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Q Returns: Chaos Unfolds Aboard USS Enterprise!

7/19/2025

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In the thrilling second episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, fan-favorite John de Lancie reprises his role as Q, intertwining his character with Trelane, played by Rhys Darby. As the USS Enterprise grapples with Trelane's chaotic illusion of a false marriage, the stakes rise, marking De Lancie's impressive sixth appearance in the beloved franchise.

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Story summary

In the thrilling second episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, fan-favorite John de Lancie reprises his role as Q, intertwining his character with Trelane, played by Rhys Darby. As the USS Enterprise grapples with Trelane's chaotic illusion of a false marriage, the stakes rise, marking De Lancie's impressive sixth appearance in the beloved franchise.