Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and the character of Captain Pike have given fans of Star Trek newfound hope in the franchise. The show takes the series back to its glory days, where each episode explored a new planet, culture, or issue. While the long-running serialized stories of Picard and Discovery are great storytelling, Strange New Worlds feels like a familiar pace for Star Trek. Anson Mount's Captain Christopher Pike is also a breath of fresh air, delivering a new kind of captain to the fans.