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Star Trek: Khan Episode 5 Unveils Major Canon Twist, Raising New Questions About Ceti Alpha VI

Episode 5 delivers a canon-shifting reveal that prompts fresh scrutiny of the Ceti Alpha disaster.

Overview

  • The newest chapter introduces a previously unknown element on Ceti Alpha V that reframes events between Space Seed and The Wrath of Khan.
  • In the 2293 framing story, Dr. Rosalind Lear receives Enterprise sensor logs showing only minor instability in Ceti Alpha VI, casting doubt on a purely natural explosion.
  • Reviews emphasize a deepening character study of Khan that underscores brilliance constrained by limited experience and perspective.
  • The scripted audio drama features Naveen Andrews as Khan alongside George Takei, Tim Russ, and Wrenn Schmidt, written by Kirsten Beyer and David Mack and directed by Fred Greenhalgh.
  • The nine-episode series releases weekly, with Episode 5 arriving October 6 and available on major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts.