AStar Trek: Strange New Worldsmusical episode is something fans never expected to fall into their laps, and now it’s right around the corner! Set to air on August 3, the second season’s ninth episode will mark the franchise’s first foray into the musical realm. While widely considered a risky move — given the show’s sci-fi, drama, and adventure aspects — Season 2’s bold exploration of comedic elements has only added extra layers to the show’s complex premise. Of course, while some are skeptical aboutStrange New Worldsdelving into the musical route, we only have to trustthe creatives behind the series, who are currently onstrike for better wages and working conditions, to provide a triumphant musical episode. In order to give audiences a look at what to expect from Episode 9, Apple Music (viaScreenrant) has unveiled the track titles from the upcoming episode, including all theUSS Enterprise crewinvolved in the musical production.
Serving as the first musical episode in the entireStar Trekfranchise, the upcoming “Subspace Rhapsody” episode is something unexpected. But consideringStrange New Worlds' previousStar Trek: Lower Deckscrossover, a musical episode is not a big surprise, although greatly unpredicted. The album, titledStar Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 - Subspace Rhapsody (Original Series Soundtrack), features eleven tracks from various artists, with music and lyrics from lyrics byLetters To Cleo’sKay HanleyandTom Polce, featuring the vocal talents ofAnson Mount(Christopher Pike),Rebecca Romijn(Una Chin-Riley),Christina Chong(La’an Noonien-Singh),Celia Rose Gooding(Nyota Uhura) and more.
The songs included in the tracklist are as follows: “Star Trek Strange New Worlds Main Title (Subspace Rhapsody Version),” “Status Report,” “Connect To Your Truth,” “How Would That Feel,” “Private Conversation,” “Keeping Secrets,” “I’m Ready,” “I’m the X,” “Keep Us Connected,” “We Are One,” and “Subspace Rhapsody End Credit Medley.”
Strange New Worlds’ Episodic Structure Lends Itself to Almost Any Genre, Including Musical
A musical may seem like an outrageous concept for the popular franchise, butStrange New Worlds' episodic format allowed the show’s creators to experiment with a range of creative choices. After exploring different genres, from comedy and sci-fi to horror and drama,musical is the next genrethe team behind the show will be dipping their toes into.
Aboard the USS Enterprise, Captain Pike (Mount) and the rest of the crew continue their galactic explorations in Season 2. The series stars also includeEthan Peckas Spock,Jess Bushas Nurse Christine Chapel,Melissa Naviaas Erica Ortegas,Carol Kaneas Pelia,Babs Olusanmokunas Dr. M’Benga, andPaul Wesleyas James T. Kirk.
“Subspace Rhapsody” airs onParamount+on August 3. you’re able to watch the teaser for the episode below.
