Third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds presents fresh looks for Captain Pike's crew.
In the first-look film for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, the Starship Enterprise crew sports some fresh looks. For a mission, Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush), Lieutenant La'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong), and Ensign Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) become Vulcans. Attaching are Commander Pelia (Carol Kane), Lt. Spock (Ethan Peck), and Dr. Joseph M'Benga (Babs Olasunmokun).
Vulcan Makeover and New Hair Styles
Developed by Nurse Chapel from a therapy rendered by the Kerkhovians, the Vulcan-izing serum targets the humans of the away team but not the Lanthanite Commander Pelia. After a little change to Vulcan emotions, Chapel, Noonien-Singh, Uhura, and Pike take different Vulcan traits. The clip shows their new haircuts; Chapel has a brilliant platinum bob while Uhura chooses a more dramatic appearance to accentuate her development and aggressiveness from past seasons.
Navy Uniforms and New Look of Ensign Uhura
Based on Ensign Uhura's strong performance in Subspace Rhapsody, her character arc consists in her growing assertiveness. Along with Commander Pelia and Lieutenant La'an Noonien-Singh, Uhura is shown in the season 3 clip sporting the skant variation of the Starfleet uniform. La'an has never before been observed in the skant, hence this could imply a relaxation in season 3.
The Vulcan Hair of Captain Pike: A Star Trek Meme Unleashed
Among Star Trek viewers, Captain Pike's tall Vulcan haircut—known as "Pike's peak—has evolved into a recurring meme. Given Pike's hair is higher than ever, the clip attests to the show's recognition of the meme. According to the meme, Pike's height will peak at the end of Strange New Worlds. Although the genetic modification wouldn't really influence hair and makeup, the humorous character of the show implies these modifications are meant for lighthearted amusement.
New Views and a Remindance of the Comedy Side of Star Trek
The Enterprise crew in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 has a lighthearted interpretation on the venerable Star Trek motif of exploration and the unknown. The clip reminds us that the show is not shy to welcome comedy and self-awareness and that these developments ought to be viewed with a grain of salt. The Enterprise crew's comeback is much awaited by fans, as well as their fresh, rather odd looks for the next season.
