How a Muppet Episode Could Impact Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Some fans of Star Trek seem to be really pushing for the show to include puppets in an episode. Can you imagine that? Puppets in space! During a recent Star Trek convention in New Jersey, a fan boldly asked Anson Mount, who plays Captain Christopher Pike in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, if the show would ever do an episode with muppets. Anson Mount seemed pretty surprised by the question and made it clear that the actors don’t always know what’s going to happen in the show. He didn’t say no, but he did seem a bit skeptical about the idea.

Now, I don’t know about you, but a puppet episode in Star Trek might not be the best move. While the show has had its ups and downs with some wacky episodes, like a fantasy-themed episode and even a musical episode with dancing Klingons, going full puppet mode might be a bit much. These episodes haven’t been the most popular with fans, with some ranking near the bottom of the list. The show has managed to keep chugging along, though, thanks to some really great episodes each season that have kept fans interested.

Adding puppets into the mix might just be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for some fans. Star Trek has always had a certain charm about it, taking itself seriously most of the time. Turning it into a puppet show could feel like a step too far, like the series is making fun of itself instead of respecting its roots. Star Trek is known for being a thoughtful and sometimes silly sci-fi series, but intentionally going full puppet mode might not sit well with everyone.

So, while it’s always fun to imagine different scenarios for our favorite shows, maybe a Star Trek puppet episode isn’t the best idea. Let’s hope the show keeps delivering the great episodes we love and doesn’t go down a path that could disappoint fans. After all, Star Trek is all about exploring new worlds and ideas, but maybe let’s leave the puppets out of that equation.