The December issue of Starlog has a brilliant article by Joe Nazzaro on the upcoming Star Trek: New Voyages episode entitled “Blood and Fire”. If the episode itself is half as interesting as the behind the scenes story of this script, then this is sure to be an exciting episode. Originally intended for a first season TNG episode, but deemed unsuitable by the powers that be, this script has floated around conventions for the past 20 years. Now it is finally making its debut as a TOS episode for New Voyages, directed by Dave Gerrold, who also wrote the script. I won’t say anymore, because this article really is worth taking a look at, but I will say that in general with all this talk about a new “re-imagined” Star Trek movie, I’m honestly more excited to get to see more New Voyages episodes. At least with New Voyages, we have a show created by the fans and for the fans. Many Star Trek cast members have made appearances including Walter Koenig and George Takei (Blood and Fire features Denise Crosby), and writers such as TOS writer D.C. Fontana have also contributed scripts. So while I sit back and wonder what J.J. Abrams has in mind for his re-imagined Star Trek, I at least know that I can always look to New Voyages for the TOS that I remember.
