chapter three

We’ve known for over a year that Kate and Jeri had reconciled, because of their actions at the 49th anniversary convention in Vegas. Sitting next to each other, laughing, taking selfies. It was clear that after over a decade of distance post series, and some public talk by Garett Wang & Jeri herself, something had changed finally - for the better. But this is the first time to my knowledge seeing any public acknowledgment of that reconciliation and specifically of Kate’s apology. Thought it worth sharing.

I was confused by Kate’s assertion of being “professional” but figured it refers to the fact that the conflict and tension never came to name calling or shouting matches or even physical fights. It was limited to hostility, tensions, animosity while they kept working. Attitudes over actions.

The book has a remarkable amount on the conflict between Kate and Jeri, pages and pages worth. I wish I could give you a better estimate but I’m reading the kindle version so there aren’t page numbers like normal.

From The Fifty-Year Mission: The Next 25 Years: From The Next Generation to J. J. Abrams: The Complete, Uncensored, and Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek

i can’t believe people say kathryn janeway is a poorly developed character. this character with so much depth and so many layers. this character who successfully integrated two crews with widely different views, protocols, and command structures. this character who is responsible for the lives of so many people. this character who will do anything she can, including put herself in danger, to get them home safely. this character who was thrust into a terrible situation and is forced to make tough decisions every single day. this character who is prone to reckless behavior and bouts of depression, and perseveres for the sake of her crew and her family. this character who is so reflective and philosophical. this character who cares so deeply about the people in her life. this character who is seemingly shocked every time she receives a hug, yet never refuses one. this character who begins the series as the young captain of a brand new intrepid class starship on a three week mission, and ends the series as a seasoned and experienced captain who has seen so many hardships and despite every obstacle thrown her way, got her crew home safely, and in a fraction of the expected time. this beautiful character. “poorly developed” i’m

Kathryn Janeway + outfits

 “Janeway was a magnificent role. It was a life-changing and certainly career-changing role that I played, and I played her with every particle of my being. So now, she is resting. She is blissfully resting, but I am always in gratitude to her. And she may be resurrected. You never know.“  - kate mulgrew (x)