That Uhura was speaking with noncorporeal aliens, nonetheless, makes “Misplaced in Translation” the second episode in a row to function such creatures.
“Misplaced in Translation” additionally sees a improvement within the sexual/romantic relationship between Spock (Ethan Peck) and Nurse Chapel (Jess Bush). On the finish of “Charades,” the 2 shared a kiss and it was implied that in addition they had intercourse. Now they’re enjoying chess within the mess corridor, and Spock is pondering whether or not or to not report their dalliance to the captain; inter-officer fraternizing and all. In true scientific vogue, Spock declares that he’ll, for a interval, be “experimenting with feelings,” that means he’ll smile extra sooner or later and maybe inform Chapel that he loves her. This habits will come into play extra within the following episode.
Loads has been dumped on the Peck model of Spock already. He was saddled with a previously-unknown sister in “Discovery,” was mentioned to have been on the lam after being accused of homicide, and escaped from a psychological establishment. He was remodeled right into a human briefly and requires remedy to maintain his feelings in test. The makers of “Unusual New Worlds” are burying a LOT below Leonard Nimoy’s pores and skin. In “Translation,” Spock is now hotter, extra loving, and extra emotional than ever. It is such a dramatic change in his character, a Trekkie would possibly surprise if this Spock will hyperlink canonically to the one we have identified for 57 years.
On the very least, one thing dramatic and heartbreaking must happen earlier than the 1966 “Star Trek” can start. Trekkies must metal themselves.
The three-D chess set within the picture above is, by the way, the identical one which Trekkies should purchase from the “Star Trek” web site.