Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
The Enterprise vs. the Gorn – It’s hard to pick just one moment from Strange New Worlds’ two encounters with the Gorn. But while the absolute horrors of “All Those Who Wander” are up there, the Enterprise’s do-or-die space battle against the unseen threat of the Gorn fleet in “Momento Mori” is a masterclass in tension, made even better by the fact that it still works even though you know that this is a prequel show and the Enterprise will be fine. Even without showing us (or our heroes) a glimpse of the Gorn, the “Balance of Terror” vibes in an almost nautical, radar-viewed fight against the odds between an almost weaponless Enterprise and the overwhelming force of their foes is just top-tier Star Trek.
