The hosts discuss the announcement and pre-release expectations for the television series Star Trek: Discovery. They explore various narrative possibilities for the show, including an anthology format, a Section 31 series, or a setting in the post-Generations era. The conversation examines the potential pitfalls of prequels, compares the show's aesthetic to the Kelvin timeline films, and looks at how the Star Trek Online game manages continuity across eras. The hosts also touch upon their differing opinions on recent Star Trek film releases, including Star Trek Beyond and Into Darkness.