The upcoming "Star Trek" movie, currently in development by writer/director duo Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, draws inspiration from two popular films from the '90s and '00s that feature Denzel Washington in contrasting roles. In "Training Day," Washington plays a corrupt police officer mentoring a rookie, while in "Crimson Tide," he portrays a naval officer locked in a tense debate with Gene Hackman over whether to launch nuclear weapons. The latter film, in particular, seems to align well with the themes and settings of "Star Trek," where moral and strategic dilemmas often unfold on a starship bridge. "Crimson Tide" is known for its high-stakes conflict and the tension between authority and ethics, which are themes that resonate with "Star Trek" lore. The 1982 film "The Wrath of Khan," widely regarded as one of the best "Star Trek" movies, also borrowed heavily from submarine movies, giving the USS Enterprise a naval feel and turning space battles into tense, strategic confrontations. While "Crimson Tide" may not align with the idealistic vision of "Star Trek," it offers a compelling framework for exploring the moral complexities of command. The latest episode of "Strange New Worlds," titled "Orders of Magnitude," serves as a test run for this kind of storyline. The episode presents a scenario reminiscent of "Crimson Tide," set in space, where a seasoned officer and a younger, idealistic first officer clash over critical decisions. In this episode, Captain Christopher Pike and first officer Una Chin-Riley are stranded on an alien planet, leaving the Enterprise in the hands of James T. Kirk, who temporarily assumes the role of first officer. The tension between Kirk and Admiral Simon Reeger, who commands the Enterprise on a secret mission, mirrors the conflict seen in "Crimson Tide," where differing interpretations of orders lead to high stakes and moral dilemmas. The episode's climax includes a confrontation that echoes a famous scene from the 1992 film "A Few Good Men," where Kirk confronts Admiral Reeger about a past scandal. This moment adds a personal dimension to the conflict, as Reeger's actions are influenced by both revenge for the deaths of his family and a past incident involving Kirk's father. The episode explores the consequences of command, the weight of moral choices, and the personal costs of duty, offering a compelling preview of the themes that may be explored in the upcoming "Star Trek" movie.