2023 - The Spoilist

A montage of Davros throughout the years with the current incarnation front and centre.

We need to talk about Davros

November 20, 2023 Dav McKenzie Comments Off

The surprise return of Davros and actor Julian Bleach – who has played the so-called Dark Lord of Skaro in the modern era of Who – seemed to delight viewers,

First Contact

First Contact: ‘Power Play’ Season 5 Episode 15

October 1, 2023 Andrew Moir Comments Off

The Enterprise answers a centuries old distress call solving the mystery of an early Federation starship that disappeared. But Troi senses life so an away team take a shuttle down to investigate

Kieran MacDuff and Captain Picard in the observation lounge of the Enterprise-D.

First Contact: ‘Conundrum’ Season 5 Episode 14

August 27, 2023 Andrew Moir Comments Off

The crew of the Enterprise have lost their memories but still remember how to push all the buttons. Using the ship’s systems, they find their personnel files and their mission.

First Contact: ‘The Masterpiece Society’ Season 5 Episode 13

June 28, 2023 Andrew Moir Comments Off

While carrying out the Starfleet’s primary mission, following big rocks in space, the Enterprise realises that this one is heading for a previously unknown human colony. While Picard offers assistance, the colonists are resistant. They

Spock played by Ethan Peck sits in the command chair on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fails to engage with ‘The Broken Circle’

June 19, 2023 Andrew Moir Comments Off

We take an in depth look at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 1, which sees Spock commandeering the Enterprise to help avert a plot to start a war.

Auf Wiedersehen, Ted Lasso

May 31, 2023 Sabrina Mittermeier Comments Off

Ted Lasso went home, back to Kansas. Much like Dorothy, and Bernie Taupin, he realized his future lies beyond the yellow brick road. But he didn’t leave Richmond and its A.F.C., or us, unchanged. Much

Recap: Ted Lasso – 3×12 – “So Long, Farewell”

May 31, 2023 Sabrina Mittermeier Comments Off

Written by Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly & Jason Sudeikis Directed by Declan Lowney Ted Lasso, as expected, delivered an almost paint-by-the-numbers finale – even if, or rather, exactly because they didn’t win the whole fucking

Recap: Ted Lasso – 3×11 – “Mom City”

May 24, 2023 Sabrina Mittermeier Comments Off

Teleplay by Joe Kelly Directed by Declan Lowney Last week’s quote of the week was “I’m sorry”, so it’s only logical that this week’s is “I forgive you”. Last week was also about fathers, and

Steven Moffat interview: ‘There Are Crocodiles’ – Press Gang’s finale at 30

May 21, 2023 Andrew Moir Comments Off

Press Gang’s final episode ‘There are Crocodiles’, written by Steven Moffat and directed by Bob Speirs, first aired on CITV on 21st May 1993.

First Contact: ‘Violations’ Season 5 Episode 12

May 18, 2023 Andrew Moir Comments Off

The writers sat around thinking, you know what? It’s been awhile since an alien entered Troi’s quarters in the night, we better do some kind of psychic violation storyline.