Eric Pesola

Eric W. Pesola is a Heavy contributor writing about the Star Trek Universe. He’s also written for StarTrek.com, TOR.com, Trek.Report, and many other Virginia-based publications. Twitter: @epesola
Two Uhuras and a Scotty

How ‘Strange New Worlds’ Fixed a Plot Error From ‘Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country’

Eric Pesola

A new episode of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” fixes a problem from 1991. That is, they make sure that Uhura is an expert, unlike how she was portrayed in “Undiscovered Country.”

Samuel Kirk and Captain Pike

Who Is That Mustachioed Man? It’s Sam, Captain Kirk’s Brother on ‘Star Trek’

Eric Pesola

Canadian actor Dan Jeannotte is set to step into the shoes once filled by the legendary William Shatner himself — in the role of Samuel Kirk on “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.”

Quark and Morn

How Mother’s Day Played a Part in the Funniest ‘Deep Space Nine’ Episode

Eric Pesola

Quark learned that he was the sole beneficiary of 1,000 bars of gold-pressed latinum. Instead of good fortune, he was chased and threatened, all thanks to Morn.

Michael Rennie and Anson Mount

‘Strange New Worlds’ Premiere Episode Pays Homage to ‘The Motion Picture’ Director

Eric Pesola

The very newest series of ‘Star Trek’ is set to debut. And even though most everything is new, ‘Strange New Worlds’ pays homage to an iconic director from its past.

Paul, Captain Pike, and Dr. Louise Banks

How Anson Mount’s Captain Pike Is Unlike Any Other ‘Star Trek’ Leader

Eric Pesola

There’s one thing that separates Anson Mount’s character from all others — Captain Pike knows too much about the future. How will this change ‘Strange New Worlds?’

Khan: The Musical

The Needs of the Many Will Be Hilarious in the New off-Broadway Play, “Khan!!! The Musical!!!”

Eric Pesola

The needs of the many… will be satisfied, after watching ‘Khan!!! The Musical!!’ a new, off-Broadway show that tells the greatest Star Trek story as a musical comedy

Stealing the Enterprise

Can ‘Star Trek III: The Search for Spock’ Be Fixed?

Eric Pesola

Since “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” was re-edited with new effects and upgraded sound, could effects be added to improve “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock”?

Just a few friends from ‘Star Trek.’

Who Are the Greatest Friends in All of ‘Star Trek?’

Eric Pesola

“Star Trek” is many things to many people. But the one underlying theme through every story is “friendship.” We spoke with author Robb Pearlman about this.

Picard, Q, and Q

Is ‘Q’ Terminally Ill or Sentenced to Death on ‘Star Trek: Picard?’

Eric Pesola

Is Q losing his powers, is he dying or is it something else? Fans have been speculating about what is happening on “Star Trek: Picard.” Past episodes of Trek have hints of what might be happening.

Jean-Luc Picard and ‘The Motion Picture’

Elements of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” Are Coming to “Picard: Season 3”

Eric Pesola

Production is underway for the upcoming season of “Star Trek: Picard.” Thanks to a post from a former Trek child-actor and musician, fans know about an interesting detail…

The Soongs of Spiner

It’s Not the Same Old Soong: How Brent Spiner’s Latest Character fits into ‘Star Trek’

Eric Pesola

A new Soong popped up on ‘Star Trek: Picard.’ Don’t get confused by all of these nutty scientists and androids roaming through the universe. We’ve got you covered here.

Isis and Tallinn

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Actress Teases Her Feline Connection to ‘The Original Series’

Eric Pesola

Season 2 of “Star Trek: Picard” has made fans wonder about a number of things, including if Orla Brady’s character is actually the cat seen in “Assignment: Earth.”

Dominic Keating

Dominic Keating on His New ‘Shuttlepod Show,’ Connecting With Fans & Section 31

Eric Pesola

“Star Trek” fans know Dominic Keating as Lieutenant Malcolm Reed from “Enterprise.” Now he wants to know your questions for his “Shuttlepod Show” podcast.

Jeffrey Combs as Shran

Acting Great Jeffrey Combs Reveals Why New ‘Star Trek’ Really Is Different

Eric Pesola

If you're waiting to see Shran, Brunt, or Weyoun on “Star Trek” again, don’t hold your breath. Jeffrey Combs explains why that may never happen.

William Shatner

The Behind-the-Scenes ‘Star Trek’ Bagel Prank, as Told by William Shatner

Eric Pesola

William Shatner appeared at GalaxyCon Richmond in Virginia on March 18-19, 2022. During his stay, he shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes story from the TOS days.

Connor Trinneer and Dominic Keating

Connor Trinneer and Dominic Keating on Their Late Night Show ‘Star Trek’ Podcast

Eric Pesola

Dominic Keating and Connor Trinneer invite you to join them for a new podcast — the Shuttlepod Show, which dives into their show — ‘Star Trek: Enterprise.’

Doug Jones as Saru

EXCLUSIVE: Doug Jones of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Talks Saru, Conventions, and Vulcan Love

Eric Pesola

He can become anyone, and ‘Star Trek’ fans are lucky that the great Doug Jones decided to become Saru. We spoke with him about everyone’s favorite Kelpian.

Species 10-C

How ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Truly Went Somewhere No Trek Has Gone Before

Eric Pesola

“Star Trek” fans are familiar with the Universal Translator, which seems to solve all speech and communication problems. But what if the aliens don’t speak?

The Next Generation

‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Is Leaving Netflix. Here’s Where You Can Still Watch

Eric Pesola

The iconic show, ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ is leaving Netflix soon, and outside of Paramount+, there are just a few places fans can watch.

Patrick Stewart as Picard

The ‘Star Trek’ Fan Debate Smoking up the Internet

Eric Pesola

The premiere of “Star Trek: Picard” made a lot of folks happy. But, there were some who did not approve of a cigar in the hand of the captain aboard the Stargazer.

Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard

Two Words Revealed How Vulnerable the Android Admiral Is on ‘Star Trek: Picard’

Eric Pesola

Many fans breathed a sigh of relief when Jean-Luc Picard got a new body on ‘Star Trek: Picard.’ The Borg Queen showed everyone that this android body is a liability.

Star Trek: Picard

Why the New Season of ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Seems So Much Better Than the First

Eric Pesola

Many fans complained about the slow pace of the first season of ‘Star Trek: Picard.’ Was a ’boring’ first season for Patrick Stewart’s character necessary?

The DMA

Is the DMA Really an Updated ‘Star Trek’ Machine From the Past?

Eric Pesola

The coincidences are hard to ignore. The DMA from ‘Star Trek Discovery’ is wreaking havoc on the galaxy, just like another automated villain did 700 years earlier.

Sally Kellerman

Remembering the First Female ‘Star Trek’ Superhuman: Sally Kellerman

Eric Pesola

Actress Sally Kellerman died on February 24. She’s remembered by many for her role on "M*A*S*H," but "Star Trek" fans remember her esper powers.

Patrick Stewart and 47

‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and the Conspiracy of 47

Eric Pesola

Numbers are important. But on ”Star Trek: The Next Generation,” the number 47 came to mean something special. How 47 relates to TNG might surprise you.

Chris Pine

Beam Me Back, Scotty! ‘Star Trek 4’ Is in Talks With Chris Pine

Eric Pesola

Thanks to recent reports, fans can rejoice as they know that “Star Trek” 4 will soon begin production, and that Chris Pine may actually return as James T. Kirk.

William Shatner

WATCH: William Shatner’s Hilarious Super Bowl Ad

Eric Pesola

He’s known the world over as Captain James T. Kirk, but Super Bowl fans are going to see a funny side of William Shatner in this new Planet Fitness ad.

Colm Meaney and Michael Dorn (as Worf)

Colm Meaney on the Time When Michael Dorn Lost His Temper

Eric Pesola

Colm Meaney, known best for his role of Chief Miles Edward O’Brien, told a story recently of how he got into how water with fellow Trek actor, Michael Dorn.

Klingons and Pike

Which Klingons Will Appear on ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’?

Eric Pesola

As the date approaches for the launch of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,’ when will fans learn which version of the Klingons Pike will tangle with?

Gene Roddenberry and The Wrath of Khan

Why Did Gene Roddenberry Dislike ‘The Wrath of Khan’?

Eric Pesola

Ask most any Trek fan and they will say that “The Wrath of Khan” is the greatest of all the 13 films. But Trek creator Gene Roddenberry did not like “Wrath.” Why?