This week on The Clonestar Podcast, Seo sits down with actor Timothy Carhart to talk about his unforgettable role as Lieutenant Commander Christopher Hobson in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Redemption II.”Carhart reflects on stepping into the USS Sutherland as Data’s first officer, portraying a character written with sharp edges, buried prejudice, and a pivotal role in one of TNG’s defining command stories.
We explore how he approached playing a Starfleet officer who doubts an android captain — and why that tension remains one of the most memorable parts of the episode.We get into:
• His path through film, television, and theatre• Crafting Hobson’s fraught dynamic with Captain Data
• What it was like bringing emotional conflict into a story built on logic
• Behind-the-scenes memories from filming Redemption II
• Why the episode still resonates with fans decades later
Insightful, honest, and full of great storytelling, this conversation digs into what makes Redemption II such a standout moment in the TNG legacy.
