"Star Trek: Discovery" An Obol for Charon (TV Episode 2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Pike receives new intel on Spock from a loyal friend. They can then be used in Charon's shop or at a Well of Charon to purchase various items. “An Obol for Charon” is an episode that is, at times, almost too densely busy for its own good—trying to balance three different plots aboard the … A mysterious sphere threatens the U.S.S. With Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman. “An Obol for Charon” really brought home how vital Saru is to this narrative. For episode 29 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie is out sick, but I was able to get emergency guest co-host Wes Huntington from the Minnesota Star Trek Nerd Podcast to fill in, as we discuss Season 2 Episode 4 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, An Obol for Charon. Two 20th Century music references this week. Charon's Obol is a reference to the ancient Greek practice of placing coin(s) in the mouth or on the face of a dead person, which would then be used to pay Charon to ferry their souls into the land of the dead. Directed by Lee Rose. Doug Jones has a thriving movie career, and “An Obol for Charon” spent a lot of time on Saru’s personal relationships. An Obol for Charon combines both the best and worst aspects of the second season and it’s an interesting episode to pick apart. Medivh's Obol may be a reference to the Warcraft character Unlike all other currencies, Zagreus will lose all of his Obols when he dies. Unlike all other currencies, Zagreus will lose all of his Obols when he dies. When he said “Death is inevitable,” I kept waiting for one of those typical last-minute Star Trek saves and realizing with increasing dread that it wasn’t going to come. Charon's Obol is a reference to the ancient Greek practice of placing coin(s) in the mouth or on the face of a dead person, which would then be used to pay Charon to ferry their souls into the land of the dead. MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you were a fan of Discovery‘s approach to classic Star Trek storytelling in “New Eden,” then “An Obol for Charon” is right up your alley. Saru and Burnham's bond grows when Saru is forced to acknowledge a deeply unsettling Kelpien truth. Star Trek: Discovery – Season 2, Episode 4: An Obol for Charon. This has got to be one of the best episodes of Discovery so far. About the title: “Charon” in Greek mythology is the ferryman who transports souls across the river Styx into Hades. Codex Entry [edit | edit source] Clay and Wes discuss an old fashioned Star Trek idea, emotional manipulation, and the purpose of Jet Reno! But with Saru, I confess I was momentarily convinced. Codex Entry [edit | edit source] Discovery even as May, in her original form, implements a plan that puts Tilly's life in danger. Medivh's Obol may be a reference to the Warcraft character Charon's Obol is one of several Artifact currencies that can be earned within the underworld. They can then be used in Charon's shop or at a Well of Charon to purchase various items. This latest Star Trek: Discovery episode, “An Obol for Charon,” was a real emotional doozy. Ancient Greeks would place a coin—an obol—in the mouths of their dead to pay their loved one’s passage. Charon's Obol is one of several Artifact currencies that can be earned within the underworld.