Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 6: “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach”

Synopsis: Captain Pike is reunited with a lost love only to find that her society’s belief system is in conflict with Starfleet ideals. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the ways of the unconscious differ from those of the conscious ego. In “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach” the U.S.S. Enterprise… Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 6: “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach”

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 5: “Spock Amok”

Synopsis: When Mr. Spock’s fiancée, T’Pring, comes to visit him aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, they inadvertently switch katras. This episode can be seen as an illustration of James Hillman’s concept of the metaxy – that third thing between the conscious and the unconscious. In “Spock Amok” the U.S.S. Enterprise is docked at Starbase I, where… Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 5: “Spock Amok”

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 4: “Momento Mori”

Synopsis: The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise come under attack by an alien ship with superior power. This episode can be seen as an illustration of the conscious ego acknowledging that the unconscious communicates in ways different from its own. In “Momento Mori” the U.S.S. Enterprise is on a mission to take supplies to Finibus… Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 4: “Momento Mori”

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 3: “Ghosts of Illyria”

Synopsis: A contagion from a former Illyrian colony infects the crew of the Enterprise, while Captain Pike and Mr. Spock are stranded at the colony by an ion storm. This episode can be seen as an illustration of what happens when the conscious ego acknowledges and integrates bits of unconscious material into itself. In “Ghosts… Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 3: “Ghosts of Illyria”

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 2: “Children of the Comet”

Synopsis: The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise try to prevent a comet from impacting an inhabited planet. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the conscious ego perceives itself as being all that exists in the psyche. In “Children of the Comet” Science Officer, Mr. Spock, discovers that a comet is about… Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 2: “Children of the Comet”

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 1: “Strange New Worlds”

Synopsis: When the U.S.S. Enterprise’s first officer is reported missing after going on a first contact mission, Captain Pike is ordered to return to lead the crew to save her. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the conscious ego integrates bits of unconscious material into itself to become stronger and make… Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episode 1: “Strange New Worlds”

Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 10: “Farewell”

Synopsis: Tallinn sacrifices herself to save Renée Picard on Earth in 2024 and Admiral Picard returns to the present time to work with the Borg to save the galaxy. This episode can be seen as an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung’s theory of how the conscious ego identifies with the savior archetype. In “Farewell”… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 10: “Farewell”

Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 9: “Hide and Seek”

Synopsis: While the rest of the crew try to evade the Borg troops, Dr. Jurati offers an alternative solution to the Borg Queen. This episode can be seen as an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung’s concept of individuation, the process by which one becomes an individual. In “Hide and Seek” the Borg troops, now… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 9: “Hide and Seek”