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”
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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”
Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 8: “Mercy”
Synopsis: Admiral Picard and Guinan learn the reasons behind their confinement, while Kore Soong learns about how she came to be. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how our society’s goal of evolution. In “Mercy” Admiral Jean-Luc Picard and Guinan are being held in an FBI location by Special Agent Martin Wells.… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 8: “Mercy”
Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 7: “Monsters”
Synopsis: Tallinn enters Admiral Picard’s psyche to help him face his greatest inner fears, so that he will regain consciousness. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the conscious ego acknowledges and incorporates into itself unconscious material in the form of a complex. In “Monsters,” in Admiral Jean-Luc Picard’s psyche, several things… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 7: “Monsters”
Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 6: “Two of One”
Synopsis: The crew infiltrates a pre-mission gala to protect Renée Picard, and Admiral Picard is hit by a speeding car and knocked unconscious. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the conscious ego will try to suppress unconscious material. In “Two of One” Admiral Jean-Luc Picard, Seven of Nine, Commander Raffi Musiker,… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 6: “Two of One”
Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 5: “Fly Me to the Moon”
Synopsis: Admiral Picard learns that one of his ancestors is key to restoring his timeline. This episode can be seen as an illustration of the necessity of working with ancestral trauma. In “Fly Me to the Moon” Admiral Jean-Luc Picard meets Tallinn, the Watcher, who looks remarkably like Laris. He learns from her that she… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 5: “Fly Me to the Moon”
Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 4: “Watcher”
Synopsis: Admiral Picard goes to find the Watcher while Seven of Nine and Commander Musiker try to locate Captain Rios. This episode can be seen as an illustration of what can happen when the conscious ego acknowledges a bit of unconscious material. In “Watcher,” Admiral Jean-Luc Picard travels to the coordinates that Dr. Agnes Jurati… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 4: “Watcher”
