Star Trek Strange New Worlds S02E09 👩‍🎤👨‍🎤🧑‍🎤 "Status Report" from "Subspace Rhapsody" episode 🎧🎵🎶🎤

[@girl1213]

"But why are we singing?!" Finally! A musical that is aware that it is a musical and knows it's damn scary to just suddenly start sprouting in song

[@chlooen]

In Lucifer they also knew they were in musical. Well, God and Lucifer knew.

[@girl1213]

@@chlooen They're deities, not mortals

[@bthsr7113]

Also that one late series Buffy episode. Thzt was also a good diabetic musical.

[@girl1213]

@@bthsr7113 That's actually where they got the idea from.

[@Pyranders]

@@bthsr7113 I think you may mean "diegetic."

[@teggie6853]

Not sure why...but this song is ridiculously infectious.

[@RandyContello]

its a earworm

[@tanman99]

You’re not being facetious.

[@paulscott2037]

I found all the songs in the ep were. Been listening to the soundtrack on Spotify for the last couple of days.

[@davidzapen8974]

It's #EleanorRigby inverted. Still, genius!

[@caw839]

that is most unusual, so peculiar

[@r1ch4rdw4gn3r]

"...BUT WHY ARE WE SINGING?!?!" ❤ This Episode is legendary.

[@contrafax]

Yes!!!

[@metucker5440]

This is awesome!

[@CHASEMARC]

1:56 i love how Pike jumps from his chair when Ortega starts singing.

[@ztcgamer9652]

Not just that he backed the hell up I think he was afraid of catching it

[@RachelAllcock]

2.25 I love how the two helmers suddenly notice they're moving their hands in sync ... but can't stop doing it!

[@robertm.cambanes4177]

If Hollywood gets its act together and resolves issues to end the strikes, this episode deserves EMMY Awards!!!! What a classic mix of comedy, drama and music. There's been none better on television.

[@canonest]

Higher expenses in Hollywood driving these great productions to Canada.

[@teggie6853]

I agree 100%

[@mariakelly90210]

The Klingon Boy Band song was awesome!

[@allanegleston4931]

i agree.

[@PipThorne]

I think they should have done a death metal track for the Klingons, something like Napalm Death or just plain old Klingon opera 😂

[@chromedog68]

Putting the 'Klingon' back into K-pop.

[@PeachWookiee]

I love how everyone is totally weirded out as the anomaly makes itself known. It’s not treated as “okay, this is Tuesday, just go with it.”

[@tanman99]

They are certainly making the most of it.

[@neelshah8762]

I feel like in a couple seasons Lower Decks should do a musical but be all "Oh great, this is one of those Uhura subspace fold things. Guess we're dealing with this now." And then treat it like it is just Tuesday. Lol

[@dustybookshelves2948]

@@neelshah8762 Underdiscussed aspect of this ep: The initial cause is research which might produce faster communication. Assuming this is a step toward faster comms we see in later centuries, the tech really could just... go haywire & replicate this kind of effect very occasionally!

[@Helbore]

Its the Enterprise; everything always arrives on a Tuesday.

[@alseipel168]

I like how later, Pike says "I think we should blow it up" like, this needs to stop NOW! 🤣

[@riffrockband]

The writers took a big risk with such a daring unusual episode and totally nailed it. Really entertaining and amusing with excellent music and performances.

[@AA-mj4sn]

Not really, it's very classic to have a musical special episode. Buffy did it for example.

[@sudragon2k3]

@@AA-mj4sn So this is all Joss Whedon's fault?

[@Gr3gorius]

And with tons of Easter eggs at the same time!

[@contrafax]

@@AA-mj4sn she was on the Star ship Enterprise? yes a lot of episodic t.v. has done it. But They nailed it.

[@MegaInsaneMC]

To be fair, star Trek tends to thrive when you get the weird as shit episodes

[@jokar9129]

I love that the first person to sing was spock

[@canonest]

Also the last one! Full list of other songs as a playlist; kzbin.info/aero/PLGKv3jtPMWFg8Uuu9N5hd7xqNf_F5z0wd 01 - Anson Mount, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Melissa Navia, Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, Paul Wesley, Carol Kane, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Status Report kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfJeHp5gredeKc 02 - Rebecca Romijn, Paul Wesley, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Connect To Your Truth kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4HOk2OsgLGEmNE 03 - Christina Chong, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - How Would That Feel kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXO3l6N6rrp9p8U 04 - Anson Mount, Melanie Scrofano, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Private Conversation kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWbLoXaGmdiChtk 05 - Rebecca Romijn, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Keeping Secrets kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYunnKCnjLZ-qZI 06 - Jess Bush, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Dan Jeannotte, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - I'm Ready kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZm1hqtrp9uDhbM 07 - Ethan Peck, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - I'm The X kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppacfYqorJKKoaM 08 - Celia Rose Gooding, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Keep Us Connected kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5WUiHlobrZmjrM 09 - Anson Mount, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Melissa Navia, Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, Dan Jeannotte, Paul Wesley, Carol Kane, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - We Are One kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWtcphpqth4edU 10 - Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Subspace Rhapsody End Credit Medley kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKvZd5t8pbCrjJI

[@tanman99]

It was quite a shock!

[@FablestoneSeries]

to best communicate to the viewer that something was off the first person to sing needed to be the most unlikely. Therefore he was the logical choice. From there the next step had to be a duet. Then an ensemble progressively demonstrating the extent of the anomaly. If it was anything less than that it could be interpreted as an isolated problem, or a single person who was just being silly. If someone at your job started to sing for no reason would you even raise an eyebrow? probably not.

[@canonest]

of course... Spock falls in love, sings... This season clearly portrayed his human side, too!

[@Texmatt21]

Perhaps for the last time... :(@@canonest

[@HTram]

Pike's adventure: 1:30 Confusion 1:53 Fear 2:12 Concern 2:32 Denial 2:35 Panic 2:50 Dreadful Acceptance

[@girl1213]

And don't forget 3:34 Address the elephant in the room

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

The way he stands up at 1:54 is hilarious, he is completely terrified (for a reason, if the pilot goes crazy, there it goes the entire ship)

[@robertlee5124]

perfection, thank you

[@BryGuyXCV]

2:50 the look you give your final brain cell as it starts spouting gibberish in your finals exam.

[@craytherlaygaming2852]

One does not simply burst out into song.... Pike and his crew: Ap--ologies~

[@lattitude01]

This has to be going on record as the longest status report in Starfleet history.

[@ghostplanetstudios]

“All Systems Stable” is destined to become a Trek anthem. Caught myself humming the theme while playing STO last night

[@canonest]

you have an earworm too :))

[@paulzammataro7185]

​@@canonest.....which is better than a wormhole.....

[@canonest]

Not sure, all bridge crew got worried when Uhura hummed :)

[@joda7697]

@@paulzammataro7185 or Koala forbid, an ear slug.

[@DavidNicholson101]

Yeah, just can’t get it out of my head.

[@Azzameen99AZ]

Pike has the best faces that scene. Ortegas starts her bit, he jumps out of his chair and stands back a bit, a real "WTF?!" moment. Una pitches in, another step sideways to gain distance. They make eye contact, and he just shakes his head to say "What was that? You don't sing." Then La'an comes in, silent at first, he relaxes. Then she starts singing, and he has this "There goes our last brain cell..." face. Speaking of La'an, she's looking at everybody as if to challenge them. Ortegas and the navigator (I cannot remember her name, no matter what I do) doing their checks in perfect musical sync while being weirded out by it was just a great deatil.

[@canonest]

Ain't it amazing that Una is the most educated and talented one in the series when it comes to musicals?

[@ReelMeurik]

Navigator's name is Mitchell (no relation to Kirk's later navigator, Gary Mitchell that I'm aware)

[@saiyajedi]

Lieutenant Mitchell. She’s ostensibly part of the main cast, but she gets the least focus of anyone, like the random officers TOS had on the bridge whenever it wasn’t Sulu’s or Chekov’s shift.

[@h.seanhsu8965]

@@saiyajedishe remind me a lot of Sulu’s daughter.

[@Azzameen99AZ]

@@saiyajedi Like that Lieutenant at the helm during season 2, when George Takei had no time for Trek.

[@ChainsawXIV]

I somehow managed to sit down to watch this episode without having heard there would be a musical episode. When the music kicked in (0:41 in this clip), I was like, "No... are they doing what I think they're doing?!" and just started grinning. So good.

[@PapaKnork]

I love the change in "tonality" when La'an comes in: same melody but more dramatic, military-like, fitting for the chief of security. Pike doesn't sing much but participates with his body language, like when he steps off his seat in surprise, or when he puts himself between Erica and Mitchell - hilarious 😂

[@teggie6853]

I love how she delivers her lines!

[@writerrhino166]

When I heard of the "musical episode," I thought "Oh, what an effing disaster this is going to be, I can't watch." I don't know who they hired to write the music, but it was Genius, and so well executed. I have never been so glad to be wrong.

[@waterinmyotter6245]

Same. Although, as good as it is, I still refuse to accept it as canon 😂

[@YawnBlue]

Honestly at this point I've heard more "I thought it was going to be bad, but I liked it" about musical episodes than I've actually seen people say a musical episode was bad.

[@TheLordAI]

When Spock of all people started singing I fell out but I found this episode enjoyable

[@zenspeed404]

@@TheLordAI You know Leonard Nimoy would have loved to have done an episode like this.

[@spudhead169]

At least they didn't all turn into bunnies.

[@paulscott2037]

Kinda loved that there's the moment that Pike goes over to the helm and nav consoles to check the systems himself. I remeber they used to have Kirk do that in TOS whenever shit was getting weird for some reason.

[@ralphhinckley4417]

It was Bill wanted to be in more shots more screen time.

[@Symon2099]

It's got that stage musical vibe as well. You know, those kind of songs when one character is singing and the other actors in the scene will all be going about their everyday business in a particularly exaggerated manner.

[@Timbo868]

I am a life ling Star Trek fan. When I heard there was going to be a musical episode, all I thought was it was going to be a major disaster!!!! Now after watching this episode(I lost count after watching it again 4 times) it's becoming one of my favorite Star Trek episodes. Bravo to the cast & creative minds behind this episode🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖

[@schauseil187]

sometimes things like that work very well. with "Buffy the slayer" for example. I didn't know anything about a musical. that completely surprised me.

[@mikeking7470]

They boldly went where no Star Trek has gone before and did it with style. I like it more every time I hear it, and every damn song is an earworm.

[@elpfan4202]

The entire season has been amazing in a word. So much variety in the stories. That's where SNW really shines. Great stories, well acted. The character development is what Gene Roddenberry would have been most proud of. The human story is continuing. As humans we are capable of such great things and also some horrible things. We must strive to better ourselves as Capt. Picard has said.

[@tjs114]

Did anyone notice the seated dance choreography by all the people at the rear stations? Synchronized arm movements and rotating in the seats. I guess they couldn't really have people dancing across the bridge, so they did the best the could.

[@canonest]

You should focus on this scene were someone lying on the sick bed moving his feet to the rhythm as well, kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3S7iWCVqNeJedU

[@tanyarobinson1146]

Yes, I noticed.

[@amjsolstice]

every time I watch this I notice a little more I didn't before. Like when Ortegas starts singing, Pike immediately jumps up and slowly backs away from her with his WTF face.

[@jamesinmontana600]

What's really interesting is the crewman, and yes I include the ladies in this term, in the background behind Pike playing the Communications console like an organist would a pipe organ. That was brilliant on the shows part or even on the part of the cast member if they did it spontaneously while videoing. I would have said filming but they don't do that any more. Too bad about that because the blooper reels for this show would be so much fun to see.

[@BiggusWeeabus]

I fucking LOVE how SNW is not afraid to not take itself seriously at times, just like a Trek series should be

[@azraelle6232]

Some of the best Trek episodes are the ones where they're not afraid to be a little silly.

[@BladedFish]

It took the genius formula from Lower Decks of "Star Trek, but we do X" and translated it beautifully to live action. Truly the BEST (And let's face it, only properly good) new trek.

[@mbrang00]

@@azraelle6232 Trouble with Tribbles as an example

[@Logarithm906]

@@azraelle6232 That's the thing. It's strange new world and frankly some rift causing people to sing and music to play... well it's not the weirdest thing to happen on Trek. It's basically Tuesday for them. This implementation of it is glorious though.

[@marianoyuba3736]

K-Popping Klingons....need I say more? :P

[@chadhOneAtl]

In the musical world this is called an intro piece or more technically called a prelude. Usually meant to setup the rest of the play. Think sound of music the music man and a west side story with “when your a jet”. They hit all the typical things of it to. People walking around each character introducing themselves. Well done.

[@nicholasrolo886]

I read an article on this episode and the production crew had absolutely no idea that Ethan Peck (Spock) could sing this well, and kinda went OMG WTF

[@julieeverett-fx3su]

We knew Spock could sing, he did a little bit in the second story with the comet!!

[@herladythebugg]

I think Ethan didn't know either lmao

[@geraldford6409]

When your dad is the baritone Gregory Peck...

[@KuDastardly]

Dude, I'm surprised all the main cast could sing good, lol.

[@Thegeeman68]

Dang, this was brilliant. I was heartbroken when Spock sung I'm the X...

[@lance7607]

This is great Star Trek. This will come to be known as one of the best episodes in the entire franchise.

[@rolerar2994]

Sadly not .. on IMDB the reviews are mixed with leaning to bad ...

[@canonest]

@rolerar2994 there were a few bad comments here, I am removing them, because this is what strange new worlds is about, it is not other series, the "die-hard" fans of the show with zero EQs are beating the crap out of it.

[@theadoredones]

I'm a die-hard trekkie. I grew up watching this, I'm sorry you're having to deal with those people, Cannonest. For what it's worth? as a die-hard trekkie...I had no clue I needed Star Trek: The Musical, in my life...but i'm fucking glad that I have it. This is just a masterpiece. It's everything that Trek is. The Unknown of space, bites them, and even in their weirdest moment, they're still doing their jobs.@@canonest

[@synaxarion]

3:14 - The look of quiet delight on Uhura's face is priceless!

[@teggie6853]

What!..3 months in and I still can't get enough of this.

[@pl2718]

Singing Klingons? Just brilliant!!!!!! This episode needs an award .

[@skechmous]

I loved how the instrumentals were slightly tweaked for each singer to reference their personalities. Small touch but really well done 👏👌

[@teggie6853]

Nice catch!

[@sunnybauer5608]

Especially La'An! I love the darker notes in her part. It fits so well!

[@dax8]

Loved the entire “Subspace Rhapsody,” episode. Makes me wish our world was singing instead of warring. Bravo!

[@thegrimmretails3777]

God yes, I agree on all accounts.

[@kanascastle4097]

Music is the true universal language : )

[@itzante2148]

I absolutely loved this episode. Watched it six times. Songs were great and it progressed the story forward.

[@canonest]

Me too! Full list of other songs as a playlist; kzbin.info/aero/PLGKv3jtPMWFg8Uuu9N5hd7xqNf_F5z0wd 01 - Anson Mount, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Melissa Navia, Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, Paul Wesley, Carol Kane, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Status Report kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfJeHp5gredeKc 02 - Rebecca Romijn, Paul Wesley, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Connect To Your Truth kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4HOk2OsgLGEmNE 03 - Christina Chong, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - How Would That Feel kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXO3l6N6rrp9p8U 04 - Anson Mount, Melanie Scrofano, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Private Conversation kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWbLoXaGmdiChtk 05 - Rebecca Romijn, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Keeping Secrets kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYunnKCnjLZ-qZI 06 - Jess Bush, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Dan Jeannotte, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - I'm Ready kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZm1hqtrp9uDhbM 07 - Ethan Peck, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - I'm The X kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppacfYqorJKKoaM 08 - Celia Rose Gooding, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Keep Us Connected kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5WUiHlobrZmjrM 09 - Anson Mount, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Melissa Navia, Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, Dan Jeannotte, Paul Wesley, Carol Kane, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - We Are One kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWtcphpqth4edU 10 - Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Subspace Rhapsody End Credit Medley kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKvZd5t8pbCrjJI

[@tanman99]

You could say it’s ahead of it’s time. Or at least something very untoward.

[@sinfulkri8ivity]

It1s the best episode of star trek there had ever been

[@michaelloftus565]

Only six times? You need to give it even more love.

[@jeffjagodinski2700]

I believe it was the best series " Ever "

[@marianoyuba3736]

I love how everyone has their own different reaction. Some are like "weird...oh well", some are kinda digging it, some are weirded out, and some (like Pike) are completely HORRIFIED. Amazing episode!!!

[@DukesHound]

Pike was more out of place with the singing cause he doesnt want to sing lol

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

I like that Ortegas' part (probably unintentionally) leaned into the whole "I fly the ship" thing from Rigel 7. She flies the ship. That is who she is.

[@Sidus666]

Yeah I kinda like how she is basically written as an opposition to overly complex super deep characters. She flies. She's the best at it. And everyone loves her for being super authentic and straight forward. A well written character doesn't need to have over9000 layers to their personality.

[@The0mega79]

Just loved how when they start singing they just have the biggest WTF is going on? look on their faces.

[@michaelloftus565]

Pike is the king of "WTF?" faces.

[@mariakelly90210]

Christina Chong has a wonderful voice!

[@madjik1979]

Never thought I'd see the day where I'd say "I actually liked that episode of in Star Trek that was a musical"; but here we are. Also, this is handily my favorite song of the set.

[@hyobthefinalfriends7997]

Star Trek- das Musical. Genial. Ich habe mit strange new worlds die Liebe zu Star Trek wieder neu entdeckt, nachdem ein überzeugender, charismatischer Captain, ein gutes Konzept und Mut aussergewöhnliche Ideen zu entwickeln, mich überzeugt haben.

[@Gamphace1]

My cheeks hurt from smiling when they broke out into this beautiful musical

[@canonest]

lol. same. cried a bit too.

[@chrisc1140]

God the fucking KLINGONS were glorious though. I was ready for a full on dramatic opera not...*what we got.* I legitimately can't remember the last time I laughed that hard from any kind of media!

[@maverickbna]

I love how they manage to do all their jobs while singing! It's awesome!

[@philiphunn194]

Judging by this episode, a full Broadway Trek musical would be amazing.

[@crobrazilac]

Totally agree. Someone please make that happen 🎉

[@canonest]

They have a pretty high standards if they want to beat this :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGm2lqypqrKjd5I

[@StaticSalamander]

Aahh thankyou thankyou! I just watched the episode and I wanted to hear the song over again!! ❤

[@AngryK9]

The part that cracks me up is when Ortegas starts to sing, Pike jumps out of his chair and takes a step back, looking at her with that prefect WTF expression 🤣

[@Symon2099]

As others have said, it's the little moments that really ice this already lovely cake. I especially love Pike's reaction to Ortegas. Up until that point, he's only been hearing members of the crew singing over comms. Even his own first line of "It's happening again" is more kind of spoken, so there's just that little look of uncertainty when he delivers it. But when Ortegas sings, it's the first time he actually sees/hears it happening in person and he's immediately like "OK, what the Farragut is happening?!!" 😁

[@Aelwyn]

I usually hate musical episodes, because a lot of the time it's just the cast singing already popular songs the entire episode for no real reason whatsoever. But this episode? They BUILT IT INTO THE PLOT. They WROTE THEIR OWN MUSIC AND SONGS AND EVEN DANCE NUMBERS. All of it felt natural for the characters and the show instead of OOC, and the way the numbers enhanced or inconvenienced the characters during this episode was very well thought-out. I genuinely squeaked when I realized Christine breaking up with Spock was the "villain song" of the musical, and the fact that they realized they had to follow the rules of a musical was the cherry on top. Everything coalesced into a grand finale that felt neither forced nor undeserved, and it was all just so so brilliant. You can tell the cast really enjoyed this episode a lot as well, as none of them looked stiff or uninterested in their performance but genuinely committed and engaged. THIS is how you do a musical episode, people. I can understand how anyone who hates musicals would hate this episode, but as someone who casually enjoys the odd musical this episode was so much fun for me to watch.

[@michaelbyars802]

I didn't know that I was missing a musical Star Trek in my life until I saw this episode, but I was missing it, and I need MOAR

[@No_Named_Nobody]

I’ve had this song stuck in my head all day

[@swordsman0119]

All systems stable!

[@777mantikor]

I was surprised at the singing talent in a bunch of people selected for acting skills, not singing. They all did unexpectedly well.

[@Jason-96]

This is by far the best episode of Strange New World... The part with the Klingons is hilarious!!!

[@SJPDurham]

Wow. Amazing voices.

[@DionWilliams-d6s]

I love how he gets scared when Ortegas starts singing

[@willscurran]

I have been watching Star Trek since the 70s (TOS) and this moment ... omg. One of the best Star Trek episodes to date, but only great because of all the history leading up to this moment. I LOVE THIS SHOW.

[@ianmoseley9910]

I really liked the sight of the singing Klingons later in the episode

[@AWriterWandering]

1:33 I love that look of dread when he realizes he’s singing too.

[@BriGuy77711]

1:49 The way the captain jumps up and backs away from Ortegas, like he's scared of the singing infecting him from being too close to it, is just great acting.

[@DrownedInExile]

This the kind of bonkers stuff I'd expect from Farscape. And that's high praise!

[@booombasa]

Before episode: ''Ugh.. a musical?'' After the episode im literally Sam Kirk vibin' hard!

[@willot4237]

I must say I enjoyed this ep more than I thought, Mooorrrr than I thought....

[@MrAlexxela2434]

My favourite part of this is how Pike physically recoils when Ortega joins in

[@mikemesser4326]

This may go down in history as one of THE best star trek episodes of any era.

[@canonest]

indeed!

[@FablestoneSeries]

or at least the most watched. i've replayed it a dozen times this week.

[@terrylong8894]

Correct statement.

[@kelsycunningham8452]

Klingon boy band almost made me lose it.

[@h.seanhsu8965]

@@kelsycunningham8452 you have not experienced K-pop until you heard it in the original Klingon

[@Ron_A._Bolton]

I cannot believe this, I never would have thought this could happen and that it would be so, so good. I love it.

[@sandyvinas4545]

So brillant this song and episode became a classic

[@stephenconway2468]

So different and so excellent. SNW is just pushing the boundaries back and enjoying itself. I am sure some don't like it. That is a personal preference issue. There is enough ST for them.

[@canonest]

great episode, great season! ST Discovery, ST Strange New Worlds, Star Trek Picard, Star Trek Lower Decks, Star Trek Prodigy clearly carried the bar even higher levels that no other TV series can't even reach. (yes, I have intentionally added Prodigy & Lower Decks to annoy some conservative boomers!)

[@eikepierstorff5873]

I am not sure I like it. I am sure however that I will watch it religiously, multiple times, until I find out.

[@stephenconway2468]

@@canonest I can't yet get into the animated series even though as a kid I watch the original series version. I have enough of what I like as it is. Picard S3 was excellent but S1 and S2 were just okay. Discovery started the revival but I don't see any more storyline left.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

Musicals are not for everyone, I really dislike them... however, a well executed song will always be enjoyable, regardless of the awkwardness of the situation. This first song was decent, Spock had the best solo act of the entire episode (his "I'm the X" song is legitimately good), then Klingons as comedy relieve... really, even if you despise musicals, those moments are so entertaining, if you are not dead inside, you will at least crack a little smile (I mean, a vulkan calculating a romantic breakup, this is great)

[@marcussmagicreviews2436]

This is the best Star Trek series since generations and it’s not even close

[@jaysongraham7454]

I am so incredibly happy they took this chance.

[@Sage2000]

I love How they Sing differently. The security officer sings kinda pissed

[@teethaistralian6079]

This episode and the lower decks crossover have made this season. I love Star Trek 🖖🏼

[@canonest]

maybe they have tested the audience if a real-life lower decks can stick :)

[@rn8306]

This episode will be remembered and will go down in history as one of the most loved episodes of all time. Unique, filled with humour and very entertaining. Are they trying to create a star trek musical for the stage?

[@canonest]

indeed! & I hope so!

[@maverickbna]

I'd definitely pay for a ticket for that!

[@markn1485]

I find that Rebecca Romain has a great talent for musical theater. All the cast did actually. Such a well made episode.

[@JDEhlert]

I love the music and all, but my brain is going on about how lucky they were that the subspace flucuation wave didn't end them up in a radically different reality. ;) (Yes, I love the music, it's just how my brain works--I blame subspace!)

[@arthurcrunden6107]

I actually really enjoyed this episode and the series just keeps getting better

[@Sidus666]

I think most people enjoyed it just a few "TrUe HaRdCoRe FaNs" are trying to tell everyone what real trek is, and failing at it, for the billionth time.

[@da.reverend]

Bravo to the composer(s) of this episode.

[@ad61video]

This tune has been my earworm for weeks now. Its so good!

[@Headloser]

The actors and actress really know how to sing.

[@RiccardoMoroni]

Masterpiece. Absolute masterpiece.

[@lemmingrad]

Sort of sad Ortega doesn’t get many song numbers in this episode, rewatching this and can see the actress seems like she actually nailed it. And of course her only song is her just stating her one thing.

[@canonest]

I hope we'll "hear" more :)

[@EnterpriseKnight]

She flies the ship.

[@tanman99]

Well at least we’ve established besides piloting she can certainly sing.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

I do love the consistency in her character. She flies the ship. That's who she is.

[@DavidNicholson101]

@@EnterpriseKnightShe sure did fly the ship in unity with the Klingon helm officers in the epic ending lol.

[@2112Nightshift]

Such a fun episode! So many unexpectedly wonderful voices!

[@sevennine2412]

Chapel, Spock and Noonien- Singh have surprisingly beautiful voices! I love this episode so much❤❤❤ can't stop listening to it!

[@pauldavis9387]

Darn. Spock is a great singer. This reminds me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, “Once more with feeling.” I loved that episode.

[@lkgrave4959]

SNW actually references Buffy later on in the Briefing Room when they discuss 'Bunnies'.

[@LoyaFrostwind]

@@lkgrave4959and “I’ve got a theory.”

[@pauldavis9387]

I loved this episode and Buffy episode. I have the Buffy episode music CD.

[@normarteau2611]

This crew have some serious pipes

[@yaosio]

I'm sad we never got a Stargate SG-1 musical episode.

[@jorakfalconstar1053]

Yeah, we had puppets, and mock tv shows instead

[@michaelloftus565]

After watching this a few times (and a few dozen more), it sunk in for me how the opening notes of "Status Report" sound like standard BGM...until Spock starts singing, and then you realize that it's diegetic. Nice touch.

[@JakobACC1]

Thanks for posting ! im loving it !

[@DubeIncorperated]

I’m a huge fan of musicals! I admit, I was a bit unsure how Star Trek would pull this kind of thing off, despite all the goofy things it’s done over the years. But as soon as the first song happened, I was hooked! This episode was amazing!

[@JakeSmith-st6vp]

This may now be my favourite episode of Trek ever. Such a unique story. Strange New Worlds really is where Trek should be. Its the best show since the golden era.

[@MrMarkx7]

This season been Slaying it! This is a Classic all time episode so good!

[@Nergalsama01]

That little headshake from Pike after Una sings that everything's ok. Gets me every time. XD

[@canonest]

we're signing but all is OK :)))

[@bluejays25]

Pike's like: "No, it's not" His reactions to everyone signing was great

[@theadoredones]

I love the look on her face, even as she sung the words, you can tell she didn't believe them.

[@devorahstree671]

I loved Una's part in this, how her voice transitioned from dampner to hampered, and into all is okay. I watched this intro about 5 times before I got through the whole episode even once!

[@teggie6853]

Ikr!

[@SeverusHunt]

2:50 I love that look on the captain's face))) I listened to the scene and heard Pike sigh heavily at that moment)))

[@RichardA.-yi5sz]

I couldn't stop laughing. This is so funny.

[@canonest]

YEAH! Full list of other songs as a playlist; kzbin.info/aero/PLGKv3jtPMWFg8Uuu9N5hd7xqNf_F5z0wd 01 - Anson Mount, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Melissa Navia, Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, Paul Wesley, Carol Kane, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Status Report kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfJeHp5gredeKc 02 - Rebecca Romijn, Paul Wesley, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Connect To Your Truth kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4HOk2OsgLGEmNE 03 - Christina Chong, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - How Would That Feel kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXO3l6N6rrp9p8U 04 - Anson Mount, Melanie Scrofano, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Private Conversation kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWbLoXaGmdiChtk 05 - Rebecca Romijn, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Keeping Secrets kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYunnKCnjLZ-qZI 06 - Jess Bush, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Dan Jeannotte, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - I'm Ready kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZm1hqtrp9uDhbM 07 - Ethan Peck, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - I'm The X kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppacfYqorJKKoaM 08 - Celia Rose Gooding, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Keep Us Connected kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5WUiHlobrZmjrM 09 - Anson Mount, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Melissa Navia, Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, Dan Jeannotte, Paul Wesley, Carol Kane, Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - We Are One kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWtcphpqth4edU 10 - Tom Polce, Kay Hanley - Subspace Rhapsody End Credit Medley kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKvZd5t8pbCrjJI

[@Rinnys_Dollhouse]

Pike's reaction to Ortega singing, and the little headshake after "It appears all is okay...", LMAO

[@michaelloftus565]

That headshake means "No, this is not okay."

[@ericflint1081]

Something my dad pointed out, everyone else save for Spock and La'an gave *opinions*. "Mundane". "All okay." Spock and La'an gave *facts*. "This is the state. This is the action I will take." Spock, he is Spock, duh. La'an? She is so tightly wound up that she doesn't trust her feelings, and we even see that be a strength with "emotions are a security risk" later on. She is 100% facts based when on the job. Great writing.

[@juju9410]

I’ve watched this many times. Never tire of it

[@vthamburg5522]

I also think it's great because the series has a different vibe since the Lower Decks episode. She is lighter, playful. My colleague in the company thinks the musical episode is particularly great, he is a hobby musician himself.

[@doxielain2231]

As a professional dancer, I love seeing the dancers in the background. They're all a little out of their depth, happy to be there, and giving it their all, especially in the bar number. Good job!

[@GuukanKitsune]

This is 1000% the sort of thing that would happen in Classic Trek, and it is done SO WELL. If this is the consistent tone and writing style of Strange New Worlds, and it, as it seems it has the feel of TNG and Classic, I think I've been won over enough to start watching this show. Also, I noticed Spock was the first to be hit by the energy wave, and Pike was the last to be hit by the energy wave about 40-45 seconds later, and there's about the same amount of time between Spock being hit by the wave and him beginning to sing, as there is between Spock starting to sing and the middle of the song when Pike starts singing ('It's happening again' Pike sings it, and then realizes he's singing it and freezes in confusion). They were being affected in the order they were hit by the wave, with about 40-45 seconds between being hit and the anomaly symptoms taking hold... matching the rate of speed at which the wave itself moved, about 32 fps (since the wave took about 45 seconds to cross all 1,450 feet of the Enterprise, that is, the distance between Spock and Pike, more or less)

[@isegrim1978]

I really loved the episode, they had some fun and it showed. The Klingon boy group was fun but I would have loved to hear some Klingon Opera.

[@florianhug9801]

Jess Bush is just too damn good 😊

[@jameymikels1886]

I LOVE THIS SONG!

[@tanman99]

Then sing along!

[@canonest]

🤣

[@redstarfire4037]

Anyone else notice the fact that the song they play in to the Subspace thingy that starts the plot is "Anything goes, by Cole Porter". A song about big changes to previously established things and how jarring that can be to the people living through those changes. I think they put it there as a type of "hey guys, we do things different from the old TOS days, like this literal musical episode. Don't get too hung up about it and just enjoy the show" kind of nod from the production team

[@canonest]

yup.