The relationship between Captain Burnham and EMPRESS Georgiou is missing in the new Star Trek film

When Star Trek: Section 31 It was announced as Michelle Yeoh’s great opportunity to expand her role as an incessant Empperriz Philippa Georgiou, fans had great expectations. However, after his premiere, it was clear that Georgiou’s character was influenced by the absence of a crucial factor: Michael Burnham. The interaction between them in Star Trek: Discovery He was one of the most powerful dynamics of the saga and his fault Section 31 He left a void that the new cast cannot fill.

Burnham and Georgiou, a lost balance

From their first meetings in DiscoveryThe relationship between the idealist and the ruthless imperator it became one of the most complex and fascinating in the universe Star Trek. While Burnham represented the ideals of the Federation, Georgiou was the reflection of what could happen if power is exercised unscrupulous. This constant pulls and settled with each other promoted the evolution of Georgiou, making him doubt of his brutal philosophy and bringing it closer to a more nuanced version of herself.

In Star Trek: Section 31Georgiou is in the 24th century after being sent there by the Guardian of eternity. In his new reality, he directs the Baram intergalactic club until the secret intelligence agency, Section 31The recruit for a critical mission: to find and destroy a lethal weapon that once commissioned in Mirror universe. However, what could have been a great story of redemption and moral conflicts, Out of the counterweight Burnham gave Georgiou to discover.

A mentor without apprentice

One of the most interesting aspects of Discovery It was like Burnham, without proposing it, became the moral guide of Georgiou. Through it, the empress discovered that her ruthless leadership method could not be the only way to survive. But in Section 31Nobody really challenges Georgiou in the same way.

While Alok Saharplayed by Omari Hardwick, he tries to take on that leader of the Alpha Team of Section 31, his relationship with the imperator The same depth and tension is missing. Alok, a genetically modified human of the twentieth century, is often interesting Georgiou challenges, but its interaction is more focused on the action than in the philosophical conflict that characterized the dynamics with Burnham.

Burnham and Georgiou, separated forever

One of the most definitive narrative decisions that Discovery He took it was the way Georgiou was sent to the past. In the third season, it was revealed that his health deteriorated due to interdimensional and temporal travel, and the only solution was to return it to an era in which the first universes and Mirror were aligned. This movement has eliminated any possibility of a meeting between Georgiou and Burnham, which is now in the 32nd century.

This point is fundamental, because it eliminates all hope of seeing these two figures again which, despite their differences, have managed to build an almost maternal relationship. And although Star Trek Always finds creative ways to bring iconic characters back, the fact Discovery ended with his fifth season and there are no plans for a sequel to Section 31 reduces the possibilities of a meeting between both.

An uncertain future for Georgiou

The welcome of Section 31 It was hot and many fans and critics stressed that although the film has interesting moments, it cannot reach the level of the best deliveries in the franchise. Part of this problem is that, Without Burnham, Georgiou’s journey loses part of his brightness.

For now, there is no news of a sequel and with the universe Star Trek expand with new productions such as Starfleet AcademyGeorgiou’s character could be trapped in temporary limbo. While it could appear in other series, the absence of Burnham would continue to be a hole impossible to fill.

Star Trek lost his best duo

While Star Trek: Section 31 Has tried to offer a new chapter in the history of Georgiou, His absence of Burnham shows how crucial his report for the development of both has been. Without her idealistic counterpart, the Empress loses part of humanity in which she had won DiscoveryAnd the story is affected for this. Maybe in the future, Star Trek Find a way to collect them, but for now, their best duo seems to have remained in the past.