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  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM
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    3 months ago

    It’s a great episode in terms of characterization and poignancy, but the plot device itself makes no sense. The probe is meant to be used one time and then shut down forever in order to preserve their civilization? At the very least allow it to be used more than once.