Star Trek Finally Closes a Plot Hole That’s Haunted The Original Series 59 Years Later

After 59 years, Star Trek has resolved a long-standing mystery that began in the second season of The Original Series. Because the early episodes of Star Trek were largely self-contained, many intriguing alien races and planets weren’t revisited. Now, the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks is changing that, starting with a new story about the character Harry Mudd.

Prime Video’s Spider-Noir Will End a Live-Action TV Drought

Sony Pictures secretly enlisted Phil Lord and Chris Miller to create animated Spider-Man stories for the big screen. Eager to boost their Marvel projects without relying on Disney, Sony committed to a five-year deal with the duo, giving them the chance to build a Spider-Man universe for television. However, the pandemic, the 2023 strikes, and other commitments—including their upcoming film, Project Hail Mary—caused delays. Now, Spider-Noir is finally set to premiere, ending a long gap since CBS cancelled The Amazing Spider-Man, even though it had good viewership.