Saru (Star Trek: Discovery)

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Saru is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise, portrayed by Doug Jones throughout five seasons of the television series Star Trek: Discovery. A Kelpien, Saru is both the first member of a pre-warp civilization and of his people to serve in Starfleet. He evolves from a fearful, reluctant officer to a bold, principled leader after surviving a rite of passage unique to his species. Saru later serves as captain of the United Federation of Planets starship USS Discovery. Saru was the first major role created specifically for Jones, who was known for his history of prosthetic-based performance in film. He embraced the role despite planning to retire from such work. Saru's elongated gait and distinct silhouette were due to his costume design, which included hoofed footwear. Critics and fans compared Saru to non-human characters such as Spock, Data, and Odo, noting that he is the first alien to captain a title ship in the franchise. Jones's performance received critical acclaim, earning...

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