Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Crew Suffers Memory Loss On Return to Series' Origin Planet

Captain Pike and the crew return to Rigel VII, the planet featured in Star Trek's original pilot episode, but encounter a strange radiation that erases their memories.
The episode title "Among the Lotus Eaters" references Greek mythology and the crew's memory loss.
The memory loss affects Captain Pike, who must confront a former crew member, and tests Lieutenant Ortegas' piloting ability.
The episode provides backstory on events between the original pilot and Captain Pike's fate portrayed in Star Trek: The Original Series.
The episode explores themes of identity, humanity, and Pike's relationships as he continues to accept his grim future.