The Ready Room Season 4

The Ready Room is back with an all-new look and host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is talking to the women in command! Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham) celebrates her journey to the captain's chair and gives us a taste of what's coming beyond the Season 4 premiere, "Kobayashi Maru." Then, Captain Janeway herself, Kate Mulgrew, patches in to chat with Wil about why Janeway makes for a perfect hologram mentor in Star Trek: Prodigy.

This week on The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) patches in to chat with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about “Anomaly” (Season 4, Episode 2). Together, they unravel the ramifications of the season premiere’s intense final moments, getting more screen time with Anthony Rapp, and what it took for Ajala to tap into Book's extreme anguish.

This week, Star Trek: Discovery stars Ian Alexander (Grey) and Blu del Barrio (Adira) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in the Ready Room to discuss "Choose to Live" (Season 4, Episode 3). Together, they delve into what Grey's incorporation means for both characters, Adira's character development over the course of the series, and the significance of fans' appreciation for their on-screen representation.

This week in The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly) patches in to speak with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about "All Is Possible" (Season 4, Episode 4). In a very heartfelt conversation, Wil connects with Mary on the scene that most affected him, dips into what's next for Sylvia Tilly, and gets the behind-the-scenes details on filming in freezing weather.

On The Ready Room this week, star Anthony Rapp (Lt. Commander Paul Stamets) and host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) chat about "The Examples" (Season 4, Episode 5). Rapp reveals what went into Stamet's journey to Ni'Var, his close relationship with Ian Alexander (Gray) and Blu del Barrio (Adira), and what it means to him to be a part of LGBTQ+ representation in the sci-fi genre.

Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) welcomes Director/Space Dad Jonathan Frakes to The Ready Room to discuss Frake's most recently directed episode, "Stormy Weather" (Season 4, Episode 6). Between shared fond memories from Star Trek: The Next Generation, the two reiterate their love for the cast of Star Trek: Discovery and what it means to them both to represent Legacy Star Trek.

Our favorite Kelpien Doug Jones (Saru) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to break down "But To Connect..." (Season 4, Episode 7). Jones expounds on his character's journey to become a Kelpien elder, that flirtation with President T'Rina, and the complications that come with a sentient computer.

Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Burnham) and David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to look closer at "All In" (Season 4, Episode 8). Together they lament Book's betrayal, consider the future of Book and Burnham's relationship, and explore this high energy casino episode.

The doctor is in as Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to talk through "Rubicon," (Season 4, Episode 9). They examine Dr. Culber's new role as the ship's counselor, the thrill of working with David Cronenberg, and which Star Trek character is Cruz's ideal therapist. Plus, The Ready Room celebrates Commander Nahn's surprise return to the U.S.S. Discovery.

This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by Glenn Hetrick, Head of Makeup Effects, to offer an inside account of what it takes to add an all-new alien to Star Trek canon, including Oros in "The Galactic Barrier" (Season 4, Episode 10). Plus, find out how aliens get updated for the 32nd century and get an exclusive look at the upcoming Season 2 premiere of Star Trek: Picard!