Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | 2x07 "Those Old Scientists"

LoglineAn accident while investigating a time portal sends Ensigns Beckett Mariner and Bradward Boimler through time from the 24th century, and Captain Pike and his crew must get them back where they belong before they can alter the timeline.

Written by Kathryn Lyn & Bill Wolkoff

Directed by Jonathan Frakes

Tired8281 ,

Holy smokes, I can’t believe how awesome that thing was that I just watched. I’m awestruck at the talent it must have taken to pull it off so perfectly.

hivemind ,

Frakes has directed two Orville episodes (so far), and arguably brought his experience over to SNW, as Boims and Mariner were fan[boy|girl]ing about, it had serious “Orville” vibes to it. I don’t think they could have picked a better director.

The bit where Ortegas and Uhura were gushing about the NX-01 crew and suddenly realizing that’s why their guests were gushing was priceless.

“What would come after the dash?”

And both Jack and Tawny crushed it as the live action versions of their characters. (Both were over-the-top, and that was the point).

I wonder if that “Riker!” Gag was improvised and if so, how long it had Frakes (and/or the crew) laughing.

The LD-style intro was chefs kiss perfect. The coda was, likewise, a perfect capstone.

Awa ,
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I didn’t realize Frakes directed two of the Orville episodes, but makes a lot of sense. He did an amazing job bringing the charm of The Orville into this episode. RE: the intro…YES!!! I was about to skip it, but so happy I watched it. I loved the space-monster sucking on the ship! It is my favorite part of the LD intro, so happy to see it here.

Jacko ,

Watch the Ready Room episode! The Riker was improvised!

Wyrm ,

My favourite line in the whole thing is right at the end when Commander Jack Ransom (played by Jerry O’Connell) walks past the poster of Lieutenant commander Una Chin-Riley (played by Rebecca Romjin) and calls her “The hottest first officer in Starfleet history.”

For those who don’t know, the Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romjin are married to each other.

maegul ,

I did not know this!! Thank you!!

eva_sieve ,

I thought it was weird and a touch sleazier than we normally see from Ransom, but out of universe that is very sweet!

NuPNuA ,

That was amazing, on par with Trials and Tribble-ations for a crossover. Loved how well they integrated Boimler and Mariner without losing any of the character as LD has presented them.

astroturds ,

What a nice surprise after work on a Sunday!

The episode was bloody tremendous! I knew they were going to appear in SNW but somehow I didn’t think it was going to be cartoon and live action together, I thought they would just be sucked into the past and we’d see the real actors. The intro and outro were both great. It was just brilliant all round.

Awa ,
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Definitely one of the most enjoyable episodes of any modern Star Trek episodes if not the best. Love the calls back to the other shows and Star Trek history. I like how the Lower Decks actors played their human characters just as skillfully as they voice them. I loved their connections with the SNW crew. Just beautifully well written. Feels like that it made up for what seemed to be lacking in the previous episode.

fishbulb95 ,

My face hurt by the end of the episode. I had no idea I was smiling the whole time. It really was that perfect mix of physical comedy but down to earth. It reminded me so much of The Orville. Definitely one of those I’ll go back to watch again.

UESPA_Sputnik ,
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My face hurt by the end of the episode. I had no idea I was smiling the whole time.

Is that you, Mr. Spock?

const_void ,
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L O V E I T

alienamp ,

I’ve only seen the first maybe 8 episodes of Lower Decks can I watch this episode without spoiling the rest of the seasons?

milkisklim ,

Minor spoilers… there’s a Tendi reference that is somewhat important. But all the lower decks references you really need will be explained in the episode.

TotalElipse ,

Yeah you’re all good

erbazzone , (edited )

It was fantastic

Someone can explain me the halloween costume pun?

NVM found it here

startrek.website/post/462450

Maolmi ,
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It was … the best of both worlds.

maddy ,

The opening sequence is chef kiss

End0fLine ,
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It took me longer than I’m comfortable to admit to notice it was animated and not the usual intro.

lordnikon ,

i mean they are both animated. They tried to film on location but the camera operator keeps getting burned in the nebula.

startrekexplained ,

I’ve only seen one episode of Lower Decks (the DS9 one) and this was a pretty good crossover I must say. Now cross over Strange New Worlds with other shows and characters from the Trek legacy.

Voyager763 ,

I haven’t gotten around to Lower Decks, but this episode was simply brilliant even for me. Just sublime all around.

maegul ,

Part of why this episode is so good is that Lower Decks is so good. It’s funny Trek that whole heartedly celebrates Trek while retaining the spirit of Trek. If you haven’t seen it, I recommend! Its probably a hard needle to thread, and a vibe, as it turns out, that is evidently resonant with SNW.

This mash-up/cross-over was not only inspired and well executed, but in many ways probably a fluke of this moment of Trek production which has two separate parallel series that are fun, bright spirited celebratory not-quite-sequel/prequels with their own compelling themes, stories and characters.

ValueSubtracted OP Mod ,
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I can confirm that this episode is live on Crave, as well as Paramount+ in the relevant regions.

CeruleanRuin ,
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What is up with that? It’s not supposed to be out until Thursday. That’s a heck of a release date slippage.

deepthaw ,

They released earlier to coincide with screening it at SDCC.

CeruleanRuin ,
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Aha, makes sense! I had all but written off ComicCon because I figured the strikes would put the kibosh on most of the panels and other appearances, but I guess the studios will still roll out their stuff there. Cool beans.

deweydecibel ,

Regardless if the actors or writers are present to promote, the event space is bought and paid for, contracts have been signed, etc. The event goes on with or without the talent present.

StillPaisleyCat ,
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We were able to watch and record the ‘Special Presentation’ on CTV Sci-fi channel.

It did however make us watch every single ad, with a ‘skip is not available for this episode’ message.

There are no other windows for it showing before Thursday, but I am wondering if Bell will add it to ‘On Demand’ sneakily tomorrow.

ValueSubtracted OP Mod ,
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Always good to get the full television experience.

StillPaisleyCat ,
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My spouse was covering their eyes and guffawing at many of the ads. It’s been years since they’d sat through anything more than promotions for other shows. Definitely an experience.

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