Thumb War

Episodes 4 and 5 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy lean heavily on legacy name-drops and Deep Space Nine nostalgia — but is that enough?

In this episode of Thumb War, we break down the hologram storyline that doesn’t hold up, the Klingon cultural pivot, the triad reveal, and why Episode 5 might be the most frustrating (and maybe most boring) chapter of the season so far.

We want to love new Star Trek. But honoring the past means more than just referencing it.

Is this bold evolution… or just confused storytelling? Let us know what you think.

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We’re officially gushing — and in Westeros, that’s never a good sign.

In this episode of Thumb War, we dive into Episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, breaking down why the show feels so emotionally locked in right now, how Dunk & Egg’s relationship continues to deepen, and why the approaching Trial of Seven has us bracing for real consequences.

It’s a near-perfect episode of television — warm, funny, thoughtful, and quietly terrifying in what it’s setting up next.

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Rogue One is tragic, brutal, and maybe the best Star Wars movie outside the original trilogy.

Jason, Rachel, and Jeshua revisit Rogue One in timeline order and unpack why it still hits so hard — from its war-movie structure and unforgettable ending to how Andor completely reframes Cassian’s story. We also get into K-2SO love, digital Tarkin debates, and why this movie feels so different from modern Star Wars.

Spoilers throughout.

Spoilers for Rogue One

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Episode 3 is where A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms starts to feel truly special.

Jason and Rachel break down the episode’s biggest moments, focusing on Dunk and Egg’s evolving friendship, the subtle reveals hiding in plain sight, and how George R.R. Martin quietly turns a simple tournament story into something far bigger.

Spoilers for Episode 3

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Star Trek meets Hogwarts — and not in a good way.

Jason and Rachel review the first three episodes of Starfleet Academy (2026), unpacking what works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why the show feels more like a CW teen drama than classic Star Trek. We dig into tone, character choices, legacy lore, and whether this series understands what made Star Trek special in the first place.

Spoilers ahead. Strong opinions guaranteed.

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