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Una's Stellar Performance: A Smart Move by Strange New Worlds Season 2 Starfleet's finest Number One, Una, retains her position, showcasing her undeniable prowess in the highly anticipated second season
WARNING: Contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2
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In season 2, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds made a wise decision by not replacing Number One, instead emphasizing her crucial role and worth to the crew. The trial that Number One faced clearly demonstrated her importance to the USS Enterprise, ensuring that she would never be in danger of being substituted.
Una solidified her role as the core of the ensemble in Strange New Worlds, establishing herself as Starfleet's top Number One. Her ability to thrive under pressure has inspired future captains and has proven her capability to excel. Season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds made a wise decision in not repeating the same mistake made with Rebecca Romijn's Number One in season 1. Alongside Captain Christopher Pike and Lt. Spock, Number One made her first appearance in Star Trek's unaired pilot, "The Cage". However, she did not appear again in any on-screen Star Trek until the arrival of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek: Discovery season 2. This appearance eventually paved the way for the creation of Strange New Worlds, a show that serves as a bridge between "The Cage" and the more successful broadcast pilot for Star Trek: The Original Series.
The only issue with Number One's portrayal in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1 was her frequent removal from her post on the USS Enterprise. During the premiere of Strange New Worlds, Lt. La'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong) had to assume the role of Pike's second-in-command while on a mission to rescue Number One. In the season 1 finale, Spock took over for Una in an alternate future. Number One's arrest in the season 1 finale seemed to hint at yet another replacement in Strange New Worlds season 2. However, regardless of the outcome of her trial, there was no doubt that a new Number One would be appointed aboard the USS Enterprise.
Strange New Worlds Wisely Didn’t Replace Una As Number One In Season 2
In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2, there was no doubt about Number One's irreplaceability. Despite the potential consequences to their careers, Pike and the USS Enterprise crew fought tirelessly to reinstate her. The trial served as undeniable proof of Una's significance to the team, surpassing the previous attempts in season 1. Once Number One was successfully reinstated, there was never a question of finding a substitute for her. Time and time again, she showcased her immense value in ensuring the seamless operation of the Federation flagship.
This decision proved to be the right one for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 as it prevented further undermining of Number One as a character. Instead, it refocused her as the central figure of the Strange New Worlds ensemble, granting her a crucial role in each episode. For instance, in the episode "Charades," a comedy of manners, Una took on the task of teaching the newly Human Spock how to emulate the Vulcan vocal register. In a crossover episode of Strange New Worlds, it was even revealed that Una is such a source of inspiration that she continues to be featured on Starfleet recruitment posters in the next century.
Una Shows Why She’s Starfleet’s Best Number One In Strange New Worlds Season 2
Number One serves as the model for Starfleet's recruitment posters in the 24th century, making her a prominent figure. In Star Trek's inaugural musical episode, it was revealed that Number One was instrumental in training the young Lt. James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley), solidifying her importance in the canon. Her teachings ultimately inspired one of Starfleet's most revered Captains, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. Throughout the second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Una consistently demonstrates why she is the best Number One, further solidifying her status.
Starfleet has appointed Number One to oversee the deuterium refinery project. She is also the one who brings Captain Pike back to Earth in the dramatic ending of the second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Captain Pike, overwhelmed by concerns for his girlfriend Captain Marie Batel and his missing crew, must quickly decide on how to handle the Gorn threat. Number One's firm command of "Orders, Captain!" jolts Pike back to reality and showcases her ability to stay composed under pressure, making her an ideal choice as Number One. It's not surprising that she continues to inspire new Starfleet recruits even after a century has passed. You can now stream all episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+.
