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The most advanced narrative in the “Star Trek” series, “Discovery,” which took us to the 32nd Century, was not, as one might assume, the farthest glimpse into the future offered by the franchise. This distinction belongs to the “Short Treks” episode “Calypso.” After “Discovery” Season 1 aired and the audience awaited Season 2, Paramount released “Short Treks,” short stories designed to enrich the “Star Trek” universe. One noted episode featured Aldis Hodge as Craft, a marooned man who encounters the dilapidated USS Discovery and its AI, Zora, a thousand years later. Hodge’s notable roles include appearances in “Black Mirror,” “One Night in Miami,” and the upcoming “Black Adam.” Zora, later integrated into “Discovery” Season 3, is voiced by Annabelle Wallis.
Showrunner Michelle Paradise revealed plans for Season 6, which included dovetailing with the storyline of “Calypso.” She said:
“Our aspiration was always to reconnect ‘Calypso’ to our story. Leaving ‘Calypso’ as an open-ended question was not our intention… The story for Season 6, while still in early stages, aimed to resolve the ‘Calypso’ narrative by linking it back to ‘Discovery.’”
The series’ finale subtly nods towards this by showing an aged Burnham intimating that the Discovery would be left alone in deep space indefinitely. This ending, tinged with melancholy, leaves a space for fans to expand the story within the realms of their creativity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who was Aldis Hodge’s character in “Short Treks”?
Aldis Hodge played a character named Craft, a survivor who finds himself on the deserted USS Discovery and forms a bond with the AI, Zora.
What was Zora’s role in “Star Trek: Discovery”?
Zora, originally seen in “Short Treks,” was ultimately written into the main story of “Star Trek: Discovery” starting from Season 3.
What did Michelle Paradise reveal about the potential Season 6 of “Discovery”?
Michelle Paradise revealed that Season 6 was planned to come full circle and conclude the narrative that began in “Short Treks” with “Calypso.”
What was the intended link between “Calypso” and “Discovery”?
The plan was to connect the future where Craft encounters Zora with the events of “Discovery,” potentially explaining how the USS Discovery ended up abandoned in the future.
How does the series finale of “Discovery” relate to the story of “Calypso”?
In the final moments of the series, Captain Burnham mentions a journey to deep space, leaving the Discovery behind, hinting at a possible setup that could have led to the events seen in “Calypso.”