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So, hey, I complained a few weeks ago about how the ’09 Trek reboot didn’t really add anything new to the franchise. But, hey, it had to establish the new universe, get the characters together, and try and tell a vaguely coherent story. Sticking to the tried-and-true was a safe option, I’m sure the sequel will try and break away from-
What’s that? Star Trek 2 will feature Khan? Why does that sound strangely familiar?
(On the other hand, if they take the opportunity to kill of Nimoy’s Spock in their Trek 2, I’d honestly have to give them points for sheer audacity when it comes to rehashing the original series…)
Problems I see: Well, they can’t use the revenge plot from Wrath of Khan, since, presumably, this’ll be new-Kirk and new-Khan’s first meeting. They can’t even really use Khan’s backstory from Space Seed without some modification, since, you know, genetically engineered supermen didn’t seize power in the 1990s after all. So what, exactly, is left that makes it worthwhile to use Khan?
Oh, and they’ve actually managed to find a less-Indian looking actor than Ricardo Montalban. That’s… something, I guess. Reboot Trek – making the galaxy even whiter than the original series!
What’s that? Star Trek 2 will feature Khan? Why does that sound strangely familiar?
(On the other hand, if they take the opportunity to kill of Nimoy’s Spock in their Trek 2, I’d honestly have to give them points for sheer audacity when it comes to rehashing the original series…)
Problems I see: Well, they can’t use the revenge plot from Wrath of Khan, since, presumably, this’ll be new-Kirk and new-Khan’s first meeting. They can’t even really use Khan’s backstory from Space Seed without some modification, since, you know, genetically engineered supermen didn’t seize power in the 1990s after all. So what, exactly, is left that makes it worthwhile to use Khan?
Oh, and they’ve actually managed to find a less-Indian looking actor than Ricardo Montalban. That’s… something, I guess. Reboot Trek – making the galaxy even whiter than the original series!