Discovery fixed everything JJ Abrams got wrong about Spock’s mom

Amanda Grayson’s recurring role in Star Trek: Discovery Redeemed Everything JJ Abrams’ Star Trek (2009) was wrong about her character. Amanda began as a motherly and loving character Which was written to provide warmth to Spock’s steely exterior. in the Star Trek: The Original Series Season 2 Episode “Journey to Babel,” human teacher Amanda Grayson is introduced to audiences for the first time as Spock’s (Leonard Nimoy) mother, along with Spock’s father, her Vulcan husband Sarek (Mark Leonard). In all of her appearances in the Star Trek timeline, Amanda has demonstrated the connection that Spock has to his human side.

In the decade after Star Trek: The Original SeriesAmanda Grayson was just that: the beginning of Spock’s human side, which provided many opportunities for fascinating stories and emotional plot twists. Her character somehow lacked nuance and complexityNo different than other female characters of the time. in Star Trek (2009)Amanda, portrayed by Winona Ryder, returned to the screen and provided Spock’s mother with more screen time. However, it wasn’t until Mia Kirshner took over the role of Amanda Grayson alongside the cast of Star Trek: Discovery That the character finally got the treatment she deserved.

What JJ Abrams’ Star Trek got wrong about Spock’s mom Amanda Grayson

Amanda Grayson was just Spock’s mom in Star Trek’s first reboot film

JJ Abrams Star Trek (2009) Ending a 7-year hiatus from Star Trek Films after Star Trek: Nemesis Premiere in 2002. The movie ushered in a new era of Star Trek and introduced new actors playing beloved characters such as Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), Commander Spock (Zachary Quinto), and Lieutenant Nyota Uhura (Zoe Saldana). Among the characters was Winona Ryder as Amanda Graysonwho played a crucial role in the film as Spock’s human mother. Since the film is a precursor to the Star Trek: The Original Series Time, Spock’s human origin is an important aspect of the story.

However, Amanda Grayson is only in a few scenes Star Trek (2009)And she never goes out without Sarek (Ben Cross) or Spock. Despite being kind and loving, Amanda is not seen as much other than Spock’s motherWho gives him a markedly human education, while he was raised on a volcano. Even a deleted scene with Amanda and Sarek only depicts Spock’s birth on Vulcan. The controversial decision to destroy Vulcan and Romulus ended in the death of Amanda Grayson, allowing Spock to grieve and thus continue his character development in the film.

Star Trek: Discovery gave Amanda Grayson her own story

Mia Kirshner’s Amanda Grayson became more than just Sarek’s human wife

The introduction of a new age of Star Trek Television in 2017 proved to be the opportunity for Amanda Grayson to be more than a loving mother. in Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Commander Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) searches for her brother Spock (Ethan Peck) and reunites with their mother, Amanda Grayson (Mia Kirshner). While the plot that brings Amanda to the show concerns her children, Her character develops further than previous iterations. Mia Kirshner returned to her role as Amanda in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episode “Charades,” in which she gives a comedic factor to her character.

When you consider screen time, Star Trek: Discovery Coming out on top about Amanda’s character. More time on screen allowed Kirchner to develop a nuanced, complex and interesting character Rather than a simple plot device to continue Spock’s story. Amanda is stubborn, headstrong and stubborn. Instead of just being motherly, warm and empathetic, Star Trek: DiscoveryS Amanda fights for her children. While still connected to her family, Amanda breaks away from the maternal stereotype she earned in the 1960s. of course Star Trek: Discovery Made the franchise better, and the treatment of Amanda Grayson is a big part of that claim.