We get to see Paul Wesleys Kirk toast Martin Quinns Scotty.
We even see Jess Bushs Chapel and Melissa Navias Ortegas in 1960s style costumes and hairdos.
But the most shocking nod appears for just a split second.
For one brief moment, Rhys Darby ofFlight of the Conchordsfame appears on screen and snaps his fingers.
Darbys character has long sideburns and a Victorian coat.
More importantly, he looks like something reality-changing is going to happen when he snaps.
Weve known for a while that Darby would joinStrange New Worldsin season three.
Furthermore, producer Henry Alonso Myersteased at aconventionthat Darby would play a very familiar character.
Hes playing Trelane, the mischievous godlike being who troubles theEnterprisecrew in the classic episode The Squire of Gothos.
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But is he actually Trelane?
Sure, weve seen some differences in look and style of characters between their original and recent incarnations.
Sure, there was the delightful Peter David novelQ-Squaredfrom 1994.
But given that Trelane has never reappeared in canon, the question remains open.
Now,Strange New Worldshas a chance to change that.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three premieres this summer on Paramount+.
