How Strange New Worlds Revives Classic Star Trek Themes in a Surprising Way!
In the current streaming age, reintroducing the iconic “Star Trek” series has been quite a challenge: How can we cater to long-time fans eager for a new series after over a decade of waiting, while simultaneously attracting a fresh audience? Shows like those on CBS All Access and Paramount+ have grappled with this issue, often finding it hard to strike the right balance. However, “Discovery” stands out by bucking trends.
The show recognizes that the optimal course of action involves learning from what made the initial installments in the series successful, then building upon those elements. The “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” episode of Strange New Worlds exemplifies this approach, incorporating the history and atmosphere that the franchise has developed over many years around an intriguing new character.
Strange New Worlds Perfectly Balances New and Old
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds represents the culmination of a multi-year endeavor to rejuvenate the franchise for a new era, an effort that’s been central to Paramount’s plans since the late 2000s. Following the demise of Star Trek: Enterprise, which struggled due to the lackluster reception it received in the early 2000s as it attempted to adapt the series for modern network and cable dramas, the franchise took a brief hiatus.
2009 marked the year when J.J. Abrams’ grand-scale live-action reboot of Star Trek, which had a definite modern action movie feel, rather than echoing the vibe of the original series, swept the box office. This success sparked my imagination, as well as that of fellow Trekkies, on potential ways to breathe new life into the franchise through television.
| Star Trek Streaming Series Episode Counts | |
|---|---|
| Star Trek: Discovery | 65 |
| Star Trek: Picard | 30 |
| Star Trek: Lower Decks | 50 |
| Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | 20 |
The surge in streaming services gave Paramount the opportunity to experiment with different concepts for what the future of Star Trek might be. Among these ideas were:
– Star Trek: Discovery, a serialized drama that resonates with today’s premium TV viewers
– A legacy sequel titled Star Trek: Picard, which revisits some familiar faces from the past
– Additionally, an self-referential take on the franchise
However, it is clear now that the most successful revival of the series has been Strange New Worlds.
The show is renowned for weaving tales around iconic figures such as Spock and Uhura, while also giving depth to characters who were less developed in the original series, like Captain Christopher Pike and Nurse Chapel. This series pushes the boundaries of what a Star Trek series can become, blending genres to recapture the exhilarating spirit that made shows like The Next Generation so popular.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Connects a New Character to a Classic Story in a Lovely Way
One standout addition to the Star Trek universe via Strange New Worlds is La’an Noonien-Singh, a relative of the formidable Khan, a genetically enhanced warrior from an ancient conflict in the Star Trek cosmos. Khan was revived in The Original Series and clashed with Captain Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise in the highly acclaimed movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
In a straightforward and conversational manner, we could say: “La’an is a character who demonstrates an unwavering resolve to show she’s nothing like her villainous ancestor, a tough law enforcer who keeps personal connections at bay to uphold her strict professionalism. The episode ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ brilliantly portrays how La’an’s character connects with past franchise installments, making her grapple with her lineage and emotional detachment in intriguing ways.
In this episode, La’an journeys from her own time to contemporary Toronto alongside an alternate version of Captain James T. Kirk. Their mission is to avert a disaster that could devastate La’an’s origin timeline. Throughout the story, La’an and Kirk grow fond of each other, only for their relationship to end in sorrow when Kirk perishes while thwarting a Romulan time-traveler intent on changing Earth’s history by assassinating a young Khan. In order to ensure her own birth and preserve Earth’s history, La’an must grapple with her past and the actions of her forebearer, all while understanding the heartbreaking repercussions of love for someone who isn’t part of her reality.
In a twist of fate, La’an’s ancestor, who was a warlord, will bring immense sorrow to humans across various centuries. This includes causing torment to the man she starts to care for deeply. However, altering the timeline carries too much risk, and La’an is compelled to preserve her ancestor’s existence to ensure both hers and the utopian society’s survival.
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