Just Watch sent along this PR about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds:
Just Watch August 2025
Rebecca Romijn on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: “Enjoy This Optimistic
Entry Point into the Alien Worlds of Star Trek”
JustWatch spoke with Rebecca Romijn, who plays Number One in Star Trek: Strange New
Worlds, about the show’s unique appeal to both new and longtime fans of the franchise. As
part of our Why to Watch campaign—spotlighting exclusive cast insights to help viewers
discover meaningful stories—Romijn shared why Strange New Worlds stands out as a
must-watch.
Rebecca Romijn on Why Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a Must-Watch
“I think that Star Trek is an important show for anyone to watch, in terms of the way that it
promotes a sense of hopefulness and optimism for the future.
If you’re not familiar with Star Trek, Strange New Worlds is the perfect gateway series to
start with—except maybe the original series. It’s a mission-of-the-week show, and you don’t
need much background on Star Trek to watch it. It’s a great starting point that appeals to
many generations, a great show for kids to watch with parents and grandparents.”
About Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Set in the decade before Captain Kirk’s command, Strange New Worlds follows Captain
Christopher Pike and his crew—including Romijn’s Number One—as they explore new
planets aboard the USS Enterprise. With a return to the franchise’s episodic roots and
emphasis on moral storytelling, the series has earned critical praise for being both refreshing
and faithful to Star Trek’s core themes.
About Rebecca Romijn
Rebecca Romijn is a longtime fan-favorite with a diverse career in both film and television. She
rose to prominence as Mystique in the original X-Men trilogy and has starred in Ugly Betty, The
Librarians, and Femme Fatale. In Strange New Worlds, she brings gravitas and wit to the role of
Number One—originally played by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry’s wife, Majel Barrett.
About JustWatch
JustWatch is the world’s largest streaming guide, serving over 60 million monthly users across 140 countries. It
aggregates movies, TV series, and sports from hundreds of platforms—including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix,
Disney+, Apple TV+, and Hulu—helping users easily find where to stream them legally.
JustWatch is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, and
London. It employs more than 200 people.
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You can check out Just Watch’s ranking of all of the Star Trek films (and where to watch them) HERE
70% Genre this week – not bad!
Steve Davidson is the publisher of Amazing Stories.
Steve has been a passionate fan of science fiction since the mid-60s, before he even knew what it was called.
