Star Trek: Strange New Worlds star Jess Bush reveals her favorite Star Trek episode. Bush stars as Nurse Christine Chapel in the latest series of the multi-generational science-fiction franchise. Set five years before Captain James T. Kirk commands the USS Enterprise, Strange New Worlds centers on Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and his crew of the Federation flagship. The show has proved popular with fans as it strives to return to the familiar episodic structure of theStar Trek of old, unlike the other recent series following the franchise's rebranding, led by writer-producer Alex Kurtzman, which follow a more serialized approach. As a result Strange New Worlds has received praise for its structure, poignant storytelling, and excellent performances, with the show being rated the highest since Kurtzman's introduction.
Originally created in 1966 by Gene Roddenberry, the Star Trek franchise has captivated audiences for the better part of six decades through eleven television series and thirteen films. Each iteration of the franchise brought its own unique take on the science-fiction series.Star Trek: The Next Generation revitalized the franchise for a new audience while the later shows greatly expanded on the lore of the futuristic universe.
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In a recent interview with Slash Film, Bush shared her favorite episode in Star Trek franchise history. When asked about which episode from the massive franchise spoke to her, the actor revealed The Next Generation episode, «Inner Light.» Read why Bush chose that episode above all others below.
«Well, if you don't watch any other ones, this episode is just so beautiful. I found that really inspiring
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