This week, Elizabeth and Elliott wrap up their discussion of trans allegories in Star Trek (for the time being) with a little diversion away from Star Trek to "The Orville." The "Topa arc" spanning the three seasons of the sci-fi comedy, modelled lovingly after Star Trek, maps Trek's own evolution on the topic from cringe-y to beautiful.
Content Warning for transphobia and suicide.
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The Orville:
[05:15] "About a Girl"
[27:12] "Deflectors"
[43:42] "Sanctuary"
[01:00:19] "A Tale of Two Topas"
[01:24:53] "Midnight Blue"
[01:42:25] Conclusion
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