What if Cormac McCarthy wrote a Star Trek episode?

[bdub76]

I'm reminded that the original series was pitched as wagon wheel to the stars, and I have to wonder what a Cormac McCarthy villain would be like in a Star Trek episode. (I'm thinking of Cormac as he recently passed away.) We can go pretty dark now that Star Trek can be TV-MA on P+.

And in general: what would Star Trek be like today if it grasped more of its western roots? I ask with modern day westerns being pretty popular right now.

https://www.newsweek.com/wagon-train-stars-410030

 

[ChrisPiiike]

Star Trek that embraced its western roots in the modern era would blend the best aspects of both genres, infusing the series with a sense of frontier adventure, moral ambiguity, individualism, and complex character dynamics. It would offer a unique and compelling take on the Star Trek universe, appealing to fans of both science fiction and westerns, while exploring relevant societal themes through a fresh lens.