Hegemony

You know it's going to happen.

Certain kidnapped humans will be taken to the egg-laying Gorn Queen. She'll try to assimi-- err, chemically brainwash some of them and make them into crazed Gorn Lizardlings.

Perhaps Pike will offer himself in exchange for certain kidnapped humans, and even be turned into Locut--I mean, a spokesperson for Gorn-Human relations. You know, someone to convince humanity that resisting the Gorn is... an endeavor not worth attempting. But, do we blow up the Gorn Lizard Cube with Pike on it? NO. We attempt a rescue! Data (I mean, Scotty & Spock working together) will rig something to teleport onto the Queen's ship and keep the away team cloaked. None of the Gorn will even know what's happening until it's too late!

Then maybe Ripley-- err, La'an, can come out with a flamethrower and blow the damn Gorn Queen out of the airlock! Then with no Queen to guide them, the rest of the Gorn will be thrown into chaos again, eating each other like it's lunchtime at Chipotle.

Pike will have to have the Gorn implants removed but will be back on duty in no time, after a recovery stint on his wine farm on Earth. Then it's off to another lighthearted adventure, perhaps a mystery to solve on an Irish-themed planet.

I know, this is all farfetched but who knows!

Is season 3 out yet???

How.... HOW are we supposed to wait for the continuation of THAT "ending"?????

After a few light hearted episodes scattered amongst some of the best Trek to have been written in the modern era, Season two concludes with a dark and menacing feel, akin to a Ridley Scott Sci-fi Horror (the only thing missing was Ripley!) and it is awesome!

Well written, directed and acted, episode 10 reintroduces a familiar character whilst continuing the development of the Strange new words crew amid their fiercest mission yet. The only low point is the frustration set in the "to be continued" message at the end - right at the most intense part of the episode - and knowing that Season 3 will likely be a while in the making.

All-in-all though, an excellent offering that will have Trekkies, young and old, on the edge of their seats.

I love the whole "this isn't realistic" thing that goes on with viewers. There is nothing realistic about this show. It's science fiction with stuff that hasn't happened and probably never will. Like time travel. Warp drives. But their actions work within that world. Obviously, TV shows have features like the Spock/Chappel involvement. Back to the episode itself, the Gorn are obviously as formidable a force as exists anywhere. I sometimes wonder how they settle down enough to build spaceships and work with advance technology when they have the personalities of the monsters from Alien. But this episode is one of survival and reprisal and it sets the stage in an intense way that keeps us on the edge of our seats. We are introduced to Scotty, a real bonus, and there are a host of unfinished threats. My biggest problem is that as an old guy, will I live to see season three? Dirty trick.

Hey Paramount executives who are reading this, this is the Star Trek show we want. Keep on making more of it. This has the feel of a thrilling DS9 or TNG episode yet is modern with a new blend of characters. The writing, acting, and plot points are exciting (was on the edge of my seat the entire time). This entire season of Strange New Worlds have a good mix of serious episodes like this and laid back ones to enjoy, the balance combination of it is what makes Trek enjoyable. They really nail it this season and we have a terrific season finale. The Gorn has won its place as one of the most terrifying Trek villains up there with the Borg. Well done.

How are supposed Star Trek fans not getting why Spock has emotions? This is a younger Spock who hasn't undergone Kolinahr, the Vulcan ritual of purging emotions. A real Star Trek fan should've picked up on this by now. I suspect that at some point, Strange New Worlds will show him undergoing the Kolinahr ritual.

This storyline adds a lot to the mythos of Vulcan customs and their stages of maturation, as well as filling us in to Spock's past.

But hey, if you want to watch stereotypic cavemen men being dudes, watch some old westerns or just hit play on a Michael Bay movie or something. I don't think a progressive, socialist show like Star Trek is for you.