PRO: A Test of Ancestry

PRO: A Test of Ancestry

From The Duras Sisters Podcast by The Duras Sisters Podcast

April 22, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the judicial system on Solum and the implications of trials in Star Trek, particularly focusing on the Trial episode in Prodigy.

Episode 11: The Trial Series What is the judicial system on Solum? Does the Val’lu’ra have a different challenge for each trial? Why aren’t there many trials by combat in Trek? Would Gwyn have won the trial if it weren’t for her phasing? Is there a magical connection to Gwyn’s ancestors here? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episode in Prodigy. This is the eleventh episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Prodigy TRIGGER WARNING: Child trafficking and child slavery Next time, we are joined by a guest to discuss Una’s Trial in Strange New Worlds. DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #9: Opportunity plus instinct equals profit. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashlyn, Rhianna

Topics covered

  • judicial system
  • trials
  • Star Trek
  • Prodigy
  • Trial Series
  • ancestry
  • child trafficking

Keywords

  • judicial system
  • trials by combat
  • Star Trek Prodigy
  • Gwyn
  • ancestry
  • Trial Series
  • child slavery

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Prodigy, Star Trek, Strange New Worlds

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