Of that equation, though, the deep emotion is missing from Season 3 of “Strange New Worlds,” as is the mirror — even despite a character literally saying in one episode that sci-fi can make us look more closely at our own world.

Strange New Worldsis returning later this summer. The first five episodes were sent out for review well in advance of the Season 3 premiere, which falls just before San Diego Comic-Con on July 17. While there are certainly some big swings and interesting concepts in the first half of the season,

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fans are getting some bittersweet news today as the streaming series has been renewed for a fifth season - but with the caveat that the shortened season will not only consist of less episodes, it will also be the show's last (via The Hollywood Reporter ).