Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 8 Recap, ‘Under the Cloak of War’

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A new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has arrived, and it’s time to “hit it” with Post Show Recaps’ coverage, courtesy of your co-captains Mike Bloom and Jessica Liese!

This week, Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) and Jessica Liese (@HaymakerHattie) recap Season 2 Episode 8 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

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About Star Trek: Strange New Worlds…

In season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, under the command of Captain Christopher Pike, confronts increasingly dangerous stakes, explores uncharted territories and encounters new life and civilizations. The crew will embark on personal journeys that will continue to test their resolve and redefine their destinies. Facing friends and enemies both new and familiar, their adventures will unfold in surprising ways never seen before on any “Star Trek” series.

The series stars Anson Mount as Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley, Ethan Peck as Spock, Jess Bush as Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’An Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas and Babs Olusanmokun as Joseph M’Benga. Season two also features the return of special guest star Paul Wesley as James T. Kirk and new addition Carol Kane in a recurring role as Pelia.

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