"It is ironic then that TV has spent the decades since not so boldly going where lots of men have been before by constantly reviving that familiar format. Strange New Worlds (ITV1, Sunday, 10.20pm) is the 10th spin-off of the classic 1960s space saga and while each incarnation has its champions, it's hard to argue with those who say Captain Kirk and his band of merry men (plus token woman Uhura) were the pick of the crop."
"The original crew of the USS Enterprise pledged "to boldly go where no man has gone before". It is ironic then that TV has spent the decades since not so boldly going where lots of men have been before by constantly reviving that familiar format. Strange New Worlds (ITV1, Sunday, 10.20pm) is the 10th spin-off of the classic 1960s space saga and while each incarnation has its champions, it's hard to argue with those who say Captain Kirk and his band of merry men (plus token woman Uhura) were the pick of the crop."
The original crew of the USS Enterprise pledged "to boldly go where no man has gone before." Television has spent the decades since repeatedly returning to that familiar Star Trek format rather than exploring genuinely new territory. Strange New Worlds airs on ITV1 Sundays at 10.20pm and represents the tenth spin-off of the 1960s space saga. Each incarnation attracts its own champions, but Captain Kirk and his original team, including Uhura as the token woman, are often regarded as the standout iteration. The pattern of revivals underscores television's tendency to revisit established franchises for ongoing audience appeal.
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