..., And It's Surprisingly Dark

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In its first unaired pilot, "The Cage," Star Trek: The Original Series (https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/star-trek-the-original-series/) revealed some dark truths about Captain Pike's previous mission.

Pike Began A Star Trek Trope That Captain Kirk Took To A Whole New Level (https://screenrant.com/star-trek-pike-kirk-love-women-trope/)

Captain Kirk became known for a particular character trope that actually began with Captain Pike in Star Trek: The Original Series' first pilot.