What a great story Stargazers: A Star Trek Story has turned into! What began as a teen romance and raunchy comedy has turned into an emotional journey about familial relationships, friendships, and the power parenting can have over one’s life.
And episode 22 of author Jarrett Melendez and Kisai Entertainment's young adult webcomic feels like an ultimate turning point for this story.
After waiting for several episodes, we are finally able to see Syrrik confront his father Jato. Anyone who has ever had a difficult relationship with a parent knows how daunting that can be. This episode throws us right into the fire immediately, with the two’s conversation becoming confrontational very quickly.
With that in mind, let’s dive into Stargazers episode 22 and explore how the storytelling, character development, and artwork lead to the best installment of the comic book series yet.
1. Character Development
This webcomic has been no stranger to cliffhangers, and episode 22 begins where episode 21 left us: on the cusp of Syrrik and Jato’s must-have conversation.
Jato immediately dismisses anything his son has to say and leans into his mindset of “duty and honor.” This gives us our first glimpse into Syrrik developing into his own man. Instead of accepting that as he did at the beginning of the story, Syrrik pushes back.
As the conversation continues to escalate, both sides lose their cool. Syrrik makes his case as a young man seeking passion and happiness in life, while Jato remains rigid and insults Syrrik’s friends.
The climax of the conversation results in the greatest bit of character development we have seen for Jato to this point. When directly asked what brings him happiness, Jato replies that Syrrik is the source of his happiness and pride.
However, in a backhanded compliment manner, Jato follows that up by saying Syrrik used to be his source of pride.
Jato’s remarks initially drive Syrrik to tears somewhere between happiness and sadness. However, once Jato explains Syrrik is no longer his source of happiness, Syrrik is driven to proclaim that he hates his father and storms out.
Through this episode, the wedge that was growing between Syrrik and Jato grew very wide. Both characters are left in their own world heading into episode 23.
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