Star Trek Strange New Worlds — Series 4-Episode 3 — “Human Best Friend” — A Review

23rd October, 2026: “Human Best Friend”.

The Introduction.

Right, then: it’s another Friday.

And yes: this review is being written while I’m doing fish and home-made chips!

I still don’t know why we have fish and chips: I really don’t.

But … ?

So long as I’ve got the ingredients, I’m having a fish supper.

That said … ?

And as a pointless bit of trivia?

The Jewish community’s made many positive contributions to Britain, over the years: more than I can list, but ones that Google can summarise far better that I.

The Burton’s cloths shop was started by a Anglo-Jewish entrepreneur.

Benjamin Disraeli was of Jewish heritage: as Britain’s first Jewish Prime Minister he would have cleared the way for the rest of his community.

And finally … ?

Jewish immigrant, Joseph Malin, was the man who opened the UK’s first chip shop: and did Britain proud in the process.

Why?

He created a cultural icon: an icon that’s British, all the way through!

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At any rate, me banging on about dinner?

Is not what I had in mind for this post!

Nope.

This introduction is to tell you I’m going to watch another episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds.

Hopefully?

Hopefully, by Tuesday, I’ll be able to make sense of this clip from “Human Best Friend” … !

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Just as a note?

When I finished writing this post, I opened the BBC’s News site: to see the sad news that Walter Koenig, the original Chekov, has died at the age of ninety.

The man is going to be much missed.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27-10-2026 — Godzilla (Ten Questions)

27th October, 2026: Godzilla.

Did I mention I was writing a review, last night?

I was writing a review, last night: of “Human Best Friend”, the most recent episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds that I’ve caught.

It’s a very funny episode, I should add: with a couple of scenes that put me in mind of The Hitch-hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

So … ?

I got the thing finished, and wandered over to … whatever website it was … 

Only to be hit in the face with the news: that Walter Koenig, best remembered as Pavel Chekov from Star Trek, and also as Alfred Bester from Babylon 5, had died at the age of ninety.

That’s sad: the man will be much missed!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26th October 2026

26th October, 2026.

Right, then … 

It’s Monday.

Which means that I’m off to my usual weight management course.

Given I’d gained weight, last week, I’m hoping I’ve lost some, this week.

If you could keep your fingers crossed for me, that would be nice!

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On a related front … ?

I have type two diabetes.

And on three different medications as a result.

A relevant one?

Is Mounjaro, a once-a-week shot that helps my blood sugar levels: and is supposed to help me reduce my weight.

I’m on 5mg at the moment.

But, given my weight’s been going slowly upwards, over the past few weeks?

I’ve requested an increase to 7.5mg.

After recent discussions with my GP’s pharmacist?

That’s been agreed to: with the proviso that I only request the new batch once the current batch is finished.

I’m looking forward to that … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 25th October 2026.

25th October, 2026.

Right … 

The clocks went back, last night: at least, here in the UK, the clocks went back.

Which means mornings are getting lighter, and nights are going to be darker.

Experience, and the sun in my eyes, tells me that.

Did I also mention I’m on state benefits?

One upside of that is that I qualify for what’s called the Warm Homes Discount.

A £150 discount applied to my bill — or credited to my pre-payment meter — between October of one year, and March of the following one.

Mine … ?

Turned up on my meter, last night.

Just in time for the clocks to go back … and the lights to get increasingly used.

That’s a nice bit of timing … !

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Just as a last thought … ?

Pizza was eaten, last night: as my nephew, Jude, was over.

If you can hit the ‘Like’ button on the resulting video, he’d appreciate it!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 24th October 2026.

24th October, 2026.

Joyously?

It’s Saturday!

Which means I’m facing a decision.

Do I have a haircut, today … ?

Or do I leave it until I next get paid, next week?

I might just leave it.

My nephew’s over, later: and frankly?

The sweetshop’s in the other direction … 

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