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New Life and New Civilizations

Summary When an ancient, evil alien force reemerges, Pike must make one of the hardest decisions of his life to stop the evil from spreading. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Terrarium

Summary When Ortegas crash lands on a deadly toxic moon, where the chances of survival are slim to none, she finds herself stranded and forced to challenge her most closely held beliefs in order to survive. Our Take Solid, satisfying…

Four-and-a-Half Vulcans

Summary After the Enterprise completes a mission requiring several of the crew to become Vulcan, new problems arise when it is time for them to change back into humans. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel…

What Is Starfleet?

Summary The Enterprise escorts cargo to help a war ravaged planet, but controversial truths about it cause Pike and the crew to come under the scrutiny of an investigative journalist. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget…

The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail

Summary Lieutenant Commander James Kirk’s first day in the Captain’s chair of the U.S.S. Farragut takes a disastrous turn when the Enterprise is captured by a deadly Scavenger Ship. But the alien menace is not exactly what it seems… Our…

Through the Lens of Time

Summary Chapel and Korby’s quest to uncover the next step in human evolution leads the Enterprise to a planet where ancient ruins hide a deeper mystery and a terrifying secret. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an…

A Space Adventure Hour

Summary When La’An tests a prototype holodeck with a fictional case only she can solve, the consequences of failure get greater and greater, with the Enterprise hanging in the balance. Our Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags,…

Shuttle to Kenfori

Summary Pike and M’Benga enter disputed Klingon space to find a cure for Batel, as M’Benga’s past resurfaces on a planet swarming with deadly creatures. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why…

Wedding Bell Blues

Summary At a Federation celebration, an uninvited guest disrupts Spock and the crew’s reflections. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds running at cruising speed.

Hegemony, Part II

Summary Pike leads a risky rescue behind enemy lines as the landing party flees a deadly enemy. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Star Trek: Strange New Worlds keeps its grip throughout.