The Next Generation

033 - Encounter at Farpoint

In this episode:

  • The premiere of Star Trek: The Next Generation – Encounter at Farpoint

  • Joined by my old friend, Gregg

  • Gregg’s background with Star Trek

  • Felt like a pilot episode, but overall good

  • Original Series comparisons

  • Star Trek feel with a much bigger scope

  • A hopeful future with a bleak near-term view

  • Gregg rates a 9 and says it can only go up from here

  • Nate’s old technical manuals

  • Next Generation trailer

  • Target demographics

  • Who is the main character?

  • Differences between the two series

  • Androids and AI

  • My questions or things I hope to see

  • What we are all looking forward to

  • Interesting characters

  • Wesley discussion

  • Nate was the captain of the quiz bowl team in high school