Books of the Emissary
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Books of the Emissary re-imagines and expands Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for the age of streaming, adapting it for modern audiences.
Read the introduction and full list of Treks: https://medium.com/@treknotes12/ds9-books-of-the-emissary-093ce9414f12
Read the introduction and full list of Treks: https://medium.com/@treknotes12/ds9-books-of-the-emissary-093ce9414f12
There's an entire universe of compelling Star Trek tales that have little or no connection to existing canon.
The problem is that the studio too often treats canon as limiting, when it's actually pointing the way to all the best ideas.
The problem is that the studio too often treats canon as limiting, when it's actually pointing the way to all the best ideas.
NEW — Paramount taps SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING duo Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley to develop next #StarTrek film attempt
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Paramount taps SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING duo Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley to develop next STAR TREK film attempt
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November 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
There's an entire universe of compelling Star Trek tales that have little or no connection to existing canon.
The problem is that the studio too often treats canon as limiting, when it's actually pointing the way to all the best ideas.
The problem is that the studio too often treats canon as limiting, when it's actually pointing the way to all the best ideas.
Star Trek Generations in 4K is a big improvement over the HD version.
They dialed back the oversaturated color and fixed the obnoxious green tint, though the tint veers a bit too yellow in a few scenes.
It's prettier and much more consistent with the look of the other Trek films of that era.
They dialed back the oversaturated color and fixed the obnoxious green tint, though the tint veers a bit too yellow in a few scenes.
It's prettier and much more consistent with the look of the other Trek films of that era.
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Star Trek Generations in 4K is a big improvement over the HD version.
They dialed back the oversaturated color and fixed the obnoxious green tint, though the tint veers a bit too yellow in a few scenes.
It's prettier and much more consistent with the look of the other Trek films of that era.
They dialed back the oversaturated color and fixed the obnoxious green tint, though the tint veers a bit too yellow in a few scenes.
It's prettier and much more consistent with the look of the other Trek films of that era.
Normally I watch Star Trek (2009) on bluray, but thought I'd try the 4K version on P+.
Regrettably, P+ is the letter grade I'd give this version of it.
It's painfully oversaturatred, and they did something that makes people look like cartoons.
Didn't make it to the title before switching back.
Regrettably, P+ is the letter grade I'd give this version of it.
It's painfully oversaturatred, and they did something that makes people look like cartoons.
Didn't make it to the title before switching back.
November 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Normally I watch Star Trek (2009) on bluray, but thought I'd try the 4K version on P+.
Regrettably, P+ is the letter grade I'd give this version of it.
It's painfully oversaturatred, and they did something that makes people look like cartoons.
Didn't make it to the title before switching back.
Regrettably, P+ is the letter grade I'd give this version of it.
It's painfully oversaturatred, and they did something that makes people look like cartoons.
Didn't make it to the title before switching back.
My family's first dog was named Gizmo.
So I am pleased that another Gremlins movie is on the way.
Hope it's good!
So I am pleased that another Gremlins movie is on the way.
Hope it's good!
a close up of a gizmo from gremlins
Alt: a close up of a gizmo from gremlins
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November 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My family's first dog was named Gizmo.
So I am pleased that another Gremlins movie is on the way.
Hope it's good!
So I am pleased that another Gremlins movie is on the way.
Hope it's good!
Star Trek (2009) was enormously popular and helped revitalize the franchise following the Berman era.
That said, Into Darkness was awful, and Beyond was just okay.
At this late date, it would make little sense to revisit the Kelvin cast or timeline.
That said, Into Darkness was awful, and Beyond was just okay.
At this late date, it would make little sense to revisit the Kelvin cast or timeline.
NEW — After a decade of false starts on a new Chris Pine-led #StarTrek film, a new report today indicates Paramount may have closed the books on the Kelvin Timeline once and for all
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Paramount Has “Moved On” from a STAR TREK Kelvin Timeline Sequel Film, Says New Variety Report
After a decade of false starts on a new Chris Pine-led STAR TREK film, and today a new report indicates Paramount has closed the books on the Kelvin Timeline once and for all
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November 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Star Trek (2009) was enormously popular and helped revitalize the franchise following the Berman era.
That said, Into Darkness was awful, and Beyond was just okay.
At this late date, it would make little sense to revisit the Kelvin cast or timeline.
That said, Into Darkness was awful, and Beyond was just okay.
At this late date, it would make little sense to revisit the Kelvin cast or timeline.
As I told a coworker yesterday, making Books of the Emissary -- especially Volume II -- was how I got more into the Klingons.
I know the Klingons were not planned to be a big part of the show, but now I can't imagine DS9 without them.
I know the Klingons were not planned to be a big part of the show, but now I can't imagine DS9 without them.
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As I told a coworker yesterday, making Books of the Emissary -- especially Volume II -- was how I got more into the Klingons.
I know the Klingons were not planned to be a big part of the show, but now I can't imagine DS9 without them.
I know the Klingons were not planned to be a big part of the show, but now I can't imagine DS9 without them.
In the early 1990s, I went to an all boys summer camp in Maine, and I was in the theater kids bunk.
One year, I had the Wrath of Khan script with me.
I was certain it could be performed there as a stage production.
Saw that stage on Thursday.
One year, I had the Wrath of Khan script with me.
I was certain it could be performed there as a stage production.
Saw that stage on Thursday.
October 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
In the early 1990s, I went to an all boys summer camp in Maine, and I was in the theater kids bunk.
One year, I had the Wrath of Khan script with me.
I was certain it could be performed there as a stage production.
Saw that stage on Thursday.
One year, I had the Wrath of Khan script with me.
I was certain it could be performed there as a stage production.
Saw that stage on Thursday.
Alien: Earth
Very entertaining! I really liked the new creatures, the premises, and a lot of the cast.
But this franchise sometimes overrelies on characters who believe dumb things and make stupid decisions. It's good that they justified a lot of it, but they also drew too much attention to it.
Very entertaining! I really liked the new creatures, the premises, and a lot of the cast.
But this franchise sometimes overrelies on characters who believe dumb things and make stupid decisions. It's good that they justified a lot of it, but they also drew too much attention to it.
October 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Alien: Earth
Very entertaining! I really liked the new creatures, the premises, and a lot of the cast.
But this franchise sometimes overrelies on characters who believe dumb things and make stupid decisions. It's good that they justified a lot of it, but they also drew too much attention to it.
Very entertaining! I really liked the new creatures, the premises, and a lot of the cast.
But this franchise sometimes overrelies on characters who believe dumb things and make stupid decisions. It's good that they justified a lot of it, but they also drew too much attention to it.
RE: Stranger Things
At this point, I'm mostly curious how a season made up of eight TV movies is going to work out.
At this point, I'm mostly curious how a season made up of eight TV movies is going to work out.
October 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
RE: Stranger Things
At this point, I'm mostly curious how a season made up of eight TV movies is going to work out.
At this point, I'm mostly curious how a season made up of eight TV movies is going to work out.
THREAD: Tuvix
Star Trek sometimes does bonkers things that draw decades of attention, debate, and meme-making.
Say what you will about these episodes, but WE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT THEM.
I think that has to be some kind of a revealed preference, and maybe a sign of a healthy fandom.
Star Trek sometimes does bonkers things that draw decades of attention, debate, and meme-making.
Say what you will about these episodes, but WE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT THEM.
I think that has to be some kind of a revealed preference, and maybe a sign of a healthy fandom.
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
THREAD: Tuvix
Star Trek sometimes does bonkers things that draw decades of attention, debate, and meme-making.
Say what you will about these episodes, but WE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT THEM.
I think that has to be some kind of a revealed preference, and maybe a sign of a healthy fandom.
Star Trek sometimes does bonkers things that draw decades of attention, debate, and meme-making.
Say what you will about these episodes, but WE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT THEM.
I think that has to be some kind of a revealed preference, and maybe a sign of a healthy fandom.
I hear there's a Rapture this week. It won't be as good as the original.
September 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I hear there's a Rapture this week. It won't be as good as the original.
Star Trek needs more series, more episodes, and more seasons.
More films, more TV movies, and more miniseries.
And more outside-the-box experimentation.
The one thing we can dial back on is production values.
All the best Star Trek is great because of the writing, acting, and music.
More films, more TV movies, and more miniseries.
And more outside-the-box experimentation.
The one thing we can dial back on is production values.
All the best Star Trek is great because of the writing, acting, and music.
Brannon Braga Says Star Trek TV Should Return To Longer Seasons Instead Of Short “Tinder Relationships”
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#startrek #stlv
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Brannon Braga Says Star Trek TV Should Return To Longer Seasons Instead Of Short “Tinder Relationships”
The executive producer also gave an update on 'The Orville' season 4.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Star Trek needs more series, more episodes, and more seasons.
More films, more TV movies, and more miniseries.
And more outside-the-box experimentation.
The one thing we can dial back on is production values.
All the best Star Trek is great because of the writing, acting, and music.
More films, more TV movies, and more miniseries.
And more outside-the-box experimentation.
The one thing we can dial back on is production values.
All the best Star Trek is great because of the writing, acting, and music.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope holds an interesting place in my life.
One of the Sunday school classes I took as a teenager was organized around analyzing the film from a theological perspective.
In addition, the film is a touchstone in many of my academic interests and hobbies.
It's up next.
One of the Sunday school classes I took as a teenager was organized around analyzing the film from a theological perspective.
In addition, the film is a touchstone in many of my academic interests and hobbies.
It's up next.
September 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope holds an interesting place in my life.
One of the Sunday school classes I took as a teenager was organized around analyzing the film from a theological perspective.
In addition, the film is a touchstone in many of my academic interests and hobbies.
It's up next.
One of the Sunday school classes I took as a teenager was organized around analyzing the film from a theological perspective.
In addition, the film is a touchstone in many of my academic interests and hobbies.
It's up next.
As narrative, Rogue One functions as the series finale of Andor.
I'm intrigued by the idea of making a film that doubles as a proof of concept for a prequel TV series.
It's clever and nonlinear, both as narrative and a production model.
I'm intrigued by the idea of making a film that doubles as a proof of concept for a prequel TV series.
It's clever and nonlinear, both as narrative and a production model.
September 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
As narrative, Rogue One functions as the series finale of Andor.
I'm intrigued by the idea of making a film that doubles as a proof of concept for a prequel TV series.
It's clever and nonlinear, both as narrative and a production model.
I'm intrigued by the idea of making a film that doubles as a proof of concept for a prequel TV series.
It's clever and nonlinear, both as narrative and a production model.
Star Wars is fine but has never really done much for me.
I finished Andor this week, which was fantastic but distractingly overproduced.
I'm making my way through the parts of the franchise that I want to see with the expectation that I may want to cancel some streaming subscriptions soon.
I finished Andor this week, which was fantastic but distractingly overproduced.
I'm making my way through the parts of the franchise that I want to see with the expectation that I may want to cancel some streaming subscriptions soon.
September 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Star Wars is fine but has never really done much for me.
I finished Andor this week, which was fantastic but distractingly overproduced.
I'm making my way through the parts of the franchise that I want to see with the expectation that I may want to cancel some streaming subscriptions soon.
I finished Andor this week, which was fantastic but distractingly overproduced.
I'm making my way through the parts of the franchise that I want to see with the expectation that I may want to cancel some streaming subscriptions soon.
Foundation's S3 finale, The Darkness, is A+ science fiction.
September 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Foundation's S3 finale, The Darkness, is A+ science fiction.
My take on the infamous Khitomer Massacre reimagines it as one the seminal political turning points in Star Trek's history.
Existing canon both constrains the narrative and illuminates some astonishing possibilities regarding what happened, how, where, and most importantly who all was involved.
Existing canon both constrains the narrative and illuminates some astonishing possibilities regarding what happened, how, where, and most importantly who all was involved.
September 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
My take on the infamous Khitomer Massacre reimagines it as one the seminal political turning points in Star Trek's history.
Existing canon both constrains the narrative and illuminates some astonishing possibilities regarding what happened, how, where, and most importantly who all was involved.
Existing canon both constrains the narrative and illuminates some astonishing possibilities regarding what happened, how, where, and most importantly who all was involved.
Star Trek can be many things.
The execs at Paramount clearly believe that to attract new and younger fans, Star Trek must mainly be ABOUT young characters.
The resulting shows are not the issue. The problem is the marketing premise.
Star Trek has six decades worth of counterexamples.
The execs at Paramount clearly believe that to attract new and younger fans, Star Trek must mainly be ABOUT young characters.
The resulting shows are not the issue. The problem is the marketing premise.
Star Trek has six decades worth of counterexamples.
September 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Star Trek can be many things.
The execs at Paramount clearly believe that to attract new and younger fans, Star Trek must mainly be ABOUT young characters.
The resulting shows are not the issue. The problem is the marketing premise.
Star Trek has six decades worth of counterexamples.
The execs at Paramount clearly believe that to attract new and younger fans, Star Trek must mainly be ABOUT young characters.
The resulting shows are not the issue. The problem is the marketing premise.
Star Trek has six decades worth of counterexamples.
I'm in between things, so it turned into a TNG S3 Disc 2 night.
Lots of DS9 connections.
Booby Trap has a great soundtrack.
And of course The Enemy is relevant this week.
Ira is credited in The Vengeance Factor, and in retrospect Sovereign Marouk reads like an early template for Winn.
Lots of DS9 connections.
Booby Trap has a great soundtrack.
And of course The Enemy is relevant this week.
Ira is credited in The Vengeance Factor, and in retrospect Sovereign Marouk reads like an early template for Winn.
September 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I'm in between things, so it turned into a TNG S3 Disc 2 night.
Lots of DS9 connections.
Booby Trap has a great soundtrack.
And of course The Enemy is relevant this week.
Ira is credited in The Vengeance Factor, and in retrospect Sovereign Marouk reads like an early template for Winn.
Lots of DS9 connections.
Booby Trap has a great soundtrack.
And of course The Enemy is relevant this week.
Ira is credited in The Vengeance Factor, and in retrospect Sovereign Marouk reads like an early template for Winn.
Agree!
This is the rationale behind Books of the Emissary's character-driven reorganization of DS9.
This is the rationale behind Books of the Emissary's character-driven reorganization of DS9.
When DS9 was in production Trekkies complained that they weren't out exploring and negatively compared it to a soap opera.
But I would argue its connection to a specific place and the complex web of relationships among main and recurring characters are the very reason it's aged as well as it has.
But I would argue its connection to a specific place and the complex web of relationships among main and recurring characters are the very reason it's aged as well as it has.
September 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Agree!
This is the rationale behind Books of the Emissary's character-driven reorganization of DS9.
This is the rationale behind Books of the Emissary's character-driven reorganization of DS9.
Foundation's "psychohistory" has a real-world analogue in Strauss & Howe's generational theory.
It's a model that can be used to forecast recurring cycles in history.
I've proved and enlarged that model's predictive power, so it's worth taking seriously if you're into that sort of thing.
It's a model that can be used to forecast recurring cycles in history.
I've proved and enlarged that model's predictive power, so it's worth taking seriously if you're into that sort of thing.
September 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Foundation's "psychohistory" has a real-world analogue in Strauss & Howe's generational theory.
It's a model that can be used to forecast recurring cycles in history.
I've proved and enlarged that model's predictive power, so it's worth taking seriously if you're into that sort of thing.
It's a model that can be used to forecast recurring cycles in history.
I've proved and enlarged that model's predictive power, so it's worth taking seriously if you're into that sort of thing.
I'm all caught up on Foundation, which I have lovingly dubbed "Keeping up with the Cleons."
The Genetic Dynasty is a clever storytelling adaptation for a TV show with huge time jumps between seasons.
As with The Expanse, the show comes into its own and finds its footing in the third season.
The Genetic Dynasty is a clever storytelling adaptation for a TV show with huge time jumps between seasons.
As with The Expanse, the show comes into its own and finds its footing in the third season.
September 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I'm all caught up on Foundation, which I have lovingly dubbed "Keeping up with the Cleons."
The Genetic Dynasty is a clever storytelling adaptation for a TV show with huge time jumps between seasons.
As with The Expanse, the show comes into its own and finds its footing in the third season.
The Genetic Dynasty is a clever storytelling adaptation for a TV show with huge time jumps between seasons.
As with The Expanse, the show comes into its own and finds its footing in the third season.
I'm glad social media didn't exist when VOY and ENT were airing.
I'm sure I would have been angry and cynical about Star Trek all the time.
And I'm pretty sure I would have lacked the maturity, perspective, and self-awareness to temper my criticism.
I'm sure I would have been angry and cynical about Star Trek all the time.
And I'm pretty sure I would have lacked the maturity, perspective, and self-awareness to temper my criticism.
August 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'm glad social media didn't exist when VOY and ENT were airing.
I'm sure I would have been angry and cynical about Star Trek all the time.
And I'm pretty sure I would have lacked the maturity, perspective, and self-awareness to temper my criticism.
I'm sure I would have been angry and cynical about Star Trek all the time.
And I'm pretty sure I would have lacked the maturity, perspective, and self-awareness to temper my criticism.
Maybe it's just me, but Pike's brand of Vulcan at times felt like a nod to Herman Munster.
And Herman Munster as a Vulcan is legit funny.
And Herman Munster as a Vulcan is legit funny.
August 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Maybe it's just me, but Pike's brand of Vulcan at times felt like a nod to Herman Munster.
And Herman Munster as a Vulcan is legit funny.
And Herman Munster as a Vulcan is legit funny.
Star Trek's production schedule means lessons learned now won't air for two or three years.
And if five seasons is the norm, shows may be over before lessons are learned.
The feedback/response mechanism is broken.
The franchise has to be more agile than this to bring in a new generation of fans.
And if five seasons is the norm, shows may be over before lessons are learned.
The feedback/response mechanism is broken.
The franchise has to be more agile than this to bring in a new generation of fans.
August 31, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Star Trek's production schedule means lessons learned now won't air for two or three years.
And if five seasons is the norm, shows may be over before lessons are learned.
The feedback/response mechanism is broken.
The franchise has to be more agile than this to bring in a new generation of fans.
And if five seasons is the norm, shows may be over before lessons are learned.
The feedback/response mechanism is broken.
The franchise has to be more agile than this to bring in a new generation of fans.