10 Star Trek Moments That Broke Our Hearts

For years, Amok Time painted a cold image of T'Pring, Spock's once-betrothed. She was seen here as manipulative, although even then, she was not a completely one-dimensional character. She simply loved another, having been repeatedly left behind by Spock. As The Original Series was airing, it was hard to feel too much sympathy for her, particularly when Spock was our main character, and she nominated Kirk to a fight to the death.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has changed the script on this relationship. Gia Sandhu's portrayal of T'Pring offers a depth and wealth of emotions to the character that were somewhat lacking in the past. To be entirely fair to Arlene Martel, who originated the role, she only had one episode, with barely any scenes, to play the role. Sandhu has the opportunity to explore the role over several episodes, and to be frank - Spock isn't looking the best at this point. What once had been a case of Spock having to deal with his betrothed jilting him has been reframed. Now, T'Pring was ever the faithful partner, patient to a fault, though unafraid to air her frustrations at Spock's continued career choices that kept him away from her.

Adding to this is Strange New Worlds exploring the relationship between Spock and Christine Chapel. This, while unconsummated before the pause in Spock and T'Pring's relationship, loomed heavy between them both. He quite clearly chose Chapel over T'Pring, and Vulcan or not - Sandhu managed to show T'Pring's pain, etched in every line. To bring this full circle, Amok Time is now a very different episode. Gone is the depiction of a cold, distant T'Pring doing her best to make Spock's life difficult. Here is a woman who waited, who was neglected, and ultimately forgotten, solidifying her position on Vulcan with Ston. Theirs was a tragedy, though thankfully not Shakespearean.