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What Star Trek: Prodigy brings to kids, according to Wil Wheaton

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As a seasoned gamer and Star Trek enthusiast who grew up watching The Next Generation and its spin-offs, I must say that Star Trek: Prodigy has truly outdone itself in both seasons. As someone who fondly remembers Wesley Crusher from my youth, seeing Wil Wheaton reprise his role as the Traveler was a delightful trip down memory lane.

Currently, both the initial and subsequent seasons of Star Trek: Prodigy are accessible on Netflix. By this point, many viewers are familiar with the show as it features Wesley Crusher, a character played by Wil Wheaton, reprising his role from Star Trek: The Next Generation. This addition provided an excellent foundation for the Traveler character, who seamlessly integrated with the group of children striving to join Starfleet.

Picard’s second season. This series allowed for the development and expansion of Wheaton’s character.

As a passionate gamer, I couldn’t contain my excitement when I got wind that I was returning to the Star Trek universe! Daily StarTrekNews had the scoop, and let me tell you, I’m absolutely head over heels about it. And guess what? The same enthusiasm applies to Prodigy!

I love that Prodigy doesn’t talk down to kids, it reaches kids where they are. It gives their parents something to watch so they can watch it together. I agree with all the fan feedback I’ve seen saying this was probably the best Trek season since Deep Space Nine… just in terms of satisfying, great storytelling, it’s checking all the different boxes.

Wil Wheaton

Without a doubt, the second season of Prodigy stood out as one of the finest Trek seasons. It wasn’t just the return of Robert Picardo’s The Doctor that made it special, but also the long-awaited meeting between Kate Mulgrew’s Admiral Janeway and Robert Beltran’s Chakotay. To add to this, the young characters undertook a perilous mission that ultimately led them to be admitted into Starfleet Academy. However, before they could immerse themselves in their studies, they were summoned for a unique assignment and promoted to ensigns. In summary, it was an exhilarating season filled with heartwarming moments, romance, and plenty of humor.

I love that at its core, Prodigy is about teamwork. It’s about outsider kids who have no place to call home, all coming together and finding a home in Starfleet. That is just a gorgeous message for kids who feel weird, feel like they don’t fit in — there is a place for you to fit in.  It’s with your fellow weirdos, and the Star Trek world is a place where you’re special and you matter — so welcome aboard!

Wil Wheaton

Wheaton elegantly captures the essence of Prodigy when he says, “There’s a spot where you belong here.” This sentiment is vital and relevant to many children and young adults alike.

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2024-09-19 03:23

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