
The following contains spoilers to Star Trek: Strange new worlds Season 3, Episode 1, “Hegemony, Part II” and Episode 2, “Wedding Bell Blues”, now streaming on Paramount +.
After a long wait, Star Trek: Strange new worlds Returned to Paramount + with two new episodes which, in their own way, touch on their own way on the great “canon” moments. When Gene Roddenberry created this universe with The original seriesTo which this show serves as a prequel, the writers had little concerns about wider mythology. Believe it or not, the producers of this third wave of Star Trek Are aware and careful about the cannon, they simply do not let it bother a good story.
A large part of the era before Captain Kirk takes command of the Enterprise is not defined, except for the events represented in The original series Two -part episode “The Menagerie”. The producers reused images of the first stranded driver of Star Trek: Tos So, so as not to “waste” the episode, ignoring six decades later, the characters would return to a new series with new actors. TIt is from the first season 3 of the episode of Strange new worlds Resolves the cliffhanger of season 2 and the biggest story of Gorn (which created a “problem” canon). The second episode hung the atmosphere by bringing another character inherited from The original seriesconfirming its origins as defined in the Star Trek Enlarged universe. Beyond this meticulousness Fandom, each episode highlights the drastic tone movements that this series uses. “Hegemony, Part II” is an emotional, brutal and violent confrontation with the Gorn. Meanwhile, “wedding bell blues” is an idiot and fantasy science bringing two inherited characters and the voice of a beloved inherited actor. More interesting, the two episodes relate to faith and the gods in the Star Trek universe.
Strange New Worlds solves a problem of Canon Star Trek and solves a canon mystery
The Gorn is (literally) put in bed, and the origin of Trelane is ultimately confirmed
The prevalence of the gull Strange new worlds creates an error in Star Trek Continuity, that “hegemony, part II” is indirectly addressed. At the end of the episode, the Gorn is actually in hibernation and will not return for about a decade, especially in Tos“Arena”. Less important than the cannon of all this is the way these events affect the characters. Captain Pike’s partner, Captain Batel, dies almost after a Great implants his young person in his body. His situation is so serious, Pike actually begs. Before he does it, he said to himself: “Okay, dad. You win”, implying that his father raised him as a Christian. He even evokes a popular Christian anthem, “On Eagle’s Wings”, earlier in the episode when he orders the crew to “make us shine like the sun”.
“What I loved in the Gorn is that it was an opportunity to removing something in a real monster. What we do in Star Trek – And you will see that we will even do it with the Gron – is that we start by seeing the other, and often we end by engaging our empathy and our understanding, ”Akiva Goldsman during the first Tribeca.
The second episode, “Wedding Bell Blues”, resumes “a three -month billet at Starbase One”. The Enterprise undergoes repairs and the nurse Christine Chapel returns from her “archaeological medicine” scholarship with her mentor (and the fiancé) Roger Korby. Strange new worlds Do not name the character that Rhys Darby plays, but if the federation used money, smart money would be on Trelane. The episode ends just like Tos“The Squire of Gothos” did it, the god turning into a shimmering ball of light. His father is expressed by John de Lancie, actually confirming that Trelane is part of the continuum Q. While on Starbase One, he moves reality so that the wedding waiting for the chapel associates it with Spock instead.

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With the premiere of season 3, Strange new worlds effectively ends the threat of Gorn and, hopefully, complaints concerning Tos cannon among hardcore Star Trek fans. The second episode is almost a peace offer, confirming a longtime notion on a character in the first series. Again, what is important is not the mythology of the series, but its effect on the characters. Pike almost loses the woman he loves, making him set up with her in a way he was hesitant before. Spock reconciles its connection with the chapel is really at the end, although it seems to trigger a flirt (at least) with La’an. Finally, Erica Ortegas is struggling after having almost bled to death during the exhaust of the Gorn ship.
Strange New Worlds sticks shamelessly to what he has done in past seasons
A short season means less serious science fiction in favor of Star Trek’s stupidity
The episodes of the first of season 3 also resemble a metatextual statement on the series and what it will be until it ends with season 5. Beyond the Canon company, some Star Trek Fans feel frustrated with Strange new worlds Due to its silly and serious episodes. This is not new for the universe, but with less than half of the episodes per season of past programs, the report is disabled. Strange new worlds Content to a third of his season to make humor, unsatisfactory fans who want a more serious narration – although Discovery And Picardy Avoid humor completely, which also caused the frustration of fans. Maybe this incongruity is why Strange new worlds“The storytellers have doubled in the lighter tone.

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To put an end to the biggest scenario on the Gron is an intelligent decision, because this element is the one that has hit the most against Establé Star Trek Canon. However, with the introduction of Roger Korby and Q which is probably Trelane, Strange new worlds do not avoid connections to Tos either. The first episodes of season 3 are not excused, and a declaration to ancient and new fans Strange new worlds will tell stories in his own words and will embrace the elements of Star Trekthe past (AKA, The future of these characters) in the same way. Although the mileage of the stars of each fan can vary, this formula is the reason why the series has as much heart and works as well as.
Except for the fate pending pike, new Star Trek Fans do not need to know what has just taken advantage of what’s going on Strange new worlds. For better or for worse, these “Easter eggs” moments are for longtime fans. The spectacle itself focuses firmly on the characters in this series and their emotional trips. Those who are aware of Tos Will simply learn more about what has shaped the members of the crew who reproduce. Those who continue to look at the continuous adventures of the company will see where people like Spock, Uhura, Scotty and (in some episodes) Kirk found themselves. However, the way all this fits is less important than ensuring each episode of Strange new worlds is entertaining and satisfactory for anyone looking.
Episodes of first season 3 of season 3 of the new Strang
“Hegemony, Part II” and “Wedding Bell Belues” could not be more different
Despite the recurring characters, Star Trek is, in fact, a series of anthology. Each episode can approach any kind depending on where you need the crew. What is happening in “Hegemony, Part II” behaves in “Wedding Bell Blues” and the rest of the season. However, each of the Strange new worlds The episodes of the first of season 3 strike very different tones, from a brutal and desperate space battle to a comic episode kissing magic and a classic scene of “Everybody Dances With Joy”. While shows like Discovery And Picardy were tonally coherent, Strange new worlds Presents the diversity of the narration that the “Ship Show” format provides.

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The beauty of Star Trek is that there is something for all types of spectators. Strange new worlds is the most TOS, the next generation And the other series spent in the way he incorporates this variety from week to week. Other series of this third wave of stories, such as Discovery Or Lower bridgesMaintained more consistency, but the result is the same. Fans who want a serious science fiction adventure have stories for them, while those looking for lighter and funnier adventures are also served. By incorporating these varied approaches from episodes in a single season, Strange new worlds underlines how a “Star Trek History ”can be, literally, anything.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 with a glance |
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Episode |
Title |
Release date |
301 |
“Hegemony, Part II” |
July 17, 2025 |
302 |
“Wedding Bell Blues” |
July 17, 2025 |
303 |
“Shuttle for kefori” |
July 24, 2025 |
304 |
“An hour of space adventure” |
July 31, 2025 |
305 |
“Through the objective of time” |
August 7, 2025 |
306 |
“The Sehlat who ate his tail” |
August 14, 2025 |
307 |
“What is Starfleet?” |
August 21, 2025 |
308 |
“Vulcans of four and a half” |
August 28, 2025 |
309 |
“Terrarium” |
September 4, 2025 |
310 |
“New life and new civilizations” |
September 11, 2025 |
This approach continues throughout Strange new worlds Season 3, with future episodes mixing the science fiction adventure, humor and other gender elements. When a part of a universe with as many history as Star TrekIt can be too easy to assess this series against hundreds of hours of previous episodes. However, viewers are better served by saving the canon puzzles and the connections inherited for later. Strange new worlds is better appreciated when viewers engage with each episode in their own terms and are mainly worried about the effects on the characters in the moment. Star Trek is a universe with changing deadlines and alternative realities, after all. The objective of the fans should simply remain on the 24 episodes left to come Strange new worlds“Mission of five years. Analyze its place in the cannon and the largest Star Trek The inheritance can come later.
Strange New Worlds Season 3 makes its debut of new episodes every Thursday, on Paramount +, streaming alongside the series of the series and Star Trek films.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, episodes 1 and 2
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May 5, 2022
- Network
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Paramount +
- Showrunner
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Henry Alonso Myers, Akiva Goldsman
- Directors
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Dan Liu, Amanda Row, Maja Vrvilo, Akiva Goldsman, Dermott Downs, Eduardo Sánchez, Jeffrey W. Byrd, Jonathan Frakes, Jordan Canning, Leslie Hope, Valerie Weiss, Sydney Freeland, Christopher J. Byrne, Rachel Leiterman
- Writers
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Johnson’s remuneration
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Anson mount
Captain Christopher Pike
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- Each episode embraces its unique tone and each one works in the broader context of the series.
- The visual effects and the look of the series are as cinematographic as ever.
- Although it is still linked to the Star Trek universe, each episode remains firmly focused on these characters here and now.
- The tonal offset between the two episodes may seem too drastic for certain fans.
- The resolution of Gronn’s scenario can be too neat or practical for certain viewers.
- The accent put by the episodes on romance can be too heavy for those who come for a science fiction adventure.