Walter Koenig's Star Trek Reviews Remain on The 7th Rule Podcast
Walter Koenig, who died October 25, 2026, at 90, appeared in 22 episodes of the YouTube podcast The 7th Rule, reviewing his Star Trek episodes.
Walter Koenig, the actor who played Pavel Chekov in Star Trek, died on October 25, 2026, at age 90. According to screenrant.com, fans can still watch his reviews of his Star Trek: The Original Series episodes on the YouTube podcast The 7th Rule.
Koenig appeared in 22 episodes of The 7th Rule, where he reviewed his own episodes from the original series and also discussed Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. His last appearance on the podcast was a review of the episode "Patterns of Force."
New episodes of The 7th Rule featuring Koenig were not recorded in summer 2026 because of his failing health.
Koenig played Chekov canonically from 1967 to 1994. In 2024, he joined The 7th Rule to review his Star Trek: The Original Series episodes, beginning with the 1965 pilot "The Cage." The podcast is co-hosted by Ryan T. Husk and Cirroc Lofton, who played Jake Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Back in 1982, Koenig pointed out the continuity error of Khan recognizing Chekov in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. His final Star Trek role was voicing President Anton Chekov in the series finale of Star Trek: Picard.
Quick answers
Where can I watch Walter Koenig's Star Trek episode reviews?
On the YouTube podcast The 7th Rule, where Koenig appeared in 22 episodes reviewing his Star Trek: The Original Series episodes.
What was Walter Koenig's last appearance on The 7th Rule?
His last appearance was a review of the episode "Patterns of Force."
Why did The 7th Rule stop recording new episodes with Walter Koenig?
His failing health prevented new episodes from being recorded in summer 2026.