STAR TREK : Strange New Worlds | Captain Pike Inspires a Civilization.

This series is filmed in Toronto, Ontario.
It chronicles the untold adventures of the fabled U.S.S. Enterprise before Captain Kirk and crew, when Captain Christopher Pike was in command.
In this first episode Captain Pike beams down between two opposing political factions who are on the brink of civil war. The Enterprise detected this alien world had developed Anti-Matter technology (which is much more powerful than Nuclear bombs.)
This is a message for current day (2022) humanity who now teeter on the brink of World War 3.
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[@thomasbernard8922]

Captain Pike, literally counts the days until his rendezvous with fate, still has the fire to unite people. Fucking Legend

[@elonwhatever]

One can wonder: is it despite or because he knows where he'll end up that he has his drive? I think it's both, he knows where he'll end up because of trying to do the right thing, and he embraces that. He might have limited time, but making the most of that time, because the best possible self he can be is his drive.

[@calhoun24]

He actively chooses to continue to do good for as long as he is able. That's why he has a city and the Medal of Valor named after him.

[@annieworroll4373]

While struggling with whether he even belongs out there. All the way back to The Cage, it's been clear that Pike is a man who sometimes struggles, pretty seriously, with mental health. The preview of the beep chair is only the latest triggering event, Rigel VII had him close to retirement. But he pulls it together when shit needs to get done and he does it.

[@Azure_Fire]

When I first found out he learns about his fate in Discovery I hated it. But SNW did the smartest thing possible and actually chose to explore how that knowledge can affect a man. And it led to a season finale which actually enhances the plot of The Menagerie, which is what a good prequel should do. I was optimistic after watching Lower Decks, but SNW proved that Star Trek is truly back.

[@ARodatorium]

“You’ll use competing ideas of Liberty to bomb each other to rubble “ may be one of the strongest and most powerful lines I’ve heard 🖖

[@gedias1]

This should be a warning to this world.

[@max8286]

and we´re always only splitseconds away from it...

[@tonerusson5656]

@@max8286 thats what those in power want you to think, it keeps you slightly on edge all the time. its in the back of your mind permanently. it keeps those in power literally in power. they say they are the only ones who can keep us safe and well fed but look at the world today. we are all seeing the struggle and no one wants to do anything about it. i agree we need men like pike to put this world back on course, we need better and stronger leadership to make this world great and peaceful again. no one in history has ever managed to do this but i hope this person exists and will rise to the challenge. i would prefer to live safe and happy. not always thinking whats going to happen next to hold me down.

[@Nighthawke70]

We are mere 100 seconds away from the Doomsday Midnight as of January 2022, closer now. Why can't his speech be compelling enough to change things for the better. We can be better than what we are now, creatures of self-centered interests, distracted from the forest for the trees.

[@russell5078084]

@@Nighthawke70 because unfortunately greed and power hunger still control the world.

[@Locktwiste72]

"So, go to war with each other, or join our Federation of Planets, and reach for the stars." Pike's words stirred something in me that I haven't felt in a very long time. True, the words were written by someone else, but Anson Mount delivers them with such dignity, you can't help but be moved.

[@leif1075]

What did it stir in you if I may ask?

[@dbnx1701]

Hope

[@alexandersan1073]

LOL... I ACTUALLY GAVE YOU MORE THAN A FEW WAYS TO DO IT POLITELY WITH MANNERS... NOW YOURE PUNISHMENT IS POLITENESS SCHOOL... THEN FINISHING SCHOOL. THEN YOU FWEE =)

[@alexandersan1073]

MY APOLOGIES... YOUR CULTURE IS DIFFWENT TO MAO CHAN... ITS ACTUALLY THE POLITE WAY... HAVE YOU TRIED EXPLAINING EVERYTHING IN BABY TERMS WITH SMALL HAND MOVEMENTS TO FOR EXAMPLE NON ENGLISH SPEAKING GROUPS?

[@lamarravery4094]

We're still primitives, unfortunately it will take a devastating war for us to rethink what we're doing here.

[@jrr3418]

This speech. This speech is Trek. This is everything this universe represents. No Star Trek show has gotten it right first time out, until now.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I agree with you - @jrr3428 ! And it shows that being attentive to the legend works just as well. You're another one who sees it, my way - actually NOT my way, but Gene Roddenberry's!

[@shaneblackburn8910]

Took the words right out of my mouth. This scene is Trek in every sense of the word. On a side note, Anson Mount's acting as Pike is incredible.

[@barbados3592]

too bad none of the people watching it take it seriously.

[@BishopWalters12]

Too bad they didn't show the 2020 violence and riots.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

@@BishopWalters12 Actually there was part of the start of the civil disobedience in Washington DC. That was shown but yes - you're quite correct on the disorder not being shown! It's a great pity that had also not been shown - I suspect that Trump threatened legal action if it had been shown. So there's no surprise there.

[@johnreed3405]

"Life is to be worn gloriously." Such a beautiful line.

[@ricitizen]

I love the shots of the Enterprise crew as they listen to Captain Pikes' speech. You see the concern and understanding they have for the future of this strange new world and then the pride they have in Pike's words as members of the United Federation of Planets. It might be the most inspirational speech ever made in the history of Star Trek.

[@Nighthawke70]

Because they KNOW they made their choice to help others,like this poor turbulent world that inherited antimatter tech through a mistake.

[@rlkinnard]

i agree; for once they have done better than Picard or any other captain.

[@jackasslawyer]

Picard on a bad speed day is still wayyyy better. But this is by far the best of Nu Trek.

[@rlkinnard]

@@jackasslawyer i liked Picard on TNG; i am not so fond of the latest iteration.

[@lithari1480]

@@rlkinnard That is what wokeness does to good and well written characters....it destroys it.

[@porpus99]

I like Discovery as a show, but Strange New Worlds truly feels like Star Trek.

[@smk3390]

totally agree with you.

[@hellomark1]

Yeah I don't get the Discovery hate, they tried to do their own thing, and made some really good sci-fi, especially seasons 2-3. But SNW is a really nice return to the old formula, while still bringing something new.

[@danspotdub]

Mad props for capturing TOS’s authentic message of hope mixed with a little swashbuckling

[@jamiehorne1173]

I like Discovery too and I love the fact that they go into the future and actually become a Beacon of Hope to rebuild the Federation again. Discovery the reason why it is so Advanced is because it's the Next Generation ship and they tell you in the first season is the most advanced ship and all the fleet so that's your answer why it's so vast why does Holland decks on the ship because it was designed that way it was meant to be Advanced and I have a feeling that's why it's meant to go into the future. Every single series is different from one another every single Series has a little bit of differences that make them so special and it still Star Trek it's just a different type of Star Trek and that makes this show a lot fun. I like the fact that they don't Circle the swearing sorry in what world are you living in where are the tire population will not swear are you living in a rock or something because everybody in the real world does swear

[@captainbroady]

@@hellomark1 the hate is mostly visible online - the majority of us love Discovery - you can see it on the ratings :D and I agree with all that you said about Discovery, it's something new and tbh, after more than 10 years since Enterprise (when Discovery came out in 2017), it was quite refreshing when I first watched it. Can't wait to see more of new Trek!

[@joesmith4682]

I honestly want to know how many people lost their emotions here like me. This was so powerful. Hit home everytime.

[@BroughPerkinsMedium]

Count me in.

[@andrewgagne5063]

Honestly, I am moved from this speech.

[@helperdude8205]

i feel this may be too possible future but how to stop it from happen is hard look i know we all feel it the unknow of the future the sense of death if we dont try to fix something we cant find but what if this is right we sure go into outer space to save the future we need to leave our home our lifes our world just to save the future that we believe is possible because we living in it maybe not all but we are in the time of peace and too keep this peace we need to fly

[@HanithSVK]

@@helperdude8205The problem is, we, ordinary people cannot stop it. Only those in power can do so, but those are too greedy and prideful to do something someone other than themselves. And some of the would rather see the world burn than to be perceived as weak.

[@marcoperez6952]

Inspired and hopeful. We need Star Trek ideals if we are to survive as a species. We need to reach out to the stars.

[@KH4444444444N]

This moved me to tears. Gene would be so proud of this. We need more of this. We really do.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

And to think.. If that hadn't been for Discovery - you wouldn't have gotten that line! Would you? It led to it! Nothing more to be said. I won't be doing so.. Kh44444444444N, and you lot out there... Think about it! That's all I ask - proving the interconnectivity of Star Trek, the Legend.

[@1978rharris]

I’m not a fan of saying what Gene would like or dislike. After all, he disliked so many things we have come to like about Star Trek over the years. And he liked some things that never did become part of it. Star Trek has evolved into something that, he KNEW, would grow into something we value without him. And that’s as it should be. If it can represent the best part of us collectively then Star Trek is doing it’s job. And in this scene, by the prophets, it IS!

[@stephenfarthing3819]

@@1978rharris On that point.. I find concurrence! Which means that I am able to agree with you on the point of that.

[@BroughPerkinsMedium]

And you'll get it... I'm friends with a couple of the cast & crew of the new picard season 3. Buckle up!

[@stephenfarthing3819]

@@BroughPerkinsMedium - Let me just say that although I'm somewhat more cautious about a season 4 of Picard. Generally I hold a respectful open mind to Discovery and Strange New Worlds There is a lot to commend these series. I will withhold judgement on the 5th Season of the former and the second season of SNW. With these two however. I am quietly satisfied with them.

[@Hagunemnon]

Man, my dad would be crapping himself with joy if he were still here. He always wanted to see a series with Captain Pike; he saw Star Trek from the very first pilot of TOS back in the 60s to 2018, when he passed from heart failure. I like to think that, somewhere in Valhalla, he's watching this and all the other good shit he never got to see in life.

[@stephenprochniak9868]

I love that this episode managed to be a warning without being preachy. Discovery tends to spell everything out in big bright flashing letters, whereas SNW takes a more subtle approach that doesnt take you right out of the message it's trying to send. Anson Mount also just does such a fantastic job as pike. Really a fantastic captain.

[@Cursalock]

You’re not wrong, but it’s not that subtle. They literally showed footage from the January insurrection in Washington DC.

[@oahuhawaii2141]

@Cursalock: You forgot the BLM rioters who worship a criminal who overdosed on illegal drugs.

[@kevenpinder7025]

I've watched this 10 times, and it hasn't begun to get old.

[@einyv]

I've lost count, is a great clip

[@KH4444444444N]

It never will.

[@Nighthawke70]

I lost count as well. But I don't think I will stop smiling each time he extends his invitation.

[@shanenway3684]

offering peace and a uplift in life never gets old :)

[@maestroamonathan4279]

what season what episode what title

[@raideurng2508]

This is Star Trek. The power of words to save people from destruction.

[@mikebasil4832]

Indeed. It may very well become my favourite Star Trek show.

[@drchowder4605]

The power of possibility.

[@BroughPerkinsMedium]

Truer words...

[@Bitchslapper316]

Underrated writing here. These writers are smart and self aware. They showed modern political and social division without trying to blame one side. Then added "you will use competing ideas of liberty to bomb each other to rubble". This reminded me of TNG and DS9 writing.

[@shannonmullins5097]

This scene is so emotional. Easily one of the best Star Trek moments ever.

[@brothergrimace3859]

Yes. The only other Starfleet CaptainI could see making that speech is the TNG-era Picard.

[@Nighthawke70]

Pike sounded a bit sheepish when he first started. Kinda like the aftermath of a bad date, seeing that girl again.

[@russell5078084]

The next best speech in all of Trek was Kirk's at the end of the episode The Omega Glory.

[@max8286]

@@Nighthawke70 This "Hi!" was one of the best I´ve ever heard

[@JonathanOsborneAU]

@@russell5078084 Risk is our businesss!

[@stanmo4331]

Captain Pike in SNW will easily be one of the greatest captains in the Star Trek universe.

[@jamesspring4610]

As Picard said: "We humans know our past, even when we're ashamed of it." Pike showed them a very destructive, shameful part of Human history, then calmly and rationally used it to convince a world there's a better way. Nicely done 🖖

[@idcgaming518]

I suspect that, if we DO have a nuclear war and come out the other side, this will be our reaction. After every major conflict, there was a period of relief and healing. A point in time where all victorious nations began pulling out and demillitarising the areas they had taken over. I suspect, and hope, that after a war as destructive as that one, humanity will reach the apex of its understanding of war as hell. As a last resort, only to be used when all other avenues have been exhausted.

[@andrewgagne5063]

This whole scene is a must for everyone on Earth today.

[@k1productions87]

That is indeed one of the biggest lessons we need to learn. Acknowledging that we have done terrible things in the past. Not desperately finding ways to justify it, or white-washing it as if it didn't happen, or were someone else's fault.

[@SD-vy7gj]

Amen. I'm from UK. We still put Winston Churchill on our money and that white supremacist toff starved more Indians to death than Hitler gassed Jews. Englands also the only country with sovreinty in the ""union"" same shit still happening today.

[@MasterVanoi]

I've never watched SNW, I randomly found this clip.... and I'll tell you what: This got me. This brought me to tears.

[@BroughPerkinsMedium]

If you don't get the show where you live hit me up on Discord and I'll stream party it for you. I recommend you watch it :)

[@user-uc9fx4ru7p]

It was a good 1st season.

[@zae_xa]

@@BroughPerkinsMedium damnnnn 👀

[@BroughPerkinsMedium]

@@zae_xa what-what, You want in on the discord stream too?

[@zae_xa]

@@BroughPerkinsMedium I will if you offered

[@alexanderjakubsen2198]

I want to see more of this species in future episodes and series. They had a technological level pretty close to our current society and they managed to reverse engineer an antimatter reactor and a warp device just from watching a ship go into a wormhole through their telescopes. That's pretty fucking brilliant. They probably have a lot to offer the Federation.

[@JDEhlert]

I'd like to see them appear in Picard, or even Discovery. If only to see that they didn't lose their way somewhere.

[@fredflintlocks9445]

Imagine if our species saw that today we'd likely do the same

[@TonyTylerDraws]

@@fredflintlocks9445 make a warp bomb? Absolutely.

[@jackasslawyer]

It's not that weird..The quantum revolution came from staring at the sun with the right telescopes

[@BaronSupremacy]

@@fredflintlocks9445 eh? lol not likely.

[@tekkphreke]

Something about that speech that caught my attention. This speech is the perfect example of why history is so important, both the good but especially the bad, because if you see the worst that can happen and if you can get those in power to see the worst of history, then maybe, just maybe you can avoid a repeat of it, Captain Pike was in the very unique position of being able to show them, arguably, the darkest piece of Earth's history so that it doesn't have to become the darkest piece of their history as well. In my opinion this is the true essence of Star Trek, a show about a hopeful and bright future that could be, something to aspire to, bravo to the writers of this show and thank you for bringing Star Trek back to true form.

[@sojourner.]

Perfectly said.

[@MAnuscript421]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@originalbadboy32]

It's not the people in power that's the issue, but the idiots that put them there in the first place.

[@wolfpat]

It took the Vulcans a millennia and a half to recover from their global war. It took Humans a century. I suspect it'd take these people a decade.

[@abaracskai]

Captain Pike’s speech makes me incredibly emotional. Especially, with all the turmoil that’s happening right now.

[@1flinns]

Pike hit Sisko level with this.

[@carlzerris6566]

Ah person of culture i see.

[@1flinns]

@@carlzerris6566 When this EP landed i knew i was watching Star Trek of old. The closest of tos of the lot.

[@levismith8816]

From my view point modern star trek has been pretty bleak, but Strange new worlds has changed that. Star trek is back to showing what humanity might become and it is good. I'm happy to see star trek back as Gene planned it to be

[@robwilliams6753]

Gene*

[@aetharan4825]

I agree that modern Trek is pretty bleak, but I will argue that it is almost necessary for it to have been so. The franchise has always been, at its core, two things: commentary on what is wrong with our civilization and, after that admonition, encouragement that we can and _will_ get past those things. I think that it is more impactful to watch a man (or a society) claw its way out of a hole into the sunlight than it ever could be to see a man born and raised in comfort, never having known struggle or want, give grand speeches on the human condition. With SNW, I think we are watching Trek claw its way out of that hole. Picard could be self-assured during TNG because he had never known anything but being right (and the writers made sure that he always was.) Now, Pike can be right because he has seen wrong, and can help guide others in knowing the difference.

[@levismith8816]

@@robwilliams6753 thank you

[@levismith8816]

@Searching for Ufos sorry I should have been more specific star trek discovery feels pretty negative to me. TNG has always been an amazing show and holds true to the creators ideas definitely not a negative show. I would say I started seeing the negativity starting around the time of voyager, not all episodes but some and very few at that.

[@ricksimon9867]

@@aetharan4825 Star Trek had no reason to change. TNG was very successful, within the inevitable restrictions. The producers misunderstood why the ratings declined in Season 7: It was simply that the characters were getting old. We had seen everything. Data with Troy. Riker with LaForge. Picard with Worf. Every combination had been done. Every member had been evil for an episode or two. What was needed was simply new characters. The producers misunderstood. They thought people wanted bleak, and wanted pewpewpew. And so, the Dominion War arc killed the franchise. We will see if SNW can revive it. Also, LD. _

[@irishmedic]

What I got is "The power of possibility, even up until the end, the Future is what we make it". Powerful stuff, even for my own life!! This show is AWESOME!!

[@danielhaire6677]

And "That right up to the very end, Life is to be worn gloriously."

[@williampyle8635]

I've have heard the SAME thing in the "Back to Future" movies. " NO ONE is so blind...as someone who DOES NOT want to see"

[@danielmarinucci9342]

@@williampyle8635- "the future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one" Doc brown back to the Future 3.

[@Mockracy]

“Right up until the very end, life is to be worn gloriously.”

[@lesterralphwiley]

Note that at the start of the episode he has the classic "The Day The Earth Stood Still" playing on his main video screen in his home with Klatu delivering "The Speech". His sweetheart comments about it and how it is his favorite video. The right person at the right time prevents a planetary armageddon...

[@scottwexlin6456]

Exactly the point. He IS Klatu here.

[@7Seraphem7]

The speech is awesome, but what gets me the most is The Enterprise becoming a symbol of unity, progress, and hope for an entire world, inspiring them to be better and to reach for the stars.

[@zeph0shade]

I really appreciate the way we get to see the impact Pike had, like he doesn't give them a choice and then leave us wondering what they decided. We can see kids in school being inspired and technicians actively working on reaching the stars. They chose joining the Federation.

[@Laeadern]

Joining the Federation is the only logical and sensible conclusion....anything else is suicide and they knew it.

[@deepcow]

This was one of the best scenes in all the Star Trek shows.

[@morn1415]

Carl Sagan once said in a time of cold war: "In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves.” We managed anyway not to end the World at that time, it was close. It would be really easier for people to realize we are all in the same boat if they already knew about the future that realisation would bring. Looking at the world right now, I really hope the Vulcans show up before we have to build that warp engine...

[@mikebasil4832]

So do I. 🖖🏻🖖🏼🖖🏽🖖🏾🖖🏿

[@ralphlopez2677]

Maybe it just did

[@yzdatabase4175]

We are closer than at any time during the cold war.

[@matasa7463]

No help is coming. We have to save ourselves.

[@artemisjohnson9368]

We are closer to midnight than we have ever been. We are the only ones that can reverse the clock, no aliens are coming to save us (not that we'd listen to them if they did)

[@harriskara231]

That is why Chris is my favourite captain... And the acting of Anson Mount is unique and so so so so good!!!

[@k1productions87]

Pike has always been the better character, since Jeffrey Hunter played him. He was the hero we deserved, but not the one we needed at the time, for the 60's was all about rough 'n tough cowboys. But that time has passed, and now Pike is EXACTLY the hero we need right now.

[@johnniesiller2960]

This is so powerful and so compelling that im almost in tears. I mean no disrespect when I say this:Welcome Back Star Trek, You Were Sorely Missed!

[@Lijaskurzeme]

I concur entirely 🖖

[@shanenway3684]

a better star trek in my humble opinion

[@Owliver]

I agree 🖖

[@ericthecyclist]

I agree, except for the word "almost".

[@bartolomeestebanmurillo4459]

Star Trek is a post-apocalyptic story at its core, I mean in Enterprise they hinted that Earth took DECADES to rebuild after first contact.

[@paulbeaney4901]

I never thought about it like that. Thank you.

[@chrissyclark7836]

There are parts of Earth that are isolated and recovering even in pikes time. In the original series it was Earth reaching out to Alpha Centauri who had technology for radiation elimination, it was the tellerites who showed humans how to mine in space, and humans shared their unique warp drive so those races no longer needed 'jump drives'

[@Murderbot2000]

Interesting take. I accept that notion. But, in channeling the thoughts and opinions of Star Trek fans from years past, I like the series because it presents a positive vision for the future. It may not be realistic. Yet it’s an aspirational theme that I like.

[@MultiMrsmurf]

@@Murderbot2000 well that’s always been the theme of Star Trek. From our darkest hour, we made our brightest future. It shows us what humanity is capable of, first in evil then in good

[@brothergrimace3859]

@@Murderbot2000 The best example of this sentiment is in DS9's 'Badda Bing, Badda Boom' when Cassidy tells Sisko about her opinion of Vic's: she fully understands what Earth culture was like in that time, but they're not trying to remake it as it was, but as it could be. That, if anything, is the core of 'Star Trek': accepting the flaws of humanity, but always striving for the idea that we can be more than what we were before. Equally as important: it's not the destination that's important, but the journey we make there that shapes us into being better, and the idea that we can't do it alone... so make new friends along the way, who also have their own ways, challenges and hopes for the future.

[@The_Viscount]

This may be the greatest first episode of any trek ever.

[@quentinlemaitre2998]

The musical tops this but yes it’s a close second!

[@MultiGamingNetwork03]

@@quentinlemaitre2998 The assignment was "First Episode", not middle of a Season episode. :)

[@TonyTylerDraws]

If you’re going to break the prime directive, this is the way to do it.

[@MingWLee]

By that time Prime directive hasn't been written yet but General Order 1, it was amended I believe because of what Pike did as we see here

[@oddish4352]

@@MingWLee Well if you're going to break General Order 1 and cause it to be rewritten as the Prime Directive, this is the way to do it.

[@TheZacula]

@MingWLee The incident that caused Starfleet command to reissue "General Order 1" as "The Prime Directive," with double-underlines and a stamp. "We MEAN it! Don't interfere!"

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

Recruitment never fails, show them what there missing, and the ideas of war disappear. 😎

[@ronaldhudson169]

The Prime directive was already broken. The race of people had detected a battle nearby and extrapolated an antimatter bomb that looked like warp drive to starfleet sensors. They had already been 'damaged' and were on a course of self destruction. Pike was correcting the interference that had already happened. We don't see that race in later shows, perhaps they will turn up in SNW at some point or in one of the next new serieses. But just perhaps they decided to work together instead of against each other, even if they did not join the Federation.

[@chrissanto]

Christopher Pike is the person we Christopher's should strive to be.

[@danielhaire6677]

All of us should learn to be.

[@Laeadern]

Everyone should aspire to be more like Captain Pike. He's a genuinely good man.

[@captainchrisdorn1847]

I totally agree 👍

[@paulsmart72]

Now that is how you do a speech. If only our political leaders could think like this, inspire us like this. The world would be a better place.

[@BestFirmwareAround]

I can do that!

[@Laeadern]

I agree completely. The show just feels like Star Trek and the cast is killin it. Anson Mount is a perfect Captain Pike imo.

[@allanhansen6458]

Our political leaders aren't thinking of us.

[@michaelgreenwood3413]

@@allanhansen6458 Trump sure as fuck wasn't.

[@Strider91]

They can, and do. You just don't vote for them. The problem isn't politicians. Its the electorate. If we actually voted for people like Pike, more would run and it would become the Norm. Sadly, thats not what happens. Often the loudest, most in you face guy wins. Then, big shocker. . . He turns out to be as asshole

[@yeltsin6817]

This scene makes me tear up. I feel like our own world is heading to the same fate that Christopher points out will happen to this race

[@lamarravery4094]

We probably need a benevolent alien intervention to tell us to stop it. We still see the differences in our many different races and suspicions, greed and power is still a problem we haven't overcome.

[@BroughPerkinsMedium]

Have heart my friend. Us Star Trek Fan's embody and represent the dream Gene and co. gave to us. If we remember to act as a Starfleet Officer would in our lives, we will bring it alive on Earth today. That's the higher point. Entertainment was just the sugar but the characters and morals and ideals and methodologies are the medicine for us... I think we will avoid Nuke War ultimately. But we have never been closer than this even when near misses occurred. I predict an emissary from the West (not sure which country exactly, could be USA) will meet with Putin, make many good offers, and find a way forward. In the meantime let's keep being the Federation in our own lives... It does actually make a difference. I play Star Trek Online, the free to play online game. I find it calms me and gives me a little "home" in my psyche on my off hours. Lots of the original actors lent their voices to the game and we can fly and play through missions. It's 12 years old now so it's a very mature and well fleshed out game. If you have a decent computer and internet and get sad, download it and e-mail me and I'll fly with you Yeltsin.

[@yeltsin6817]

@@BroughPerkinsMedium don’t worry. I’m not suicidal or nothing. I just feel like our society has moved thru various phases throughout our existence but now we have the technology to wipeout the entire planet. I think our destiny is to basically destroy ourselves and then the survivors will rebuild the way of the federation I think this has happened with some earlier civilizations that perished as well. Just a cycle n

[@yeltsin6817]

@@BroughPerkinsMedium I do appreciate your thoughts though! LLAP!!

[@mentalrectangle]

Sure does feel that way.

[@NuclearFridge1]

I love how Pike shuts down the whole room by beaming in. These people see that and are going 😲 "How is that even possible?!?"

[@whenyoucometonegown]

Pikes speech brings a tear to my eye and I am a 41 year old grown man.

[@scottreacher4620]

I'm 53 and it brings a tear to my eye too. Nothing to be ashamed of. ScottReacher, tears, flowing. (Bonus points if you get the reference.)

[@gedias1]

Anson Mount showed a lot of charisma just by saying, "Hi."

[@PACKYCSONE80]

As a Trekkie, it is hard to hear that I am living in the world that ended to create the world that I loved to watch as kid. I was watching a future that I cannot enter because I will a burned shadow on the ruins of building. Damn.

[@JDEhlert]

"Endless possibility." We don't have to end the same way.

[@RevanHorner]

Your destiny is still your own

[@pembertr0n]

That’s what makes Trek great though, it IS a hope for a better tomorrow. It may seem like we’re headed down the dark path Pike shows, but just like the aliens, we have a choice: keep fighting over dwindling resources and ideological differences, or find a way to come together to make things better for our descendants. It seems like there’s a lot of division online and in society, and there’s an economic incentive to fuel that, but it’s really ok in a lot of cases to say “I don’t agree with you, but I don’t have to hate you.” I’ve started doing that recently and actually had some nice discussions with people on topics we’re both passionate about. It’s helped me understand why I feel the way I do but it’s also given me an understanding of where they’re coming from.

[@omni42]

The point is to build toward that world we want instead of accepting the one we are in. Defeating hate and the rising fascism today isn't easy, but keeping that idea of where we are trying to go in mind helps.

[@matasa7463]

This scene was also a message to the humans of our era - we don't have to die like this. We can choose to go beyond. Leave our savagery behind and reach for the stars.

[@ChaoticTeen16]

This is easily my favourite scene in all on Strange New Worlds. Captain Pike is amazing.

[@nomadnametab]

amazing. the first captain of the enterprise we got to see 56 years ago . took a long time but it has all come full circle. be proud jeffrey hunter. your character and captain's chair are in good hands.

[@trilobite2500]

Agreed. It's been definitely a long road getting from there to here It's been a long time But Pike's time is finally here And I can feel the change of the franchise right now Nothings in its way

[@vryday]

That scene moved me to tears. This is what Star Trek truly is about. Beautiful delivery by Anson Mount as well.

[@mikebasil4832]

Strange New Worlds does in certain ways seem to boldly go where no Star Trek series has gone before.

[@gillyfraser4192]

This speech live rent-free in my head. Brilliant piece of writing delivered with excellence.

[@Ranseier1986]

Well written and very well acted. It doesn't sound like a prepared speech, but spontaneous, natural and completely honest.

[@BroughPerkinsMedium]

I'm impressed with Anson Mount.

[@mikebasil4832]

@@BroughPerkinsMedium So am I. Anson improved a very great deal on what Jeffrey Hunter established in The Cage/Menagerie.

[@NeilNadelman]

I loved how, right out of the gate, this show was showing us that it was Star Trek-flavored Star Trek. They go to the Social Commentary Planet inhabited by Aliens Who Are Just Basically Us and the captain lays it out with a really stirring speech. This was, like, a good 40% of the original series, and it felt so damned good to see that it still works.

[@StormShadowHarris]

...Yeah, actually. You're right. Thank you. I've just finished the first episode, and I was just thinking that it felt a little... generic. At the very least, it felt like a good 2-parter that had been squeezed into 1 episode. Like, I didn't *hate* it, but I didn't love it either, and there were certain moments that stuck out as red flags for me (Pike giving his speech that, in universe, would have just been him quoting Cochrane's address to Star Fleet from ENT, and getting that painfully 21st century reaction from Uhura like she's hearing it for the first time? And those very unsubtle character & relationship introductions... felt like a really good example of discovery writing, and why so many people have a problem with it). I was leaning towards the idea that it felt too much like Discovery writers trying too hard to recreate Classic Trek. But, this is the 'classic trek style' series, that's how it's being marketed, and it makes sense that they'd be trying to push that impression right off the bat, even if it's to the episode's detriment in places while they're trying to find their balance. And you're right- they were trying really hard to stick to the format, and it shows in places my mind was too preoccupied with the flaws of other Nu-Trek shows to recognise as anything but bad writing. Like, I was comparing the stirring speech at the end to Picard's speech at the end of season 1 of his show, a Deus ex machina that solves a really interesting ethical dilemma instantly with perdy words to pay lip service to the Trek legacy... but I shouldn't be comparing it to Picard, I should be comparing it to Kirk. And they *nailed* it. That's exactly how he'd handle that situation. I still don't know if I like the show, but bad first episodes are a running theme in Star Trek. And like I say, I didn't *hate* this one. It just felt... mid. And that's not *bad.* It's certainly not episode 1 of Lower decks bad, and I gave that show more than one episode to win me over. So I'm gonna keep my subscription. For now.

[@shreyam1008]

dont know about other trek shows, but Strange New Worlds is doing justice to the core message and theme of Star Trekk world. "THE BEST OF WHAT HUMANITY CAN BE"

[@k1productions87]

Whether you enjoy the other shows or not, we needed them in order to find the proper footing. If Discovery was the "Apollo 1 Fire", the lessons learned were necessary for Strange New Worlds to stick the "Apollo 11 Landing"

[@chloekaftan]

that was possibly the most powerful speech i have ever heard in all of history, i actually started to cry when hoping and praying for captain pikes ideals... instead of the apocalyptic 3rd world war...

[@vdoggydogg3922]

Allof history? Really?

[@kb7rky]

I'm a lifelong Trek fan...have been since "The Man Trap" was first-run. This is Star Trek at its' finest. Gene would be most "insufferably pleased" with himself to see how far his vision for his little "Wagon Train To The Stars" has come.

[@BroughPerkinsMedium]

Agreed!

[@aaronjg682]

It took me a few watches to understand "The Last Day." Great writing. Anson Mount is a great addition to the Star Trek universe.

[@namelessandsouless1]

I love this so much. It is the hopeful Star Trek that I missed. Earlier, when asked about how Human's put down rebellions, Pike said negotiations and debate. They talk out their problems and reach compromises that mutually benefit all parties. That's how treaties are formed and how alliances are started. It's one of the founding principles of the Federation and This moment captures it perfectly.

[@shanenway2647]

Ive never teared up with a star trek episode till now, life should be worn gloriously..thank you Captain Pike

[@mikebasil4832]

I’d so much like a Galactic Federation to come to us now and give us the same inspirational speech that Captain Pike gave these people.

[@maew150]

I've never been really into star trek. But as of late, I've been watching it, little clips of both the older shows and this one. and the more I do, the more I come to appreciate and even adore the ideals it tries to convey. But most of all, its made me want to seek out my own potential and finally improve myself. And hopefully, even in a small personal level, improve the world around me. Live long and prosper everyone. Let us work towards a future we can all enjoy and be proud of!

[@gracecookie4604]

Just avoid the first star trek movie and your good it's mostly 2 hours of watching the ship move

[@Beohun]

@@gracecookie4604 Star Trek: The Slow Motion Picture

[@leebarto15]

One of the better speeches ever in Star Trek I’ve rewatch this several times, and each time it shows a very personable, and very honest outlook on how life can be when an entire civilization is polarized into bettering themselves. I wish humanity could actually grasp tightly this idea and make our world a better place

[@Karcarius]

"The power of possibility". Powerful stuff.

[@kevinmoore7975]

Star Trek at its finest. This speech gave me chills. Well done!

[@cameron120587]

"But I choose to believe that your destinies are still your own. Maybe that is why I'm here. To remind you of the power ... of possibility." Welcome back Star Trek. I missed you.

[@PurposelessRabbitholes]

So deeply refreshing to have a Star Trek captain like this again, one who can save the day with a rousing, optimistic and charismatic speech, after watching people get murdered and tortured and blown up and disintegrated for years in Picard and Disco lol. THIS is the Trek we’ve wanted back for years! Underplayed, intelligent and dignified sci-fi. With a touch of camp and humor.

[@michaelgreenwood3413]

Actually it didn't. But you didn't bother watching either series, did you.

[@gravitydefyingturtle]

What I love most about this scene is not the shock and horror of the aliens, but the grief and sorrow of the human characters. Even 200-ish years later, WW3 has left its mark on the human psyche.

[@christophergreen3809]

This scene is reminiscient of the TOS episode "A Taste Of Armageddon", where Capt. Kirk tells two warring planets, "It's peace...or utter destruction...the choice is yours!'

[@RS250Squid]

The finale of those people stepping back from the precipice, living along side one another, celebrating the history that brought them together, and seeing a civilisation working through its baggage and stepping into the future... That's a pretty awesome sequence.

[@joesmith4682]

I love this scene so much. It is AWESOME watching a planet come together and strive to be more. Amazing

[@kylelos2933]

This. This is why I'm a fan of Star Trek. I was in open-mouthed wonder after watching Strange New Worlds' first episode. If you ask me this scene didn't just make it a great first episode of a new series. I think it's one of the best and most meaningful scenes in the history of the franchise. 🌍🌌🚀

[@Resource.Management]

This looks like what our own leaders need to hear.

[@k1productions87]

I just wish our leaders were capable of learning it on their own, rather than needing some superior species to say it for them. We need to be inspired to build a better world,... not scared into it. Sadly,... fear and threat are the only things we understand, as a species.

[@ottofrinta7115]

This is what I missed so much. Star Trek back in 90s was full of vision of great common future for humanity. It was inspirational to an entire generation. This brought it back in time of great need. Finally Star Trek is back.

[@fionawimber1028]

This is by far the most powerful scene I have seen in any recent ST series, perhaps ever!

[@KH4444444444N]

It's definitely up there.

[@toowoombacorgi6358]

Definitely better than Kirk talking a computer to death!

[@StsFiveOneLima]

Definitely not "ever".

[@lowellleber1722]

Damn good speech. Not as good as Kirk's speech about risk.

[@yusrisaadun5497]

This 2nd for me after the first contact with Vulcans and the phoenix warp drives

[@EUROPAMusicOfficialChannel]

It's a wonderful feeling to be emotionally moved by Star Trek again. These kinds of moral conondrums were what Star Trek has always been built on.

[@KelalaNCC91800]

When this piece was not yet available in Japan, I came across a website that compiled the dialogue that appeared in this episode, translated it using DeepL, and viewed it against the text from which this video was translated. When I finally understood what Captain Pike meant in this video, I broke down in tears... Yes, just like my emotions when the Enterprise-D reappeared in Star Trek Picard Season 3.

[@Spacebattler]

This is why Christopher Pike is the only Captain to have a medal named after him. Even Kirk and Picard didn't have that honor.

[@k1productions87]

That we know of. Pike may have named the Medal of Honor, but Kirk may be named in a medal of Valor or Gallantry, and Picard may (eventually) be named in a medal of Exploration or Diplomacy.

[@amandawilliams8706]

I admit, I cried during this moment. This series is so much better than Discovery.

[@Sathish_12]

I watched discovery only for Captain Pike

[@amandawilliams8706]

@@Sathish_12 Pike made Discovery season 2 worth watching

[@arnelarboleda2870]

Add me to this list.

[@brianbreeding1]

@@arnelarboleda2870 I cry every time I watch that monologue.

[@DanTheMan9383]

So did I.

[@paulbeaney4901]

This scene is star trek.

[@ThePCguy17]

Pike's awkward little, "Hi," is absolutely perfect. Not least because he's not just acting like he's in trouble, he _is_ in trouble for what he's doing. And he does it anyway, without shame. "Hello there little children. This is why you're going to stop fighting. Do pay attention."

[@harsa2017]

Considering the absolute state of the world right now, that "you'll use competing ideas of freedom to destroy each other" hits really hard...

[@johnmcgowan2348]

I really like Pike's humility here.

[@Al_Ghifari_Al_Kinani]

Captain Pike's words ring true even as we try to eradicate one another and our planet. We need to listen to our own advice. Peace and justice on earth.

[@ChadeGB]

When I began watching this series, within the first couple of episodes I thought "Finally, Star Trek is back." I can't wait for the 2nd series.

[@Turboy65]

This is a true classic Star Trek episode in the greatest tradition of the original series. It checks every box. Strange New Worlds pretty much makes you want to forget all those OTHER Star Trek series other than the original series.

[@lamarravery4094]

Enterprise was a good series as well.

[@stryletz]

@@lamarravery4094 don't think they were referring to Classic Trek, but the more recent and divisive ones that tried to stray from what made Stat Trek great. SNW is a return to form, while mixing in new elements of production and story telling. It isn't a grimdark dystopia, but a hopeful look at the future, with a dash of camp as tribute to the original series. The writing isn't always perfect, but unlike anything else recently spawned by CBS/Paramount this show embodies the true spirit of Star Trek.

[@lamarravery4094]

@@stryletz I was referring to Jonathan Archer's Enterprise series. That was my favorite.

[@jesusmora9379]

@@stryletz we could call it "post-grimdark"

[@Lijaskurzeme]

My most beloved is STNG :) And this is a very good Star Trek, or as I call it, Star Trek Pike

[@arndthorstmann1697]

Pure Star Trek at it's best! Live long and prosper!

[@leebarto15]

One of the best Star Trek speeches.

[@Laeadern]

I am enjoying the hell out of Star Trek : SNW so very much. It just feels right.

[@mikebasil4832]

It certainly does. Probably just the way that Gene Roddenberry would have most originally wanted Star Trek to be.

[@Laeadern]

@@mikebasil4832 It took technology some time to catch up to his vision on the visual side of things...lol

[@Laeadern]

@@mikebasil4832 I keep coming back to this scene...it's for lack of a better word perfect.

[@mikebasil4832]

Happy New Year to Star Trek. 🖖🏻🖖🏼🖖🏽🖖🏾🖖🏿

[@saftschraube]

This scene is what sold me on "Strange New Worlds". ❤

[@Adam-ln4og]

My old man grew up on TOS. I offered him Strange New Worlds, and he loved it. This is Star Trek to him. Writers and scene designers can do it, if we let them.

[@macdieter23558]

It still teaches us how to be the better version of ourselves!

[@vankeithbarnes1333]

Better words could never been spoken, "The power of possibility."

[@RavenScherazade]

This pretty showed us a possible and maybe likely situation for our RL. It's sad... but also, I like how they kept mentioning past and then they finally showed.

[@veramae4098]

At the end, an outline of the Enterprise becomes a symbol of change ... and hope.

[@hopesjourneyVA]

"Because until our lasr moment... The future's what we make it." Is so powerful that I used it for a Monologue when I was in Acting. 2:30 One year later, Pike speaks to me. In season 2, not only do I enjoy his singing performance, but I also enjoy his Father Figure personality. Anson Mount has brought life to this version of Pike.

[@russell5078084]

This is what True Trek is. Warning of potential fatal consequences and also Hope. Or as Captain Pike said the power of Possibilities. The next best speech in Trek is Kirk's at the end of the episode The Omega Glory.

[@TwistedSecrets777]

sadly I feel its going to take world war 3 and the deaths that comes with it to change this world and wake people up....because only when humanity is faced with Extinction are they going to learn

[@danielhaire6677]

And that Life is to be worn gloriously.

[@russell5078084]

@@danielhaire6677 amen to that.

[@MChauNsd]

This scene hits hard because we are heading that direction. yet we wont do anything about it

[@Strangedays612]

Pike's words bring me to tears. As Someone with a chronic condition who is reminded of death every day, his words "Maybe thats the good in seeing my future, that right up until the very end,, life has to be worn gloriously, because until our last moment, the future is what we make it." 100% love it.

[@johne453]

This exemplifies what Star Trek means for me. Life is all about what CAN be, if we all strive for it. As equals.

[@farfignewgenfrackenheimer8865]

This clip should be watched by every new writer for Star Trek in all it's forms to truly understand what they are writing about and hoping to achieve.

[@captainchrisdorn1847]

Definitely a powerful moment in Star Trek history 👏👏👏👏👏

[@RenaissanceM]

This is something I’ve always appreciated about Star Trek. Roddenberry’s vision of the future is often criticized for being too optimistic, yet In the lore of the Universe it’s been made abundantly clear that the bright future we know as the United Federation of Planets only came after we very nearly destroyed ourselves. Still despite that we persevered and managed to become a part of something so much greater than ourselves. Humanity really made it to the stars. It gives me hope that even if our generation fails, there’s always a chance for the next generation to pick things up and carry them to heights unimaginable. 😌

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

Yesss, exactly. So many people overlook the greater picture. Yes it's depressing, but the point is humans went to their very lowest point/near extinction and united finally after thousands of years being divided through history. Achieved the final goal of earth of working together as one tribe, and set about working with the Vulcans and in time a federation of planets formed. All protected by the civilian led navy we call starfleet.

[@markwaldron8954]

God this was such a good episode. Pure Star Trek.

[@mmyers6441]

At the beginning of the Episode he was watching "The day the earth stood still" and with that in mind this scene is even more powerful.

[@chrissanto]

The melted Statue of Liberty, while shown briefly, is the best part of this.

[@filthycasual8187]

Why? Let me guess, you hate America just like all the other "cool kids?"

[@leeboy26]

Cloverfield monster: 'Pfft. Amateurs.'

[@RealityIsTheNow]

You are exactly the sort of hateful bigot the rest of us have to watch out for.

[@bryanmeade8155]

The SCORE for this scene is impeccable.

[@davedahl4461]

Strange New Worlds made me feel heard as a Star Trek fan. I’ve fallen in love with Lower Decks and I like prodigy. I don’t hate Discovery. And I don’t want to ruin it for someone else if it inspires them. I owe discovery a lot of gratitude. Because it existed and did well. It led to StranGe New Worlds and for that I am truly grateful.

[@turboed1337]

I adore your comment and view thank you for lightning up my expectations as well.🖖 Live long and prosper, Dave.🖖