Ludicrous, nonsensical, an affront to canon — 'Strange New Worlds'' puppet episode is an instant classic
It could have been a disaster, but "Star Trek"'s collaboration with the Jim Henson Company is a hilarious masterpiece
In an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Spock, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Chewbacca join The Muppet Show cast for a crossover adventure. The result is a nonsensical, nonsensical, nonsensical, nonsensical delight. While the logical and canonical sense of the episode is minimal, it is an instant classic, filled with madcap fun and Muppet-like hijinks.
The puppet versions of the crew, though not officially Muppets, embody the essence of their human counterparts, from Pike's hair to Scotty's concern. The show's cast embraces their new roles with relish, and the voice performances are top-notch, relishing the unashamed comedy opportunities. The episode's genius lies in its genius: dealing with a ship that isn't built for their new forms, and Pike's realization that their mission depends on answering a question from an Oscar-winning song: Are they men (and women), or are they Muppets?
The puppet crew throws themselves at bad guys like ragdolls and stands on each other's shoulders to masquerade as human-sized crew members. In the end, the prime directive for the puppets is fun.
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