And after things go awry, it’s Spock who’s able to get through to Kirk when he’s frozen. He reminds him that, as his brother Sam ( Dan Jeannotte) says, he has an affinity for leadership and is not afraid to throw his weight around.

Paul Wesley breaks down Kirk's traumatic moment in the captain's chair in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3, Episode 6 and the bonding moments with TOS crew members Spock, Uhura, Scotty and Chapel.

The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail' provides the crucible that 'Strange New Worlds' has been building towards since before it even existed: the forging of the team that made 'Star Trek'.