As the mighty Star Trek franchise seems to be stumbling on its last legs, the prducers of the show have decided to finally acknowledge what the fans have been telling them.
First of all, the intrepid crew is having its mission altered. Instead of the time-honoured Trek tradition of exploration, the Enterprise is being put in the position of defending the Earth from aliens - even with the aid of hired guns.
The enemy is supposed to be a race that is to be decimated by the human race four hundred years in the future of the current timeline. They make a preemptive strike that devastates Earth by global proportions.
To remain with the crew, T'Pol (i.e. the Vulcan hottie) quits the High Command - giving the producers an excuse to alter her look. She's going to get a new outfit and haircut.
And best of all... they're changing the opening credits. Although it hasn't been determined if there will be a voiceover or an instrumental, it's supposed to be much shorter. So no more muting that lame Diane Warren song.
I must admit, I haven't been a really big fan of Enterprise, although I liked TNG, DS9 and Voyager. After the pilot, I lost interest rather quickly. I can't say I've watched an entire episode this year. The bland characterisation and retreaded plots have turned me off. But after reading various articles about this new direction is making me willing to give it another shot next year.
First of all, the intrepid crew is having its mission altered. Instead of the time-honoured Trek tradition of exploration, the Enterprise is being put in the position of defending the Earth from aliens - even with the aid of hired guns.
The enemy is supposed to be a race that is to be decimated by the human race four hundred years in the future of the current timeline. They make a preemptive strike that devastates Earth by global proportions.
To remain with the crew, T'Pol (i.e. the Vulcan hottie) quits the High Command - giving the producers an excuse to alter her look. She's going to get a new outfit and haircut.
And best of all... they're changing the opening credits. Although it hasn't been determined if there will be a voiceover or an instrumental, it's supposed to be much shorter. So no more muting that lame Diane Warren song.
I must admit, I haven't been a really big fan of Enterprise, although I liked TNG, DS9 and Voyager. After the pilot, I lost interest rather quickly. I can't say I've watched an entire episode this year. The bland characterisation and retreaded plots have turned me off. But after reading various articles about this new direction is making me willing to give it another shot next year.
