The Weekly Francis – 5 February 2025

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week, from 2 January 2025 to 5 February 2025.

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Shockwave (ENT) – The Secrets of Star Trek

A colony destroyed, Enterprise blamed, and Archer trapped in a ruined future! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down Shockwave, the explosive Enterprise first season finale, unpacking its gripping twists, time travel intrigue, and eerie real-world parallels.

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The Weekly Francis – 30 January 2025

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week, from 14 January 2025 to 29 January 2025.

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The Horns of Nimon (4th Doctor) – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The Fourth Doctor faces a labyrinth of shifting walls and parasitic alien minotaurs in The Horns of Nimon! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel this myth-inspired tale, critiquing over-the-top villains, budget effects, and the Doctor-Romana dynamic.

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Section 31 – The Secrets of Star Trek

A spy thriller in Star Trek? Michelle Yeoh shines in Section 31, exposing the seamy world underneath the Federation’s ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin dissect the action, drama, and lore while weighing its merits as a movie versus a full series.

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The Wrong Doctors (6th Doctor Big Finish) – The Secrets of Doctor Who

What happens when two Sixth Doctors and two Mels face a time demon and corporate-speaking aliens? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel the twists of Big Finish’s The Wrong Doctors, tackling its humor, literary flair, and Big Finish’s bold storytelling experiments!

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The Raven (Voyager) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Seven’s Borg past resurfaces as she uncovers the tragic truth of her assimilation in Voyager’s “The Raven.” Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin analyze her struggle with humanity, compelling character moments, and deeper themes of identity and transformation.

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The Weekly Francis – 16 January 2025

This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week, from 9 December 2024 to 16 January 2025.

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Resurrection of the Daleks

The Fifth Doctor faces the Daleks’ deadliest schemes in Resurrection of the Daleks! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this grim tale of betrayal, destruction, and Tegan’s heartbreaking farewell in a pivotal Doctor Who adventure.

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765874 Unification – The Secrets of Star Trek

Celebrate Star Trek’s legacy with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler as they uncover the secrets of 765874 Unification. This visually stunning series of videos unites timelines, gives a fitting sendoff to Kirk and Spock, and honors Trek’s themes of friendship and renewal.

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