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Welcome back to “The Pensky Podcast!” I’m Wes, and with me is Clay, as we delve into another intriguing episode of Star Trek: Voyager, “Revulsion.” Airing on October 1, 1997, this episode sees Voyager settling more into character work, especially in terms of developing interpersonal relationships, though with varying degrees of success.
In “Revulsion,” we see the series taking strides in character development, particularly with the relationships among the crew. Our discussion begins with the pairing of Harry Kim with Seven of Nine. This storyline presents an interesting dynamic, but we delve into why it’s a narrative thread that the Trek franchise struggles to support effectively. The complexities of these characters, especially with Seven’s recent assimilation into the crew, present unique challenges and opportunities for storytelling, which we explore in our conversation.
One aspect of “Revulsion” that we can’t overlook is the mildly annoying sci-fi B-plot. The episode introduces an intriguing concept but leaves us with more questions than answers, a common issue in some of Voyager’s subplots. We examine how these narrative choices impact the overall storytelling of the episode.
We also touch on the casting of actors who consistently find themselves in roles as weirdos or deviants. It’s an interesting casting trend in sci-fi, and “Revulsion” offers a noteworthy example of this. We discuss how these casting choices add to, or detract from, the story and character development.
A significant part of our conversation centers around the evolution of holographic characters in the franchise. “Revulsion” provides an opportunity to compare and contrast these characters with the likes of Data from The Next Generation. We delve into how holographic characters have been portrayed across different series, their similarities and differences with android characters like Data, and what they bring to the broader narrative landscape of Star Trek.
In conclusion, “Revulsion” opens up several avenues for discussion, from character relationships to the broader themes of artificial intelligence and holography in the Star Trek universe. Join us on “The Pensky Podcast” as we dissect these topics and more. And for those eager for extra content and deeper discussions, our Patreon page offers a galaxy of additional Star Trek insights. Beam aboard for this and much more as we continue our exploration of the Star Trek universe!