Come along with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they discuss the Fourth Doctor story Nightmare of Eden. They cover its chaotic production, heavy-handed anti-drug themes, and clever sci-fi ideas while reflecting on memorable characters, quirky monsters, and moral dilemmas.
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Dive into the penultimate episode of Lower Decks with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler as they explore the multiverse mayhem, fan-favorite character returns, and Trek’s funniest twists. What secrets will be revealed next?
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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week, from 9 May 2024 to 12 December 2024.
Uncover the 3rd Doctor’s Time Warrior with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin with the debut of the Sontarans, a medieval warlord, Sarah Jane’s debut, and the origins of Gallifrey.
https://youtu.be/gUgjbF836cU
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Explore Upper Decks with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler, as the bridge crew faces personal and professional crises, focusing attention on the higher-ranking background characters as a meta-commentary on Star Trek tropes.
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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week, from 29 November 2024 to 4 December 2024.
Dive with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin into The Space Pirates, a 2nd Doctor story full of space Western vibes and colorful characters, but also with pacing issues, stretched plotlines, and minimal Doctor agency.
https://youtu.be/lX_6ng97qiQ
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All the time dilation, stranded, Prime Directive tropes. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this comedic take on a stranded away team cut off in time, including lots of callbacks and Easter eggs from nearly every Trek series and a special guest appearance.
https://youtu.be/3cPamD9ZQYs
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This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week, from 8 November 2024 to 28 November 2024.
It’s another Romeo and Juliet story. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this story of conflict over small differences, another Boimler hare-brained scheme, and an ensign grappling with her demigod origins and lame superpower.
https://youtu.be/LrfXsRIg39w
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