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Star Trek: It's still too soon to joke about Hemmer's death
Summary
A Starfleet Academy episode included a baby Gorn joke that echoes Hemmer's sacrificial death in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Content
Star Trek has often used character exits to shape its stories. In Strange New Worlds, Hemmer chose to leave the ship after being infected with Gorn eggs so he would not endanger the crew. A recent episode of Starfleet Academy included a line joking about baby Gorn. That reference has drawn attention because it recalls Hemmer's death.
Observed details:
- Hemmer's death in Strange New Worlds involved him departing the ship after infection by Gorn eggs to protect his crewmates.
- A Starfleet Academy episode featured a joke about being harmed by a baby Gorn during calica tryouts.
- The line was delivered by the character Jett Reno and has been noted for its connection to Hemmer's story.
- The reference has prompted commentary about how the franchise treats character deaths.
Summary:
The baby Gorn joke has renewed focus on Hemmer's earlier sacrifice and its emotional resonance within the franchise. Undetermined at this time.
