Summary
The final episode of Star Trek: Very Short Treks turns into a musical, adding an entertaining new element to the franchise.
The characters discuss the origin of the holodeck in Star Trek, attributing it to Star Trek: The Animated Series. In comparison to the impressive musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Noël Wells' vocal abilities are highlighted in a delightful musical number.
The final episode of Star Trek: Very Short Treks takes an unexpected turn and transforms into a delightful Star Trek musical. This installment pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series and delves into a meta exploration of the animated styles of Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: The Animated Series. Ensign D'Vana Tendi from Lower Decks encounters Scotty and M'Ress from The Animated Series, leading to a spirited discussion about the merits and quirks of their respective shows. However, the conversation takes a turn for the worse until Commander Will Riker from The Next Generation and Mr. Sulu from The Original Series arrive to inject some musical magic into the scene. You can watch the video on StarTrek.com and the official Star Trek YouTube channel.
Star Trek's Second Musical & Which Show Really Invented The Holodeck?
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 has introduced the franchise's first-ever musical episode, which has been incredibly successful. In fact, the musical soundtrack of Strange New Worlds has even topped the charts on Apple streaming music. While Star Trek: very Short Treks' musical number may not achieve the same level of success, it was still an enjoyable sequence that showcased Noël Wells' vocal talents. The inclusion of characters breaking into song has become a regular and entertaining occurrence in the Star Trek franchise.
Interestingly, there is a playful argument between Tendi and Scotty about which Star Trek show truly invented the holodeck. D'Vana points out that Star Trek: The Animated Series referred to their prototype holodeck as "the Rec Room," which was simply a dull snowstorm. In contrast, Lower Decks has featured exciting holodeck action such as battles with the Cardassians and the Borg. Although most fans associate the fully realized holodeck with Star Trek: The Next Generation, TAS deserves recognition for originating the concept of the holodeck. Star Trek: very Short Treks concluded with a lighthearted and zany final episode that celebrated the significant role of animation in the Star Trek franchise.
Source: CBS Studios
