Earl Grey 66: Prime DAREctive

Controversial Storylines.

Gene Roddenberry believed that Star Trek was a way to
debate so-called "controversial" issues through the disguise of a
futuristic setting. The Next Generation featured
episodes that tackled the modern struggles of changing gender
roles ("The Outcast," "Angel One," & "The Perfect Mate"),
drug use ("Symbiosis"), terrorism ("The High Ground"), and the
lifelong effects of war ("The Hunted"). The quality of these
storylines ranged from thought-provoking to disappointing.
Phillip, Darren, and Daniel discuss how the writers
of TNG did not always provide the answers to these
issues, but how they provided a platform to examine our society.
We invite you to be a part of the controversy and listen to this
latest Earl Grey.

Hosts
Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren Moser

Editor / Producer
Darren Moser



Production Manager


Richard Marquez


 


Content Coordinator


Will Nguyen


 


Chapters


Controversial Story-lines (00:04:18)  


The Outcast 5x17 (00:07:40)  


The High Ground 3x12 (00:17:13)  


Symbiosis 1x22 (00:26:14)  


The Perfect Mate 5x21 (00:34:37)  


Angel One 1x14 (00:42:45)  


The Hunted 3x11 (00:46:00)


Closing (00:52:48)  







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