#Science Fiction

This day/evening I have been binge watching STAR TREK: Strange New Worlds on YouTube (because it is FREE)!!!

I tried STAR TREK: Discovery, and I hated it as many true fans of the genre do. It's too lefty/progressive with unbelievable characters and storylines that divert from Star Trek Cannon.

However, STAR TREK: Strange New Worlds actually compliments the original cannon, and it is quite entertaining...minus a few annoying characters that just need to go. 

Season one pays homage to many previous ST original episodes as well as movies, and I found that quite enjoyable to see/watch. But some characters are just not necessary, and some characters doing crossover jobs is sort of ridiculous.

One character I can do without is this one: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series 2022– ) - Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas, Lt. Erica Ortegas - IMDb She just rubs me wrong. 

I really like this character since it is a connection to ST II: The Wrath of Khan. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series 2022– ) - Christina Chong as La'an Noonien-Singh - IMDb

I wish they chose a different actress to play Christine Chapel. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series 2022– ) - Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel - IMDb

I really like this actor playing the ship's doctor, as I enjoyed his role in the new version of Dune. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series 2022– ) - Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M'Benga - IMDb

I really do not care for the transgender person in episode 7 of season 1: Jesse James Keitel Before And After Gender Surgery: Sexuality And Partner - Queer As Folk (showbizcast.com)

And I enjoy #1 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series 2022– ) - Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley, Number One - IMDb  She is hot and sexy

While this actress is OK for Uhura, I wish they could have picked someone else... Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series 2022– ) - Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura, Cadet Nyota Uhura - IMDb But I am sure she will grow on me. 

And this actor looks too old for a supposed younger version of Kirk. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series 2022– ) - Paul Wesley as Captain James T. Kirk, James T. Kirk - IMDb

But overall, the storylines are pretty good and develop the characters well. Much much better than ST: Discovery by far. 

So it's always bothered me how Picard as an old man, is as strong or even stronger than Klingons in their prime.

These shows and movies have gone through some effort to exhibit how much stronger certain other races are compared to humans. However, one episode had Picard ambushed by multiple assassins, one old human man vs multiple trained killers who have both surprise and home turf advantage... Yeah, I kinda felt sorry for them.

My suggestion is he is likely a Khan, like Ricardo Montalban or Benedict Cumberbatch.