So the Dax storyline is about a genderless symbiont which inhabits various gendered bodies which blunts some of the edge of it, because we're also to implicitly understand that it's more than Jadzia and Lenara, it's Curzon and Kahn. Apparently you think me making this criticism means I am therefore negating any value that the episode has, far from it. I'm just using a different lens for analysis.
So, if you don't think the archtype applies, you should be able to demonstrate that by pointing out instances where the characters break the narrative trope. Pointing to internal conflict to "disprove" my assertion that they are examples of the archetype is not a cogent argument.
Secondly, you're misunderstanding Kuku's point and still not really getting what the "tragic mulatto" trope is all about. You asked me in what respect did I find ST deficient in its display of diversity. I answered, in part, by referring to Kuku's piece about how the kind of multiculturalism that is on display in the Trek universe, is reflective of a certain assimilationist ideal. This is not in conflict with discussing the "struggle" to assimilate. Rather, that there is an alternative vision of the future, where there is no need for such "assimilation" and indeed that assimilation itself is problematic.
And no, you are right. I'm not satisfied with not having any
fully realized, happy, same-sex characters. Because, again, it's something Gene promised to the fans.
What is a "reasonable amount" and who gets to decide what is "reasonable?" You? A bunch of dudes on the RPF?
I'm fascinated by this idea that you think I have an actual checklist.
I was being supportive of Sonequa Martin Green in the face of many negative comments. You decided that you wanted me to explain my comments further, so I did. If my comments cause you so much consternation, I'd be glad to discuss it with you in private.
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Frakes apparently let it slip out that the Mirror universe is returning...this was probably the source of the third timeline rumors.
https://io9.gizmodo.com/jonathan-frakes-let-slip-an-unexpected-star-trek-disco-1818490734