A simple game of laser tag turns out to be a recruitment program for a misled alien general. (Ain’t that always the way?) We delve into the synthesis of the ‘war games’ plot vehicle, Luke’s steadily evolving understanding of human behavior, and a greater message of children in a time of conflict. Above all, we keep acknowledging how quickly this series not only finds its footing, but really breaks into a tremendous stride, only four stories into its inaugural season.

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