Star Trek has a history of challenging racial and ethnic stereotypes, yet gender stereotypes seem to persistently appear in the franchise into the modern era. From the male command bias in many of the early series to how many women…
If my legacy is “that weird lady who defends The Animated Series,” so be it. Just like its predecessor, TAS was made on a miniscule budget and it showed. Yet for all the weird color choices—the Barbie movie probably stole…
Previously on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Spock and T’Pring got engaged. But he’s been struggling to control his emotions, and may be developing feelings for Nurse Chapel. Chapel, though, had decided to apply to an archeological medicine fellowship…
Last season on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – With the Klingon War over, the Enterprise was finally able to embark on it’s 5-year mission. Spock had to wrestle with his emotions. La’an Noonien-Singh rescued a young girl, Oriana, from…
“Open yourself. Make a home for yourself amongst others and you will find joy more often than sadness.” – Hemmer Previously on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Aenar believe that one’s life doesn’t end until they’ve fulfilled their…
“Someday, when you are grown up, you’ll write your own stories. And you can have any ending you like.” -Dr. M’Benga Previously on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – M’Benga’s daughter, Rukiya, has a fatal disease. In order to keep…
“Sometimes we act a certain way to fit people’s expectations, but that’s not necessarily who we are.” – Dr. Aspen Previously on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Spock’s relationship with T’Pring is strained because he can be “too Human.” …
“Science. Service. Sacrifice.” – The Majalan Maxim Previously on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Pike has been grappling with how to move forward, since he now knows his future (and I was enjoying that this particular thread was not…