Star Trek: Strange New Worlds elevates one of Uhura's very greatest moments from The Original Series into something even more special.

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Strange New Worlds affords Uhura more time and character development than Star Trek ever did during the 1960s - especially during episode 2, "Children of the Comet."

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More than just a touching tribute to the past, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds turns Uhura's famous singing talent into a genuine, meaningful plot point.

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Perhaps when Spock was plucking his lute alongside Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, he was fondly remembering their impromptu performance on the Persephone V comet mission.

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Turning Uhura's passion for singing into a central plot point summarizes how Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is developing Celia Rose Gooding's character.

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