Unveiling the Long-Lost Secret of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Holds the Key

Summary

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 may finally answer a mystery that started 57 years ago in Star Trek: The Original Series.

Lieutenant James T. Kirk has seamlessly become a part of the USS Enterprise crew, forming connections with fellow members such as Lt. La'an Noonien-Singh. In season 3, the introduction of Gary Mitchell might provide insight into Kirk's past, while there are speculations that Carol Marcus, the "little blonde lab technician," was almost his spouse.

In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, a long-standing mystery from Star Trek: The Original Series, which began 57 years ago, may be resolved if certain key characters make an appearance. Lieutenant James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley) has been successfully introduced and seamlessly integrated into the crew of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount). Although Kirk is originally assigned to the USS Farragut as First Officer, he has effortlessly assimilated with the Enterprise team, foreshadowing his future role as the ship's Captain.

During the events of Strange New Worlds season 2, Lieutenant Kirk encounters Ensign Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) and his future best friend, Lieutenant Spock (Ethan Peck), for the first time, laying the foundation for the enduring loyalty and shared adventures of the iconic Enterprise trio over the following three decades. Additionally, Kirk shares a special connection with Lieutenant La'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong), another member of the Enterprise crew, and there is a mutual attraction between them. However, Kirk finds himself unable to act on this attraction as he has revealed to La'an that his on-again/off-again girlfriend, Carol Marcus, is expecting a child. Nevertheless, Strange New Worlds season 3 has the potential to introduce other significant individuals from Kirk's past, who play a role in Star Trek: The Original Series, and provide answers to one of the oldest unanswered questions from TOS.

Strange New Worlds Can Answer A 57-Year Old Star Trek Mystery

In Strange New Worlds season 3, the introduction of Gary Mitchell can potentially address a lingering question from Star Trek: The Original Series' second pilot episode, "Where No Man Has Gone Before." During the prequel timeframe of Strange New Worlds, Mitchell is still alive and serving on the USS Farragut alongside Lt. Kirk. Mitchell and Kirk have a longstanding friendship that dates back to their time at Starfleet Academy, where Kirk was Mitchell's instructor. Mitchell fondly describes Kirk as "a stack of books with legs" and even helps him by setting him up with a "little blonde lab technician." Although the identity of this woman was never revealed, introducing Gary Mitchell in Strange New Worlds season 3 can finally solve this mystery. It is highly likely that the "little blonde lab technician" is Carol Marcus, who possesses the key attributes of being blonde and is also the future mother of Kirk's son, David Marcus. While there are other women introduced in TOS who could potentially be the "little blonde lab technician," such as Ruth from the episode "Shore Leave" or Janet Wallace from the episode "The Deadly Years," Carol Marcus would be the most logical and satisfying answer.

Will Carol Marcus & Gary Mitchell Appear In Strange New Worlds Season 3?

While the confirmation of Paul Wesley reprising the role of Lt. James T. Kirk in Strange New Worlds season 3 remains unknown, it would be logical to not only continue the growth of young Kirk and his bond with the Starship Enterprise's crew, but also introduce younger versions of Star Trek: The Original Series characters linked to Kirk's past, such as Gary Mitchell and Carol Marcus. The inclusion of Carol has already been hinted at, creating anticipation for her appearance in Strange New Worlds. Additionally, Mitchell would make an intriguing guest star, allowing for the exploration of Gary and Kirk's friendship before the events that transform Mitchell into a powerful supervillain in the TOS episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before."

In Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Carol Marcus was portrayed by Bibi Besch, taking place approximately 25 years after the events of Strange New Worlds season 2. Alice Eve portrayed Carol in Star Trek Into Darkness, set in the alternate timeline of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek films, known as the Kelvin Timeline. Strange New Worlds has demonstrated its adeptness in managing multiple character arcs and relationship storylines, seamlessly integrating James T. Kirk into the series. Therefore, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 should have no difficulty in introducing a younger Carol Marcus and Gary Mitchell, finally addressing one of the longstanding mysteries of Star Trek: The Original Series.