Trek Signal - August 21, 2026

Strange New Worlds' Puppet Episode Delights Fans, Season Performance MixedSNW Season 4 Criticized for Borrowing Movie PlotsNew Star Trek Board Game and TNG Collectibles Arriving in OctoberThis week on Trek Signal, host Nora Reed covers the creative buzz around Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' unique puppet episode, "Level-Five Transporter Accident," and its accompanying behind-the-scenes content. We also look at the show's recent streaming performance and critical reception, alongside news of upcoming Star Trek: The Next Generation collectibles and a new 60th-anniversary board game, "Star Trek: Space Hunt." Plus, a look back at casting history with Erin Gray.Sources:- Redshirts Always Die: https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-puppets-cast-reaction-video-bts?utm_source=RSS- Redshirts Always Die: https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-4-episode-1-nielsen-top-10-ranking?utm_source=RSS- TrekMovie: https://trekmovie.com/2026/08/21/podcast-all-access-star-trek-takes-on-the-strange-new-worlds-puppet-episode-and-talks-to-guest-stars/- Redshirts Always Die: https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-snw-season-4-episode-5-spock-laan-breakup-review?utm_source=RSS- TrekMovie: https://trekmovie.com/2026/08/20/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-4-debut-fails-to-make-streaming-top-10/- yahoo.com: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-trek-run-ideas-keeps-051905215.html- tvline.com: https://www.tvline.com/2241637/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-episode-5-cameos-a-different-world-tv-questions/- reactormag.com: https://reactormag.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-puppet-episode-ending-explained/- tvline.com: https://www.tvline.com/2241230/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-puppet-episode-cast-video-interview/- winteriscoming.net: https://winteriscoming.net/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-cast-react-season-4-puppet-counterparts- space.com: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-cast-talks-losing-sleep-living-up-to-their-characters-legacy-and-learning-to-ride-a-horse-for-season-4-interview- cantonrep.com: https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/education/2026/08/21/canton-city-schools-to-honor-mckinley-distinguished-graduates/91349475007/- icv2.com: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63195/heo-group-reveals-squaroes-star-trek-the-next-generation- cbr.com: https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-official-return-60th-anniversary-release-october-2026/- theargus.co.uk: https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/26474123.brighton-model-museums-summer-nostalgia-fun/- youtube.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY7iYSBZ8kw- womansworld.com: https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/classic-tv/erin-gray-on-buck-rogers-and-auditioning-for-star-trek-voyager