Over the course of its 50-plus years
Star Trek has been crucial in lifting fans' optimism during rough and depressing periods of social strife, war and seemingly stalled advancement. After all, Roddenberry's utopia promises there are rewards waiting for us on the other side. But has the show always fought to honor its pledge to showcase progressive values in primetime? This week hosts
Cam Smith and
Tyler Orton reflect on the franchise's most important breakthrough moments of showcasing and celebrating diversity, and debate how successful the various series have been at striving to reflect the realities of our time. From Nichelle Nichols' invaluable contributions as Uhura, to key episodes like
Far Beyond the Stars,
Rejoined and
The Outcast, the duo cover the many highs (and some of the unfortunate lows) in an attempt to determine whether
Trek's enlightened, forward-thinking reputation is still deserved and how
Discovery can further the evolution.
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