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Star Trek's Dark 'Catwoman' Ending Revealed
16 Aug
Summary
- Original Star Trek script had a tragic ending for Eleen.
- Eleen was to sacrifice her child and be executed.
- The change aimed to explore darker aspects of motherhood.
In 1967, Julie Newmar, known for her role as Catwoman, appeared in the second season of the original "Star Trek" series. The episode, titled "Friday's Child," almost had a significantly darker conclusion than what viewers saw.
Initially, the script planned for Eleen, the pregnant widow of a slain leader on Capella IV, to be executed. This grim outcome would have occurred even after she attempted to use her infant child to bargain for her escape.
Writer D.C. Fontana had envisioned a narrative exploring a mother willing to exploit her newborn for survival. This perspective aimed to depict a culture that viewed women primarily as means for reproduction, rather than valuing them intrinsically.
