How Star Trek: Discovery Keeps Its Sci-Fi Stories Real

Osunsanmi was very proud of the 10-C species. The alien species notoriously had to remain humanoid for most of "Star Trek", likely because human actors had to play them. With more advanced special effects technology at their disposal, the creators of "Star Trek: Discovery" finally had the leeway to make an alien species as weird as they could imagine. Species 10-C also communicated non-verbally, speaking through a combination of sympathetic vibrations and flickering lights on their bodies. Osunsanmi was energized by the invention of such a species, and when asked where "Discovery" might go next, he said he wanted more scientific writings that required research.

"We were really outside the Star Trek box with the 10-C of what we did, especially on 'Discovery', we tried to make it the most unique creature ever I don't know if we got there, but it's definitely one of the more unique creatures... We got into a lot of science in episode 12, and a bit of 13, with... communication. Because the translator is not doing work, and we brought in people to help us. And I think I think it all takes more realism."

"Discovery" would have hired linguists and xenobiologists to help them.

But it's the real world that seems to inspire Osunsanmi the most. As announced in 2021, UFOs are real. With this information, what does a sci-fi show about extraterrestrial contact do? The idea of ​​encountering an extraterrestrial species is now much further from the realm of fiction. "Star Trek" may have to recalibrate to accommodate this new information. Indeed, it could mean a coup for the whole genre. Osunsanmi chooses to be delighted with this prospect.