Spoilers Strange New Worlds General Discussion Thread

[No Grave Dug]

I think it's just overshadowing Pike's story, and I wanted to see Pike's story. I don't mind Kirk in small doses, but for me it hasn't really made much sense, at least until the Musical episode and La'An's song which might have made me rethink the Tomorrow episode.

I disagree. Kirk has appeared, what? 4 times out of 20 episodes? Not that overshadowing, but yeah YMMV.

 

[GhoulEddie74]

And two of those four episodes were alternate timeline Kirks that aren't technically the same man.

 

[Leo Walsh]

I haven't seen Kirk overshadow or eclipse Pike in any way.

 

[Tuskin38]

Gary Mitchell?

Jenna

 

[fireproof78]

Kirk IS of the era SNW takes place in, so yeah...why not show Lt. Kirk and more of his character journey? I love the way they've woven his story so far. YMMV.

Because, as irrational as it is, I want to see Pike. I don't want to think about Jim Kirk, or his future mission. I want Pike to stand on his own two feet and go through this journey. It's not Kirk's journey right now to show.

Has it been inoffensive in it's woven in to the overall story. Sure. That doesn't make it any more palatable to me because my interest is Pike. That's it.

 

[Jedi Marso]

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If I could like this a thousand times, it would still not be enough!

 

[Zombie Cheerleader]

Kirk IS of the era SNW takes place in, so yeah...why not show Lt. Kirk and more of his character journey? I love the way they've woven his story so far. YMMV.

They’ve used him to highlight and develop the main cast Pike, La’an and Uhura have all benefited from having Kirk as a “sounding board”. Next season it might be Spock’s turn. (Fingers crossed for Axanar. . )

 

[Okmyx]

I wouldn't mind hearing Pike and crew discuss or at least refer to Kirk's early encounter with the dikironium cloud creature.

 

[Leo Walsh]

Because, as irrational as it is, I want to see Pike. I don't want to think about Jim Kirk, or his future mission. I want Pike to stand on his own two feet and go through this journey. It's not Kirk's journey right now to show.

You're seeing some competition or slight where there is none.

As a character, Kirk remains opaque - like his brother. No story so far "looks over his shoulder," so to speak, or assumes his character's point of view or voice. This is an important difference between a series core character and a recurring or supporting character who's placed in the story to illuminate and motivate more important characters by their interactions.

 

[fireproof78]

You're seeing some competition or slight where there is none.

Competition or slight? No. Annoyance? Yes.

Totally irrational and I'll own that. But I won't hide my irritation either.

 

[Leo Walsh]

Competition or slight? No. Annoyance? Yes.

Totally irrational and I'll own that. But I won't hide my irritation either.

No, of course you won't.

 

[Zombie Cheerleader]

Competition or slight? No. Annoyance? Yes.

Totally irrational and I'll own that. But I won't hide my irritation either.

 

[fireproof78]

Indeed, Spock, indeed.

 

[Commander Troi]

Spock looks so damn smug there!

 

[GhoulEddie74]

TOS Pilot Spock was the smuggest Spock. And I really enjoy him in those episodes.

 

[Zombie Cheerleader]

Spock looks so damn smug there!

At least he didn't use the creepy smile

 

[GhoulEddie74]

When the guy at the bar wants you to join him for drinks but you fail to remember you need to be studying for your Kolinahr.

 

[DaveyNY]

At least he didn't use the creepy smile

Those were the kind of smiles I use to get whenever I said YES at the bars.

 

[F. King Daniel]

SNW is apparently #1 in demand original streaming series in the US right now.

You know what this means? More sodding musicals

 

[Campe]

It hopefully means that the audience can accept some experiment in their Star Trek and not the same old, same old we always see.