Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Wouldn’t have worked if the show hadn’t updated the character of Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount). Anson Mount’s Captain Pike made his debut in Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 when he took command of the USS Discovery to investigate a series of mysterious red bursts. Berg’s take on Pike was so beloved that fans began clamoring for a spin-off following his adventures on the USS Enterprise. so, Strange New Worlds was born.
The character of Christopher Pike (as portrayed by Jeffrey Hunter) actually debuted in 1966, in the only Star Trek: The Original Series Two-part episode, “The Menagerie.” Jeffrey Hunter’s Captain Pike was originally meant to be Star Trek leader man But NBC rejected the show’s original pilot, “The Cage.” Pike joined Star Trek Cannon as the captain of the Enterprise before Kirk, but his story remained largely untold until now Strange New Worlds. However, while the show is a welcome addition to the saga, it wouldn’t have worked with the original version of the character for one main reason.
Strange New Worlds would not have worked with Star Trek’s original version of Captain Pike
Jeffrey Hunter’s Captain Pike Feels Outdated
Jeffrey Hunter’s take on Captain Pike is temperamentally different from Anson Mount’s and would not have worked as well with the tone of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Hunter’s pike was deep and stern, never letting his guard down in front of his crew. The pike of “The Cage” doesn’t seem like the type of captain who would host dinners for his crew in his personal quarters. Anson Mount’s Pike, on the other hand, is likable from his very first appearance and he comes across as open, honest and personable.
On strange new worlds, Captain Pike treats his crew like family and is always willing to listen to what they have to say. When strange events happen on the Enterprise, like when the crew suddenly breaks into song, Pike rolls with it, while ensuring that his ship and crew are safe. It’s hard to imagine Jeffrey Hunter’s Pike joking with his crew, let alone singing with them. Strange New Worlds has become one of modern Star Trek The most beloved shows, and it would not have worked as well without this updated and emotionally available version of ​​Captain Pike.
Captain Pike from Strange New Worlds is actually closer to Kirk
Pike clearly loves being a starship captain just like Kirk
Although Captain Pike has a decidedly different command style from Captain Kirk, the two have quite a bit in common. They both have a certain twinkle in their eye that signifies how much they love being captain of the Enterprise. Pike and Kirk both know a starship’s greatest strength is its crew, But Pike is a bit more collaborative than Kirk and Kirk is more willing to take risks. Still, both men are obviously meant to be starship captains. Not only do they both excel at their jobs, but they clearly have a blast doing it most of the time.
After “The Cage” was shown to studio executives at NBC, some complained that it was “too cerebral,” So Gene Roddenberry livened up the show with the more dynamic Captain Kirk. This clearly proved to be a success and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Stick to the same basic formula. by making Pick a more dynamic character and just a bit more than Kirk, Strange New Worlds Balances out its more serious stories. Anson Mount’s Pike can be contemplative and serious in times of crisis, but he also takes time to acknowledge how weird and fun life on a starship can be.
How much Strange New Worlds actually rewrites the original Captain Pike from Star Trek
The updated version of Pike’s Anson Mount is perfect for the modern era
Jeffrey Hunter was a fine actor, but his Pike doesn’t convey the bright and hopeful energy that Mount’s Pike does. yet, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds did not completely rewrite the character of Captain Pike, keeping much of his basic story the same. Pike is still destined for a tragic future after a terrible accident leaves him disfigured and paralyzed. Even knowing the fate that awaits him, Anson Mount’s Pike holds on to hope and stands strong for his crew. That Pike has foreknowledge of his future redefines the character, making him even more of a tragic hero.
“The Cage” only gave a brief glimpse into Pix’s character, and he’s clearly not at his best. He is still struggling with the ramifications of a previous mission and is even considering abandoning the Enterprise. Because “the cage” caught Pike on a bad day so to speak, Anson Berg and the creators of Strange New Worlds There was a bit of tension when the personality of his character was worked out. In some ways, the pike of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Still feels like the same character from “The Cage,” but Anson Berg has updated him to be a perfect hero for the modern era.
- Release date
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May 5, 2022
- Seasons
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2