Ahead of the character’s return in Star Trek: Picard, Baz and guest Rob look back at his two appearances episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
What to expect from episode 20: I think, therefore I am?
Rob Turnbull’s Star Trek: TNG fandom
Host Baz Greenland introduces guest Rob Turnbull and asks him about his history with Star Trek: The Next Generation and his favourite episodes and characters from the show He also introduces the theme of this episode – to discuss the character of sentient hologram Moriaty in his two appearances in Star Trek: The Next Generation, before his surprise return in season three Star Trek: Picard
Elementary, Dear Data
Baz and Rob turn their attention to this season six episode, explore Geordi and Data’s friendship, Pulaksi’s role in the show, the creation of Moriaty, Daniel Davis’s performance and the exploration of life and sentience even before the show famously tackled it in Measure of a Man
Ship in a Bottle
Baz and Rob jump to Moriaty’s return in season six, looking at the role of Barclay on the show, Moriaty’s return, Stephanie Beacham’s Countess and the continued exploration of what it means to be alive.
What’s next for Moriaty in Star Trek: Picard?
Baz and Rob ponder what role Moriaty might play in season three of Star Trek: Picard
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