In Memoriam: Merritt Butrick — A Talent Gone Too Soon
A reflective in memoriam honouring actor Merritt Butrick, exploring his legacy in Star Trek, television and theatre and recognising his enduring impact decades after his passing.
In Memoriam: Annie Wersching
Annie Wersching’s passing left a space in modern storytelling that still echoes across the genres she helped define. From the tense, grounded drama of 24 to the emotional depth of…
Voyager’s 70-Year Journey: The Warp Speed Myth
One of the biggest head-scratchers in Star Trek: Voyager is its central premise: stranded 70,000 light years away, the crew are told it will take 70 years at maximum warp…
Christopher Lloyd: The Actor With Two Time-Travel Vehicles
Christopher Lloyd is one of cinema's most memorable actors, known for his eccentric and unforgettable roles. But did you know that he’s had not one, but two vehicles associated with…
Star Trek: Nemesis — The Turning Point That Changed the Next Generation’s Movie Journey
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) stands as a pivotal—and often debated—chapter in Star Trek’s film history. As the tenth movie in the franchise and the last featuring the beloved Next Generation…
Exploring Star Trek’s Past Through Discovery’s Future: Storylines Waiting to Be Expanded
Star Trek: Discovery boldly ventures into the 32nd century, exploring a future shaped by centuries of galactic events. Along this expansive timeline lie rich storylines from earlier Star Trek series—Enterprise…
🔗 Klingon Legacy: How Michael Dorn Bridged Two Generations of Star Trek Villains
Posted by Onyx Dragon | July 27, 2025 In a franchise as expansive and enduring as Star Trek, it’s rare to find something truly unique — but actor Michael Dorn…
🖖 Robert Beltran vs. the Prime Directive: Was Star Trek’s Moral Compass “Fascist Crap”?
Robert Beltran, best known to Star Trek: Voyager fans as Commander Chakotay, has never been shy about voicing his opinions—especially when it comes to the creative direction of the series…
Kate Mulgrew Was Not the First Female Captain in Star Trek
Kate Mulgrew’s Captain Janeway is often celebrated as Star Trek’s first female captain — but is that really true? Before Voyager, both Captain Rachel Garrett and Captain Silva La Forge appeared on screen, paving the way for diverse leadership in the final frontier. This article clears up the myths and highlights the real firsts in Star Trek history, including the overlooked significance of black women captains like Silva La Forge.
Return from Andromeda: How Star Trek: Discovery Could Have Revisited the Kelvans
In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "By Any Other Name," the crew of the USS Enterprise encountered a group of beings from the Andromeda Galaxy—powerful, non-humanoid entities called…