Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 100 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 100
  3. Negative: 25 out of 100
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  1. kirkender
    May 15, 2022
    8
    This show is rad. I enjoy the return to episodic storytelling and all that characters are interesting and fun. Ethan Peck kills it as Spock. Anson Mount as Capt Pike is fantastic. Jess Bush as Nurse Chapel is possibly my favorite. I wish the special effects weren't so muddy and "realistic." Between this and Lower Decks all the old and new Trek fans should be very happy.
  2. EvanG
    May 5, 2022
    9
    Finally! Some real Star Trek. It's been nearly 2 decades since I have been able to say that I genuinely liked the direction that Star Trek was going. Strange New Worlds captures the optimism and sophistication that Trek deserves. Everything comes together for a great though imperfect representation that I'm proud to accept as Star Trek.
    Pike and Spock carry over the same great chemistry    Finally! Some real Star Trek. It's been nearly 2 decades since I have been able to say that I genuinely liked the direction that Star Trek was going. Strange New Worlds captures the optimism and sophistication that Trek deserves. Everything comes together for a great though imperfect representation that I'm proud to accept as Star Trek.
    Pike and Spock carry over the same great chemistry from Discovery without the convoluted and awkward overarching plot. Uhura is delightful and inspiring. The Dialogue is witty and sharp. The cinematography ditches the rapid cuts and excessive lens effects of Discovery and the story lacks the stodgy stuffiness of Picard. The CG could be smoother and a few FX shots were disorienting and inconsistent. Spatial permanence and motion consistency was iffy at times but it was overall forgivable and felt more creative and faithful than recent forays into the world of Trek. The re-imagination of the Enterprise it self is my favorite redesign from the past 30 years. the story was bold and daring. Immediately relevant but not shoehorned. Over all, Good Trek, I'm looking forward to next week.
    May the franchise Live long and prosper    … Expand
  3. UncleWillard
    May 5, 2022
    9
    Loved it! This is not only back to what I want from Star Trek, but it incorporates an updated feel in cast and crew that's more organic than STD or Picard (both of which failed for me). Not sure about porn Mirk yet, but we hardly know him. So far I really like the entire cast, especially the doc and nurse. I've always said you can tell a lot about an ST series by its doc (I though Dr.Loved it! This is not only back to what I want from Star Trek, but it incorporates an updated feel in cast and crew that's more organic than STD or Picard (both of which failed for me). Not sure about porn Mirk yet, but we hardly know him. So far I really like the entire cast, especially the doc and nurse. I've always said you can tell a lot about an ST series by its doc (I though Dr. Crusher was the worst, but loved SNG so one exception).… Expand
  4. Prosmooth
    May 5, 2022
    9
    Best pilot ep for a Trek show since Emissary. Trek pilots usually range from awful to meh. Anson Mount was great in Discovery, and he's just as great here. Haven't been this excited to watch a next episode since DS9. I like the newer Trek shows, Voyager, and Enterprise--but I think there might be something extra special brewing with this one.
  5. vityatsoi
    May 5, 2022
    10
    that was the best trek show since 90s. im pretty sure there will be a lot of haters from echo-chambers, the pure fact that 21 century crisis was mentioned in ep 1 will be a trigger. maaan, did time change. now you can't have a female badass character without some incel arguing that it's 'politics'
  6. Tweakmen
    May 6, 2022
    10
    this is star trek ! **** awesome ! dont listen to the "i hate everything!" people !
  7. Boxtears
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Strongest premiere episode of any Trek season. The show could fall apart as things progress but it's strong out of the gate. I'm thinking back to literally all the pilot episodes from all the other Trek shows (The Cage for TOS, Encounter at Farpoint for TNG, The Emissary for DS9, etc) and Strange New Worlds is by far the most engaging.
  8. jjf846
    May 10, 2022
    9
    For those calling this show too woke, I firmly disagree.

    The episode focused on Pike. In no way was he depicted as “weak” (if anything his portrayal was fairly typical for male leads). Not so sure about Spock yet, nobody can replace Nimoy. I don’t really care for Chapel as her portrayal doesn’t match her personality at all from TOS. Also I hate “Hit it”… but besides that this is the    For those calling this show too woke, I firmly disagree.

    The episode focused on Pike. In no way was he depicted as “weak” (if anything his portrayal was fairly typical for male leads). Not so sure about Spock yet, nobody can replace Nimoy. I don’t really care for Chapel as her portrayal doesn’t match her personality at all from TOS. Also I hate “Hit it”… but besides that this is the best Star Trek in years.    … Expand
  9. Louis_Voltron
    May 5, 2022
    9
    Love where they are going with it. hopefully they don’t mess it up like all their other properties
  10. TBHgamer
    May 9, 2022
    10
    Love the fact that the spirit of the original series is so strong in this one.
    Yes it was political, yes it had the first interracial kiss of TV and yes was amazing.
    You didn't know? well your problem...hope the keep up the way it started
  11. Kafka0622
    May 5, 2022
    9
    This is the best first episode of a ST series ever. It's great on it's own and introduces lots of characters we know and care for. The best part of it is the predictable gnashing of teeth by Right Wing Nut Jobs because there just "ain't enough white men" in it. Ignore their BS scores. This is a great start to what looks to be a great series.
  12. GoranH_01
    May 6, 2022
    10
    WOW.
    Made me cry are the end of 1st episode...
    Star Trek I remember...
    Keep up the good work.
    Hope for many more seasons
  13. Gregnator
    May 17, 2022
    8
    As someone who still thinks that Picard and Discovery are not Trek, and shouldn't exist, I was just burned too many times so I had no expectations at all for Star Trek Strange New Worlds.
    BUT!
    I was ready to skip the intro sequence, seeing the intro's for Picard and Discovery are horrible and aren't Trek at all, this intro was what I'd consider "old trek" or "actual Trek". The first    As someone who still thinks that Picard and Discovery are not Trek, and shouldn't exist, I was just burned too many times so I had no expectations at all for Star Trek Strange New Worlds.
    BUT!
    I was ready to skip the intro sequence, seeing the intro's for Picard and Discovery are horrible and aren't Trek at all, this intro was what I'd consider "old trek" or "actual Trek".

    The first episode was a decent 6.5. The hamfisted "Jan 6" scene already breaks canon (Trump and Obama don't exist in canon because there was the Eugenics war in the 90's which they now set after 2024 for no reason at all). It was the best of New Trek, but other than that small moment, the episode was great.

    The second episode is a solid 8.
    It felt like old trek, it honored old trek, and I still don't despise a single character yet!

    For those who have lost hope in all Trek, try this one out. So far, so good.    … Expand
  14. Starcryst
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Best pilot episode of any Trek series. Return to the optimism that Gene Roddenberry imbued into the original series. Ignore the haters. This is even closer to the spirit of the original than TNG.
  15. helohe
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Finally star trek as it was and as it should be. A much needed refreshment after the disappointments that were ST:Disc S1 and Picard: S1
  16. adverb
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Old guy here. I loved the original series, TNG, and even Voyager. This is the first Star Trek series since that, for me, has the same vibe as those earlier series. For the record, I could barely swallow Picard season 2 (which did mostly redeem itself but not until the final episode).
  17. jovincen
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Really enjoyed the series. Great characters and good story with interesting problems.
  18. reasonate
    May 14, 2022
    9
    "Give us more Star Trek, we love all things Star Trek!!!!" The so-called fans demand, but when they are given it, they just whine and complain and criticize every bit of it. "It isn't an exact replica of TOS!" "You are changing too much!" "That's not canon!" "They left out the racism and misogyny!" "I can't connect with any of the characters because only half of them are white males!""Give us more Star Trek, we love all things Star Trek!!!!" The so-called fans demand, but when they are given it, they just whine and complain and criticize every bit of it. "It isn't an exact replica of TOS!" "You are changing too much!" "That's not canon!" "They left out the racism and misogyny!" "I can't connect with any of the characters because only half of them are white males!" The new show could be the most amazing show ever created and the incel chat rooms would still find something to be offended about or nitpick.

    Bottom line, don't listen to the rigid and narrow-minded trolls who can't handle anything new or different, Strange New Worlds is good. Pike is pretty much everything you want in a captain-- wise, caring, funny, dignified, compassionate, and strong. Supporting cast has a lot of potential, and Number 1 and Spock are both intriguing and competent. The show's premise and overarching plot seems like it will include the best parts of TOS, TNG, and Voyager. Don't let the immature knee-jerk haters stop you from enjoying what Strange New Worlds has to offer-- adventure, exploration, scientific advancement, contemplation of deeper philosophies and ideas, personal growth, and fun.    … Expand
  19. HairyHoff
    May 27, 2022
    9
    Absolutely fantastic Trek! It's hard to believe this show is as well written with great characters and amazing production value. NO forced woke politics so prevalent in modern shows has yet appeared in the first 4 episodes with all the characters working together as an equal crew. Truly great stuff so far.
  20. MandatoryName
    May 12, 2022
    9
    I hate Discovery. I hate Picard. This I don't hate. I am also very confused by all the hate others are giving this comparing it to Picard and Discovery. This isn't either of those shows. Give it a few more episodes before you throw it in the trash. I did knock off a point for that awful lesbian haircut though. If the show gets worse I will update my review but so far I like it.
  21. SineCurve
    May 8, 2022
    8
    It appears that the last two seasons of Discovery had traumatized me somewhat. I spent the first ten minutes of the show saying “please don’t suck” over and over at the screen. Pleasantly surprised that it did not. “Intrepid adventurers exploring the unknown” is back, and so is “single crisis that gets resolved by the end of episode”. People discuss their emotions and reveal backstoriesIt appears that the last two seasons of Discovery had traumatized me somewhat. I spent the first ten minutes of the show saying “please don’t suck” over and over at the screen. Pleasantly surprised that it did not. “Intrepid adventurers exploring the unknown” is back, and so is “single crisis that gets resolved by the end of episode”. People discuss their emotions and reveal backstories AFTER a life threatening event, not during. There is action, there is humor. The hints and references to “how bad things were during the 21st century” are actually subtle, the pedanticism is at about the level of TNG or TOS. Definitely watchable. Will keep following, hoping that the showrunners do not mess it up somehow. Sometimes the “tried and true” formula is what the audience wants.… Expand
  22. Simon_Says
    May 12, 2022
    10
    Never thought I'd say this since Kelvin, but this actually looks good so far. Contrarily to DIS/PIC and co. Some real Trek for the TOS/TNG fans once. The Orville actually might have some competition now. We'll see.
  23. argonsteele
    May 30, 2022
    7
    good cast and efx but so far the writing has been bland. maybe the formula is just too old? Discovery and Picard started great a quickly fizzed out. This is starting slow so I'm hoping it build towards something better?
  24. Cheezeyburger
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    This is an example of what Star Trek does best. The cast is brilliant and Anson Mount is an amazing Captain Pike.
  25. Gman2006
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    really refreshing new look on old mixer . love to see more from this serie keep it up
  26. Kustosh
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Episodes ala Alien with Gorns are a masterpiece of science-fiction. Love it with all my heart. The best Star Trek series ever made.
  27. danielsdeboer
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    Classic Trek with more modern sensibilities and craft. If Discovery or Picard didn't scratch that "planet of the week" itch, SNW is what you were looking for.
  28. botose
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    I am not saying that it's an excellent show but it absolutely feels like they are again concentrating on episodic exploration instead of saving the world in a 12-episode movie. It was definitely better than Picard's second season.
  29. RPrevidi
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    I'm writing to thank you so much for Star Trek Strange New Worlds. I savor every minute as a starving man would every bite of a juicy steak. THIS IS STAR TREK! Showing people the possibilities and that human beings can be noble to the point of being moved to tears. Thank you so much!!!!!!!
  30. utkarshbansal
    Aug 9, 2022
    7
    I love what this show is trying to be, a Trek as diverse in tone and genre as it is in cast. In execution, however, season 1 didn't quite sing. There are brilliant episodes (3, 4, 7), but there are also episodes that miss the mark, particularly the ones centered on Pike. I love Anson Mount's performance in the role, but the conflicts the character has to deal with proved too big, tooI love what this show is trying to be, a Trek as diverse in tone and genre as it is in cast. In execution, however, season 1 didn't quite sing. There are brilliant episodes (3, 4, 7), but there are also episodes that miss the mark, particularly the ones centered on Pike. I love Anson Mount's performance in the role, but the conflicts the character has to deal with proved too big, too challenging for the show to do justice to, something we saw most prominently in the one bad episode of the season, episode 6.

    But before this, I'm not sure Star Trek has ever even had a good first season. If this show becomes as much better by its third season as Trek shows usually do, it's on the path to becoming the best they've ever made. The arc they've set up for season 2 is already one I find very exciting, particularly because it's following up on one of the very best episodes of this season. I cannot wait.

    EDIT: The season would have greatly improved with an episode each focused on Christine and Erica. Christine's story with Spock would've worked better if she also had a story that wasn't about Spock, and Erica's antics in the finale really needed some established backstory.    … Expand
  31. Wibblezork
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    So much better than discovery it's like they are two completely different franchises.

    Season 2 is just as good (if not better) than season 1
  32. TMAUTHOR
    Jul 8, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Frankly this series is very good. The two factors pulling down my rating are: a) it’s too short, and b) there are a couple of clunker episodes.
    With all of that said the casting (except for Jim Kirk in the finale) is excellent. The writing in general is very good, and the production values are exceptional.
    Whenever someone reviews a Star Trek series they fall into heavy comparing to their favorite series of the past. The problem there is the rose colored glasses that most reviewers wear.
    TOS was not perfect, not by a long shot. But TOS gets extra credit because of the iconic characters that were created. And there are roughly a half dozen episodes that still hold up. There are MANY that were awful. And they didn’t improve with age.
    Same thing with TNG. The first season was largely poor and so was a good portion of season two. But again, those iconic characters and the actors that portrayed them grew and developed into something special. And please, Gene Roddenberry was not the gifted writer/creator of shining morality that diehard fans choose to believe in. As a human being let’s just say he wouldn’t have survived the “Me Too” era. And as an executive producer he almost managed to kill TNG and the motion picture franchise until wiser heads prevailed and removed him from creative control.
    This series is actually better in its first season than any other Star Trek series, ever. The acting is better, the casting is better and the stories (for the most part) are very good too.
    Instead of stunt casting with legacy characters (Picard) or pandering to niche audience categories (Discovery) the show runner and series creator have made several great decisions. The stand alone episodes with clever character arcs percolating in the background, building in a connection to the past without subverting the present, and creating what feels like a collaborative and positive team on the Enterprise.
    This is a character driven action series. Not the soap opera over at Discovery, or the confused jumble on Picard. And the actors are up to the task. Whether it’s a new character that dies too soon, or a wounded but talented player that displays interesting layers to her persona, this series succeeds in introducing people you care about from day one.
    To get the full SNW experience you’ll need to drive into the last two or three episodes of STD season two where Una, Pike and the Enterprise are introduced. It’s a slog, I have to say, because the Discovery crew are still in many scenes, but in the end it will make your SNW journey richer.
    Here’s hoping they don’t mess it up in season 2 by trying to get cute. And find a better James T Kirk.    … Expand
  33. NjC121
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Anyone complaining about wokeness or shallowness is thinking about it too hard. This is an entirely enjoyable mix of lighthearted adventure and drama that feels a lot like a spiritual successor of TOS. Just like that series, it doesn't take itself too seriously and neither should we.

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#84 Best TV Season of 2022
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#13 Most Discussed TV Season of 2022

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Owen Williams
    Jun 22, 2022
    60
    Comfort blanket Trek with a great cast, snappy writing and plenty of strands to unwind in future episodes, Strange New Worlds achieves everything it intends. But there’s a lingering feeling that there’s perhaps not quite enough that’s strange or new.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Pat Brown
    May 9, 2022
    63
    The first six episodes are fun, light, and well-crafted, but much of what Strange New Worlds offers can’t help but come off as clever franchise strategizing.
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  3. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    May 5, 2022
    75
    “Strange New Worlds” is at its best in its fifth episode, which delivers more cheeky fun and short bursts of character development with economy that are more meaningful than the paragraphs of breathless character exposition found in the first four episodes.
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