"Paradise Lost" ups the ante from the first half on both the action and character drama fronts. The performances continue to be great, and the tension mined from the threat to Earth pays off in all kinds of ways. Some of #DS9's best stuff can be found in these episodes. Score: 5.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Homefront" is a brilliant and distinctive #DS9 entry. An earthbound thriller exploring specialized and foundational elements of this series, while staying firmly rooted in grounded and relatable family drama. Avery Brooks and Brock Peters are both toweringly great here. Score: 5.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

Watched it a second time tonight and yep... it's fucking great. Can't overstate how much I loved every single ounce of this episode.

#StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy ranked though 4 episodes: 1️⃣ "Vox in Excelso" 2️⃣ "Kids These Days" 3️⃣ "Beta Test" 4️⃣ "Vitus Reflux"

"Vox In Excelso" is #StarfleetAcademy's first thoroughly EXCELLENT episode. I loved this depiction of the Klingons, and the new layers of world building confidently added to the mix. Equally balanced big picture broad strokes with intimate and impactful character moments. Top of the line #StarTrek.

While I thought “Vitus Reflux” was the least successful #StarfleetAcademy episode thus far, I ended up enjoying it in the end. Felt like the first half was a bit bumpy and leaned into tones that I’m still adapting to, but I appreciated the lessons and character growth driven home in the back half.

My favorite movies from 2025 not nominated for a single #AcademyAward “Sorry, Baby” “28 Years Later” “No Other Choice” “Eddington” “Twinless” “Urchin” “The Plague” “Eephus” “Black Bag” “Materialists” “Lurker” “Hedda” “The Baltimorons” “The Mastermind” “Nouvelle Vague”

I'm not totally done with 2025 new releases yet, but I'm confident sharing a pretty tidy list of 25 films I loved from 2025. I've seen 180 new releases from 2025 to date, and should top out between 190-200 when all is said and done. What are your favorite movies of 2025? 🎬🎞️🎥

Movies are my favorite thing in the world, and this annual best of the year video essay is a major highlight of my year. David Ehrlich's love for cinema is unmistakable and his inventive editing touch is jaw-dropingly great. Check it out and be inspired to watch these great films!

1995 contained 19 weeks with two episodes of #StarTrek airing side by side. This included episodes from #DeepSpaceNine Seasons 3-4 and #Voyager Seasons 1-2. According to my #TrekRewatch5 scoring system, #DS9 won 14 weeks to #VGR's 5.

"Our Man Bashir" is a flashy stylistic flourish and so rooted in Bashir's core character values, laying key foundations for things to come, which makes it an essential episode. I can't get enough of the boisterous performances and the audacious commitment to the bit. Score: 4.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Resistance" portrays a horrifying and all too familiar fascistic society, while building a poignant and emotionally affecting center with Kate Mulgrew and Joel Grey's deeply felt performances. It's not especially briskly paced, but the dramatic punches land as intended. Score: 3.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

One of my favorite instances of hearing someone talk about an episode in a way that made me re-consider and recontextualize... @treklive.bsky.social: "It's built just like a Klingon Opera" in response to me giving the same review years ago. So smart, so spot-on and it makes me respect it more!

"The Sword of Kahless" is a little on the bombastic, unsubtle side for my liking, but there are charming elements mixed in here. John Colicos is delightfully big as usual, and I enjoy the early Worf/Jadzia chemistry. It's a bit much, but it wears its heart on its sleeve. Score: 2.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Maneuvers" is a tense and memorable thriller, built on the back of Seska's cunning and clever psychological combat with Chakotay. I think this features some of Beltran's best work of the series, while the exciting and cinematic visual style works to elevate the episode. Score: 4.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

My controversial #StarTrek opinion that I'm slowly coming to terms with... the numbers and individual episode scores don't lie. I really like the Kazon. They power a clever, ongoing storyline woven across two seasons, emphasizing strong character development for Janeway & Chakotay and Seska rules.

How would you rank the last batch of episodes I've watched as part of #TrekRewatch5? 🟣 "Parturition" 🔴 "The Visitor" 🔴 "Hippocratic Oath" 🔴 "Indiscretion" 🟣 "Persistence of Vision" 🔴 "Rejoined" 🟣 "Tattoo" 🔴 "Starship Down" 🟣 "Cold Fire" 🔴 "Little Green Men"

"Little Green Men" is #DS9's most successful Ferengi comedy, taking a brilliant concept and executing it to perfection. It's breezy fun, loaded with pointed and expertly calibrated pieces of social commentary. The actors are in complete command of every comedic moment. Score: 4.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Cold Fire" is a key entry, given the direct follow-up to "Caretaker", and the exploration of Kes' burgeoning abilities. The horror tones are reasonably effective, if a bit redundant to other surrounding episodes. Not stylistically distinctive, but undeniably important. Score: 2.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Starship Down" is bookended by action-heavy, bombastic sequences, but its beating heart is in the pressurized, revealing character interactions and tremendous use of the claustrophobic, underdog qualities of the Defiant. It's a great showcase for the entire ensemble. Score: 4.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Tattoo" uses flashback cinematic structure in a way that 90's era #StarTrek rarely attempts, which gives it a unique flair. However, the story struggles with flimsy, unconvincing and stereotypical characteristics. Flourishes of potential and success, but very uneven. Score: 2.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

I loved the first two episodes of #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy! I thought the cast of characters were effectively dynamite, led by the fucking tremendously awesome Holly Hunter. Every bit the massive payoff her casting promised. Also so appreciated how unique and distinctive the two episodes were. 🖖

"Rejoined" is a heartfelt, deeply felt romantic drama, exploring fascinating new facets of Trill existence. Terry Farrell and Susanna Thompson have killer chemistry and Avery Brooks' sensitive, restrained direction gives the actors full ownership of the potent material. Score: 4.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Persistence of Vision" doesn't mine entirely fresh territory conceptually, but there are interesting science-fiction moments to give it just enough of its own flair. Some of the horror sequences are more impactful than others. It's a bit uneven and never totally gels. Score: 2.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Indiscretion" pairs Kira and Dukat to great effect, echoing the classic film "The Searchers". Big reveals with serious implications on broad, macro levels, as well as for the characters. In classic #DS9 fashion, the relaxed, relatable B-plot is just as crisply handled. Score: 3.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Hippocratic Oath" is a sturdy episode, putting O'Brien and Bashir's dynamic to the test, nicely outlining the changes their friendship has seen over past seasons. A solid B-story exploring Worf's adjustment period adds value, while the ending really sticks the landing. Score: 3.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

"The Visitor" is deserving of its place on the mantle of true #StarTrek classics. It outright nails every category making up my scoring system. Great sci-fi, key character work, huge emotional resonance, big picture impact, while presenting an air of undeniable greatness. Score: 5.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Parturition" finally and mercifully puts one of my least favorite #StarTrek threads to bed, and in the process instantly matures both Paris and Neelix's characters. There are charming practical effects and the pair of lead performances work nicely to sell the drama. Score: 2.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

How would you rank the last batch of episodes I've watched as part of #TrekRewatch5? 🔴 "Shakaar" 🔴 "Facets" 🔴 "The Adversary" 🟣 "The 37's" 🟣 "Initiations" 🟣 "Projections" 🟣 "Elogium" 🟣 "Non Sequitur" 🟣 "Twisted" 🔴 "The Way of the Warrior"

"The Way of the Warrior" massively ups the ante for #DS9. The addition of Worf brings great value and expands the canvas of the series in profound ways. The character work here is every bit as impressive as the epic nature of the story and the key world building elements. Score: 5.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Twisted" struggles to find dramatic footing, due to the emotional core of the story being so reliant on to Neelix's struggle with jealousy and his dynamic with Kes. The sci-fi plot is mostly an empty and silly diversion, but the final moments do strike a memorable chord. Score: 0.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Non Sequitur" is a nicely executed mystery, which does its best work highlighting the Paris/Kim friendship and the cosmic connection that binds them together. The "earthbound" nature of the story gives it a unique flair. Not a personal favorite, but it's well done. Score: 3.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Elogium" explores themes and broad stroke ideas which are core to #VGR's premise, and feel maturely handled in spots, but the bulk of the drama hinging on the Kes/Neelix dynamic makes this a difficult watch. Nobly and well acted, but it's uncomfortable and poorly aged. Score: 1.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

Not specifically planned for, but I'm very happy with this for a first #StarTrek episode watched in the new year. Top flight #Voyager!

"Projections" is full of satisfying twists, stretching The Doctor into new terrain and giving Robert Picardo loads of fun material. Jonathan Frakes' direction keeps the audience on its toes, while the script balances sci-fi bells and whistles with strong character work. Score: 4.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Initiations" is stylishly shot, especially on the Kazan sets which feel theatrical, imposing and credibly alien. Beltran and Aron Eisenberg each give strong performances, which help deliver the episode into successful territory. Not a world beater, but a solid outing. Score: 3.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"The 37's" is a mixed bag. The sci-fi premise has its charms, but it's a bit silly for my liking. I appreciate the way the story pushes the crew into making a critical decision, but the episode's inability to crystallize what's so tempting about settling holds it back. Score: 2.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

Combined #TrekRewatch5 rankings for #StarTrek #DS9 Season 3 and #VGR Season 1, which aired alongside each other:

General Statistical Readouts for #TrekRewatch5 to this point: -Full 5/5 Awarded Percentage by Series -4/5 Awarded Percentage by Series -3.5/5 Awarded Percentage by Series -Score Distribution Overall Combined

#StarTrek #VGR Season 1 data charts: -Score value distribution -Full point awarded percentage -Total points awarded percentage

#StarTrek #VGR Season 1 rankings with scores and a comparison to the last rewatch's results. #TrekRewatch5

#StarTrek #VGR Season 1 episode scores: Average Rating: 2.87 / 5 Perfect Scores: 0 Full Points Awarded: Strength of Concept: 7 (46.7%) Character Exploration: 8 (53.3%) Emotional Resonance: 6 (40.0%) Big Picture Impact: 7 (46.7%) HFS: 0 (0.0%) #TrekRewatch5

#StarTrek #DS9 Season 3 data charts: -Full point awarded percentage -Full point awarded percentage - Season Comp View -Total points awarded percentage -Total point awarded percentage - Season Comp View

#StarTrek #DS9 Season 3 rankings with scores and a comparison to the last rewatch's results. #TrekRewatch5

#StarTrek #DS9 Season 3 episode scores: Average Rating: 3.25 / 5 Perfect Scores: 4 Full Points Awarded: Strength of Concept: 12 (46.2%) Character Exploration: 18 (69.2%) Emotional Resonance: 14 (53.8%) Big Picture Impact: 15 (57.7%) HFS: 4 (15.4%) #TrekRewatch5

"The Adversary" is a tight psychological thriller, creating palpable senses of both claustrophobia and paranoia. The personality and framework of the Defiant are perfectly applied here and the depth of the threat posed by the Founders and the Dominion are on full display. Score: 4.0/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Facets" unlocks an absolute load of backstory and valuable detail with Dax's history of previous hosts. It also introduces Trill concepts that become key elements of #Discovery. The big picture ideas are more impactful and memorable than the nitty gritty character work. Score: 3.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

"Shakaar" is a spiritual sequel to S1's "Progress", again testing Kira's loyalties and examining her history with the resistance and how that informs and challenges her current role. Excellent guest characters and confidently mounted political intrigue make this a winner. Score: 3.5/5 #TrekRewatch5

How would you rank the last batch of episodes I've watched as part of #TrekRewatch5? 🔴 "Through the Looking Glass" 🟣 "Heroes and Demons" 🔴 "Improbable Cause" 🟣 "Cathexis" 🔴 "The Die is Cast" 🟣 "Faces" 🔴 "Explorers" 🟣 "Jetrel" 🔴 "Family Business" 🟣 "Learning Curve"

"Learning Curve" is built to function as a uniquely #VGR story, and feels like an essential outing as it explores core principles of the show's premise. The guest characters are a mixed bag with some feeling like true wild cards, and others more like cliche caricatures. Score: 2.5/5 #TrekRewatch5