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Welcome to “The Pensky Podcast,” where I, Wes, and my co-host Clay, embark on a journey through the universe of Star Trek. In this episode, we dive into the Star Trek: Voyager episode titled “Alter Ego.” We warmly invite both dedicated Trekkies and newcomers to join our engaging discussion.
“Alter Ego” is the 14th episode of Voyager’s third season, with an original air date of January 15, 1997, and is set at the stardate 50460.3. The episode revolves around Harry Kim as he seeks guidance from Tuvok to suppress his emotions towards a holographic character named Marayna. Unexpectedly, Tuvok finds himself grappling with his own emotions related to Marayna.
In our discussion, Clay and I delve into some unique and quirky aspects of “Alter Ego.” We discuss very specific Vulcan phrases used in the episode, providing insights into Vulcan culture and language. Additionally, we reflect on the ‘afterschool special’ vibe that Voyager sometimes gives off, particularly how it’s exhibited in this episode. We also don’t shy away from some critique – discussing how the episode may have missed some opportunities, especially in terms of ‘wasting your cold opens,’ and how that affects the pacing and engagement right from the start.
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