Could "Star Trek: Discovery" pave the way for a third timeline? It's a hypothesis that has fans debating over the possibilities. Speculations to the plot details of the new series have been popping up as production continues to be elusive about the show's main focus.
So far, what has been revealed is that "Star Trek: Discovery" will take place in the prime universe. It will be set 10 years before Captain Kirk commandeered the Enterprise in the original "Star Trek" series. But how will a third timeline be introduced in the new show?
Inverse cites that the newest "Star Trek" films starring Chris Pine, which started its theater run in 2009, already introduced some inconsistencies in the timeline. It opened with the destruction of the USS Kelvin, which existed in the prime universe, similar to "Star Trek: Discovery." But from there, the movies delved on angles and stories that deviated from the original "Star Trek," thus introducing a different timeline.
The article also notes that comic books have been toying with multiple universes for years and it is the current trend in Hollywood. Thus, it's likely "Star Trek: Discovery" might be inspired to follow what the movies have done. It is likely that the new show on CBS All Access could also have some contradictions with the original timeline, which will then open up a "slightly parallel dimension" - otherwise known as a third timeline.
However, Red Shirts Always Die offers a counter argument to this hypothesis, citing that "Star Trek: Discovery" former showrunner Bryan Fuller, who steps down from his duties this week, already confirmed a prime universe timeline. The article also points out that because CBS owns both original show and upcoming show, it makes sense for the production to stick within the rights of CBS. The studio has no say in the "Star Trek" movie universe.
So, what do you think trekkers? Would a third timeline in "Star Trek: Discovery" make sense and would fans love the idea? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
