Minority Mindset

Okay, so here’s the interesting thing about the Strange New Worlds premiere. A lot of fans were worried about how the show would handle established Star Trek lore, and honestly, it tackled a big one right away – the Gorn. They didn’t just address it, they really dealt with it in a surprisingly dramatic way. But the real emotional gut punch came with Captain Batel. Seeing Pike desperately try to save the woman he loves, culminating in that incredibly moving scene where he recites The Lord’s Prayer… it’s powerful stuff. And it’s a little complicated for Star Trek. You see, creator Gene Roddenberry envisioned a future where religion had faded away, a core tenet of his humanist worldview. However, the universe he built, the stories that followed, haven’t always stuck to that strictly. It’s a fascinating tension, and this episode really brought it to the forefront.

With seventeen players now merged, this is the biggest alliance shift in Survivor history. However, Christian is completely focused on Rick Devens, jokingly calling him “captain” as they share a hammock and reminisce about working together. Devens reveals to Aubry that he was the one who originally hid her Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol. Thanks to Emily, everyone already knew Aubry had an idol, and information spreads rapidly in such a large group. We see a fast-paced sequence of players sharing gossip, including details about both Aubry’s and Ozzy’s idols. Genevieve, however, remains strategic, keeping the fact that she gave Rizo her second BEBI a secret – even from Rizo himself. It’s a clever move.

With only eight episodes, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is a quick watch. However, a second season is unlikely, as it was initially planned as a limited series. While creator Haley Z. Boston has considered continuing the show, it wouldn’t follow Rachel’s story; instead, it would be a new story each season.

Jax is definitely out of the picture, so the show is checking in with everyone else to see what they’ve been up to. Brittany is happy with Cruz, who loves dinosaurs, but she and Jax are still technically married because he hasn’t signed the divorce papers – not surprising at all! She’s also reconnected with an old friend, Brandon, whom she knew as a teenager in Kentucky. He now lives in California, and they recently vacationed in Cabo. He wants to date her, but she turned him down. Zack is concerned Brittany might be repeating past mistakes, and honestly, it’s possible, though I’m hoping she won’t. Brandon seems like a good guy, and he’s attractive, so I’m willing to give him a chance.

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