Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3 Finale review | "New Life and New Civilizations" @StarTrekOfficial

Captain Pike prepares to say goodbye to his girlfriend, Captain Marie Batel, who is headed for a promotion.
When Dr. Roger Korby uncovers an ancient temple on the planet Skygowan, he alerts the Enterprise that the Vezda have returned.
Batel comes to realize she has a unique connection to the Vezda, and her destiny is tied to becoming the warden of their interdimensional prison.
In an emotional sequence, Batel shows Pike a vision of the life they could have had together, before she sacrifices herself to contain the Vezda, turning into the Beholder statue guarding the prison.
Spock mind-melds with a young James Kirk to synchronize their actions during the climax of the battle against the Vezda, a moment that solidifies their friendship.