Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1, Episode 2 - "Charlie X"

Working an equation where X = an adolescent male who's never seen another living person. Throw in superhuman powers and there's a real problem to address on this week's Mission Log as we look at Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "Charlie X." Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek , diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time... In This Episode: Story recap and analysis of key moments. A discussion of the moral dilemmas presented. How the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant. Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month you can gain exclusive access to our Discord community while supporting our show. We continue the episode discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our PATREON today! Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM X THREADS FACEBOOK Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YOUTUBE? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, a Star Trek Prodigy Podcast , Mission Log: The Orville , as well excllusively you can only find on YouTube. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and enjoy our shows in a whole new way! Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek , follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: [To Be Filled Out] Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Edited by Earl Green.