'Doctor Who' Humor Integrated into 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Production
In a fascinating twist of interstellar storytelling, the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season 3, Episode 6) has subtly connected with the world of Doctor Who. The episode, titled "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail," features a hidden visual Easter egg, marking the first official live-action crossover moment between the two franchises[1][2][3].
During a scene where the USS Enterprise and USS Farragut are ensnared within an ancient scavenger vessel, a debris field is shown, containing the wreckage of many ships, including the iconic Doctor Who TARDIS, tangled among the wreckage[2][4]. Although there was no direct Doctor Who storyline or interaction in the episode, this visual nod implies a shared multiverse or at least a respectful acknowledgement between the two sci-fi universes.
The Doctor's TARDIS, in its recognizable 1960s police box form due to the chameleon circuit, appears to have been captured or abandoned within the scavenger ship’s debris field, surrounded by the wreckage of other vessels, including Starfleet ships and a Klingon battle cruiser[2][4]. However, the scene does not provide any explicit details about the Doctor’s whereabouts or the TARDIS's fate during these events, leaving it open to interpretation[1][2][4].
As the episode progresses, the Doctor's TARDIS is seen on tendrils covering the Enterprise's left engine. The TARDIS disappears after the Enterprise manages to break free from the scavenger ship. It is unclear whether the TARDIS was trapped in the tendrils and left after the scavenger ship's explosion, or if it survived the explosion and departed unnoticed due to its shields[1][2][4].
Meanwhile, in the realm of Doctor Who, the Fifteenth Doctor's companion, Ruby, compares transporter technology to Star Trek, and the Doctor agrees with the comparison and suggests visiting the Star Trek universe[5].
For those eager to learn more about the future of Doctor Who and other popular sci-fi franchises, detailed updates can be found on io9[6][7].
[1] https://www.io9.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-doctor-who-crossover-easter-egg-50488079 [2] https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/star-trek-strange-new-worlds/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-episode-6-recap-the-sehlat-who-ate-its-tail/ [3] https://www.tvinsider.com/1286025/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-episode-6-recap-the-sehlat-who-ate-its-tail/ [4] https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-episode-6-recap-the-sehlat-who-ate-its-tail/ [5] https://www.io9.com/doctor-who-season-14-premiere-review-the-timeless-children-50486124 [6] https://www.io9.com/doctor-who-season-14-updates-and-news-50486574 [7] https://www.io9.com/marvel-star-wars-and-star-trek-releases-updates-and-news-50486672
- The visual Easter egg in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season 3, Episode 6) suggests a possible shared future between the franchises, as the wreckage of the Doctor Who TARDIS was found among the debris.
- In a recent conversation on Doctor Who, the Fifteenth Doctor's companion, Ruby, compared transporter technology to Star Trek, hinting at the possibility of future collaborations between the universes.
- For fans eager to keep up with the latest updates on Doctor Who and other popular sci-fi franchises, Gizmodo, io9, movies-and-tv, and other entertainment news outlets can provide detailed insights into the future of these beloved series.
