Strange New Worlds

I’ve been sick this week with stomach flu, which has not been pleasant, but it has at least allowed me to catch up on my long list of things to watch.

I’ve been bingeing Strange New Worlds season 1 since yesterday, and I can’t quite believe how this show is just nailing it over and over again! What a blast!

I’d heard it was good but it really does live up to its reputation. I’m not a *huge* Trekkie, but I’ve watched plenty. I really tried to enjoy Discovery, but it was a struggle and I dropped off at the end of the third season. I thought Picard season 1 was garbage and I didn’t watch season 2, although I’m glad I came back for the TNG reunion in season 3.

But SNW is just spot on in its vibe. The episodic storytelling suits it well, and it has plenty of humor. I’m on the episode where they’re stuck in a nebula and they all think they’re in a fairytale. What a hoot.

My dad was an OG Star Trek fan back in the 60s, but I don’t think he’s watched any since TOS. I might recommend this to him, though, I think he’d get a kick out of it.