The reason Star Trek Prodigy made my son emotional

When I started watching Star Trek: Prodigy with my 5-year-old son, I expected him to enjoy the space battles and the humor. I did not expect him to form a deep, emotional attachment to the crew, or be genuinely upset by the departure of Gwyn and the sacrifice of Hologram Janeway. In this video, I explore what truly makes Star Trek special. Looking at a recent quote from author Andy Weir and comparing it to an old interview with Gene Roddenberry, we examine the true core of the Star Trek franchise: telling stories that entertain while teaching us important life lessons. Whether it is The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager, or Prodigy, Star Trek is at its best when it features strong characters and an emotional core. We discuss how Prodigy manages to balance kid-friendly comedy with genuine pathos, proving it is a smart show that never talks down to its young audience. What is the most "Star Trek" story ever told? Let me know in the comments which episode or storyline resonated with you the most. If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe to the channel. You can also hear the full podcast episode where my son and I review the show together on the My Next Generation podcast. Listen to My Next Generation here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IAr7kU... Connect with Rik Carranza: Discord:   / discord   Instagram:   / rikcarranza.  . Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rikcarranza BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/rikcarranza.... TikTok: https://www.TikTok.com/rikcarranza Explore more content: Music from Epidemic Sound Thanks for watching