It’s been a while since Dan and I have happened upon good sci-fi. The world is swamped with sewage, which made this gem really stand out. Strong storytelling with callbacks to Khan and the Prime Directive, solid arguments against racism and oppression, and wit and charm through fabulous performances from the entire cast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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