The Conscience of the King.
Shakespeare can be found throughout Star Trek, from simple quotes
to lifted plotlines. Today we take the influence of the Bard on the
franchise for granted; but it all started in first season of The
Original Series with a story that digs deeply into the issues of
justice, vengeance, and justifications. In this episode of The
Ready Room we’re joined by Drew Stewart and Charlynn Schmiedt to
discuss “The Conscience of the King” and how a story that may seem
like a simp...
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