With all the great adventures in the Star Trek universe, this is a special look into one of the more modern parts, and it all started in 1964, as NBC turned down a pilot!
The Star Trek Timeline:
If you're a huge "Star Trek" fan. The series known as "Strange New Worlds" will be incredibly engaging! What makes this a special treat? It takes fans of the series way back in time, showing them what came before the adventures of Captain Kirk and The Enterprise. "Strange New Worlds" doesn't just pick up randomly in the history, however.
A Special Series:
Here comes a special addition to the timeline that brings the adventures of "Star Trek" to the 23rd century! Fans will know it as a series that's not just in the background. "Strange New Worlds actually had a very special origin.
- The initial version of "Star Trek" that went through major changes.
- The pilot for "The Cage," was rejected as it's a major, classic episode!
- It told the world how "The USS Enterprise" was first being created.
- That meant it brought Captain Christopher Pike to life. We get to see Number One, (the super famous Majel Barrett and of course, Mr. Spock (also a beloved star of this series.
How Star Trek: Discovery Came to Life:
The Star Trek: Discovery was able to help "Strange New Worlds come to life.
- Fans loved how Star Trek: Discovery made a huge step into the 23rd century with some of its greatest characters!
- It brought together some key individuals: Captain Christopher Pike was played by Anson Mount! Rebecca Romijn came on to portray Number One. Finally, Ethan Peck, in an exciting performance, put on those iconic, pointy ears!
That trio got their own amazing show that really was a tribute to the success of Star Trek: Discovery and is a truly exciting spinoff for all the fans!
Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Discovery
In this super amazing universe "Star Trek: Discovery" had one key event in the show. The episode at the end of Season 2. This is the episode where we are introduced to the special "USS Discovery". That is also where Commander Michael Burnham takes us into the 32nd century! The intention was to make a move to protect the whole galaxy.
- Star Trek: Discovery, the first two seasons, really brought audiences into the 23rd Century! They got their fans engaged for many seasons. That includes, the 2256 and 2258 eras of Star Trek.
- "Strange New Worlds" takes place about 6 years after that pivotal event.
While "Strange New Worlds" takes on the world as we've come to love. We're seeing those great voyages from Captain Christopher Pike alongside The USS Enterprise. That includes Season 2 that made us more aware about some truly exciting moments and a series of adventures.
Strange New Worlds and the Original Series:
You know there's the original Star Trek series! The famous show. You can catch those adventures now!
- In this series, you will find an iconic series about Captain Kirk, "The USS Enterprise" as it embarked on a big "five year" mission!
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a prequel. It took us all the way back to 2265
A huge milestone was that this series gave us all kinds of hints at those amazing heroes we've come to know from "The Original Series." This included Ensign Nyota Uhura played by Celia Rose Gooding. It brought "Nurse Christine Chapel", played by Jess Bush to the screen and was a super amazing addition with "Scotty," played by Martin Quinn. Even "Lt. James T. Kirk," ( Paul Wesley who plays Kirk had recurring appearances and was a fantastic way to connect the stories!
A Unique Story for Captain Pike:
One of those really compelling details for fans, who loved Star Trek: Discovery. "Strange New Worlds" gives us an epic tale, it had the moment where Captain Pike gets that fateful warning.
- He had the potential to have this life-altering accident.
- He'd be scarred from the delta rays.
- There was a devastating prediction! That he would be in a wheelchair for the rest of his days.
The episode also showed how he could change the course of Star Trek's future but that came with a really high cost. In this compelling part of the series we got a true explanation of what happens if he decides to alter destiny!
- That includes a great war between the Federation, and The Romulans
- The episode went further and also revealed that Spock would take the hit, but not Pike.
What Strange New Worlds Means For Canon
It turns out, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" redefined those canon moments of Star Trek and some events.
For all Star Trek fans, the franchise gave us incredible moments and this means that "Star Trek: Discovery" created a universe full of important events.
- The founding of the Federation
- Those amazing moments where Starfleet took on so much history
Even if "Strange New Worlds was able to establish this incredible time in "Star Trek" lore, some changes happened! Those included big historic events! We saw those changes brought about in the episode that took viewers back in time.
- The Eugenics Wars
- World War III
These were events in the 21st century!
In that pivotal series finale episode for Season 1 that episode brought some clarity that the changes in "Star Trek" history. There were major time shifts in this important saga!
It seemed "Strange New Worlds" producers had a goal to give audiences a feeling of how relevant those changes were to history. It also really highlights some of the big shifts from that past era in time.
A Complex Tale
Fans will recognize those important names. And as it turns out "Strange New Worlds brought an intense series finale. In the most recent season!
- We are looking at a major episode from Season 2
- This episode, called "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"
- In the episode, we got to see that these "Romulans" were using agents who traveled through time!
And it was also a great reveal to discover the reason behind these events.
- What happened is that those time-traveling agents.
- That is a great part of Star Trek lore
The impact from these events has made a lot of waves for the franchise's timeline.
- You won't see the amazing "Khan Noonien Singh" (an awesome villain) at this point, as a grown adult!
While "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" took an unexpected path. It continues to offer a unique series! What makes it more special is that you will continue to get the most compelling aspects of the show.
- The epic storyline with all of those beloved heroes!
- You can expect another big episode, which should come out in "Season 3!"
Star Trek: Discovery as well will come into play! Fans will want to continue to watch both of these shows to keep those questions about time-traveling and a deeper look into how this big galaxy of the Star Trek universe has changed in remarkable, fascinating, and unique ways!
There's a lot more to look forward to with this ongoing, beloved, sci-fi, and fantasy franchise. All you need to do, is get a subscription for Paramount+ and settle in to enjoy a ton of exciting content!
