Kiona Delana Jones
TV/Movie Features Writer
75 articles published since December 12, 2022
About Kiona Delana Jones
When Kiona isn't creating online content on the latest TV shows or movies, they love nerding out on all things Star Trek. Their work is published on FilmDaily & The Nerd Stash.
Black Mirror: Demon 79 Ending, Explained
Demon 79 closed out season 6 with a literal bang, but what exactly was Black Mirror trying to say by ending this episode so violently?
Star Trek: Klingon Religion, Explained
Klingons are known throughout Star Trek for their dedication to traditions of battle and comeradeship. How does this apply to religious practices?
Star Trek: How Did Michael Burnham Become Captain?
Michael Burnham made Star Trek history by becoming the first Black woman to captain a Starfleet ship, but her road to promotion was anything but easy.
Star Trek: The Obsidian Order, Explained
The Obsidian Order controlled Cardassia from the shadows with spies like Garak, making it one of the most fearsome intelligence agencies in Star Trek.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Court Case Episodes, Explained
Here's how Star Trek: Deep Space Nine proved that court case episodes can be just as exciting as the serious ones where lives are on the line!
LOTR: How is Galadriel Different in The Rings of Power?
The Rings of Power shows Galadriel in an earlier stage of her life, and she's nothing like her composed counterpart in the LOTR movies.
Star Wars: The Control Chip, Explained
The Clone Troopers of Star Wars were loyal to the Republic until control chips turned them into mindless footsoldiers of the Galactic Empire, but how?
Star Trek: Discovery's Spore Drive, Explained
The spore drive was one of the most sophisticated pieces of technology introduced in Star Trek, but it was also a magnet for major galactic drama.
Star Trek: Discovery - Who Is Ash Tyler/Voq?
Ash Tyler started off like any Starfleet officer, then Star Trek revealed there was something much more sinister brewing beneath his normal facade.
Star Trek: Who Was Lazarus?
Star Trek introduced Lazarus in The Alternative Factor as a man who literally turned his internal conflict into the Enterprise crew's problem.
Star Trek: The Legacy of Khan, Explained
Khan's legacy of genetic engineering lingers in the fearful minds of Starfleet higher-ups, but why is it still such a pervasive part of Star Trek?
Star Trek: Romulan Neutral Zone, Explained
The Romulan Neutral Zone has always been a point of conflict within Star Trek, so what was the purpose of creating it in the first place?
Star Wars: Sister the Transgender Clone, Explained
In a sea of identical faces, Sister stands out in Star Wars as the only (named) transgender clone trooper. So, why haven't more people heard of her?
Star Trek: Who Is Samuel Kirk?
Star Trek turned Samuel Kirk into a mystery by killing him before fans could get to know him, but all that is changing with Strange New Worlds.
Star Trek: Who Is Ro Laren?
Ro Laren sassed her way into TNG as a reluctant Starfleet officer but her impact on Star Trek has been undeniable -- for better or for worse.
Star Trek: First LGBTQ+ Kiss
Jadzia Dax and Lenara Kahn made TV history when they shared a kiss on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, so what made this groundbreaking moment possible?
Star Trek: 4 LGBTQ+ Canon Relationships
These LGBTQ+ Star Trek couples boldly remind sci-fi fans that love comes in many different shades, forms, colors, and sometimes even alien species.
Star Trek: Is Jadzia Dax Transgender?
The Dax symbiont belonged to Curzon before it was passed to Jadzia, so let's discuss whether that makes her the first transgender Star Trek character.
Star Trek: Delta Quadrant, Explained
The Borg may have come from the Delta Quadrant, but there's more to this corner of the Star Trek universe than its scariest inhabitants.
Star Trek: Beta Quadrant, Explained
Beta Quadrant stands out in Star Trek as being the home of races like Vulcans and Klingons. So, what else is going on in this corner of the galaxy?