Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation kicks off… with a forced pregnancy plotline. So yeah, we're not off to a great start.
In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we dive into “The Child” (S2E1), where Counselor Deanna Troi becomes mysteriously pregnant and absolutely no one handles it well, including the writers. Stef begins to question her entire relationship with Star Trek, while Chris gleefully points out plot holes you could fly a starship through.
Let’s just say: it’s not our favorite episode.
Trigger warning: We discuss some heavy and uncomfortable themes in this one. If you need to skip it, we get it. If you stick around, we promise at least we make it entertaining.
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