Strange New Worlds has a new romantic development with La’an Noonien-Singh and Spock. Their connection isn’t just some random B-plot; it might shake things up for both of them.

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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.