Star Trek: Prodigy - A Moral Star (2) (S1E10)
When the plan goes awry, the crew must improvise. Meanwhile, Gwyn discovers a dark truth that will forever jeopardize their quest toward salvation.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 8.0 (9 votes) |
| Air Date | 2022-02-03 |
| Genres | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Netflix, Paramount+ |
Storyline
In this second part of a two-episode arc, the young crew of the Protostar attempts to execute their plan to warn Starfleet about the weapon hidden inside their ship, but complications force them to think on their feet and adapt. The stakes escalate as the team realizes that their original strategy won't work, requiring quick thinking and teamwork to find an alternative path forward. Each crew member must contribute their unique skills under pressure as they race against time.
Meanwhile, Gwyn makes a devastating discovery about her father, the Diviner, and his true intentions. This revelation fundamentally changes her understanding of her mission and her place among the crew. The dark truth she uncovers threatens not only their immediate plan but also the larger goal of reaching the Federation and finding safety. Gwyn must grapple with conflicting loyalties and decide where she truly belongs as the episode builds toward a dramatic turning point in the season's arc.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the importance of flexibility and creative problem-solving when original plans fail. The crew demonstrates that setbacks don't mean defeat—they're opportunities to regroup, reassess, and find new solutions. Young viewers see that working together and drawing on everyone's strengths becomes even more critical when facing unexpected obstacles, reinforcing the value of collaborative thinking under pressure.
Gwyn's storyline offers lessons about confronting difficult truths and making ethical choices even when they conflict with family loyalty. Children learn that discovering uncomfortable realities about people we love is painful but necessary for personal growth. The episode shows that integrity sometimes means standing up for what's right even when it means opposing those closest to us, and that our identities aren't defined solely by our family backgrounds.
The episode also reinforces themes of trust and belonging. As Gwyn processes her discovery, viewers see how honest friendships provide support during moral crises. Children learn that true friends stand by you when you're struggling with hard decisions, and that finding your chosen family can be just as important as the family you're born into.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does the episode handle Gwyn's discovery about her father? | The episode treats Gwyn's realization with emotional weight and maturity. She's given space to process the betrayal and conflict between her loyalty to her father and her growing understanding of right and wrong. The show doesn't rush her decision-making, allowing her to experience genuine grief and confusion while her crewmates offer support without pressuring her, modeling how to help friends through difficult family situations. |
| Is the improvisation when the plan fails a good lesson for kids? | Yes, the crew's response to their failed plan demonstrates resilience and adaptability in age-appropriate ways. Rather than giving up or panicking, the characters work together to brainstorm alternatives, showing children that failure is a normal part of problem-solving. The episode emphasizes that creativity and teamwork matter more than having a perfect plan, which is a valuable lesson for young viewers facing their own challenges. |
| Are there scary or intense moments in this episode? | As part of a two-episode arc with rising stakes, this episode does contain moments of tension and dramatic reveals, particularly surrounding Gwyn's discovery and the crew's urgent situation. The intensity is consistent with the series' overall tone—suspenseful but not graphically violent or terrifying. The focus remains on character emotions and moral dilemmas rather than action violence, making it suitable for the show's target audience. |
| What does this episode teach about loyalty and betrayal? | The episode explores how loyalty becomes complicated when someone you trust has harmful intentions. Gwyn's arc shows that being loyal to a person doesn't mean supporting their wrong actions, and that recognizing betrayal is the first step toward making independent moral choices. Children learn that it's okay to question authority figures, even parents, when their actions conflict with core values of honesty and doing no harm. |
| How does the crew support Gwyn through her difficult discovery? | The crew demonstrates emotional intelligence by giving Gwyn space to process while making it clear they're there for her. They don't force her to choose sides immediately or dismiss her complicated feelings about her father. This models healthy friendship behaviors for young viewers—showing that supporting someone through a crisis means listening, validating their feelings, and respecting their need to work through difficult emotions at their own pace. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | A group of lawless teens, exiled on a mining colony outside Federation space, discover a derelict Starfleet ship. Dal must gather an unlikely crew for their newfound ship if they are going to escape Tars Lamora, but the Diviner and his daughter Gwyn have other plans. |
| 1 | 3 | Even with the guidance of their hologram advisor Janeway, the crew of The Protostar is tested when their ship is on a dangerous cosmic collision course. |
| 1 | 4 | The crew has their first away mission on an undiscovered planet that manifests their deepest desires, only to realize the planet has desires of its own. |
| 1 | 5 | Marooned on a deadly planet, the crew must work together with their captive Gwyn to stay alive…except the planet isn’t the only thing in pursuit. |
| 1 | 6 | As Gwyn struggles to find her role aboard the U.S.S. Protostar, Dal tests his leadership skills in the newly discovered holodeck. |
| 1 | 7 | When a mentor from Dal’s past persuades him to use their Federation cover for personal gain, they quickly discover Starfleet has protocols for a reason. |
| 1 | 8 | When the U.S.S. Protostar is fractured in time by an anomaly, Hologram Janeway must synchronize the disjointed crew and save their ship before it destructs. |
| 1 | 9 | The crew forgo their dreams of Starfleet to return to Tars Lamora in a no-win scenario. |
| 1 | 10 | When the plan goes awry, the crew must improvise. Meanwhile, Gwyn discovers a dark truth that will forever jeopardize their quest toward salvation. |
| 1 | 11 | At the edge of Federation space, the crew applies for asylum at a comm relay outpost, only for their starship to reveal its shocking true purpose. |
| 1 | 12 | When the crew encounters a dormant Borg Cube, Zero risks everything to save their ship. |
| 1 | 13 | The crew answers a distress call to find a colony trapped in Starfleet's past. |
| 1 | 14 | When the crew attempts to secure transport to the Federation, they unwittingly cross paths with the Vice Admiral who is hunting them. |
| 1 | 15 | Trapped in the Neutral Zone, the crew encounters a rogue geneticist who sheds light on Dal’s past. |
| 1 | 16 | A Starfleet Admiral digs into the past of the Protostar crew. Meanwhile, the Diviner recalls his life's mission. |
| 1 | 17 | When the crew gets trapped in the holodeck by a mysterious malfunction, they aren't sure what's programmed or what's real. |
| 1 | 18 | Desperate to warn Starfleet of their dilemma, a daring experiment goes awry as Dal inadvertently swaps minds with a Starfleet Vice Admiral. |
| 1 | 19 | Surrounded by the Federation armada, the crew attempts to stop their ship from destroying all of Starfleet. |
| 1 | 20 | As the Federation hangs in the balance, the crew must make the ultimate sacrifice to save Starfleet's future. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Dal and his friends board Janeway's starship to investigate the wormhole created by the Protostar. Tired of his training, Dal longs for some action. |
| 2 | 2 | Gwyn runs into a familiar foe on the planet Solum. Janeway reveals the true stakes of their mission to Dal and his friends. |
| 2 | 3 | Traveling through the time rift, Dal and the crew search for Chakotay on Solum. With the support of her father, Gwyn challenges Asencia. |
| 2 | 4 | Although separated by decades, the Infinity and the Voyager crews band together to save Gwyn's life. A mysterious messenger reaches out to Gwyn. |
| 2 | 5 | Reunited on the Voyager and under strict supervision, the gang must decode a secret message their mysterious benefactor left with Murf. |
| 2 | 6 | Hoping to hijack the Infinity before its scheduled destruction, Dal and the crew create hologram doubles to cover for their absence. |
| 2 | 7 | After using a Borg conduit to travel through time faster, Dal and his friends find themselves at the mercy of a demanding Kazon. |
| 2 | 8 | The crew detours to a colony of non-corporeal entities, who offer Zero an opportunity to obtain a physical body. Janeway discovers Dal's real intentions. |
| 2 | 9 | Finally arriving at the coordinates, the Infinity crew discovers a hidden planet – and the long-awaited identity of their mysterious messenger. |
| 2 | 10 | On the run from their time-erasing pursuers, the Infinity crew and their new ally search for an escape. The Voyager embarks on a rescue mission. |
| 2 | 11 | Thanks to Wesley Crusher's timely intervention, the cadets find the Protostar — but the ship's marooned guardian isn't eager for their assistance. |
| 2 | 12 | Chakotay and the cadets devise a bold but perilous plan to relaunch the Protostar. Before the ship can fly, however, it will first have to sail. |
| 2 | 13 | While harvesting bosonite on a barren world, the crew encounters aggressive, genetically-modified tribbles — and the Klingon scientist who created them. |
| 2 | 14 | The Protostar's reunion with Voyager has unexpected side effects, bouncing the crew between alternate realities — including the Mirror Universe. |
| 2 | 15 | Just as the Protostar and Voyager crews bring their mission to a close, a former enemy suddenly resurfaces with surprising new powers. |
| 2 | 16 | Overwhelmed by Asencia's mysteriously advanced weaponry, the Protostar and Voyager crews take a series of calculated risks that endanger the cadets. |
| 2 | 17 | As war looms between the Federation and Solum, Gwyn proposes to lead the cadets on an undercover mission to gather intelligence and rescue Ilthuran. |
| 2 | 18 | Admiral Janeway devises a clever plan to liberate her crew from Asencia's prison, where they're trapped with an angry captive from the Loom. |
| 2 | 19 | A desperate Asencia launches an all-out attack on the Federation that will destroy subspace, while Wesley and the cadets try to correct the timeline. |
| 2 | 20 | The cadets fight Asencia in a battle for control of Solum and the future — but a sudden invasion by a destructive species complicates their end-game. |
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