In Star Trek Strange New World, a charismatic captain commands the Starship Enterprise alongside

a Vulcan science officer as they and their diverse crew boldly go exploring the galaxy.

But this isn't the trek you know, the series takes place a few years before James T. Kirk

captain the Enterprise on the original recipe Star Trek series back in the 60s, and the

new shows tone and narrative certainly feel like a return to old school trek, which is

entirely intentional.

I'm Glen Weldon and today we're talking about Star Trek Strange New Worlds on Pop

Clutter Happy Hour from NPR.

Joining me today is writer and film critic Laura Ciri Cool.

Welcome back Laura.

Thank you, thank you for having me.

And also joining us is writer Chris Klimek, who when I introduce him will do a bit, Hey

Chris.

You need to stand on ceremony here, Glen.

On Star Trek Strange New Worlds, the Enterprise is under the command of the Rye, Charming

and Smoking Hot Captain Christopher Pike played by Anson Mount.

Also along for the ride, a first officer, aka number one, played by Rebecca Romaine and

science officer Spock, played here by Ethan Peck.

All three actors debuted in these roles on Star Trek Discovery and all three are packing

some emotional space baggage.

Jake knows exactly when and how he will suffer a grim and firmly in cannon fate.

Spock's wrestling with his half human half-vulcan nature must be Tuesday and number one is hiding

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