
Before discussing how the new series changes established storylines, it’s important to remember the confusing way the original Star Trek episodes were first shown. NBC aired episodes out of order, and this included two early appearances of Nurse Chapel, played by Majel Barrett. The episode where she officially joins the Enterprise crew, “What Are Little Girls Made Of?,” actually aired after the one where she confesses her feelings to Spock (“Naked Time”). Despite this messy start, Strange New Worlds doesn’t contradict those classic Original Series episodes; instead, it cleverly addresses what some fans might consider inconsistencies in the plot.