When Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiers in 2022, a number of original series characters will be returning. One of the most exciting is Number One, originally played by Majel Barrett and more recently by Rebecca Romijn on Discovery. Viewers…
As Trekkies, most of us would probably agree that there are two aspects of our favorite franchise that set it apart in the world of science fiction. The first is Gene Roddenberry’s optimistic vision of the future. And the…
Over the last several years, Major Kira Nerys has become one of my very favorite Star Trek characters. She’s smart, outspoken, and deeply committed to the causes and people she cares about. But I wasn’t always her biggest fan. I…
Most of us would likely agree that a vital part of what makes “Star Trek” such a powerful and enduring franchise is its many complex and compelling women characters. When we think of the women of Trek, many of us…
In Trek fandom, Enterprise’s Hoshi Sato (Linda Park) is often viewed as a — shall we say — less than essential crewmember. Her critics often argue that she doesn’t really contribute a lot outside of her translation and communication work.…
An important part of what makes Start Trek so great is the genuine affection the crewmembers feel for one another. They experience some pretty terrifying things together, and their loyalty to one another helps them pull through time and again.…