So I'm watching TWOK again on YouTube...
PNQ: What differences can you see between Alley's and Curtis' portrayals of Saavik?
For instance, in the novels Saavik is half-Romulan, having a harsh childhood before being rescued by Spock and sponsored for Starfleet. This is plausible for Alley's Saavik, not so much for Curtis who seems to be 100% Vulcan.
Then there's the novelizations which state that Saavik had started a sexual relationship with David Marcus during the preparations for the Genesis expedition. Again, this would fit Alley's Saavik but not Curtis'.
Then there's Saavik's marriage with Spock and her other miscellaneous 24th century exploits in the novels. This time the Curtis Saavik is a better fit.
Personally I wish Saavik's Romulan heritage was made more explicit, since Saavik in TWOK is simply too emotional to be a Vulcan that Spock would respect. But what about you guys?
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