The surprising crossover you missed

Head to Star Trek: Enterprise season 3 and you will spot a future TV powerhouse hiding in plain sight. Taylor Sheridan appears in the episode “Chosen Realm” as Jareb, a member of a zealot faction that seizes the NX 01. It is a brief role, but a fun time capsule of Sheridan’s early acting days long before Sicario, Wind River, and the Yellowstone universe.

Where to find him in the episode

“Chosen Realm” is episode 12 of season 3. Sheridan’s Jareb helps operate ship systems during the takeover, even taking the science station normally run by T’Pol. If you want to jump straight to the action, watch the bridge scenes once the Triannons tighten their grip.

Another Yellowstone link on Enterprise

Sheridan was not the only future Yellowstone face to pass through Enterprise. Michael Nouri, who played Bob Schwartz on Yellowstone, appears in season 4’s “The Forge” as Arev, also known as Syrran, a pivotal figure in the Vulcan desert arc. His scenes with Archer deepen the lore around Surak and the Syrannites.

Why this cameo matters

Sheridan’s bit part underlines how many actors cut their teeth on Trek. It also marks a neat footnote for fans who enjoy tracing careers from small guest spots to giant creative empires. Memory Alpha even notes he was credited as “Tayler” Sheridan in the episode’s materials, a quirky credit for a future Hollywood force.