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Star Trekfans have a bone to pick withStar Trek: Discoveryover a major missed opportunity. As the show boldly ventured into new territories, it overlooked a chance to bring Jeffrey Combs back into a role he was born to play. Combs, who left an indelible mark inStar Trek: TNGwith his iconic portrayal, was denied the opportunity to reprise this pitch-perfect role inDiscovery Season 5.
Dive into the uproar surrounding this decision and why fans believeDiscoverymissed the boat on a stellar casting choice.
Star Trek: Discovery’sSeason 5 Blunder: Why Jeffrey Combs Should’ve Been the Progenitor
Star Trek: Discoveryseason 5 introduced a fascinating new chapter, but it also made a glaring misstep: ignoring the perfect casting choice for the pivotal role, and fans aren’t so happy about it. The legendary figure in theStar Trekpantheon, Jeffrey Combs, should’ve been one of the ancient humanoids—the species that the federation called Progenitors.
Combs’ impressive resume includes iconic roles like the Holosuite Guest inDeep Space Nine, the villainous Suldok in 2003Elite Force II, Penk in the sixth season ofVoyagerepisode ‘Tsunkatse,’ Tirone inDeep Space Nineepisode ‘Meridian,’ and Ferengi Krem inEnterpriseepisode ‘Acquisition,’ among others.“S5 Discovery missed the boat,”said one fan on not casting the 69-year-old star as a Progenitor inDiscovery Season 5.
To play the Progenitor’s role in Season 5, the makers cast Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama, a Nigerian actress and model. Waiting in a ‘liminal space-time,’ the Progenitor shows Burnham how to handle the life-creating tech, but Burnham quickly realizes no one should’ve access to that kind of power. The Progenitor then drops some deep wisdom, saying she finds“meaning in embracing difference”and that the tech was meant to create diverse life to fill the galaxy.
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Born in Nigeria, Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama’s been killing it in the acting game since 2013. She’s graced shows likeGidi Up, Coroner, The Expanse, Station Eleven, andTitans. On the big screen, she rocked the role of Dr. Ada Igonoh in93 Days, a Nigerian film about the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
Per reports, the makers aimed for diversity withStar Trek: Discovery S5. However, the missed opportunity to tap into Jeffrey Combs’ vastStar Trekexperience’s a bitter pill to swallow. WhileDiscoverybrought us closer to understanding the Progenitors, it left a gaping hole in its narrative. A hole that could’ve been filled with the brilliance of one and only Jeffrey Combs.
Fans React toDiscovery S5Snubbing Combs for Progenitor Role
The internet’s on fire. Fans are staging protests, launching petitions at lightning speed on Reddit, stating Combs deserved better. It’s a full-on fan-fury takeover!
Discoveryalmost had a shot at redemption. While Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama was well-suited for the Progenitor’s role in Season 5 finale, starring Combs would’ve been a next-level experience for fans.
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Heena Singh
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
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