10 Star Trek Episodes They Should Have Made (It's Never Too Late)

9. A Klingon Encore

Subspace Rhapsody
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Almost everyone on the Enterprise got their time to shine during Subspace Rhapsody... except for a few not-so-discreet absences among the soloists. Rude.

But let's be honest: that brief but unforgettable Klingon appearance really stole the show. When they appeared on screen to add their voices to the finale's crescendo, we gave a knowing roll of the eyes and settled in for some Klingon opera...only to spit our tea clear across the room when they burst into K-pop instead. Complete with savage dance moves.

And that got us wishing, hoping and praying for a musical episode entirely from the point of view of that Klingon vessel. Not only would we be living the ultimate K-pop dream, but it would answer a few other questions.

What on Qo'noS did the Klingons think was going on during the musical fiasco, considering they had virtually no context for what was happening? Was their entire ship afflicted with boy band fever, or was there at least one dramatic opera diva? Did anyone belt out the now famous Klingonese version of Total Eclipse of the Heart? And who was the poor crewman who started singing first and most definitely got a d'k tahg to the chest because he couldn't stop?

Seeing how Rogers: The Musical has high-kicked its way into a life of its own since the snippet shown in Hawkeye, it's not beyond the realms of imagination that Subspace Rhapsody: The Klingon Cut might still happen...

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Katherine has been boldly going since childhood, when the BBC Two 6pm Star Trek slot changed her life. She was drawn in by the franchise's optimism, compassion and flair for character-driven storytelling. She's been writing stories since she could pick up a pen and has spent far too much time immersed in television, films, books, music and theatre. She loves any chance to talk or write about her favourite fandoms, of which there are many. When not busy writing, she can usually be found playing video games or explaining why the concept of a transporter is actually terrifying.