Forrester and tvs frank are trapped on the sol, while bearded mike and the bots subject them to horrible movies. A guide to binge watching 7 great star trek arcs nerdist. They are often amongst the strongest storytelling of their respective series and build upon the. See your favorite characters behaving contrary to type in familiar but odd circumstances in star trek. Featuring invaders will be defeated premium posters, terran empire sweatshirts, mirror universe mugs, and more, you can take a.
Perhaps whoopi goldberg could appear in the film as guinan, aware that shes in an alternate universe, and conflicted as to whether the. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with cbs, paramount pictures, or any other star trek franchise, and is a noncommercial fanmade film series intended for recreational use. Scott bakula, john billingsley, jolene blalock, dominic keating. Enterprise from the star trek episode mirror, mirror by jerry bourget. Enterprise in a mirror, darkly season 4, episode 18. It was a place the franchise would return to in five episodes of deep space nine and a twoparter on enterprise. In the mirror universe, the crew of the iss enterprise is. In a mirror, darkly, part i and in a mirror, darkly, part ii are very strange pieces of television. I was expecting some sort of interaction between the universes but the plot is limited to the parallel universe in a forgettable episode. Robocop in two episodes as a xenophobic man opposed to any alien life form on either earth or.
Star trek enterprise in a mirror, darkly opening titles hq enterprisenx01. In the mirror universe, commander archer mutinies against captain forrest in. This parallel universe coexisted with the prime universe in the same space, but on another dimensional plane. The upper part was based on the tholian as seen on the viewscreen in star trek. With scott bakula, john billingsley, jolene blalock, dominic keating. But the best known parallel timeline in star trek lore is the socalled mirror universe, introduced 50 years ago in the beloved original series episode mirror, mirror, which aired on october. Alternative mirror universe version seen during the season 4 twoparter. That is, of course, unless they found a way to travel across dimensions, like the distortion to the mirror universe shown in the tholian web and its star trek. Nov 10, 2017 star trek online, the massively multiplayer online rpg that continues the story of star trek, is being invaded by the mirror universe.
Kirk and several officers from the uss enterprise in 2267, though in reality already encountered by the uss discovery around a decade earlier. Ranking every mirror universe episode of star trek syfy wire. The star trek franchise has a history of episodes and arcs that take place in this mirror universe. Shop official mirror universe apparel, accessories, drinkware and more. Mirror universe memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. Ds9 continued to explore the mirror universe in several episodes, and some years later, the series enterprise also explored the mirror universe in the, in a mirror, darkly twoparter. Oct 10, 2017 it sounds like the uss discovery is in for an extended stay in star treks mirror universe. In fact, broken bow, the twopart premiere episode, gets things going off to a great start before. May 21, 2019 as with so many nowiconic star trek conceits, the mirror universe started with a single oneoff episode, in which transporter interference from an ionic storm spits kirk, uhura, scotty, and mccoy out into a parallel universe from their own. It sounds like the uss discovery is in for an extended stay in star treks mirror universe. In addition to the canonical television shows of over 700 episodes and 12 films, the fictional universe is comprised of approximately 500 novels, 450 short stories, 800 comics, and 200 video games, plus various reference materials, roleplaying game books, and star trek online virtual episodes, for a. May 27, 2016 this may, were taking a look at the fourth and final season of star trek. A brief history of star treks mirror universe nerdist.
Star trek enterprise season 4 episode 18 in a mirror, darkly part 1 and 2. In the thirdfirst century, seven hundred years after the event shown in voyager, the prime universe doctor is activated in the mirror universe. In the mirror universe, commander archer mutinies against captain. Mirror universe is the unofficial designation for the parallel universe the terran empire and the klingoncardassian alliance originate from. Tarantino may turn this star trek episode into a movie. The mirror universe episodes of enterprise are possibly the strongest in enterprises entire run, and with timeless and course. In in a mirror, darkly, tpol from the mirror universe borrowed some retro star trek clothes from the prime universe uss defiant. This episode marks the first time that a full tholian is seen onscreen in any star trek series. In a mirror, darkly, part i and in a mirror, darkly. Apr 22, 2005 this episode marks the first time that a full tholian is seen onscreen in any star trek series. The original series first ventured into the mirror universe in season 2s mirror, mirror, when four members of the enterprises crew are switched. Perhaps the mirror universe s greatest accomplishment was pulling off a feat no one thought possible it made star trek.
The crew returns to their enterprise to learn that their counterparts didnt have much. Star trek and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by cbs studios inc. The twoparter in a mirror, darkly took place entirely in the mirror universe. In a mirror, darkly 2005 the joint ninth best episode of the star trek franchise. The creators of enterprise took some creative license with the lower part of the body, giving it six spiderlike legs. This empire is ruled by a ruthless emperor and all other races are considered rebels. It resembles the fictional universe in which the star trek television series takes place, but is separate from the main universe. Enterprise, and originally aired on april 22 and 29, 2005. Enterprise episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Star trek continues e03 fairest of them all youtube. This mirror universe is run by the terran empire instead of the federation. Discovery will take place in the mirror universe or deal with the mirror universe in some way, shape, or form. In the mirror universe, spock faces a choice that determines the future of the terran empire. Season 2, episode 4, mirror, mirror star trek loves traversing to the mirror universe, where the characters turn into their darker, sometimes outright evil, counterparts.
In the twopart season four episode in a mirror, darkly, the abandoned uss defiant enters the mirror universe a clever crossover with the tos episode the tholian web and the treacherous crew of the iss enterprise scramble to secure the vessel, which. The episode that started it all is still the best mirror universe episode of star trek. The readers of star trek magazine voted in a mirror, darkly the best episode of star trek. The mirror universe is an informal name for a parallel universe first recorded as visited by james t. In the star trek mirror universe, nothing is quite the same. Jan 08, 2018 in in a mirror, darkly, tpol from the mirror universe borrowed some retro star trek clothes from the prime universe uss defiant. Oblivion some of voyagers strongest and most underrated episodes too. Lets meet our terran counterparts, slap a goatee on saru, and start astabbing everybody. Enterprises twopart episode in a mirror, darkly was set entirely in the parallel universe with only the u. Star trek refers both to the star trek universe and to star trek. Star trek enterprise in a mirror, darkly opening titles hq. It ties together two episodes from the original series and fleshes out a particular corner of star trek. Enterprise in their 40th anniversary reader poll, published in december, 2005. Another enterprise is traveling in a mirror universe where everything is a great deal different.
The episode also ties itself to a storyline from star trek. Cinefantastique magazine also named it and the second part, in a mirror, darkly, part ii as one of the top ten television episodes of 2005. Voyagers mirror universe episode could be living witness. No commercial exhibition or distribution is permitted. The original series episode mirror, mirror showed us a parallel world with an empire instead of a starfleet and united federation of planets. Join captain archer and his crew on their last adventures, including missions to restore the mind of the legendary vulcan surak to his peoples high command, to defeat a rogue army of geneticallyenhanced supermen led by the brilliant dr soong, and as evil versions of themselves, to bring all the powers of earths empite to heel in the mirror universe. Although to be fair, in this season they cram in the end of the xindi saga, orion slave girls, why the klingons in the classic original star trek series dont have cranial ridges and two episodes in the mirror universe, as well as peter weller a. At the 50th anniversary star trek convention in las vegas in august 2016, fans voted this and star trek. In a mirror, darkly is the eighteenth and nineteenth episodes of the fourth season of the american science fiction television series star trek. Part ii is the conclusion of a pointless story of a violent universe. In the episode mirror mirror, both the prime and mirror universes halkan council were engaged in negotiations for their dilithium. In fact, it almost has a timeline of its own as rich as the prime reality of trek. The introduction sequence for the mirror universe twopart episode in a mirror, darkly, which aired in season four 2005 of star trek.
I hope the music score of these two episodes prevail and replace the annoying theme of this series. Discovery, we got confirmation that the crew of the discovery has landed in the franchises mirror universe where, instead of the peaceloving federation. Tom and gypsy are swapped with their evil counterparts. Perhaps the mirror universes greatest accomplishment was pulling off a feat no one thought possible it made star trek. Jan 30, 2017 the episode that started it all is still the best mirror universe episode of star trek. Why didnt star trek tng explore the mirror universe. This parallel universe coexisted with the prime universe in the same space. Star treks mirror universe is one ofhell, themost famous parallel universes in science fiction history. Discovery producer confirms mirror universe episodes. Star trek discoverys mirror universe a beginners guide digital spy. In contrast to the prime universe, the course of history has taken a different turn early in earths history and possibly other planets as well.
Star trek enterprise in a mirror, darkly opening titles. Join the game for free right now to repel this invasion, and interact with tons of your favorite star trek characters as played by their original actors, including michael dorn, levar burton, and leonard nimoy. Everything we know about the timeline of star treks. Jun 15, 2014 in the mirror universe, spock faces a choice that determines the future of the terran empire. This is like wearing vintage clothes in the real world with zero. In the mirror universe, commander archer mutinies against captain forrest in order to capture a future earth ship found in tholian space.
Star trek online, the massively multiplayer online rpg that continues the story of star trek, is being invaded by the mirror universe. This differs from the mirror universe episodes of tos and star trek. Alternate realities, a 5disc fancollective that includes 20 episodes selected from all five star trek television series plus exclusive special features. Between these various canon productions, the mirror universe was the basis of many novels and comics. This installment was developed to be a sequel to the original series episode the tholian web. Enterprise intermittently when it aired and missed the two parter in a mirror, darkly until i watched it recently on a whim. As with so many nowiconic star trek conceits, the mirror universe started with a single oneoff episode, in which transporter interference. The original series, star trek the next generation, star trek enterprise, star trek deep space nine. They notice things are different pretty quickly since their clothes have. The mirror universe has a long history in the star trek franchise, and now is a great time to catch up on the relevant episodes for discovery. Available for the first time on dvd is a collection featuring the bizarre and strange of episodes of star trek.
Mystery science theater 3000 explicitly parodied the star trek mirror universe in their last of the wild horses episode. Star trek continues e08 still treads the shadow duration. Descent part ii tng season seven, episode one the mirror universe saga. In fact, broken bow, the twopart premiere episode, gets things going off to a great start before the almostobligatory blah feeling of an st season one. The mirror universe is a parallel universe in which the plots of several star trek television episodes take place. In addition to the canonical television shows of over 700 episodes and 12 films, the fictional universe is comprised of approximately 500 novels, 450 short stories, 800 comics, and 200 video games, plus. This parallel universe coexisted with the prime universe. Enterprise in a mirror, darkly tv episode 2005 imdb. Zefram cochrane shot the first vulcan setting foot on earth and mankind went the aggressive way. The mirror universe was a parallel universe widely recorded as first being visited by james t. Forrester and tvs frank are trapped on the sol, while bearded. Living witness was the first of any star trek series in which none of the regular characters appear, this was the first mirror universe episode in which only the regular characters mirror counterparts are seen.
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