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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds gets ready for its third season and fans cannot wait. The series has managed to strike a perfect balance between the Sentinel spirit of Star Trek: The Original Series and modern character-driven narrative filmmaking.
It has managed to grant every Trekkie their wish for episodic Science Fiction. Yet, as I look forward to the adventures of Captain Pike and his crew, my thoughts turn to a different crew - the one we were promised, and is yet to be released.
Star Trek: Legacy is the subject of my discussion, and I am still waiting. Based off the video game of the same name and picking up from where Picard ended, this could have been a hit among fans of the franchise.
The Legacy that was promised
Not only did ‘Picard’ Season 3 serve as an emotional send-off to ‘The Next Generation’ in 2023, it also set up some elements for something new. When the Titan-A was rechristened the Enterprise-G and Seven of Nine took command, the new era of Star Trek felt as though it was starting – it symbolically passed the torch in a way that was so seamless, yet so symbolic at the same time.
Matalas’ work had crafted a season of thoughtful fan service. He created cohesive arcs, leaned into character development, and introduced an energetic pace.
There was a vision, and that vision had people like Jack Crusher, Raffi Musiker, Captain Seven, and even holographic Moriarty in it, blending legacy characters together with a fresh cast positioned for bold new stories. The audience was there, the groundwork was ready, but now they are left asking, “where is it?”
We can love Strange New Worlds and still want more
It is clear that 'Strange New Worlds' is a triumph with characters that are compelling and a storytelling that is rich with depth. It's episodic format is a hallmark of ingenuity in storytelling during a time when serialized bloat is the norm. It has revived the trademark curiosity that has defined Star Trek since 1966.
One embraces the promise of exploration while the other contends with the responsibility of inheritance. Both options are not competing visions, instead they are complementary. 'Legacy' offers a glimpse into the post-Dominion war, post-Borg, post-Picard Federation. This isn't fueled by nostalgia but deliberately focused on what lies ahead.
Currently, there is no flagship series that anchors the 25th century Star Trek Timeline, which is where 'Legacy' comes in.
Not just a spin-off—A thematic continuation
Matalas’ story wasn’t just about keeping faces on screen, which is what people assumed “legacy” would be. Rather, what we witnessed in Picard Season 3 was groundwork, not an ending.
Those who question Captain Seven of Nine’s leadership are forced to think deeply about Starfleet ethics and what it means to represent Starfleet after being away for so long. Raffi’s storyline as a recovering intelligence officer who morphs into first officer is an emotional stark contrast.
A legacy character who might very well be the poster child of a new era, but feels like a wildcard at the same time, Jack Crusher is set up beautifully for episodic storytelling.
Finding a character is secondary to this plot: Reconciling the past and the future, carving a new identity, and building new legends to replace enduring narratives. That is why Legacy is the most “Trek” on Star Trek.
A franchise built to expand
Star Trek thrived in the 1990s by operating several concurrent series. The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager didn’t just coexist successfully, but synergistically — presenting opposing angles on the same milieu. That model can and ought to return.
The audience today is at once more fragmented, more worldwide, and more interconnected than ever. The fans aren’t just watching; they’re interacting, theorizing, creating. The unqualified love for Picard Season 3, the trending hashtags, the actor endorsements — it’s all demand. And the infrastructure is in place. The cast is game. The creatives are ready.
So why wait?
Final log: Let the Enterprise-G fly
I'm looking forward to Strange New Worlds Season 3. I’ll be there on the first day, eager to laugh, to cheer, and maybe even to cry. But while I’m watching the stars with Pike and his crew, I’ll also be casting my gaze in the direction of the space where Legacy ought to be.
Because Star Trek isn’t just about exploring the unexplored; it’s about taking the best of what’s come before you into the future. And keeping Legacy off the air makes part of the franchise’s future frustratingly out of reach.
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There’s a crew waiting. A ship ready. A story worth telling. All CBS needs to do is send the word.
Make it so.
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