The mirror universe is a parallel universe in which the plots of several star trek television episodes take place. Warrior princess featured a mirror universe where hercules is randomly evil and has a goatee and ares, god of war, is. In 2016, ign ranked mirror, mirror the 3rd best episode of the original series. Possibly the most referenced episode of any star trek series, mirror, mirror and the evil alternate universe, usually called the mirror universe, has played an important part in other star trek series, including deep space nine, enterprise, and discovery. Mystery science theater 3000 explicitly parodied the star trek mirror universe in their last of the wild horses episode. Tarantino may turn this star trek episode into a movie. Mirror universe is a novel series published by pocket books. The mirror universe holds many secrets in the latest episode of star trek. After freelance writer michael taylor tried to tackle an ultimately abandoned ds9 installment during the shows sixth season, he and the series writing staff began speaking about the possibility of doing another mirror universe episode. Ds9 also featured a number of mirror universe episodes. Discovery finally reveals lorcas big secret, but who is ava.
Something of a dark mirror of the traditionally optimistic, progressive worldview of star trek, the mirror universe sees the benevolent federation replaced by the evil terran empire, a. The star trek continues webseries boldly completes the original fiveyear mission. Watch these mirror universe episodes before star trek. Mirror universe memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. Up until the final seconds, the latest episode of star trek. Season 1 after starting with the excellent broken bow, quite possibly the strongest of any star trek series opener, most season one scripts are quite thin of plot andor highly derivative.
Mirror universe novellas, the worst of both worlds and sorrows of empire. So you want to start watching discovery, but youve never. The cast, technically, play their mirror counterparts only, making this the first star trek episode to not feature any regular characters. Star trek and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by cbs studios inc. As with so many nowiconic star trek conceits, the mirror universe started with a single oneoff episode, in which transporter interference from an ionic storm spits kirk, uhura, scotty, and mccoy out into a parallel universe from their own. Any mirror universe episodes on discovery after choose your pain will all be sequels to in a mirror. Star trek may not have invented the evil reflection style character, but spocks goatee in the first mirror universe episode is certainly one of the. The mirror universe was first established in the episode mirror, mirror. At that point, the only canon installment ever to touch upon the mirror universe was the tos episode mirror, mirror 2. Why didnt star trek tng explore the mirror universe. Discoverys unexpected journey to the mirror universe in season 1 of star trek. The original series, mirror, mirror this episode provided the origin for the socalled mirror universe, which doesnt actually get named onscreen. During the filming of this episode, barbara luna had strep throat and a 103degree fever, so her kissing scenes with shatner were postponed for three weeks. They are often amongst the strongest storytelling of their respective series and build upon the.
Alternate realitybased episodes were some of the most unique star trek programs produced and can often be enjoyed without viewing the rest of the episodes from that particular season. Enterprise intermittently when it aired and missed the two parter in a mirror, darkly until i watched it recently on a whim. May 21, 2019 as with so many nowiconic star trek conceits, the mirror universe started with a single oneoff episode, in which transporter interference from an ionic storm spits kirk, uhura, scotty, and mccoy out into a parallel universe from their own. Plus, it wouldnt necessarily preclude the possibility of the chris. The books featured one novel for each of the five television series plus the new frontier series.
Everything we know about the timeline of star treks mirror. In 2009 the series continued in an anthology of twelve short stories, shards and shadows, which. Geek and sundry has its own talented crew, exploring the vastness of the star trek universe on our rpg show shield of tomorrow. In the mirror universe, the crew of the iss enterprise is fighting rebels who oppose the terran empire when they discover the tholians have captured a vessel from the future. In the mirror universe, spock faces a choice that determines the future of the terran empire. Looking at all these, heres how i would rank star treks mirror universe episodes, from worst to best. Executive producer akiva goldman talks about what it was like taking star trek. Deep space nine episode trials and tribbleations this episode, when released, served as the sequel to the 2005 star trek. It began with a series of six novels published in two books in 2007. In in a mirror, darkly, tpol from the mirror universe borrowed some retro star trek clothes from the prime universe uss defiant. Star treks mirror universe is highly appealing to a shows cast and creative team. Star trek s mirror universe was explored further in star trek.
The star trek franchise has a history of episodes and arcs that take place in this mirror universe. Discovery suffice to say, a lot went down during the u. It wouldnt be a direct adaptation of the tng story, granted, but it would be true to the spirit of the episode, of dutiful sacrifice in service of the greater good, while bringing the kelvin timeline fullcircle. Throughout season 1 are numerous spooky abandoned spacecraft and vulcans are. Voyagers mirror universe episode could be living witness. Why does the star trek series visit the mirror universe so. Between these various canon productions, the mirror universe was the basis of many novels and comics. If some of these episodes had been produced, they would have changed the face of star trek forever. Forrester and tv s frank are trapped on the sol, while bearded. This mirror universe is run by the terran empire instead of the federation. Apr 01, 2015 through the decades the desire to return to star trek s mirror universe has remained, enabling the franchise to explore areas it otherwise couldnt and adding possibilities beyond its usual framework.
Essentially, the mirror universe is a parallel reality where characters encounter dark, twisted and villainous reflections of themselves. My main beef with it is the whole butterfly effect i buy there is a parallel universe to ours where the shiny federation is an evil overbearing empirebut i just cant buy that the exact same people are born and live the exact same lives. Star trek to introduce mirror universe khan in 2020. Everything we know about the timeline of star treks.
Content warning the video you have requested has been rated tv. Here are the 20 canceled star trek episodes we never got to see. Mccoy and uhura enter a parallel universe mirror, mirror skip navigation. It was a place the franchise would return to in five episodes of deep space nine and a twoparter on enterprise. The classic episode mirror mirror introduced the mirror universe, a reality where a brutal terran empire dominated the galaxy. Mirror, mirror is the fourth episode of the second season of the american science fiction television series star trek. The original series, it seemed only natural for the mirror universe to reappear in a later. A guide to star treks mirror universe episodes geek and sundry. Mirror universe is a prose fiction series set in the mirror universe featuring characters from many star trek series. The most interesting aspect of the entire book, all three stories told by different writers, is that they joyfully mine star trek history, each with a little. Jun 24, 2019 these episodes take place almost exclusively in the mirror universe, one of star treks most enduring and popular conceits, and one that played a crucial role in discoverys first season. Enterprise twoparter in a mirror, darkly and in a mirror, darkly, part ii, which themselves.
Discovery episode vaulting ambition, captain gabriel lorca is revealed to have infiltrated starfleet from the mirror universe. There must be a mirror universe version of sarek because there is a mirror universe version of spock. Sareks father and grandfather are named in star trek iii. Canceled star trek episodes we never got to see screenrant. Spock is born to sarek of vulcan and amanda grayson. That shows cast visited the mirror universe in five episodes and found it greatly changed after the era of.
A transporter accident places captain kirks landing party in an alternate universe, where the enterprise is in the service of a barbarically brutal empire. It ties together two episodes from the original series and fleshes out a particular corner of star trek. Written by jerome bixby and directed by marc daniels, it was first broadcast on october 6, 1967 the episode involves a transporter malfunction that swaps captain kirk and his companions with their evil counterparts from a parallel universe. Sure, thats a part of it, but its not the main purpose of the arc. Star trek continues e03 fairest of them all youtube. The original series mirror, mirror 1967 as with so many nowiconic star trek conceits, the mirror universe started with a single oneoff episode, in which transporter interference from an ionic storm spits kirk, uhura, scotty, and mccoy out into a parallel universe from their own. The mirror universe has been visited in one episode of star trek. Sisko is kidnapped and forced to impersonate his deceased mirror universe counterpart in order to convince jennifer sisko.
The mirror universe is an alternate reality that runs parallel to the main star trek timeline. These undeveloped episodes would have brought back fan favorite characters, sparked shocking revelations about familiar characters, and brought fans through mindboggling adventures. Mirror, mirrors premise is genius in its simplicity kirk, uhura and mccoy get sent to alternate reality in which humanity evolved to embrace. Mirror universe is the unofficial designation for the parallel universe the terran empire and the klingoncardassian alliance originate from. Enterprise twoparter in a mirror, darkly and in a mirror, darkly, part ii, which themselves served as the sequel to the tholian web, and are set entirely in the mirror universe, with no crossovers. The mirror universe has a long history in the star trek franchise, and now is a great time to catch up on the relevant episodes for discovery. Debuting in the second season, the nowiconic tale placed captain kirk, dr. It tells three different stories that take place in the mirror universe of each star trek series. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with cbs, paramount pictures, or any other star trek franchise, and is a noncommercial fanmade film series intended for recreational use. It resembles the fictional universe in which the star trek television series takes place, but is separate from the main universe. For the franchises 30th anniversary in 1996, tv guide ranked mirror, mirror no. The mirror universe is the informal name for a parallel universe, so named because many people and places are opposites of their counterparts in our universe, with evil replacing good and vice versa. In the episode mirror mirror, both the prime and mirror universe s halkan council were engaged in negotiations for their dilithium.
Discovery to the mirror universe for episode 10, despite yourself. Discovery producer confirms mirror universe episodes. The mirror universe first appeared in the classic star trek. The original series episode mirror, mirror provided the franchise with much more than a parallel universe filled with evil counterparts and a bearded mr. Yes ever since spock donned a goatee, the mirror universe has held a special place in trek fans hearts and popculture in general. This is a gleeful, bracing episode that stands out for its. Given how groundbreaking it was in terms of science fiction, its no shock star trek worked in alternate realities quite a lot.
This episode, when released, served as the sequel to the 2005 star trek. This is a mustread for any star trek mirror universe fans. No commercial exhibition or distribution is permitted. Enterprise in a mirror, darkly tv episode 2005 imdb. Jan 09, 2018 the star trek franchise has a history of episodes and arcs that take place in this mirror universe. Lets take a look back at some of the characters eyecatching altoutfits and how their mirror counterparts fit into this epic storyline. A look through star treks mirror universe boing boing. I like the mirror universe in concept, but past the first tos episode, the ds9 ones just strained all credibility to me. Tom and gypsy are swapped with their evil counterparts. Maybe i remember it incorrectly, but i believe those. In 2016, newsweek ranked mirror, mirror as one of the best episodes of the original series. Discovery has an overarching plot involving the mirror universe, exploring both character and science.
This collection has a number of mirror universe episodes from the various series as well as some other interesting takes on alternate realities. The original tos episode was interesting and well made, and i thought the enterprise twoparter was a lot of fun, but because of the tos nostalgia at least as much as the mirror universe part. The scene at the end where kirk meets marlena on the prime universe s enterprise was used to create the scene where benjamin sisko speaks with kirk in the 1996 star trek. In the thirdfirst century, seven hundred years after the event shown in voyager, the prime universe doctor is activated in the mirror universe. Nov 14, 2017 ultimately, the mirror universe is there to reflect just how good the main characters are and how they can make more than one reality a better place. One thing im really appreciating is that the mirror universe in star trek. It was a place the franchise would return to in five episodes of deep space nine and a twoparter on enterprise as the years went by and the franchise changed, we saw the mirror world evolve, as well as more. Whereas the prime universe is a place where the united federation of planets prospers throughout the. The original series episode mirror, mirror showed us a parallel world with an empire instead of a starfleet and united federation of planets. Jan 30, 2017 however, while some of the episodes that followed mirror, mirror made for fun, interesting additions to the idea of the mirror universe, others lacked the same creativity and did not take full advantage of the worlds potential.
Were no longer dealing with evil twins, but the inevitable outcomes of militant societies. This is listed as one of the ten essential episodes of star trek. Star trek has an ongoing motif of the mirror universe. This empire is ruled by a ruthless emperor and all other races are considered rebels. Mirror universe star trek expanded universe fandom.
Ranking every mirror universe episode of star trek syfy wire. The mirror universe was teased with a literal mirror. Since mirror, mirror became a favorite episode with fans of star trek. Commander scott, and lieutenant uhura aboard a familiaryethostile vessel, where violence and treachery replaced peace and exploration. A brief history of star treks mirror universe nerdist. Star trek has an ongoing motif of the mirror universe the mirror universe is an informal name for a parallel universe first recorded as visited by james t. Below, you can find all of our episodes, vignettes, and other content including behindthescenes videos, set walkthroughs, and much more. Happy 50th birthday to star trek s mirror universe. This was very much not true during most of the time back when tng was produced. It picks up right where the tos episode mirror mirror left off, and walks you through almost every detail leading to the rise of the klingoncardassian alliance referenced in the ds9 episode crossover. In contrast to the prime universe, the course of history has taken a different turn early in earths history and possibly other planets as well. In terms of air dates, the first mirror universe episode was the tos episode mirror, mirror. In the star trek mirror universe, nothing is quite the same.
A transporter accident places captain kirks landing party in an alternate universe, where the enterprise is in the service of a barbarically brutal. Star trek mirror universe glass empire is such a book. Discovery from these previous mirror universeset star trek episodes. Apr 22, 2005 in a mirror, darkly takes place within the mirror universe first seen in star trek. In fact, it almost has a timeline of its own as rich as the prime reality of trek. For star trek fans, the existence of a mirror universe would surely be a surprising notion, as the parallel dimension has played a role on the franchise since the iconic star trek. Regarding the mirror universe episodes on enterprise. Discovery has a purpose beyond lets see how different we can make things.
Nov 08, 2014 this is a mustread for any star trek mirror universe fans. Star trek on this day in trek history, the iconic star. Luniverso dello specchio e una dimensione parallela presente nelluniverso fantascientifico di. But the best known parallel timeline in star trek lore is the socalled mirror universe, introduced 50 years ago in the beloved original series episode mirror, mirror, which aired on october. Featuring invaders will be defeated premium posters, terran empire sweatshirts, mirror universe mugs, and more, you can take a piece of the mirror universe. The mirror universe holds many secrets in the latest.
Star treks mirror universe is one ofhell, themost famous parallel universes in science fiction history. Star trek loves traversing to the mirror universe, where the characters turn into their darker, sometimes outright evil, counterparts. Kirk and several officers from the uss enterprise in 2267. Sidebyside looks at prime and mirror universe characters on. Mirror universe is a series of books in the star trek novelverse, filling in the gaps between the episodes taking place in the mirror universe as shown in the various tv series.
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