7 Episodes That Revealed Captain Kirk’s Hidden Past
In a fresh take, let me rephrase: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds delves deeper into the life of Kirk prior to him commanding the Enterprise, but it is Star Trek: The Original Series that provided the foundations for Kirk’s history. From his family and romantic interests to his days at Starfleet Academy, TOS subtly hinted at various aspects of Kirk’s past. A handful of episodes even showed Kirk meeting people from his past, while others suggested that misfortune had befallen those closest to him. These seven specific TOS episodes significantly contributed to fleshing out Captain Kirk’s backstory and shaping his character.