesn’t really make a lot of sense to run multiple streamers. It’s kind of wild that Disney is still keeping Hulu alive, despite a heavy degree of integration.

It’s a pretty big project, though - could take years.

Voyager: “Nemesis”

This is actually a very interesting pick - I tend to think it’s a mistake to try to start someone on an episode that would be considered among “the best,” since after that there’s nowhere to go but down. “Nemesis” fits the bill of something that’s reasonably interesting without being spectacular.

I’m very bad at answering the core question, but I think the beauty of the franchise is that it has a little of everything to offer, and you can tailor recommendations to the person’s tastes.

Do they like medical dramas? Procedural mysteries? Musicals? Gritty war stories? There’s something in there for everyone.

No matter how much people may want to portray this most recent era as a failure, I don’t think there’s any sort of data that would back that up (but if there is, I’d love to see it). This is from early last year:

Live Long and Prosper: How the long running Star Trek franchise continues to be a moneymaker in the age of streaming

Parrot Analytics Streaming Economics System shows how the long running Star Trek franchise has been a reliable money maker not only for Paramount+ but other streaming platforms around the globe. From Q1 2020 until Q3 2024 our model estimates that shows and movies in the Star Trek franchise have generated over $2.6B in subscriber revenue for major streamers globally.

You could sort of, probably make the case that the landscape has changed since then - the fact that there are no live-action series in development would certainly support that, though I don’t think it really proves anything other than that the company is in shambles right now.

But the idea that the franchise has somehow been killed in the streaming era? It’s essentially fantasy.

Alex Kurtzman single-handedly drove the entire Paramount corporation into the ground, keeping his job the entire time, personally enabling Skydance to purchase the entire thing for the low price of $8 billion?

This to you is a sensible theory, and not mind-numbingly stupid?

My memories of this one are pretty fuzzy - looking at Memory Alpha, elements of it are ringing bells, mainly the recurring moon that Chakotay uses to remember he’s dreaming.

It’s a neat episode.

I can get behind this sentiment. I don’t think it’s outstanding, but it’s unique and does some things we don’t typically see.

Indeed, and if you look at what Daley has said about this Trek film in the past…

I think the portrayal of Starfleet and the people that work within it have always been generally idealized versions of what the future could be. And while this [script] isn’t a cynical or nihilistic take on it, I think it does acknowledge that there are some bad apples in every institution that can have a strong voice and can really make an impact on that institution and everything it stands for.”

Serious, but not cynical or nihilistic.

There’s hope, and then there’s delusion…

it actually starts filming

Now you’re dreaming.

That movie is indeed fantastic, but I don’t think it has quite the tone I would want from a Star Trek movie.

I think their “Crimson Tide” comparison is pretty darned compelling. That’s a serious movie with a lot of tension, but it’s hardly a heavy slog.