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Who Plays T'Pring In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?

Arriving in the nick of time for Trekkies who have already watched all of "Star Trek: Discovery" and "Picard," "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is a prequel to the original series, focusing on the USS Enterprise starship a decade prior to Kirk's leadership. Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) is in charge here, while a younger Number One (Rebecca Romijn) and Spock (Ethan Peck) act as the second in command and science officer of the ship's crew, respectively. The Enterprise explores the galaxy and encounters new challenges, while Pike wrestles with the vision of his death he first saw in "Discovery."

Many "SNG" characters originally appeared on the original 1966 "Star Trek" series , and are now played by new, younger actors. This includes Vulcans Dr. Spock and T'Pring, his longtime fiancee who first bonded with him in childhood. On the original show, T'Pring was played by Arlene Martel in the episode "Amok Time," but "Strange New Worlds" naturally needed another performer for the part. Here's more about the actress who now plays Spock's beloved on the Paramount+ show.

Gia Sandhu is also a regular on a Disney+ children's show

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" isn't Gia Sandhu's first recurring role on a streaming service show. Sandhu is also part of the cast of the Disney+ adventure series "The Mysterious Benedict Diaries," where she plays Ms. Perumal, Reynie's teacher who comes to care for him like a mother. In an interview with The Hindu , Sandhu, a Canadian actress of Indian descent, praised the role for breaking stereotypes about Indian characters on television: "To have a person of Indian descent at the forefront who is so wonderful and has a warming bond with the lead is a testament that we are going in the right direction."

Both television shows have given Sandhu more of the spotlight, but she's actually been working consistently on the big and small screen since 2010. This has included appearances in the 2018 neo-noir "A Simple Favor," "Heartland," and cult sitcom "Kim's Convenience."

With the renewal of "The Mysterious Benedict Society," and more film work on the horizon as well, Sandhu isn't slowing down anytime soon. However, her greatest advice to actors struggling to gain a foothold has nothing to do with the business. "I think what we touched on that was key for me was finding a life outside of this," she said in an interview with An Actor Despairs , adding, "And getting satisfaction, and feeling fulfilled from other parts of your life." 

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[Warning: This story contains spoilers for the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode “Spock Amok.”] 

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actress Gia Sandhu knows T’Pring and Spock will not ultimately end up together per The Original Series , but she is finding great beauty in their present journey.

T’Pring, the Vulcan who was bonded to Spock as a child, only appeared briefly in the ’60s series, played by the late Arlene Martel in the classic episode “Amok Time.” Most casual fans would instantly recognize the episode from Spock and Kirk dueling one another with lirpas, an iconic Vulcan weapon. By the end of the episode, Spock and T’Pring are no longer (in the Vulcan sense) betrothed. Their story begins and ends with the episode. But there was so much more to be told.

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And that story is now unfolding through Sandhu’s T’Pring and Ethan Peck’s Spock. Strange New Worlds is taking a much deeper look into what makes both of the Vulcans tick, specifically for one another. And this week’s episode (the perfectly titled “Spock Amok”), does not disappoint, with Spock and T’Pring accidentally switching bodies.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter , Sandhu examines the relationship between the two characters, making clear there are deep emotions between them. But there are also complications. The actress also talked with THR about her and Peck’s process to portray one another for the classic, but fully rewarding, trope.

I love hearing about how folks became involved in the series. Mind sharing how you were cast as T’Pring? 

I went through the traditional casting process. And when I was given the audition scene, the character wasn’t actually revealed, which is characteristic of how Star Trek usually casts. ( Laughs .) It simply said “Vulcan woman,” so I did my best Vulcan woman. I’m actually glad I didn’t know that it was for the role T’Pring. Had I known, it might have caused me to get into my head! I sent in an initial audition tape, which was a unique experience unto itself because usually an actor aims to not sound like they are speaking rehearsed lines. And I remember watching my audition back and thinking, “Am I just doing very bad acting, or am I doing something ?” I guess I was doing Vulcan because they asked for a second audition, and then I ended up landing the part.

How did you prepare for the role? You were in a unique situation: T’Pring appeared on The Original Series played by the late Arlene Martel, but only briefly, so you weren’t beholden to a legacy character, like Ethan as Spock. 

I went right to the source and watched “Amok Time,” which I’d never seen before. I’d actually never seen any of The Original Series , so that happened to be the first episode I ever saw! I remember watching Arlene Martel and going, “Oh, my goodness. I’m playing her?” I was so excited. Although her role is brief onscreen, it’s very impactful. T’Pring is only in “Amok Time,” so it took a lot of pressure off what I think the other actors have to face. Arlene created this beautiful outline of a character, but there was definitely a lot of room for me to still color within that outline.

I looked at Ethan’s material from Star Trek: Discovery and also went back to Leonard Nimoy’s performances. There were a lot more components to think about. When you’re playing somebody who’s more established versus playing someone who’s less established, you get to really use your own imagination and your own creativity to get you there.

This week’s episode is so much fun. I love the classic sci-fi switched bodies trope. How did you and Ethan prepare, a lot of acting exercises? 

Ethan was really generous in terms of letting me into his process and revealing to me what influences him the most. And certainly Leonard Nimoy, I watched the documentary [ For the Love of Spock ]. And I went through a lot of TOS episodes. I also had a bit of a head start in terms of Ethan’s Spock because I got to see his work on Discovery , so that was very informative and helpful for me.

We really just sat down together and said, “How would you say this? How would you say that?” We had to identify for ourselves what’s most identifiable to the audience in terms of Spock’s mannerisms, his voice and intonation. Ultimately, we were given a bit of a free pass because the joke when the whole thing starts, T’Pring in Spock’s body says to Capt. Pike [ Anson Mount ], “Now that you know what’s going on, you can obviously tell the difference between us.” ( Laughs .) And Pike goes, “Yeah … sure,” saying that Vulcans are all very similar.

In this episode, most of my interaction is with Spock and with Jess [Bush] who plays nurse [Christine] Chapel. When we were preparing before the episode, Ethan, Jess and I all got on a call together, and we discussed what our characters are going through and what their intentions are. We rehearsed the scene together where Chapel and Spock in T’Pring’s body are outside. Ethan was listening in on and was able to help us get going in the right direction. One of the things that I definitely had to be mindful of as T’Pring was that I’m also carrying forward their chemistry. It’s almost the opposite of what my instincts want to do, but I’m picking up a part of what’s going on with them. So yeah, we had a great bond.

I spoke with Ethan a little while back, and he told me you’re so good at playing a Vulcan, he feels he needs to be more Vulcan in your shared scenes. Can you tell me more about bringing T’Pring to life? 

I think T’Pring specifically carries herself with a lot of grace, and she’s very deliberate in how she speaks. Her words are chosen very carefully, and this all comes from Arlene Martel, the original T’Pring. I definitely wanted to retain as much of that kind of elegance as I could. I think underneath, she’s probably a bit nervous too. She and Spock are two people who love each other, and are trying to navigate the ultimate long-distance relationship, living on two different planets. Both of their intentions are certainly to make sure this relationship succeeds. This whole episode gets into something that’s very funny, but it really starts off with the two of them just wanting to share each other’s katras, so that they can understand each other more and make things work between them. It is the sincerest intention that leads them astray.

Sadly, fans know it was not meant to be between the Spock and T’Pring. How do you go about the character and performance when you know the outcome that far out? 

You do have to let go of the future and try to honor what’s written for us right now. It is a very relatable situation. In any relationship, there are disappointments and there are triumphs. And the other part that I kind of love about this is that there is a bit of a love triangle that’s evolving at the same time. So, I think there’s a juiciness there as far as nurse Chapel brings to the situation. There’s just challenge after challenge that they’re having to meet and work through. And I think that’s definitely what makes it super relatable.

And finally, can tell me about your experience when the cameras are not rolling? Several castmembers have noted to me that you all have become a tight-knit group. 

Everyone is really easy to get along with, really kind, and all very welcoming. When I first got cast, Anson had everyone get together at a skating rink for his birthday, and he invited me. That was the first time I got to meet everybody, when we went for a skate in Toronto.

Interview edited for length and clarity. 

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds streams new episodes Thursday on Paramount+. 

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EXCLUSIVE: Original Star Trek character T’Pring is making a return in Strange New Worlds. We’ve confirmed Gia Sandhu ( The Mysterious Benedict Society ) will be reprising the role in the upcoming new series, premiering tomorrow, May 5, on the streaming service. She can be seen briefly in the trailer, which you can watch below.

Sandhu’s T’Pring is Spock’s very alluring and intelligent fiancée; the two have been bonded since childhood. Though T’Pring often wishes Spock would return to Vulcan and settle down, she understands his sense of duty, having her own career that she is passionate about: helping to rehabilitate criminals and bring them back towards the teachings of Vulcan logic. T’Pring tries to be lovingly patient with Spock while he comes to terms with the human side of his nature, hoping that her support will ultimately bring them closer.

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T’Pring was last seen in the Season 2 premiere of Star Trek: The Original Series “Amok Time” where she was played by Arlene Martel. It was the first episode to use the phrase “Live Long and Prosper” in Star Trek. “Amok Time” is often ranked one of the best episodes of the original series.

Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck), and Number One (Rebecca Romijn/Una Chin-Riley) as they explore new worlds around the galaxy. Their adventures predate Captain Kirk’s ever stepping foot aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Cast also includes Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Cadet Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas, and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M’Benga.

The series premiere was written by Akiva Goldsman with the story by Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet. Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners, with Goldsman directing the premiere episode. Goldsman, Kurtzman and Lumet serve as executive producers in addition to Alonso Myers, Heather Kadin, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, and Aaron Baiers. The series is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment.

The series has already been picked up for a second season.

Sandhu co-stars in Disney+ series The Mysterious Benedict Society and can also currently be seen in Peacock’s The Lost Symbol based on Dan Brown’s novel. She previously booked lead roles in ABC pilot The Greatest American Hero and CBC pilot, Dr. Bob’s House , and recurred in CBC series Kim’s Convenience and Heartland, and CTV’s The Indian Detective . Additional film credits include Bobby Singh Brown’s upcoming Stealing Vows , Jesse Ikeman’s A Perfect Plan, Paul Feig’s A Simple Favor and Mary Harron’s The Moth Diaries. Sandhu is repped by The Rosenzweig Group, The Characters Talent Agency and APA.

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Sandhu graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada and was later invited to study at the Canadian Film Center where she graduated from the Actors' Conservatory.

She guested on series such as Nikita (2011 and 2012), Saving Hope (2012, with Huse Madhavji ), Kim's Convenience (2017, with Derek McGrath and Ronnie Rowe Jr. ), Frankie Drake Mysteries (2018), Heartland (2019), Hudson & Rex (2019, directed by TJ Scott ), and The Lost Symbol (2021).

In 2017, Sandhu had a supporting role in the Canadian miniseries The Indian Detective alongside William Shatner . In 2021-22, she co-starred in the Disney+ original series The Mysterious Benedict Society , where Haley Joel Osment guested in an episode.

She made her feature film debut in the 2011 horror mystery The Moth Diaries and appeared in films such as the 2015 independent crime drama Beeba Boys (starring Ali Momen and featuring Nick Stojanovic ), the 2018 comedy Curry Western , the 2018 thriller comedy A Simple Favor (with Ian Ho , Ronnie Rowe Jr., and Andrew Moodie ), and the 2020 action film A Simple Plan (with Michael Hough and Milton Barnes ).

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TREKCORE: I love when T’Pring shows up, because you know it’s going to be a fun episode — but this time, we also get to learn more about her as a person. How do you think her upbringing influences the decisions that she makes now, both with her career and with her relationship with Spock?

GIA SANDHU: I think we get a good insight into why she is who she is. I think when we meet the parents, we kind of see the blend of the two that she is — but also her rebellion against wanting to be that, which is so universal, isn’t it?

TREKCORE: Yes, it’s very relatable!

SANDHU: Her mom is obviously so overbearing, and so controlling, that I think that it’s natural for her to sometimes want to push Vulcan culture — and Vulcan principles — away at times. So there’s that side to her. And then I think there’s also the side to her that is really conditioned by this upbringing as well, and that she at the same time can’t help who she is and can’t help the Vulcan within her.

I think that all of this comes into play with her relationship with Spock. We see her wanting to support him, and support his journey, and support his discovery of self, but she also at the same time, wants him to adhere to certain ideas that she has about what a relationship should be and should mean and what a Vulcan relationship is like. So the two things seem maybe a little bit like they push against each other, but I think that’s what creates the complexity of this character.

TREKCORE: She can relate to Spock in that way too, because they’re both struggling with two sides.

SANDHU: Exactly.

TREKCORE: T hat makes her choice of career even more interesting: rehabilitating criminals.

SANDHU: Her career is high stakes; she is in a position of power. She’s a high-achieving Vulcan!

TREKCORE: Since I was young, I’ve considered T’Pring in “Amok Time,” played by Arlene Martel, a feminist role model.She couldn’t change the antiquated system that she was in, but she pushed that system to its limits to get the life for herself that she wanted to have.

How do you think about the character, independent of her relationship with Spock?

SANDHU: I think the way that she presents herself is always with so much grace, with so much dignity and integrity. And I think that comes across when we see her at her workplace. I think it also comes across in her relationship with her parents, when her mom really pushes to the point where it’s now insulting to Spock. It’s now hurtful to Spock. And she does stand up and say something to her mother.

I think that just has to do with her own moral compass. And of course, with Spock as well, when she speaks to him at the end, and she says to him, “How was I meant to feel when I was the only one being kept in the dark?” I think she’s so eloquent in the way that she delivers this. It’s very similar to, I think, when she expresses herself in the first season when Spock shows up late for their dinner in the body swap episode.

And she articulates to him then as well, like, “I’m here, I’m present, even though I have so much work to do as well, but I am prioritizing this.” I love the way that she carries herself and how she expresses herself. I think that that feminism is beautiful. It’s such an attractive quality of hers.

TREKCORE: She stands up for herself in what she wants in that relationship — and when she stands up to her mother, she does it in such a Vulcan way too: “Your assessment is not required,” which is a line I’m gonna keep in mind for my own life!

And then at the end, when she does choose to end her relationship with Spock — or at least, to go on a break…

SANDHU: Like Ross and Rachel. Yeah.

TREKCORE: Oh, no!   What is T’Pring hoping for, from her point of view, with this time apart?

SANDHU: Because we know what happens in “Amok Time,” I imagine that him falling for somebody else [Chapel] is not what she meant by, “Let’s take a break.” (laughs)

TREKCORE: That’s true! Though we also saw Stonn — T’Pring’s new man from “Amok Time” — last season. Was that just an Easter egg, or is that something that might come into play during your time on  Strange New Worlds

SANDHU: I thought it was a nice thing for them to drop in for the Original Series fans — but whether that develops into something or not during the season, I don’t know actually.

TREKCORE: You’re a very talented comedic performer. What are some of the challenges with that when you have to work within the confounds of playing it straight as a Vulcan? 

SANDHU: When I read the scripts, I’m usually laughing out loud, and the humor and the delivery is all in the writing. With some comedic scripts, there’s a lot on the actor, in terms of having to kind of mold it and sculpt it to make the thing be funny. With these episodes with T’Pring and Spock and their relationship, all the work is kinda done for us.

The circumstances are just so funny. You know the characters, it’s so clear to see what archetypes we’re hitting. So because it’s all so clear, I think it makes for an easier time for us as the actors. And I really enjoy being able to kind of push the limits on how emotional a Vulcan can be, and how much they can display.

TREKCORE: Because they have emotions, but just try to suppress them.

SANDHU: Exactly. And Spock, I think he puts it so beautifully in this episode when he explains that actually Vulcan emotions are more powerful than human emotions, and that’s why we have to suppress them.

TREKCORE: Who are some of your comedy influences?

SANDHU: In terms of comedic actors, I’ve had the benefit of working with some great standup comics as acting partners. Kristen Schaal is one of them, in The Mysterious Benedict Society . And with Russell Peters a few years back, and he’s so funny. I love performers who do multiple things. It’s always a joy to see how they work.

TREKCORE: We’ve got to talk about that Vulcan fashion, because T’Pring is just always rocking these outfits! How much fun is it when you get into character? Beyond the ears — her makeup, the beautiful gowns, the jewelry. How does that affect your  performance?

SANDHU: With each layer that comes on in the morning when I’m getting dressed, the more I start to feel like this other person. It starts with the ears usually, then it’s a bit of hair, then makeup, then more hair. And then it’s finally the wardrobe. But there’s something about the hair, because I have these crazy long extensions.

TREKCORE: They’re fabulous!

SANDHU: They’re heavy, my neck doesn’t really move properly, it’s like I’m wrestling this to just, like, be able to balance the weight on my head! (laughs)

But it works really well. And as soon as it all comes together and I look in the mirror, I go: “Oh, yeah, there she is.” And it’s a feeling. It’s a feeling. It’s the weight of the hair. It’s the feeling of the corset-like costumes and the shoulder pads. And also, like, the length of the sleeve — there’s something regal about that that is informative.

So it’s all of those things… it all kind of comes together.

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Interview: Gia Sandhu Talks T’Pring’s Love For Spock In ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

| July 12, 2023 | By: Anthony Pascale 24 comments so far

Thursday’s episode of  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (titled “ Charades “) features the return of Spock’s fiancé T’Pring, played by Gia Sandhu, who took on the iconic role in season 1. TrekMovie.com had a chance to talk to her about the episode and what’s next for the Vulcan.

This is your fourth time playing T’Pring, and it is another light-hearted episode like “Spock Amok.” It must be a surprise to end up playing a Vulcan in comic situations, do you prefer these comedy episodes or the more serious ones?

So it was a joyful surprise. I love these episodes because they allow me to be serious, there are certainly stakes in the T’Pring and Spock relationship. But then, it’s really the circumstances around us that allow for the comedy to exist. While staying within that framework of what it is to be a Vulcan, we still get to bump up against the edges of what those borders really are. I think it’s been a thrill for me to be able to do that.

As you are trying to stay within that Vulcan framework, you are acting with others playing the comedy, including Anson Mount, who is hamming it up a bit. Is it hard for you and the others playing Vulcans to keep a straight face?

I think a lot of our laughs happen in between takes and while hanging out off-screen. For this episode especially, we were shooting pretty late at night. We didn’t have that many days to do it and we kind of just had to work it out because we were shooting during COVID and there are a lot of things that kind of derailed the original plans. So we all kind of put our working hats on and we just try to make the best episode that we possibly could. But we also had a really great time doing it. It was a lot of fun. Late at night, things tend to get a little silly, so that certainly happened. [laughs]

Gia Sandhu as T’Pring and Ethan Peck as Spock in “Charades” (Paramount+)

Even with the laughs, this is a pivotal episode for T’Pring and Spock. As T’Pring is so guarded it’s hard to tell, but do you feel that T’Pring genuinely loves Spock, or is this all for family obligation?

To me, it’s very clear that T’Pring loves Spock. I think that she’s loyal and dedicated. On numerous occasions, in different ways, she has shown how badly she wants this to work. One of those moments that I think made it very clear was in the first season when she starts reading about human sex, as she says. They have these virtual dates that they do to try to keep their romance alive. And I think she’s really stood by him and even in this episode, at one point, she does stand up against her mother and says, “Okay, that’s enough, woman, you need to calm down.”

Yeah, the episode shows that complicated relationship. This was Ellora  Patnaik’s first time playing a Vulcan but you and she had a very relatable mother/daughter dynamic… and same with you and Michael Benyaer as T’Pring’s father. Did you have much prep time to work out that chemistry?

It came quite naturally. We didn’t actually have much time to work things out before shooting the episode because of everyone’s schedules. But I thought that they were cast so brilliantly. The whole thing came together so well. When I watched the episode, I thought, “Oh, wow, that natural chemistry is really there.” I think you can see how T’Pring ends up being the person that she is when you see what her mother is like, and also what her father is like. She’s a bit of a blend between these two, maybe a bit more towards the mom than the dad but the family looks pretty convincing to me.

You also worked with Mia Kirshner, who is returning as Spock’s mom from Discovery . Even though we have never seen them together, T’Pring and Amanda had a strong dynamic. Were you playing this as them having a strong prior relationship?

Yeah, I think when they first see each other, when T’Pring comes onto the ship, you can see that there. It’s a very brief moment, but there’s a lot of familiarity there. And it certainly did appear to us that they have a relationship where T’Pring, I think, probably feels like she can confide in her more than she can in her own mom. Maybe she has more in common with Spock’s mom than she has with her own mom.

Gia Sandhu as T’Pring, Ethan Peck as Spock, Ellora Patnaik as T’Pril, Mia Kirshner as Amanda Grayson, and Michael Benyaer as Sevet in “Charades” (Paramount+)

As you developed your performance for T’Pring did you have any specific Vulcan role models? Was Ethan a big help?

I did go through a lot of the material while I was preparing for T’Pring. And Ethan was, of course, a really big help. By the time I came in to do my first episode in season 1, he had already done a few episodes as Spock. So, especially when we were we were swapping bodies [in “Spock Amok”] that was a big one where I really learned about what it is to embody this Vulcan and what their mannerisms are, their level of suppression of emotions, and that they aren’t devoid of emotions. As Spock says in this episode, their emotions are just so powerful and more powerful than human emotions that they have to suppress them. So yeah, there was a lot of learning that went on.

Once again for this episode, T’Pring wears some amazing Vulcan costumes. They are quite elaborate, though; does that add a layer of difficulty to the process?

The only challenge came in season 1 where they were pretty tight. [laughs] I did ask during season 2 that they be loosened a little bit so I could breathe a bit better and eat a bit better. So that was really the only challenge, but otherwise, I would say that all they’ve done is really provide information to me about how to stand, how to walk, how to hold myself as T’Pring, who is quite regal in a lot of ways. I think these beautiful costumes that Bernadette Croft has imagined and created, they give a lot of information. It’s always a real special moment every time I get to step into them for the first time.

Often actors talk about seeing themselves in costume as important. When you see yourself in the makeup, hair, and costume, does that help you get into character as this Vulcan?

Absolutely, because it’s such a change from how I look in my everyday life. It’s such a big transformation. And I think the greater the transformation, the more information you naturally get from it without really having to seek it out. It’s something that just happens on its own. So as the process goes on throughout the morning, and as we get to the end of it and the costume finally comes on, which is the last thing, and I look at myself in the mirror, I go “Oh yeah, there she is.” There’s also something about the hair when it comes to T’Pring’s hair. She has an incredible mane of hair. And that one also really informs for me what this is because there’s something about that weight and that length that causes your neck and your sternum and your shoulders to move in a certain way.

Should we expect to see you again this season? Can you say?

I can’t say. I can’t say. [laughs]

New episodes from season 2 of Strange New Worlds drop weekly on Thursdays on Paramount+ in the U.S, the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Season 2 is also available on SkyShowtime elsewhere in Europe. The second season will also be available to stream on Paramount+ in South Korea, with premiere dates to be announced later.

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Where is Sarek!?

Commanding Romulan and Klingon vessels as a side job.

It makes it difficult to have him show up canon wise because it was said Spock and Serek haven’t talked to each other in 10 years or something. Can’t remember how long exactly. That’s why we never really saw them together on Discovery in season 2 outside of one scene.

But knowing this show, Spock and Serek will probably be going on a mission together next season. ;)

The actual line from “Journey to Babel” was that they hadn’t spoken *as father and son* in eighteen years. That’s actually a fair amount of wiggle room if you wanted to bring Sarek in at this point.

And believe me, we know they will eventually try lol.

He may even show up in this episode, just without Spock. Not holding my breath but you never know.

And I always found it funny, for a race of people who suppress their emotions, they are still good at the art of keeping a grudge. ;)

I love what everyone is doing with this character. I think Sandhu’s portrayal is incredible and is giving a lot of needed depth to the character from Amok Time who seemed so cold and calculating (which is entirely in character for a Vulcan, of course).

Ugh. She needs to stop being in the show.

Since she’s very popular with viewers and is a gifted and beautiful actress… no, she doesn’t.

I’m just curious but what is it that bothers you about her? Is it just the canon issues or something else?

She is a completely pointless character used for melodrama. I would rather see Sam Kirk who hasn’t appeared yet in S2

OK fair enough. I really like her personally but she really shouldn’t be on this show at all. But it’s a little too late for that. ;)

I could not disagree more — I love the character and the scenes she in — which she usually steals the show on.

You’ll be happy with this ep. Sam Kirk is in quite a lot of it.

There is nothing pointless about her.

The hell? I mean, I guess there is always that one doctor out of ten, but still. Very strange reaction.

Yea, that comment was “out there?” Lol

Yah, Julius Caesar’s comment was just weird.

Though I’m yet to be sold on many of the choices the SNW producers have made I’ll abide no criticisms of Sandhu’s performance or of Spock/T’Pring in general, which for my money has just been awesome. Canon issues? Ask me if I care.

Totally. She’s awesome.

Looks like Kim Kardashian

Narrator: “She looks nothing whatsoever like Kim Kardashian.”

Great interview! She’s such a talented and attractive actress.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Gia Sandhu Details T'Pring and Spock's Stormy Courtship

In an interview with CBR, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds star Gia Sandhu details the shocking developments between Spock and T'Pring.

This interview was conducted before the beginning of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

When Star Trek: Strange New Worlds begins, Spock (Ethan Peck) is engaged to his lifelong betrothed T'Pring (Gia Sandhu), with the two preparing for their wedding throughout the series. This romance is tested in the Strange New Worlds Season 2 episode "Charades ," with Spock temporarily transformed into a full human and keeping this a secret from T'Pring as he undergoes an important ceremony with her parents. Once the truth comes out, a visibly hurt T'Pring decides to pump the brakes on her relationship with Spock because of the deception.

In an exclusive interview with CBR conducted before the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ' Gia Sandu talked about the comedic highlights and heartbreaking finale to "Charades," offered insight on T'Pring's relationship with Spock, and explained her approach to playing T'Pring in comparison to the character's debut in Star Trek: The Original Series .

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CBR: I think Vulcans are so subtly funny, and that's been highlighted on Strange New Worlds before, but it goes up to another level with this episode. How was it playing to that deadpan comedy here?

Gia Sandhu: I think that is exactly what makes it so funny. Vulcans are so constrained by the suppression of their emotions that they can only go so far before bumping up against the edge of what too much is. But within this episode, I think we were given permission to go further than you'd normally see a Vulcan go into their emotional side.

The big clue for me came at the end of the episode when I first read the script. Spock says, "I couldn't tell you what was going on because you seemed pretty overwhelmed by your mom." That characterization, the word "overwhelmed," informed exactly how far T'Pring could go in expressing how she was feeling.

How is it playing overwhelmed as a Vulcan? How did you want to subtly approach that paradox?

It was subtle! I think it was a little bit in the body language and the tension she has, pretty much right from the moment she lands on the ship. You can feel that there's something going on. I really enjoyed finding those small moments, and it's all in the dialog. Spock says to her at one point, "Aren't you hungry?" and I say, "I don't have an appetite."

It's all written there for you. I think the writing for this particular episode is so strong, just as all of them are for us.

In Strange New Worlds Season 1, T'Pring temporarily swapped bodies with Spock. How do you think that shared experience has informed their dynamic in this episode?

I think it would've certainly brought them closer together. I think that because we've seen them be that close to each other, this episode becomes that much more devastating for T'Pring's character, as far as being left in the dark goes. Throughout Season 1 and Season 2, we're starting to understand what leads T'Pring to make such a harsh decision in "Amok Time ." I'm enjoying going script-by-script and understanding for myself how that all comes to be as well.

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How is it working with Ethan Peck to navigate that together?

Ethan's so wonderful to work with. I can't say enough good things about him. We spent a lot of time in the first season, especially in the body swap episode, learning about each other's characters. We both wanted to be as convincing as we could be in the short amount of time that we had to prepare for the episode. It's been such a natural relationship with him on set as someone to work with. I'm a huge fan of his as a person and as an actor.

With this episode, you've got Jordan Canning behind the camera. How was it having her as a director?

She is so easy to work with, and I think we all felt really lucky to have her because we were shooting while the COVID restrictions were still in place. The schedule got shifted so many times because of COVID, so we ended up having to shoot this episode in only a few days. We had late nights and long working hours, and she was the perfect person to be leading that because she made it so relaxed for all of us. We always ended up having a really good time. I think that the fun you see on-screen was 10 times more than that behind the camera. [ laughs ]

Strange New Worlds Season 2's tone has been lighter overall, and "Spock Amok" was a comedic episode too. How is it exploring your character with these lighter colors?

It's so much fun! I have the best time doing this show. I feel so lucky to be a part of it and to be playing this wonderfully written character. We get to see so many different sides to her and a very real relationship between her and Spock. I think that it's so relatable and universal what's happening between them. It's just been a lot of fun, especially when a lot of this was shot during a hard time in the world. To be able to escape into this fantasy space with really great people has been so lovely and is just a treat.

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In "Amok Time," Arlene Martel is only on-screen briefly as T'Pring. Is there anything from her performance in The Original Series that you wanted to carry over, or given her brief screen time, did you approach this as a relatively blank canvas?

I see it as having received a really beautiful outline of a character that I got to color in myself. What I took from her performance is that there's a real beautiful regalness to T'Pring. The way that she speaks is deliberate, and her mannerisms are so deliberate as well. We don't really get to peel back on the character in "Amok Time" to see why she's doing what she's doing. It comes across as being a bit harsh and unlikable in the situation, even though you are fascinated by her at the same time.

Being able to understand what drives a person to make a decision like that and act in that way, I think working backward like that has been such an interesting experience. As an actor, when you get a script and a character, you're doing a lot of the work on your own of [finding] how this person ended up in this situation. With this story, you get to live through all of that rather than just having to imagine it. I'm really enjoying that.

Though this episode is a comedic one, it does end on a heartbreaking note, and any break-up scene is going to be vulnerable. Walk me through T'Pring telling Spock they need to take a break.

I think it comes from a place of being incredibly hurt and feeling betrayed. Who wants to find out that they were in the dark about something that's going on with the person that's supposed to be the closest to them? It's a heartbreaking position to find herself in, and I think she expresses herself really sincerely when she speaks to him about it.

She literally says to him, "How did you expect me to feel?" I love that the word "feel" is used because we don't necessarily associate it with Vulcans, but that's something that I love about her and where I think this character also pushes the boundaries of what it is to be Vulcan in how vulnerable, sincere, and transparent that she is.

It's heartbreaking to watch because we know that T'Pring ends up with Stonn. We're rooting for a love story even though we know how it goes.

That's what I love about it, and I think that, depending on who's watching it, there are going to be people who are like, "T'Pring and Spock" and others who are like, "No, Chapel and Spock !" I love that it's not clear-cut.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds releases new episodes Thursdays on Paramount+.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Is T'Pring's 'Redemption Arc'

Classic "Star Trek" episode "The Amok Time" delved the most into Vulcan culture of any of the series' 79 installments. In the episode, Spock (Leonard Nimoy) had to return home to wed T'Pring (Arlene Martel), his betrothed since they were both age seven.

T'Pring isn't an especially sympathetic character in "The Amok Time." The implication is that since Spock had been away from Vulcan for so long, she never really knew him. She doesn't want to be "the consort of a legend" and her heart belongs to another — Stonn (Lawrence Montaigne). So, she connives to undo her wedding to Spock. First, she rejects him, forcing him into a challenge for her hand. Then, she selects Captain Kirk (William Shatner) as her champion in a duel to the death. She knows that no matter the outcome, both men will reject her, Kirk out of disinterest and Spock out of grief, so the duel is a win-win for her. T'Pring's actions show the ruthless side of Vulcan logic.

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is set about a decade before "The Original Series," when Spock (Ethan Peck) and T'Pring's (Gia Sandhu) engagement was still on. The series plays a little loose with canon — according to this series, Spock and T'Pring regularly kept in touch and, accordingly, she's been a recurring character. Sandhu recently spoke to Inverse about her part on "Strange New Worlds" and how the series has been a chance to redeem T'Pring.

Getting to know T'Pring

"Strange New Worlds" fleshes out T'Pring, making her more sympathetic. For one, we glimpse her own life outside the engagement — she works as a counselor for Vulcans who've become too emotional. It also turns out that she does love Spock (or at least did) and accepts him despite his human heritage. Considering he was bullied for this trait as a child, this shows T'Pring as a rather open-minded Vulcan.

In "Spock Amok" back in season 1, the pair literally swapped bodies during a mind meld — it's hard for a couple to get closer than that. In "The Serene Squall," The Enterprise is hijacked by pirate Captain Angel (Jesse James Keitel). T'Pring risks her career to save Spock, almost freeing Angel's imprisoned lover Sybok.

Throughout "Strange New Worlds," it's Spock who keeps causing trouble in the engagement. He prioritizes his duties to Starfleet, for one, and T'Pring is frustrated by how rarely he returns to Vulcan. There's also the extra complication of Spock's mutual feelings for Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush).

In "Charades," when Spock is turned fully human just before a ritual dinner with T'Pring's family , he keeps T'Pring in the dark. When she finds out, she's hurt that he didn't trust her and suggests they take a break. Spock takes advantage of the separation to finally hook up with Chapel.

Hell hath no fury like a Vulcan scorned

With the context of "Strange New Worlds," T'Pring's character now feels less like a manipulative harpy and more like a woman still bound to marry a man she fell out of love with. Sandhu explained this is totally intentional:

"This is [T'Pring's] redemption arc. I think it would be so boring if she was just this villain from the beginning. I think what makes her compelling and interesting and relatable is the fact that she is been wronged. There are these huge secrets and emotional affairs that are going on that she doesn't know about. How would anyone feel if they were, if they were on the receiving end of all of that?"

A younger Stonn (Roderick McNeil) appeared back in "The Serene Squall," so maybe "Strange New Worlds" will show how and why he and T'Pring fell for each other. It would certainly add depth to their actions in "The Amok Time."

Spock also recently met the real love of his life, future Captain James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley). We know from established "Star Trek" media that Spock won't end up with T'Pring or Chapel, but he'll always be by Kirk's side, going through death and back to defend his captain. If there's anyone T'Pring should be jealous of, it's Kirk. 

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is streaming on Paramount+.

Star Trek: How is T’Pring Different In Strange New Worlds?

T'Pring was introduced in Star Trek: The Original Series as an antagonist, but she's much more interesting in Strange New Worlds.

T’Pring is one of the more memorable side characters in Star Trek , so it only makes sense that her appearance in the newest series is just as strong as her legacy. T’Pring’s (Arelen Martel) introduction as Spock’s (Leonard Nimoy) betrothed in The Original Series was simple...until it wasn’t. After that, things got messy. Who knew that a quick trip to Vulcan for a wedding would turn into a bloody brawl in the sand between two high-ranking Starfleet officers?

T’Pring directed her ambitions toward getting a man instead of boldly establishing her own independence . This left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans, especially those with an interest in the relationship between Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and his First Officer. Years later, opinions haven’t changed much — but only because T’Pring (Gia Sandhu) has only recently been re-introduced into the franchise. She’s still as soft-spoken and direct as she was initially established to be, but now she’s a career woman set on making things work with Spock and in her own life. What other interesting changes has the character undergone?

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T’Pring’s Relationship with Spock

T’Pring is ambitious and daring, with a ruthlessness honed from her limited station on Vulcan, and in the larger Star Trek universe. In The Original Series , such traits in a woman are to be scorned. When T’Pring (Martel) claims “kal-if-fee” and challenges Spock’s right to marry her in favor of making him fight Captain Kirk to the death, she’s doing so to clear a path toward claiming Stonn (Lawrence Montaigne) as her lover. Her willingness to pit Spock against his best friend and captain is selfish and cruel.

In Strange New Worlds , though, those same traits, along with the situations in which they’re displayed, are flipped upside down. Instead of fighting to divorce him, T’Pring (Sandhu) is so proud to be with Spock that she proposes to him. She accompanies Spock on a few science missions, tries to improve their sex life by doing research, and even gets into classic Star Trek hijinks in season 1, episode 5, “Spock Amok.” In the meantime, though, the new series has continued the tradition of Nurse Chapel (Jess Bush) having a crush on Spock. This might eventually spell trouble for his relationship with T’Pring (Sandhu).

T’Pring’s Career

T’Pring goes from a one-off character in The Original Series to a recurring one in Strange New Worlds . Viewers get a chance to know her beyond her enthusiasm for chaos. In fact, T’Pring even gets a job as an agent at the El-Keshtanktil. Here, she works to reconnect Vulcan criminals with the true path of Vulcan logic, under the assumption that leaving it in the first place led them down a path of bad choices.

Fans of the character can look forward to seeing more of her. One of her co-workers is none other than Stonn (Roderick McNeil), who has her working with Spock’s long-lost half-brother . It’s enough plot relevance to keep her around for much of season 2, as Sybok may finally appear in Strange New Worlds to wreak his own special type of havoc. Fans don’t know much about what he’ll get into, as his presence was only teased at the end of the first season. Hopefully, it won’t cause too much trouble for T’Pring in the long run.

T’Pring’s Personality

In T he Original Series , T'Pring is a victim of circumstance. She’s stand-offish at first, and then reveals herself to be selfish because Vulcan society is taking away her choice to walk away from marrying Spock. She can't afford to care about exposing Captain Kirk to the trauma of dying at the hands of someone he trusts. She doesn’t have time to care about the pain she causes Spock in the process. All T’Pring knows is that if she doesn’t take high risks for her freedom, then she’ll be stuck in a loveless marriage with a man that’s more legend than husband.

Strange New Worlds puts a new spin on T’Pring’s personality. She’s still direct about what she feels, but what she feels is love for Spock. She’s just as stubbornly focused on achieving her goals, which now include pursuing a career. She even gets to interact with other members of the crew like Nurse Chapel (Bush). It’s easy to hate T’Pring, or even feel like she might be in the way. She caused trouble in the original story, and now her very presence is causing issues in the Star Trek timeline. However, she’s a force to be reckoned with and an undeniably important part of Spock’s story; that is, until she claims “kal-if-fee” again.

T’Pring’s Function in the Story

The biggest part of how T’Pring is perceived in Star Trek stems from what she does in the story. She’s seen as selfish and cruel in The Original Series because that’s how she’s painted. Viewers aren’t meant to look at her story with empathy. This is made all the more clear when Spock warns Stonn (McNeil) about realizing that “having a thing is less satisfying than wanting it.” She’s the ‘it’ that he’s talking about. And in season 2, episode 1, “Amok Time,” his phrasing – accidental or otherwise – really captures how she’s more of a concept than a person.

Luckily, T’Pring has more agency in Strange New Worlds , which isn’t the first time Star Trek has made major character changes . She’s outspoken in the bedroom and unafraid to call Spock out when she feels dismissed or pushed to the side, which leads to body-swapping hilarity. T’Pring achieves her greatest growth in Star Trek by being herself. Her story changes by giving her a chance to be more than the tired trope of the annoying woman who disrupts a man’s life.

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One of the most satisfying surprises of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is the exploration of ancillary characters from the original Star Trek series who were originally used to service the lead characters and their storylines. Nurse Chapel ( Jess Bush ), M’Benga ( Babs Olusanmokun ), and for me, the most fascinating of them all, T’Pring ( Gia Sandhu ). I consider her the Lilith of Star Trek . A stone-cold Vulcan who can deliver a cutting remark with a dry wit.

Sandhu’s representation of T’Pring may have the calm, cool demeanor or a Vulcan but like her betrothed Spock ( Ethan Peck ), she has an ocean of mysterious emotions beneath. I sat down with Gia to discuss the hilarious episode Charades , her character T’Pring, and what makes this particular pointy-eared alien tick. 

Gia: “I think during the episode, Spock’s character explains it quite beautifully that Vulcans have more powerful emotions than humans do. So that’s why they have this need to suppress them. And I think this episode really beautifully illustrates that Vulcans are actually not robots. They are living, breathing beings. And their personalities can be quite different as we see, especially between the mother and the father in this episode. And so I think, portraying it, it’s really, it’s an interesting kind of dance between still being this living, breathing, being, and also being able to control a lot of the human instincts that we have. So what I liked about this episode a lot was the fact that Spock at the end of it says, you seemed very overwhelmed by your mother. And that was kind of what characterized how far I could go. In terms of showing this. This human almost human displays of being annoyed and being irritated and sad. And, you know, all those wonderful things that humans feel and the Vulcans try to minimize.”

For an emotionless and serious alien race, the Vulcans in Strange New Worlds seem to be featured in a lot of comedy-centric episodes.  

Gia : “ I wasn’t expecting it when I first got the role. Because when you watch Amok Time, it’s not that funny, as far as T’Pring’s character is concerned, so I was pleasantly surprised that they keep on writing comedy for T’Pring I love it. I enjoy it so much. And I think it’s, it’s just fun to play a character who’s meant to be quite stern and have these kind of bizarre circumstances where they get to explore all these really comedic things that end up happening to them and how they navigate that. ” 

The fashion in Strange New Worlds has been out of this world (pun intended). No character benefits more from the elaborate designs than T’Pring who gets to show off both casual and formal Vulcan clothing.

Gia: “ It’s funny, because in this episode, T’Pring complains about the outfit that she’s wearing, that her mother chose it. And I think as soon as you hear that, you kind of understand it, when you look at the outfit. It’s a little different than, you know, the subtler colors that she’s used to wearing this bright gold that she suddenly has. There’s so much thought and care that goes into all of that. And Bernadette Croft is the costume designer, and she is just, she’s collaborative, and she’s so creative. And we had a good laugh during this one because it almost felt like it looked like she was going to prom, all of a sudden, whatever the Vulcan prom might look like. So it’s lovely when the designers of the show really help to elevate what’s going on and a lot of it is very nuanced. And it’s always beautiful to play with that. “

In Charades , T’Pring takes a bold stance and tells Spock that they are “taking a break.” Often a show will make the fiancé into a shrew to ensure the audience is still on the side of the main character. Yet T’Pring’s perspective and response is completely justified and relatable. Trust is the most important foundation of any relationship and Spock breaks it by withholding his “medical condition”.

Gia : “ I really feel for her. Yeah, it sucks to be the person who’s excluded from this inside knowledge about what’s going on with the person who’s supposed to be closest to you. That’s an awful feeling. And I don’t know how I would rank her reaction, you know, in terms of scaling. Whether it was a little, I don’t know dramatic, or whether it was exactly what needed to happen . I’m not sure where I where I stand on that. But I certainly feel for her. “

I asked Gia what she thinks T’Pring is doing during her break from Spock.

Gia: “I imagine she’s probably immersing herself in work and somehow Stonn comes along and there is, you know, magic in the air between the two of them. Or is there? I don’t know, when I watch Amok Time I kind of wonder. I’m like, is this just a just a ploy? I don’t know. I’d be curious to know, I’m genuinely so curious about this character. I find her so fascinating.”

Watch Gia’s work with the entire crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds streaming on Paramount+. Season two is premiering new episodes of the 10-episode season every Thursday. You can also listen to our full conversation below.

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Strange new worlds explains why spock never married in tos.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' premiere shows the genuine love affair between Spock and T'Pring and sets up why they didn't marry in TOS "Amok Time."

Warning: SPOILER for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episode 1 - "Strange New Worlds"

Spock (Leonard Nimoy) never married T'Pring (Arlene Martel) in Star Trek: The Original Series and the foundations as to why are laid in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . Set about a year after the end of Star Trek: Discovery season 2, Strange New Worlds sees Lt. Spock (Ethan Peck) rejoin the Starship Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount). To pursue his Starfleet career, Spock leaves behind his betrothed, T'Pring (Gia Sandhu), on Vulcan.

The fact that Spock had an arranged marriage waiting for him on Vulcan was a shock in the Star Trek: TOS season 2 episode, "Amok Time." In what was the deepest delve into Spock's life and Vulcan culture up to that point, the Enterprise's Vulcan Science Officer underwent pon-farr, which is the uncontrollable Vulcan mating desire that strikes every seven years. Spock needed to return to Vulcan to marry T'Pring, who he had been bethrothed to since childhood. However, T'Pring had other plans and, instead of going through with the wedding, she handpicked Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) as her champion to fight Spock in kal-if-fee - a fight to the death. Spock won the fight and believed he killed Kirk, who merely faked his death thanks to Dr. Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley). Meanwhile, T'Pring's logic for breaking her marriage arrangement with Spock was because she had chosen another mate, Stonn (Lawrence Montaigne), but she needed the kal-if-fee ritual to break her bond with Spock.

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However, the premiere episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is set nearly a decade before "Amok Time" and it introduces the younger Spock and T'Pring in happier days. Spock and his intended bride are clearly devoted to each other and as romantic as their Vulcan culture and rituals  allow them to be. It's a stark contrast to the coldness between Spock and T'Pring at the end of their marriage. But in  Strange New Worlds ' premiere, Spock and T'Pring fully intend to marry each other as promised. Yet when Captain Pike contacts Spock to tell him to report back to the Enterprise, the Vulcan Science Officer unquestioningly puts his Starfleet duty above his betrothal to T'Pring, making the end of their relationship an inevitability.

As Spock explained to Kirk in  Star Trek: TOS , his union with T'Pring was "less than a marriage but more than a bethrothal." Indeed, Spock was meant to finally undergo the koon-ut-kal-if-fee marriage ritual with T'Pring in "Amok Time" before she invoked her right to have Spock fight to the death for her. In Strange New Worlds , Spock's Starfleet duties delayed their wedding but given how roughly seven years pass between Strange New Worlds ' premiere and "Amok Time," it becomes clear how long T'Pring waited for Spock and why she sought the love of another Vulcan who lived on their homeworld.

The younger T'Pring in Strange New Worlds is willing to be patient, little knowing how Spock's true devotion is to Starfleet and not to her. Indeed, T'Pring is friendly and familiar with Captain Pike, whom she calls "Chris," and she understands what Starfleet means to Spock.   Since Spock's first Captain knows about T'Pring while Captain Kirk had no inkling about Spock's life on Vulcan before "Amok Time," it also adds another interesting layer to Spock and Pike's relationship .  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  intriguingly establishes that Spock and T'Pring were in genuinely romantic toward each other but Spock ultimately chose Starfleet over his bethrothed. And, since Trekkers also know how their marriage ends up, it adds an extra layer of tragedy and sadness to how Spock and T'Pring's relationship ended in Star Trek: The Original Series.

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‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Renewed for Season 4; ‘Lower Decks’ to Conclude With Season 5 (EXCLUSIVE)

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“ Star Trek : Strange New Worlds,” currently in production on its third season, has been renewed by Paramount+ for Season 4. Meanwhile, “ Star Trek: Lower Decks ,” the first animated “Star Trek” comedy, will conclude its run on the streamer with its fifth season, which will debut in the fall.

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“Lower Decks” charted brand new territory for “Star Trek” when it debuted in 2020, as both an animated comedy and a series that focused on the junior officers of the USS Cerritos: Beckett Mariner (Tawny Newsome), Brad Boimler (Jack Quaid), D’Vana Tendi (Noël Wells) and Sam Rutherford (Eugene Cordero). Set in the years following the feature film “Star Trek: Nemesis,” the series has included voice cameos from many beloved “Star Trek” alumni, like George Takei, Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, John de Lancie, Will Wheaton, Armin Shimerman, Nana Visitor and Robert Duncan McNeill.

Given its premise, concluding “Lower Decks” make sense considering the main four characters all received promotions in Season 4. But in a message to fans, Kurtzman and executive producer and showrunner Mike McMahon left the turbolift doors open for continuing the characters’ stories following their time at the bottom of the Starfleet pecking order. 

The “Star Trek” TV universe, overseen by Kurtzman through his Secret Hideout production company and produced by CBS Studios, has enjoyed a robust expansion since “Star Trek: Discovery” first premiered in 2017. Along with “Strange New Worlds,” the made-for-television movie “Star Trek: Section 31” recently concluded production with star Michelle Yeoh, and the new series “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” will begin shooting later this year.

“It has been incredibly rewarding to continue to build the Star Trek universe, and we’re so grateful to Secret Hideout and our immensely talented casts and producers,” said Jeff Grossman, executive vice president of Programming at Paramount+. “‘Strange New Worlds’ has found the perfect blend of action, adventure and humor. Similarly, ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ has brought the laughs with an ample amount of heart to the franchise across its four seasons. We can’t wait for audiences to see what is in store for the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos in this final season.”

“‘Lower Decks’ and ‘Strange New Worlds’ are integral to the ‘Star Trek’ franchise, expanding the boundaries of the universe and exploring new and exciting worlds,” said CBS Studios president David Stapf. “We are extraordinarily proud of both series as they honor the legacy of what Gene Roddenberry created almost 60 years ago. We are so grateful to work with Secret Hideout, Alex Kurtzman, Mike McMahan, Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers and the cast, crews and artists who craft these important and entertaining stories for fans around the world.”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Renewed for Fourth Season

The acclaimed hit original series is currently in production for its third season.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will return for a fourth season.

Co-showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers and executive producer Alex Kurtzman confirms in a statement, "On behalf of the cast and crew of ‘ Strange New Worlds ’ we are thrilled and grateful to continue our voyages together. We can't wait for you to join us and the crew of the Enterprise on another season of exploration and adventure."

The third season, set to debut in 2025, is officially under way with production continuing in Toronto.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the  U.S.S. Enterprise . The series features fan favorites from Season 2 of  Star Trek: Discovery  — Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. The series follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Una Chin-Riley (Number One) in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the  U.S.S. Enterprise , as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  also stars Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’An Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M’Benga.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners. Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet serve as executive producers in addition to Alonso Myers, Heather Kadin, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Aaron Baiers.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, South Korea, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In addition, the series airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave in Canada and on SkyShowtime in the Nordics, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Central and Eastern Europe. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Snags Early Season 4 Renewal - Plus, When Will Season 3 Arrive?

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will fly among the stars for a while longer.

Paramount+ has renewed the sci-fi series for Season 4, TVLine has learned. The show is currently in production on Season 3, which eyes a 2025 debut.

In a joint statement, executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers and Alex Kurtzman expressed their gratitude for the early renewal.

"On behalf of the cast and crew of Strange New Worlds we are thrilled and grateful to continue our voyages together," it read. "We can't wait for you to join us and the crew of the Enterprise on another season of exploration and adventure."

The streamer also revealed that the animated Star Trek: Lower Decks ‘ previously announced Season 5 will now be its last .

Set in the years before Kirk takes the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise , Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike (played by Anson Mount), Number One Una Chin-Riley (Rebecca Romijn) and Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck) as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.

Rounding out the crew are Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush), La'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong), Cadet Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding), Dr. M'Benga (Babs Olusanmokun) and Lt. Erica Ortegas (Melissa Navia).

In Season 2, Paul Wesley recurred as beloved future Enterprise captain James T. Kirk, and Martin Quinn debuted as iconic engineer Montgomery Scott, aka Scotty, in the finale. (Read our interview with the showrunners about Quinn's special appearance.)

How are you feeling about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ‘ renewal? What do you hope to see in the upcoming Season 3? Sound off below!

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Scotty Will Return in Season 3 of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

Martin Quinn's version of the character first appeared in season 2's finale.

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• Martin Quinn to bring authentic Scottish flair as Montgomery Scott on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
• Quinn adds a new perspective to the character previously played by actors from Canada and England.
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds continues to explore the adventures of the USS Enterprise under Captain Pike.

A classic member of the Enterprise crew will return for the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . After debuting in the final episode of the show's second season , Martin Quinn will stay on board as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the upcoming season of Paramount+'s newest Star Trek series. As reported by BBC Scotland in an interview with Quinn, the character will recur on Strange New World 's third season, which is currently filming in Toronto, Ontario.

Quinn is the first-ever Scot to play the character, who was previously played by a Canadian ( James Doohan ) and an Englishman ( Simon Pegg ), and the interview notes that he's adding authenticity to the character, making sure that the show's writers use authentic Scottish slang: "They let me put in the word 'baw-heid' instead of 'turnip-heid'. Maybe they think all Scottish people are farmers? But they were very gracious about it." Quinn is from the town of Paisley; he has previously appeared on episodes of Limmy's Show , Annika , and Derry Girls .

Who is Montgomery Scott?

Played by Doohan in Star Trek: The Original Series , Scott is the ever-capable head engineer of the USS Enterprise , famed for his ability to solve catastrophic problems in short periods of time. After the series went off the air, Doohan reprised the role in Star Trek: The Animated Series and in all six of the feature films starring the series' original cast. He also returned for a cameo in Star Trek: Generations , attending the launch of the USS Enterprise-B , and guest-starred on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Relics", where he is discovered by the Enterprise-D 's crew a century in the future, having been preserved in a transporter buffer. Pegg took on the role for J.J. Abrams ' cinematic reboot of the franchise, and reprised it for its two sequels; a fourth film is still up in the air .

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds features the adventures of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike ( Anson Mount ) prior to The Original Series . It has so far featured two different chief engineers. Hemmer ( Bruce Horak ) was a member of the Aenar species, and sacrificed himself in the show's first-season finale to save the rest of the crew from the Gorn. His replacement was Pelia ( Carol Kane ), a long-lived Lanthanite, who joined the crew in the show's second season.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is currently filming its third season; no release date has yet been set . Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike (played by Anson Mount) and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) in the 23rd century as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy in the decade before Star Trek: The Original Series.

I’m Glad Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Has Been Renewed For Season 4, But It’s A Shame There’s Also Some Bad News For The Franchise

It's a day of both good news and bad news.

One of the best reasons to have a Paramount+ subscription is so you can access the modern era of Star Trek TV. Ever since Star Trek: Discovery premiered on then-CBS All Access in 2017, the small screen corner of the sci-fi franchise has been revitalized, with some of the other shows including Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks . Well, there’s some good news and bad news that’s come in today. Strange New Worlds has been renewed for Season 4, but Lower Decks will be ending.

For those of you who’ve enjoyed watching the adventures of Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise in the immediate years ahead of The Original Series , there’s yet another batch of episodes on the way, though it’ll be a while until that specific group arrives since Strange New Worlds Season 3 isn’t expected to premiere until 2025. Unfortunately, those of you who have enjoyed the comedic hijinks of Boimlier, Mariner, Tendi and Rutherford on the animated Lower Decks must now prepare for the last hurrah with Season 5, which will premiere later this year on the 2024 TV schedule . Executive producers Mike McMahan and Alex Kurtzman released the following statement regarding the news:

We wanted to let you know that this fall will be the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks. While five seasons of any series these days seems like a miracle, it’s no exaggeration to say that every second we’ve spent making this show has been a dream come true. Our incredible cast, crew and artists have given you everything they have because they love the characters they play, they love the world we’ve built, and more than anything we all love love love Star Trek. We’re excited for the world to see our hilarious fifth season which we’re working on right now, and the good news is that all previous episodes will remain on Paramount+ so there is still so much to look forward to as we celebrate the Cerritos crew with a big send-off. Finally, thank you for always being so creative and joyful, for filling convention halls and chanting “LOWER DECKS!” We remain hopeful that even beyond season five, Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, Rutherford and the whole Cerritos crew will live on with new adventures. LLAP

Now it is worth noting that Star Trek: Lower Decks ending shouldn’t come as a complete shock. Last October, Mike McMahan told CinemaBlend’s own Mick Joest that he wasn’t sure if Season 6 was in the cards , saying that “ you shouldn’t assume that this stuff is gonna stick around unless you vocally and watch it early on.” Sure enough, Season 5 will be the show’s last, so hopefully the writers were able to craft a conclusive ending rather than leave fans with any lingering plot threads.

All this being said, just because Star Trek: Lower Decks is ending doesn’t mean we’ll never see its characters again. After all, Jack Quaid and Tawny Newsome played Boimler and Mariner in live-action for last year’s Strange New Worlds / Lower Decks crossover , so perhaps there’ll be another opportunity for them to return to that show or some other live-action venue. Maybe they could even be joined by costars like Noël Wells or Eugene Cordero. And then, of course, these characters could simply keep being explored in books and comic book series.

As for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , Season 2 ended with Pike being forced to decide whether he should follow Starfleet’s orders and retreat from the battle with the Horn, or defy them to save his captured crew members. So with Season 3 needing to resolve that plot thread and explore various other stories, it’ll obviously be a while until we learn what Season 4 holds in store.

The upcoming Star Trek TV shows lineup also includes Starfleet Academy , and the Michelle Yeoh-led Section 31 movie will also exclusively play on Paramount+. Meanwhile, the theatrical side of the franchise is beginning development on a Star Trek origins movie , so keep visiting CinemaBlend for the biggest updates on all these projects.

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