'Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds' Season 3 teaser trailer guarantees extra gimmicky hijinks within the closing frontier (video)

Technically, this is not the primary footage proven by Paramount+ for the third season of “Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds.”

That label goes to a enjoyable San Diego Comedian-Con scene of Pike and crew bodily remodeling into Vulcans that we shared with you again in July of final yr.

However this newest sneak peek on the “Discovery” spin-off collection hints at new genre-bending installments being given a sure “Star Trek” twist that embody a candy-colored retro-style romp, a tacky romantic comedy, a “Clue”-like ’70s-set homicide thriller and a straight-laced documentary-based episode.

A lizard-like alien opens its toothy mouth while being fired upon — The Gorn returns in Season 3 to stability out the “Unusual New Worlds” goofiness. (Picture credit score: Paramount+)

Paramount+’s titillating new teaser gives additional proof of gimmicky themed episodes coming in Season 3.

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“Unusual New Worlds” has actually performed gimmicks earlier than — take Season 2’s fantasy chapter, “The Elysian Kingdom,” for instance. Or the Season 1 animated crossover with “Decrease Decks” known as “These Outdated Scientists,” or Season 2’s singing and dancing extravaganza titled “Subspace Rhapsody.”

Some followers have grumbled about such efforts, citing an extra of campiness and never sufficient conventional planet-of-the-week materials. However we’re proud of the risk-taking creativity on show!

“Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds” S3 appears decided to cement its place in “Star Trek” historical past by forging its personal shiny path with an entertaining stability of 10 new house tales.