Stargaze Ep.1 | Navigating the Universe of Representation | Paramount+

[@MacrossLoversAgain]

I love their wholesomeness and honesty. We need to see these two ladies in a 6 episode mini series all to themselves!

[@brankob8697]

More than 6 episodes please. Would love it to be a regular weekly occurrence.

[@KingfisherTalkingPictures]

I’d love to see them together. Mariner is bringing a pizza to the gang and trips into a cryogenic freezer and wakes up a thousand years later. She settles into the future, and is bringing a pizza to Michael and trips & falls into the guardian of forever. The gang doesn’t know she was away.

[@barbarianvee]

Producers: “be normal “ Tawny: hold my kiln

[@cjayconrod]

Literally, my two favorite Star Trek actors in conversation. I couldn't be happier.

[@ScottFoust]

You could be happier. You could have been on the Star Trek Cruise that my wife and I just returned from. They wear both on the ship this year. Sooooo much fun.

[@cjayconrod]

@@ScottFoust you win.

[@samtamoglia7335]

Now I need Captain Burnham & Mariner to meet up in canon.

[@daneyoshida]

Hopefully that happens on Lower Decks somehow!

[@3of19]

@@daneyoshidaI mean the story about how Black women are often erased from history basically writes itself here.

[@francescozenocchini4428]

That would be gold.

[@DLZ2000]

@@daneyoshidamore likely in the Academy show. Maybe Burnham visits the Academy and pulls up a file on Mariner.

[@jadynduropan]

That would be interesting because they're both in each other's past and futures

[@ajwalker4416]

I'm going to miss Sonequa and Star Trek: Discovery 😢 So wonderful to see these two together even though I am not a fan of Star Trek: Lower Decks but I appreciate her work.

[@mgelliott1]

As a Star Trek fan, and a POC, I can't overstate how proud I am of the two of you on your awesome shows. Representation matters and I feel lucky to be a viewer in this current age of Star Trek. Watching this awesome video, I felt like I was hanging out with my 2 sisters in my parents living room! God Bless.

[@therealryan1329]

Representation only matters to those who are obsessed with race.

[@DunedinMultimedia2]

@@therealryan1329 you sad little man

[@therealryan1329]

@@DunedinMultimedia2 by stating a fairly logical fact? I don't need to "see" myself in everything. I can relate to characters regardless of race or gender.

[@cloudwatcher608]

@@therealryan1329 Did you watch the whole video? I think they laid out a pretty reasonable case for representation producing better content. When writers just try to shoehorn representation into a script, it's always garbage. However, when writers who do bring a variety of life experiences to the table get together and write compelling characters, we all win. You can see that with DS9. Sisko and Jake, a black father and son, are a highlight of that show. It works not because they are black, but the fact that they are made their roles that much more powerful, especially during a time in which familial male intimacy was rarely shown in popular culture, much less between a black father and son. Through the lens of Star Trek, the fact that they are black is irrelevant; but in the real world, demonstrating it can make a real difference.

[@jerkinmcdikus6603]

Yeah because lieutenant uhura was never in Star Trek oh wait she was you idiot

[@levinemgl1]

I met Sonequa last month and she's even more awesome in person. Also, she's the best Star Trek has ever had.

[@murrvvmurr]

Do YOU know of 32nd century hair braiding logistics?

[@malagasylisa1680]

She had me at “We gonna cry today?” 💜

[@jmarquiso]

Loved that line. She knows.

[@terenehidia]

😂🥹🥰

[@scoutiii8893]

Why?

[@wordyblerd7723]

I really enjoyed this conversation. I appreciate what they had to say about their experiences in life and in the industry. I'd love to hear them talk about some fun silly nerdy topics too. Thanks for sharing Paramount.

[@blanketfortressofsolitude5270]

Dude, her mirror universe Michael Burnham was the best! SMG does unhinged in a gleefully way that was captivating.

[@vehiclenanny]

Your comment caused me to wonder...what would a mirror universe Mariner be like? Same?

[@blanketfortressofsolitude5270]

@vehiclenanny prime mariner is energetic and loose with a heart of gold, so I bet mirror mariner would be stoic, buttoned up, with a taste for blood.

[@LadyPenelope]

I'm a lifelong Trekkie, and Sonequa in Discovery did NOT disappoint. She is fantastic and I wish she would be in Star Trek forever.

[@lawrencereid2767]

Preach

[@artan6042]

the only self absorbed super hero i am the main character person in star trek. no thanks.

[@cprince7609]

​@@artan6042 Yes! And his name is James T. Kirk. But that's what I like about him. The confidence, the leadership, and at times the swagger. Burnham's no different, and I'm here for it : )

[@michaelf1847]

@@artan6042Booooring! SS9 wasn't mostly Cisko? Picard about Picard? Discovery has tons of great characters.

[@michaelf1847]

I just wanted to write that

[@CJStrickland]

I'm so proud of these powerful black queens! Thank you for showing the best of us, the strength of us, the resilience of us, the good of us. Thank you both so much!

[@morebaileyskim]

This was such a pleasure to watch. I expected it to be the usual front for the cameras but they actually got in to some really poignant stuff here. As Star Trek fans we are so so lucky to have the talent we have working on these shows and these two are a prime example. Also I think Tawny might just be my favorite human.

[@thobeka_lee]

the thing with the box braids really excited my imagination about what could be done with programmable matter. PROGRAMMABLE MATTER HAIR EXTENSIONS that can also turn into… tools? weapons? whatever you want? repair split ends whaaaaat

[@DunedinMultimedia2]

Make it so!

[@shadibeidas1]

YAS

[@grampafitness9732]

I grew up on Nichelle Nichols as Uhura, and the older and wiser I got, the more I longed for her to get more story and more to do. It never quite came to pass. But each in her own way, both of these artists have carried on her legacy and given me so much of what I hoped for. Sometimes more than I could even have asked. And that makes me very happy.

[@jefetters7182]

Tawny is a queen. Period.

[@ocularpatdown]

Oh, yeah.

[@GamerOfPhones]

I enjoy Lower Decks. The Cerritos crew will always have my favorite Captain. Carol Freeman really cares about her daughter Mariner. (Though she is overbearing, a good family story)

[@craighissey6176]

Love these 2 together, honestly if it weren’t for Sonequa, we wouldn’t be seeing so much Star Trek on our screens and Tawny continue to be that crazy, honest, ray of sunshine we’ve come to admire 🖖

[@Knightfall182]

Nah. Trek 2009 rebooted the franchise for a new audience and made it viable, not Discovery.

[@chrisdavis2161]

​@@Knightfall182 you're definitely wrong. The movies did what the movies did. They were reimagined reboots... This show opened the door for other series made for TV because it exists in the main timeline. The two are unrelated... But nice try

[@jackdavinci]

I guess it would be difficult because of the timeline differences and the secret classification of Discovery but it would be cool to see these two interact on Lower Decks

[@craighissey6176]

@@jackdavinci Now how awesome would that be, Jack and Tawny travelling to the future and finding the Discovery crew, like the SNW episode that would be totally awesome 🤠 sadly with Discovery coming to an end, that’s now just a dream

[@terenehidia]

And I love that Tawny recognized that! So important to say Discovery brought Trek back.

[@jdo8560]

this is epic. these two should have weekly conversations for us to behold, just like this.

[@brankob8697]

This was so great to watch. Both of them are amazing women and have really helped to elevate and make Star Trek closer to Gene’s image of what Trek is.

[@aviehoward794]

These ladies characters embody what star trek is and always was...a life of everyone living gloriously as one

[@SnakeFox87]

Absolutely love this. They both seem so comfortable with one another, such a real conversation. And they were so supportive of one another! Such a great video ❤

[@robbielex]

I love these two and they could definitely make a buddy cop movie together.

[@xknoewx]

I love these two. So amazing.

[@LVRugger]

This is brilliant. I could watch these two talk all day. I'm still bummed because a friend of a friend is friends with Tawny and I missed meeting her by about 2 days. I was crushed for days.

[@aaronstreitenberger6012]

Seconded on the "Thanks for bringing Star Trek back" Sonequa!

[@virtualbri]

These two women are so smart, so dedicated to their work. They make Trek better by being a part of it.

[@borisdelaine9797]

Everybody in my family knows Star Trek varcarously through me and I have prescribed episodes of Star Trek for people. Discovery and Lower Decks are the medicine that my nieces will accept.

[@Gaeilgeoir]

LOVE these 2!!! And Discovery, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds never disappoint. 🖖🏻🥰❤️

[@TheRAYviewYT]

Both of these ladies are representing Trek in the best way! 🖖

[@TheLJStrong]

I love the fact that these two got a chance to sit down together. This is fantastic!

[@terenehidia]

“The Box Braids!” The Captain Burnham Box Braids!!! 🥰🖤🖖🏾

[@lindsaytoussaint]

First of all… SMG always with the LOOKS. the fits hit every time. What a queen. Also I’m not gonna cry. I’m not gonna cry!

[@michaelscott7191]

Absolutely adore both these women! Titans of Trek 🖖🔥

[@annarozay17]

Whoever said put these together give them a raise! More dynamic trek actors on actors interviews pls.

[@jeneedarden9122]

I love these ladies and this conversation. I'd like to see them converse with each other more about their characters.

[@MTJDisorder]

They need to do live action Lower Decks movie. Tawny and Jack are so perfect.

[@ekt8750]

The two Queens of Star Trek together chopping it up. Love it. Nichelle would be proud.

[@grantmobile8777]

A totally awesome conversation between Tawny Newsome and Sonequa Martin-Green. As a child watching TOS syndication during the 1970's, the Nichols visibility and legacy have been integral to me growing up to be a useful adult. IMO the Nichols Legacy is secured with these two as they move it forward.

[@rylecut]

Well that was awesome. Thanks y’all! 🙏🏾❤️🖖🏾

[@daneyoshida]

Love these two ladies, what amazing additions to the Trek Family.

[@scnurse]

I BAWLED on the cruise at the end of the Disco panel. I was surprised by the emotional floodgates bursting thinking about this being the last season. 😭😭😭

[@aviehoward794]

Absolutely Love these 2 women!!! A true Fan!!! Wonderful interview! Hate that the shows are ending. So not fair!! So much more to see with these 2 ladies.

[@xX19shegod19Xx]

Pure delight! 🫶🏽 Thank you for this, more please !!🖖🏾

[@StarfleetUnderground]

I love this so much! 💖 These two are the best! Thank you so much for giving us this interview between Sonequa and Tawny!!!❣💕

[@JustMereify]

Thank you for this! I adore both actors and I’m thankful for you both, I’m proud of you both. I weeped with joy when Discovery aired with a black woman lead /Captain. I giggled with delight at Mariners character because we can’t be serious all the time. You two are amazing and I’m just thankful 🥹.

[@gcs6215]

I love them. Quentin Tarantino needs to direct a Lower Decks movie! 🙏 The voice actors for the main characters are perfect, especially Tawny Newsome. She is wonderful as Beckett Mariner.

[@lizcopic]

I love both of those ladies & their characters so much! 🖖🏼

[@slpmtlfavs8797]

This was a wonderful conversation between two amazing women! Love it! And echoing having Mariner and Burnham in canon! Make it so!

[@Indygaine08]

Rare to see a 100% genuine video. Didn't set off my BS Detector I feel like a proud Uncle ❤❤

[@dcnote1]

Yes, yes, yes! More of this! Bring back Discovery and more of Lower Decks!

[@moonpeonie]

"Thank you for bringing Star Trek back." 💫🥰❤️ my heart is so full watching this ❤️

[@sajizzle2680]

Two of my absolute favorites. What a great conversation.

[@spencerkoelle184]

The energy here was incredible. Loved watching this.

[@CaptainPikeachu]

Two queens!!!! 🎉🎉🥰

[@realnerdethan]

I've loved Sonequa's role in Discovery as well as Tawny in Lower Decks! So excited that Tawny will be on the writing team for Starfleet Academy. She's such a huge Star Trek nerd and I'm here for it 😁🖖

[@bossman9873]

Really would’ve like 5 more seasons of Discovery. There is so much story left to tell.

[@Trekfanwanda]

I love these two Star Trek icons🖖🏽🖖🏽

[@Rob774]

I loved this! How can you not? Very well done!

[@trachalio]

When the open bit is "We gonna cry today? Absolutely." You KNOW it's gonna be good. 😍

[@ambershadedlens]

This was a delightful conversation. Definitely want to see whatever these two put together

[@syfysistas]

We have said it more than once that Tawny is a comic genius. Her wit and timing is genius.

[@crazylegssw]

Nice shout out to Michelle. I've loved Senequa since she Trekked down here in ATL for Walking Dead. I was so happy for her to land the lead. And as for Tawny, you all have been fantastic on your show. After season 3, Lower Decks has the basis to be Star Trek Simpsons. Great conversation

[@dairedarcy1130]

“I don’t know what they wanted us to do, but can we just sit here and compliment each other?” I’m here for it!

[@terryntrina]

I love you ladies! Can't wait to see more of Discovery! And I swear if they ever end Lower Decks I'll just crumble!

[@ericapelz260]

Thank you for bringing us along for this fantastic conversation!

[@NineWorldsFromDrew]

These girls put LOVE on their duty roster! 🥰🖖

[@tedrandall2937]

fantastic actors, fantastic conversation. hope to see them more in star trek and many other roles.

[@ViralunaSee]

Ladies, this gave me so much life. I adore the both of you, and so much of what you said resonated deeply. Thank you so much, and hurry up with the collab!!

[@bridgetboyle687]

This was the chat I needed! Thank you.

[@plewis6787]

Love this!!!!! I'm so happy this happened ❤❤❤🎉🥳🖖🏿

[@archiebays8871]

What an absolute delight to watch. :) Thank you both so much

[@aaronsimon5769]

They are so funny together.

[@departmentq]

Tawny Newsome should be a Trek show runner; her love of Trek, especially of the Berman era, is evident.

[@leostankus144]

While not "Show running", she is a Writer on the upcoming Star Fleet Academy.

[@bakerby]

I’d watch that project. I am so glad I had the opportunity to listen to this. Thank you.

[@JeroenSWart]

Really enjoyed watching you two friends talking to each other. So great to see the real you!

[@garnold16]

THIS!!! More of this! 🖖

[@francescozenocchini4428]

The thing that makes me love this even more is the fact that when LD come out fans were compared Mariner to Michael Bruhaman saying that Mariner is what Michael Bruhman SHOULD have been in Discovery. And see their actresses iteract is just funny.🖖❤

[@poomar]

Ooo I'm excited to watch this. I

[@DonnyWinter]

This is such a great idea!! Love these two so much!

[@SceneNNerd]

Love this conversation!

[@Trekkiejay]

This was fabulous, love these two together 💖

[@kadosho02]

Love this so much. Sonequa & Tawny are: amazing, talented, creative, beautiful, and powerful. Love the art they bring to life, and envision. Thank you for this

[@permanum4u]

It's the melanin in Trek for me.

[@Bondoz007]

LOVE these 2 - made my Star Trek day 🖖🏼🖖🏼❤️❤️

[@iamclarence]

I love these ladies. Awesome chat.

[@eddiedallas7014]

Disco Ritos baby!

[@ltowles5529]

Love them both.

[@DayanaDooley]

I'm 25 years old and I love Paramount

[@CaptainFabulous84]

OMG I would so watch a movie with these two amazing women!!!

[@tonysnead08]

This was such a wonderful conversation! I adore them both so much!

[@kevinsullivan7635]

It truly hurt my heart when it was announced this would be the final season of Star Trek: Discovery. I don't think anyone else could have played the role the way Sonequa Martin-Green did.

[@phillytvdirector]

Sonequa and Tawny have earned a respected place in Star Trek history as pioneers in representation for Black women and the new Star Trek. They both are extremely talented actors who have a lot to say in their own way!

[@KingfisherTalkingPictures]

I’d love to see them together in a show. Mariner is bringing a pizza to the gang and trips into a cryogenic freezer and wakes up a thousand years later. She settles into the future, and is bringing a pizza to Michael and trips & falls into the guardian of forever. The gang doesn’t know she was away.

[@MrEffdot]

I would follow Captain Burnham to the heart of the Klingon Empire! And, hey, I'd hang out with Lt. Mariner 😅

[@tyrellalexander-f1i]

These 2 are just awesome!

[@seasidescott]

I'm an idiot, it took me a while to figure out what you meant by "representation". You are both among the greatest Trek characters and the two I'd want to hang out most with. As superb actors with decent writing you spoke for us all, for me, often enough. I still hate that MB took the rap for the Klingon War cuz it just ain't true.

[@martywilliams5236]

Incredible. I love everything about this

[@JLAR2RVA]

This was a great show, looking forward to more episodes. Sonequa's mirror universe Burnham may have been evil, but played in a way that she clearly has comedic chops as well. I would love to see those two ladies acting together in any show or movie, but Lower Decks or Academy needs to make that happen for us in Trek as well!

[@odesseus]

I love these two women