Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 is underway, and fan responses to the new episodes have been largely positive so far. Despite that, a number of Trekkies may still be wondering if some of their wishes for this season will ultimately be granted. While viewers loved most of the ensemble cast, there was a particularly high amount love aimed at Enterprise pilot Erica Ortegas and the actress who played her, Melissa Navia. In fact, requests for more Ortegas-centric stories sparked the "Moretegas" movement, and the series' co-showrunners are more than aware of all that buzz.
CinemaBlend spoke to Henry Alonso Myers and Akiva Goldsman ahead of the release of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2. While discussing the new installments with them, I asked if there's a process when it comes to creating stories for specific characters. With that, I also inquired whether they sought out any parity in regard to ensuring adequate screen time for each member of the cast or if that just depends on the episodes written. That discussion led me to mention the calls for more Ortegas. In turn, Henry Alonso Myers explained the situation with Melissa Navia's character as well as the mistake the producers realized at the end of Season 1:
