Star Trek Just Made Uhura’s Best TOS Scene Even Better
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds elevates one of Uhura's very greatest moments from The Original Series into something even more special. Picking up in the (highly classified) aftermath of Star Trek: Discovery season 2, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds plants Anson Mount's Christopher Pike back into the Enterprise's captain's chair, seeking out new life and new civilizations. He's joined by a few familiar faces, and most notable among the newbies is Celia Rose Gooding as Cadet Nyota Uhura. Memorably played by Nichelle Nichols in years gone by, Strange New Worlds affords Uhura more time and character development than Star Trek ever did during the 1960s — especially during episode 2, «Children of the Comet.»
Uhura's very first away mission becomes a baptism of fire when a giant comet threatens the peaceful pre-warp civilization of Persephone V. This holy rock comes fitted with its own in-house temple and deflector shields, but when a Kirk-averse egg prevents the Enterprise away team seizing control, Uhura's linguistic skills offer one desperate last hope. Ultimately, Uhura realizes music unlocks the comet's secrets. The day is then saved by Celia Rose Gooding's super-green communications officer walking around this giant alien egg singing an ancient Kenyan song. Once the comet is successfully diverted, Uhura delivers an encore by decoding musical notes to reveal a secret message of peace.
Related: Strange New Worlds’ Comet Is The Opposite Of TOS’ Doomsday Machine
Uhura's singing talent is more than just another string to her already impressive bow, however - it's a nostalgic throwback to Star Trek: The Original Series. Nichelle Nichols gave several musical performances during her 1960s Star Trek stint, most notably season 1's
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