Star Trek

One of the first things you need to know about Star Trek terminology is that there are a lot of acronyms. A lot. And they're not all simple. Doctor Who is easy: "TARDIS" stands for "Time And Relative Dimension In Space." No, Star Trek has complex engineering and story-specific abbreviations like "M/ARA", which means "Matter/ Antimatter Reaction Assembly." It can all be a … [Read more...] about Star Trek terminology: A beginner’s guide to acronyms

Are you still searching the galaxy for a present for a friend who loves Star Trek? Are you tired of being beamed down to a shopping planet, only to find it invaded by Borg? Do you get confused sometimes and accidentally buy a LEGO Death Star instead? (We hope you kept the receipt.) Fortunately, Lovarzi's Star Trek shop is here to help you find the perfect festive gifts for … [Read more...] about Star Trek Shop: Lovarzi’s Christmas Gift Guide

It came as a nasty shock for many fans to hear that Star Trek Discovery Season 4 wouldn't arrive in the UK until early 2022, while American Trekkies could enjoy the adventures of Michael Burnham, Tilly, Saru, and co. in weekly instalments from November and running across the Christmas period. Aside from feeling left out and being behind on the action, the main problem is … [Read more...] about How to Watch Star Trek Discovery Season 4 in the UK

Suddenly, we're rushing headlong into the Star Trek Discovery Season Three finale. Yes, we've got two episodes of the series left after 'Su'Kal,' but the cliffhanger (which, fear not, spoilerphobes, we won't reveal here) sets up plenty of juicy narratives to unfold before this run concludes. The thrust of the episode, and where it's leading, is hardly a surprise: two plot … [Read more...] about Review: Su’Kal – Star Trek Discovery Season 3

Here’s what Lovarzi thought of the Star Trek Discovery two-parter ‘Terra Firma.' I've never hidden the fact that I'm not a big fan of Philippa Georgiou. When we first met her, she was quite tedious, the stereotypically perfect captain who Michael looked up to; then we met Georgiou Mk II, from the Mirror Universe's Terran Empire. This gave Michelle Yeoh the chance to do … [Read more...] about Review: Terra Firma (parts 1 & 2) – Star Trek Discovery Season 3