Games of psychology provide emotional heft

Matt’s Take on Episode 2.4: “Invasive Procedures” Man, this is an uncomfortable episode! Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a very good one, and it really makes you think about the nature of the symbiont/host relationship. I think that the title is fairly direct in indicating that this episode is about a severe formContinue reading “Games of psychology provide emotional heft”

Facing the Consequences from those you Beat

Ray’s Take on Episode 4: “Invasive Procedures”  Quark “pining for Rom” is not quite believable nor suspicious in the least. But Klingons are always a welcome sight. John Glover played a brilliant Lionel Luthor in Smallville, but I liked him as The Devil in Brimstone.  Brimstone and Reaper are two great series with a similarContinue reading “Facing the Consequences from those you Beat”

Why is Jadzia sidelined?

Rhonda’s Take on Episode 2.4: “Invasive Procedures” Why do episodes about Dax always sideline Jadzia? Seriously, last season the episode titled “Dax” kept her silent. This episode she’s lying on a gurney in Bashir’s infirmary. Yes, we get a brief moment to see who Jadzia is without the symbiont Dax and we get a trulyContinue reading “Why is Jadzia sidelined?”

Star Trek’s Greatest Monster?

Jim’s Take on Episode 4: “Invasive Procedures” When fans discuss the most terrifying and dangerous villains in Star Trek history, it’s always “Khan this” and “Borg Queen that” and “Roga Danar had great hair.” But Verad, this intolerable wet noodle of a failed Trill, this utter, utter twit of the highest order, has the audacityContinue reading “Star Trek’s Greatest Monster?”