Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
2022
Original language: English
- sci-fi & fantasy
- drama
The story
Follow Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.
What it’s like
Bright, clean starship interiors under even white light, with the sharp blue-white glow of consoles and the warm amber of planetside sun, give this series a crisp, optimistic look that a hint of gloss and lens flare keeps modern. Episodes move at a brisk, episodic clip, each one a self-contained away mission that lets the crew's banter and bridge routines breathe between scares and set-pieces. Sound leans on the familiar Trek sweep of orchestral brass and strings, with synth-tinged cues and the soft chirp of console alerts filling quieter scenes. The mood is adventurous and warm, with a steady undercurrent of wistfulness: a captain weighing duty against the people under his command, a half-human officer wrestling with his heritage, a first officer quietly bearing the weight of command. Violence is present but mostly phaser-stun and brief, with occasional tense battles and some alien horror and body-horror beats in a few episodes; gore is minimal. Romance and humour are light. It suits a Friday evening with the lights low, a comfort rewatch, or a long flight. Made for viewers who want space adventure with heart, character-driven stakes, and a familiar, hopeful Star Trek warmth.
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