In the season opener, we return to those aggressive reptilian creatures known as the Gorn when Pike and Co. come to the rescue of his imprisoned crew and Parnassus Beta colonists. These aliens have been fan favorites for the last two seasons but now they're being laid to rest at last.

Shuttle to Kenfori' sidesteps the 'Are we the real monsters?' trope of zombie horror to deliver a perfectly 'Trek' message.