Timothy Carhart on Hobson, Redemption II, and Serving Under Data

This week on The Clonestar Podcast, Seo sits down with actor Timothy Carhart to talk about his unforgettable role as Lieutenant Commander Christopher Hobson in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Redemption II.”Carhart reflects on stepping into the USS Sutherland as Data’s first officer, portraying a character written with sharp edges, buried prejudice, and a pivotal role in one of TNG’s defining command stories.We explore how he approached playing a Starfleet officer who doubts an android captain — and why that tension remains one of the most memorable parts of the episode.We get into:• His path through film, television, and theatre• Crafting Hobson’s fraught dynamic with Captain Data• What it was like bringing emotional conflict into a story built on logic• Behind-the-scenes memories from filming Redemption II• Why the episode still resonates with fans decades laterInsightful, honest, and full of great storytelling, this conversation digs into what makes Redemption II such a standout moment in the TNG legacy.