MISSION 057 - Terra Nova S1E6 Review

In this TreknoPod rewatch, Shoff & Captain Linda tackle Star Trek: Enterprise S1E6 “Terra Nova.” Is it unfairly hated—or a true low point? We dig into the ethics, first-contact fails, Archer vs. T’Pol’s tactics, Phlox’s best moments, and that infamous “we forgot we’re human” plot hole.We also chat Voyager parallels (“Friendship One”), LeVar Burton’s direction, Denobulans, Mayweather’s fanboy moment, and tease next week’s “The Andorian Incident.”Timestamps below. If you enjoy Trek deep dives + laughs, hit subscribe and join the mission! 🖖Listen/Watch more Treknopod: weekly Enterprise rewatch with occasional LEGO starship builds, Voyager love, and Trek TikTok crossovers.Chapters:00:00 Cold open & welcome00:40 Why “Terra Nova” feels classic Trek02:30 Cave-episode trope (and why it works here)05:00 Archer’s compassion vs T’Pol’s stun-grenade plan08:10 The big plot hole: “We forgot we’re human?”12:40 Phlox shines; Denobulan reveal15:10 Mayweather’s fan moment & Amelia Earhart nod18:00 LeVar Burton’s direction + Berman/Braga notes20:45 Voyager parallels (“Friendship One”)23:10 Decon chamber inconsistency (lol)26:00 Final verdict: bad rap or solid Trek?28:00 Next week: The Andorian Incident tease