Star Trek - The Documentary
This episode is once again one of the concept episodes and takes a critical look at what Star Trek actually is, what Starfleet embodies in all its facets, and how the characters in particular live out Roddenberry's ideals.
With emotionally well-placed moments, it explores what connects the characters with responsibility, idealism, and optimism without seeming too contrived.
Through this lively structure and the different perspective, you get to know the dynamics all over again at this "late" point in the series.
The overarching story, on the other hand, is relatively simple and would hardly have been enough for a really good episode without this approach, but in conjunction with it, it works really well and really draws you in for this short runtime.
It seems as if the season has found its formula in the last three episodes, and I hope it maintains this strength in the remaining episodes and the two upcoming seasons.
With emotionally well-placed moments, it explores what connects the characters with responsibility, idealism, and optimism without seeming too contrived.
Through this lively structure and the different perspective, you get to know the dynamics all over again at this "late" point in the series.
The overarching story, on the other hand, is relatively simple and would hardly have been enough for a really good episode without this approach, but in conjunction with it, it works really well and really draws you in for this short runtime.
It seems as if the season has found its formula in the last three episodes, and I hope it maintains this strength in the remaining episodes and the two upcoming seasons.
- max_kirchi
- Aug 20, 2025