Star Trek: Prodigy - Who Saves the Saviors (S2E3)
Traveling through the time rift, Dal and the crew search for Chakotay on Solum. With the support of her father, Gwyn challenges Asencia.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 7.0 (7 votes) |
| Air Date | 2024-07-01 |
| Genres | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Netflix, Paramount+ |
Storyline
Dal and the crew of the Protostar navigate through a time rift to reach Solum, the devastated homeworld of the Vau N'Akat, in their ongoing search for the missing Captain Chakotay. The planet's timeline has been fractured by previous temporal events, and the young crew must carefully navigate both the physical dangers of this war-torn world and the complex political situation that has emerged in Chakotay's absence.
Meanwhile, Gwyn confronts Asencia, the authoritarian leader who has seized control of Solum. With the support and guidance of her father, the Diviner, Gwyn challenges Asencia's rule and the destructive path she has set for the Vau N'Akat people. This confrontation forces Gwyn to draw on both her diplomatic training and her personal connection to Solum's history as she attempts to prevent further catastrophe. The episode explores themes of leadership, legacy, and the courage required to stand up against tyranny, even when facing overwhelming odds.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the importance of moral courage when confronting injustice. Gwyn's decision to challenge Asencia demonstrates that standing up for what is right sometimes means facing powerful opposition, and that having support from trusted mentors and family members can provide the strength needed to take difficult stands. Young viewers see that leadership is not about power or control, but about serving others and making choices that benefit the community rather than oneself.
The episode also explores the value of persistence in the face of setbacks. Dal and the crew's continued search for Chakotay, despite the dangers and complications of time travel, shows children that loyalty to friends and commitment to a mission are qualities worth maintaining even when the path forward is unclear. The story reinforces that helping others often requires personal sacrifice and courage.
Additionally, the episode touches on themes of reconciliation and healing. Gwyn's relationship with her father, the Diviner, and their collaboration against Asencia illustrates that people can change, that past conflicts can be overcome, and that working together across differences is possible when united by common values and goals.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need to have watched previous episodes to understand what's happening? | Yes, this episode builds directly on the ongoing story arc from Season 2. Understanding the time rift, why Chakotay is missing, who Asencia is, and Gwyn's complicated relationship with her father all require context from earlier episodes. The episode assumes familiarity with the crew's mission and the history of Solum. Watching at least the first two episodes of Season 2 will help both you and your child follow the plot and character motivations more clearly. |
| Is the confrontation between Gwyn and Asencia too intense for younger children? | The confrontation is primarily verbal and political rather than physically violent. Gwyn challenges Asencia's authority through dialogue and moral arguments rather than combat. The tension comes from the high stakes and the power imbalance between a young person standing up to an authoritarian leader. Most children who have been following the series will find it appropriately dramatic without being frightening, though the themes of tyranny and resistance may prompt questions from younger viewers. |
| What role does the Diviner play in supporting Gwyn? | The Diviner, Gwyn's father, has undergone significant character development from his antagonist role in Season 1. In this episode, he provides guidance and support as Gwyn confronts Asencia, demonstrating his transformation and his desire to help his daughter make things right on Solum. This father-daughter dynamic offers an opportunity to discuss redemption and how people can change their behavior when they recognize past mistakes and commit to better choices. |
| How does the time-travel aspect work in this episode? | The crew travels through a time rift to reach Solum in a specific point in its timeline. The episode deals with the consequences of previous temporal disruptions rather than creating new paradoxes. While time travel is a central plot device, the episode focuses more on the character-driven story of finding Chakotay and challenging Asencia than on complex temporal mechanics. The time-travel elements serve the adventure without becoming overly complicated for young viewers to follow. |
| Does the episode resolve the search for Chakotay? | This episode is part of the ongoing Season 2 arc focused on finding Chakotay. While the crew makes progress by reaching Solum and gathering information, the search continues beyond this single episode. The story balances advancement of the Chakotay mission with Gwyn's personal storyline confronting Asencia. This structure is typical of serialized storytelling, where individual episodes contribute to larger narrative threads that develop across multiple installments throughout the season. |
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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