StarTrekStrangeNewWorld’s episodic adventures continue to fly high in its excellent second season; eli_gonzalez11 reviews:
embodied the spirit of classic Trek from the jump, and between its episodic format, unbridled belief in the possibility for a better future, and lovable cast of do-gooder space dorks, it not only channeled what came before but blazed new trails. Thankfully, through the first six episodes of its second season, the show picks up right where it left off, delivering pulpy escapades alongside overarching character growth.
We follow Captain Pike’s crew on the starship USS Enterprise as they explore the cosmos and participate in scientific research missions, diplomatic efforts, and frantic exchanges with alien life. Taking place before the original series and its numerous follow-ups, it remains a solid entry point for newcomers, and—although it’s full of dramatic irony and references for veterans—its prequel status makes it more forgiving for those who lack an encyclopedic knowledge of the later canon.
Not only does that remain true through the first six episodes of Season 2, but this approach is handled more cohesively than ever, with our pre-existing attachment to these characters and the fallout of prior events setting up tense circumstances that add to the stakes.
It also helps that the chemistry among this crew is excellent. Despite being a heady series known for exploring philosophy, sociology, and science,has also frequently been about people simply hanging out. Captain Pike remains a charismatic and empathetic lead who is played with a confidence and self-awareness by Anson Mount that makes him hard not to root for.
As for this batch of adventures, they make for a gamut of fun premises that can be introspective, campy, frightening, or sometimes all these things at once. Although one of them was a clunker, the rest embody that infectious mixture of optimism and curiosity that has made the series so indispensable. Its treatment of social issues and societal ills is so earnest it risks coming across as overly simplistic, but it ultimately engages with these issues with enough nuance to strike a chord.
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