Ups & Downs From Star Trek: Prodigy 1.1-2 - Lost & Found

Admit it. You want to find your own starship too! Sean's here with all the ups and downs from Prodigy's pilot episode.
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[@pizzedahff3127]

Down: They left the kitty behind.

[@GlorfindelIII]

But an Up if they rescue the kitty in a future episode (and return her to her people)

[@_NIKOS9_NIKOS]

You know considering that Star Trek seems to be making some very solid animated shows I wouldnt mind if they continued shows like DS9 and Enterprise by turning them into full animated serieses. This way they can also work around stuff like the actors having aged

[@MsSissiePooh]

I agree. An animated miniseries about the Earth/Romulan War, and/or an animated series about Captain Riker and the USS Titan would be pretty awesome, especially since there’s been recent news stories about Paramount’s new studio boss, who’s seriously considering adding more animated Star Trek projects to the studio’s production schedule.

[@mitchypdx]

Screw it, I was really thinking i wouldn't want to watch, but I just did and it's just great to have a fine new Star Trek.

[@derianardor]

Same here

[@johntauren]

Star Trek Prodigy actually surprised me. It looks beautiful and feels almost cinematic and felt great. First episode seems familiar (but can't place where) yet feels not dumbed down at all. It doesn't feel like a show designed for children at all. It is a solid start.

[@stoneauthor]

Already people are whining about "not star trek, it's star wars". They never seem to be happy unless criticising star trek. I absolutely love it and the ship....... Nice, very very nice.

[@LordOfNihil]

i see more people complaining that the kitten didn't get rescued. rescue the damn kitty.

[@Jakyre1983]

This is going to be a memory making show between me and my 6 year old daughter in the same way I had TNG with my dad! She was literally bouncing up and down on the couch during the final escape scene!

[@poisonfountain6]

I have a daughter due within weeks, honestly looking forward to sitting down eventually and watching this with her

[@mark40695]

Wow, it was so refreshing to hear all the good comments and not complain about the negative, too much negative in the world right now.. Great job TrekCulture.

[@vladutcornel]

I always wondered how a Star Trek show not centered on humans would look. This may be the closest we'll get.

[@tulinfirenze1990]

We're going to be watching new TREK for DECADES to come! At this point, I would not rule out ANYTHING!

[@daniellelake7889]

Loved it! Voyager brought me into Star Trek as younger person so seeing it used as an indirect vessel for introducing this generation to Star Trek warms my heart

[@lovipoekimo176]

It is a "kids show" as much as Teen Titans or Young Justice is a kids show. That alone got me hooked. I hope they rescue that little Caitian. Also, I kinda suspect that Dal is a Kobali

[@alphanerd7221]

So totally a kid's show.

[@mapeliam]

It was properly engaging. Dal is such an entertaining character without being irritating with his humour. I was totally sold. What a time to be a Star Trek fan. Looking forward to way more Janeway and eventually Chakotay.

[@NeoTechni]

I found Dal obnoxious as hell, especially with the stupid faces he was making

[@Seven35888]

The pilot episode was just as visually stunning as the trailers, good pacing, great introduction to the main characters- I’m super excited to see where this season goes :D

[@jupiter444]

I truly enjoyed it. It may be a aimed at kids but I also see that an adult could set down with their kids and enjoy watching it together. I have correct myself it's not a kids show it's a family show. We need more family shows like this. Its not kiddish and isn't adult. It's mixed just right. Old trekkers can now recruit their kids into the franchise. It gives parents and children something to talk about and come together over.

[@boss-anova]

Its a kids show. Its practically unwatchable.

[@riennarindo9727]

@@boss-anova you seem to be in the minority... by a lot. 😁

[@mastere6115]

Hahahaha, I love that, recruit their kids hahahahaha

[@boss-anova]

@@riennarindo9727 thats how subjective opinions work, bud. 🤦‍♂️

[@LokiTheKhajiit]

It's gonna be a down for me if they don't rescue that cute cat alien this season. But I enjoyed the 1st episode and I'm hoping my step daughter will like the show

[@lordtraust]

Same, when they left all I was thinking about was what about the young cat alien, without someone to look out for her she will be sent to the mines.

[@Dancestar1981]

I really enjoyed the first episode it’s really impressive visually and draws you into the new universe via the new characters

[@LordOfNihil]

meow

[@jessegaspard]

Absolutely my very first thought when critiquing this first episode. 😆

[@Sephiroth144]

Admittedly, the only person who would know about the kitty was kinda tied up...

[@oppossumphil]

For at least 30 minutes I thought I was watching a new Star Wars show, then they found the ship and boom... I love it. And please, save the little kitty girl!

[@Tallacus]

I like it, I give it a 9/10 I just hope they rescue that poor Caitain girl by the season end

[@LokiTheKhajiit]

Me too

[@sueKay]

I honestly wasn't expecting to like Prodigy, I hadn't been excited about it since it's announcement...but I absolutely loved it!

[@Chr0mate]

Very solid 1st ep. And the visuals! Holy Q, the visuals!

[@scottolson4541]

I'm so ready for this and I'm 60!!!

[@trevorwhite915]

Ditto

[@Dancestar1981]

I’m 40 and I thought it was wonderful

[@riennarindo9727]

@@Dancestar1981 same here, it's just lovely and I'm so looking forward to it!

[@tulinfirenze1990]

51 year old here and I'm with you! The more (and different) TREK, the BETTER!!!

[@Donnagata1409]

@@tulinfirenze1990 Yay! Any Trek is good Trek! 56 here.

[@craftchest]

The fact that John Noble is voice acting this show is a plus. I'll watch just for that.

[@tulinfirenze1990]

He's an amazing actor!

[@LancetFencing]

the musical references to the voyager theme was awesome

[@aldermanh]

Is anyone else preoccupied with the baby Catian being left behind!? 🥺

[@katherineberger6329]

Absolutely not (you guys had better rescue the kitty or there will be riots)

[@lovipoekimo176]

Right???!

[@Donnagata1409]

Dunno, like, everybody who watched the episode?

[@federicomarintuc]

I like that it's not childish. Seems like all the things I remember about TNG watching it as a kid. Has the potential of being like Avatar in terms of good story

[@riennarindo9727]

ha, yes! better than Avatar in some ways, I think. we shall see!

[@connormacleod4922]

Yeah I got Avatar: TLA vibes from it too. Just replace the eastern fantasy setting with sci fi and the sky bison with a Federation starship.

[@lonestarr_sixer9554]

it blew me away and very much had a Mass Effect vibe set in Star Trek and very much did have that Kelvin-verse feel. I especially like that the interior had stairwells leading to the different decks.

[@Enigmanaut]

Thoughts I had during the episode: 1.) Prisoner Zero has escaped? Have you looked in Amy Pond's house in Leadworth? 2.) What is a Lurian doing so far away from the Ionite Nebula?! 3.) That little Caitian (Kitian?) now has nobody to protect her since Gwyn was aboard the Protostar. She'll get send to the mines. Sure, the Protostar is gone, but that ore is still valuable apparently.

[@alanfischer3403]

I liked this a lot. The animation is great, the music is spectacular, and the episode played out like an animated feature film. Kudos to all involved.

[@TheAquabears]

I was hoping that Janeway was going to introduce herself as the Emergency Command Hologram. Would have been a nice little easter egg, that.

[@sprognosisj8924]

Thanks for making and uploading this ups and downs video so quickly. I loved the show. Almost as good as lower decks. A great way to fight the winter blues these next ten weeks. Thank You to everyone who made it.

[@sind255]

I don't know if it's because I'm still a kid at heart but I really enjoyed it!

[@deddy2339]

I loved this first episode. Really great feel to it, beautiful visuals, and interesting characters.

[@OwentheKingofDudes]

If they don't go back to save the little Caitian girl, I WILL RIOT!

[@Windiguana]

I had a feeling I was going to like this show no matter what direction it went in, or how made for kids it was, but wow! This was seriously amazing!

[@tommyfred6180]

if this is half as good as lower decks its all good. the fact that its for kids is really not a problem. a good kids show is as watchable for me as a good show for adults.

[@rockyroadproductions4016]

I think it would be cool to have some of the crew bold over their new love of coffee

[@1leggeddog]

yeah its a kids show, but i loved it anyway. And i watched TNG when i was a kid, that tells you how old I am! Still a Trekkie for ever.

[@alisonhamerm.i.q.a2323]

i watched TOS when first aired

[@tulinfirenze1990]

@@alisonhamerm.i.q.a2323 LEGACY fan! Respect!

[@stevedeasy8168]

I love how the opening credit sequence does such a good job at making the USS Protostar look so very, very FAST.

[@chelmrtz]

Team Murf Team Zero Team Getting the F back there to rescue the Caitian child Team everyone tbh. This was so much fun

[@Donnagata1409]

Definitely Team Rok-Tahk. And also Team Getting the F back there to rescue the Caitian child RIGHT NOW! They were all great.

[@davedahl4461]

It is like a cross between the anime Gurren Lagann and Blake’s 7. It was a lot of fun to watch. I like the idea of learning more about the Medusans. It felt more like it was for older kids. I did like it a lot. It did seem a lot like Star Wars, yet I don’t care I like it. Also John Noble brings a lot to his work.

[@ldisc66]

Like many others, I wasn't expecting to like this show but colour me impressed. Seems Paramount are hitting sixes (home runs) with their animated Trek offerings unlike their live action shows.

[@deany83]

Visuals and Audio were amazing.

[@trevorwhite915]

What can I say other than WOW ! Loved everything about it and I wasn’t sure that I would. Trek is here to stay if they keep making shows like this.

[@patlussenden4536]

The incidental music had a Kelvin movies feel to it and the ship emerging through water…also a Kelvin nod in my opinion. They even say “oh no not the water.” Overall 10/10.

[@PsychronicGames]

It far exceeded my expectations. It looked like crap when I heard about it and saw previews, but I was surprised and it's looking good so far.

[@resender329]

So could the protostar have been created to find people that were abducted by the caretaker, and it presumably chrashed on this planet

[@colonelquack]

Show, don't tell. Kids, you're smart, figure it out. Adults, you're smart. Prodigy gets this right. Star Trek is thinking, feeling, and weird. Not a definitive list, but this pilot definitely made me think, made me feel, and definitely made me go "Well, that was weird. ...Whelp, it's Star Trek, roll with it."

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

They're not smart at all, but this show isn't all that complex. If they can successfully tie their own shoes, then following it shouldn't be a noteworthy challenge.

[@raearu]

Bloody love these videos. I can’t even wait until after I’ve seen the episodes sometimes

[@nokmadrid7]

great show i must say as a long time fan they really balanced the fan service and setting up a new and exciting story for new trekkies, looking forward to more eps

[@gordon1891]

Sean ya missed the TRANSWARP button on the Protostars helm!

[@shanematthews1985]

The "opening" credits don't skip over that fact, you see the ship reveal an engine from its engineering hull

[@jimarnold88]

Was there a nod to Galaxy Quest and the "chomper" scene? At least it made sense in this context, and the episode was certainly not "badly written."

[@_BullsEyeBob]

Watched it last night as soon as it dropped. I was very impressed. Way to many good things to say about it in the comments. 👍

[@Fishhooks]

I finally got around to watching the first couple episodes this weekend after slogging through the final season of Discovery. Prodigy was a very welcome and engaging change of pace. I had a lot of fun and will now catch up through the first two seasons. Also... Drednnok is a crazy awesome character design. That hand transformation thing was wicked.

[@Doctor-Spocktopus]

To me it felt like this was about 85% Star Wars, which I did not like at first. I love Star Wars when it's in a Star Wars show, but... it becomes a lot more Trek once they find the Protostar. Those phasers! Total conjecture here, but maybe that's on purpose and they're setting up a series that subtly compares the two. Lure kids in with Star Wars tropes they're familiar with, and then slowly show how the Trek world is "a more civilized age" to aspire to. I'm intrigued. We'll see how it shakes out.

[@xephorce]

I enjoyed it a lot, surprised me. I just hope it keeps that star trek bright hopeful feeling.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Let's start this off by addressing the FREQUENT "criticism " with this series. YES this series seems very much in the veign of Clone Wars, Rebrls, Resistance and Bad Batch. But THAT'S NOT AN ISSUE. Particularly given how popular those shows were 1 popular and 2 (as the Showrunners have said) grew the fanbase. Ok that's out of the way now to the positives. Ok so we have A LOT of Alpha quadrant species at that labor and prison camp. I saw Alurian, Catian in conjunction with Tellarite and Medusan. Which we'll talk about that later. They teased a fair amount of how things are going to happen and I'm along for the ride. The pacing was quick but because of how much is being set up, it's completely understandable. From the tease we got about the Diviner allowing the kidnapping of species from across multiple quadrants (orphans and prisoners) is a REAL fascinating concept, especially since we don't know what species Dal is. All in all, I enjoyed it and look forward to seeing how things play out. Also Jason Manzoukus(Adrian Pimento in 99, Derek in The Good Place)was born to play a Tellarite

[@kanebravo953]

The whole, "Too many alpha quadrant species" thing is so easily explained though. How many species had the Caretaker taken before Voyager showed up? What if the bad lands wasn't the only place where he took people from?

[@HeKnowsNotForever]

All my complaints/concerns were addressed in this before I even watched the video. I’ll talk about it all after I watch it. Just wanted to say thanks for addressing them because I was watching it at first thinking about Star Wars way too much.

[@louisvlleguy]

I think it was really well done for a pilot episode. Very well done!

[@BrittonRobbins]

The music made it for me! I truly enjoyed the episode.

[@josephleap5327]

Also as an Easter egg I would’ve included the musical references to the past series because I definitely heard some Voyager inspired background music and some Kelvin timeline music as well… Very impressed & excited to see where this series is going to go. Also, love the theory that this could potentially be linked to the caretaker 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@tonyah.960]

I love your show UP & DOWN on Star Trek! Please keep up the outstanding work!

[@williambell3304]

As a small, nimble ship, and with its disembarkation ramp, It seems to me like the Protostar is meant to be used like the Normandy in Mass Effect.

[@SheriffJoe]

That didn't feel like 45 minutes. Great fun!!

[@kaomoodang]

Just add another cetaceran observation. When Protostar was firing phaser full spread its the similar firing angle same as voyager fight dragon's teeth battle in season 6 episode 7.

[@evenmoor]

The main theme for Prodigy was composed by Michael Giacchino, who also wrote the scores for the Kelvin timeline Star Trek films.

[@gerrydax]

Thoroughly enjoyed this Looking forward to seeing this next week First impressions..... superb Star Trek meets Blakes 7

[@georgestefanou4250]

We need a ds9 sequel state

[@chasethevioletsun9996]

I loved it, and have to say: Phasers have never looked so good.

[@mattdanw]

Personally really enjoyed that pilot. Looking forwards to part two.

[@spacepiratecaptainrush1237]

I think the bit about translators being outlawed is great thematically and speaks to the mind of the Diviner. He clearly doesn't like the Federation and the federation is, at it's core, cooperation. preventing communication between everyone so they are unable to cooperate makes perfect sense then. And we see, once the main characters are able to communicate, they band together. I think that's going to be a major theme in this show. likewise, I think at some point we'll get a call back to the others getting ready to leave without Dal, instead choosing to rescue him at some later point. and I don't care if I can see that coming so long as they pay off it good.

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

If you look very carefully at the consoles, the Protostar is equipped with Trans Warp

[@GregDeocampoogle]

Jason Mantzoukas is a versatile extra talented actor, his characters are all distnct despite it seeming like they wouldn't be. Loved this episode, kudos to the animators it's gorgeous.

[@kacektv9405]

Not to be dramatic but one episode in and I would die for Zero. Im here for the genderless, telepathic energy entity

[@riennarindo9727]

I'm nonbinary myself and YES! agree.

[@NomenLuni1975]

It's not actually available here, but I watched it anyway and really loved it. I am really looking forward to seeing the series progress.

[@joerider3769]

I am a bit late to the Progidy Party, but I'm catching up in between episodes of Picard! I 👍 what has been shown!

[@frosteyknight]

THis was a good episode i am looking foward to more

[@awesomusmaximus3766]

Very impressed a welcome surprize and they brought the fun back

[@sprognosisj8924]

It certainly is beautiful!

[@tarquinnff3]

I really enjoy the Ups & Downs series. Is there a plan to go back through previous Star Trek shows episode by episode?

[@sprognosisj8924]

I would watch that.

[@riennarindo9727]

I'd definitely watch that, that's a stellar idea.

[@rhinoburger]

I don't know if they still are but Trekyards was reviewing old episodes from TNG.

[@Peaceforall20111]

I’m waiting for the kid to get home for us to watch together. They are excited

[@mbrando4403]

best Trek premiere since Caretaker

[@xedalpha1]

If they don’t save the Caitian at some point imma be mad. Can imagine the dad using her as a hostage if Gwyn willingly stays with the crew. But yeah, need to save the kitten. Seriously though, solid pilot. Enjoyed it way more than Farpoint, Caretaker or Binary Stars.

[@Marcus_Suridius]

I haven't really liked the last few shows but found this very good for a pilot, looking forward to seeing how the show progresses.

[@scotman405]

Am I the only one to believe that Jankom Pog is an homage to Bebop from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

[@PsymonBeesley]

I got real Chief o’Brien vibes from Jankom Pog.. how good would it be to have colm meaney pop up as an emergency engineering hologram! 🤣

[@ramirorodriguez9671]

Are they going to rescue the cat in episode 2?

[@sokonek1]

If they don’t we riot!

[@jjmfdl]

There was another Lirurian on the mining rig on the outer rim next to dar

[@videovoidtv]

Except for a little Star Wars-yness at times, I thought it was wonderful. Great unique ensemble and a pretty smart kids show.

[@Heymrk]

I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this show. It may not be for me. That said, I'm cool with it not appealing to me if it brings new fans into Trek.

[@Seal0626]

I feel like the Caitian kitten is going to be used as leverage somehow, if not trained up and sent after them. Also a thought on the various Alpha Quadrant species being in the Delta Quadrant - it won't be a mystery to new viewers, because they won't have any idea who belongs where.

[@JGooden762]

I'm looking forward to your commentary on the "escaping-the-gravity-well-scene" in this weeks episode. ABSOLUTE MAGIC!!!!

[@fbodyredblood]

I really enjoyed the pilot and I'm glad you did as well. I am a little surprised you didn't hit on the ship's Variable Geometry as shown in the the End/Title Sequence. I personally thought that was amazing when I saw it.

[@BirthquakeRecords]

Also Sean! I’m not sure if others have pointed it out, but the subtitles confirmed that that little cat child WAS a Caitian!

[@jediobiwan132]

I actually have hope for this series.

[@shaungratton]

Anime does that a lot with their first episodes. Heavy object did that for example. Then the intro goes at the beginning for episode 2 onward.

[@RandomYT05_01]

cant wait for next week.

[@onryu]

The USS Protostar seems like a very small Federation vessel, like a scout ship. Might even be smaller than Defiant/or Franklin

[@MyChrisable]

I loved it! Need more!

[@MrCrazylegs86]

I wasn’t expecting it to be this good. I’m all in. It might be targeted for kids but but it doesn’t feel like that. Great start

[@darsat123]

Watched it last night, ending happened was like where is the rest. Good stuff!

[@MrEdfed]

Can't wait for Paramount to realise there's a world beyond the USA. Would be great to watch this show legally.

[@Skyeefo]

Yes, I really had hopes that they had learned something. There are rumors that they want to bring their new/old streaming service to Europe sometime next year and therefore don't want to sell it to Netflix or Amazon or... Let's see if there's someone left wanting to watch it if they finally made it...

[@MrEdfed]

@@Skyeefo let's hope not! I've already got Disney, Netflix and Amazon and I'm certainly not subscribing to anything else!

[@gemglowsticks]

I think a good up from this episode was Dal saying, "You're with me." when they were gearing up on the bridge. Definitely gave me Voyager and Janeway vibes.

[@DarrylsB]

loved it Sean. Prodigy is going to be exciting.