Star Trek: Discovery

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  1. RobMarr75
    Dec 31, 2022
    4
    Season 1 is the only one I watched, so it's the only one I can review. It's just not very good. It has the promise of a fresh new Star Trek, which is exciting, but if you read the reviews of later seasons, it's clear it only goes downhill. I don't think "woke" was a huge problem in season 1. However, the characters, the plotting and the dialogue aren't very good, and I decided I wouldSeason 1 is the only one I watched, so it's the only one I can review. It's just not very good. It has the promise of a fresh new Star Trek, which is exciting, but if you read the reviews of later seasons, it's clear it only goes downhill. I don't think "woke" was a huge problem in season 1. However, the characters, the plotting and the dialogue aren't very good, and I decided I would not be watching more.… Expand
  2. eagleeyeviking
    Dec 22, 2019
    4
    Something about this adaptation feels flat. Yes, the set designs are impressive, there are moments that work, and the visuals are mostly breathtaking. However, the dialogue is expositionary, the script is poorly written, the characters are emotionless, and the pacing is inconsistent.
  3. Muckelchen
    Oct 29, 2019
    4
    It´s a good series, but not a very good Star Trek series. If you not a very big fan of Star Trek, it´s a nice series to watch. But as a Star Trek fan i am disappointed.
  4. pizzapicante27
    Apr 20, 2019
    4
    Its generic sci-fi show #513, they just slapped the Star Trek name on it, Season 1 is, just that, kind of mediocre, I'd give it a pass and say all Star Trek shows have terrible 1st season, but as I write this I've dropped Season 2 half-way through, it isnt fair to judge a season based on its follow up, but unfortunately the series goes from bad to worse to intolerable, dont bother, this isIts generic sci-fi show #513, they just slapped the Star Trek name on it, Season 1 is, just that, kind of mediocre, I'd give it a pass and say all Star Trek shows have terrible 1st season, but as I write this I've dropped Season 2 half-way through, it isnt fair to judge a season based on its follow up, but unfortunately the series goes from bad to worse to intolerable, dont bother, this is a waste of time.… Expand
  5. pjnt
    Apr 19, 2019
    4
    I am unable to continue watching this series. I made it 2 episodes into season 2, but this is a weak money grab on the Star Trek name.

    It follows the exploits of a single character. Unlike Starfleet which prides itself on rules that create and maintain peace, the protagonist breaks rules, the bigger the better, the more often the more shock effect to continually come out on top. Where    I am unable to continue watching this series. I made it 2 episodes into season 2, but this is a weak money grab on the Star Trek name.

    It follows the exploits of a single character. Unlike Starfleet which prides itself on rules that create and maintain peace, the protagonist breaks rules, the bigger the better, the more often the more shock effect to continually come out on top. Where TNG stove to show humanity a way forward, Discovery idolizes rouge impulsive behavior as a successful career path.

    It does reveal society today, though. People need a bigger boom to get a reaction. However, from an older viewer, no boom, just dud.    … Expand
  6. sitebender
    Apr 19, 2019
    4
    Season 1 of Discovery was better and even that was a struggle to watch. I hated the storyline of Season 2 and when they do these grand season long story arcs, you're stuck. So if it's a bad story that you're not into, that's 10+ episodes your stuck in.

    The first few episodes of the series, the characters felt easy to hate. I dislike the main character as she's just Wesley Crusher. She    Season 1 of Discovery was better and even that was a struggle to watch. I hated the storyline of Season 2 and when they do these grand season long story arcs, you're stuck. So if it's a bad story that you're not into, that's 10+ episodes your stuck in.

    The first few episodes of the series, the characters felt easy to hate. I dislike the main character as she's just Wesley Crusher. She managed to start a war, she's the unmentioned sister to Spock and just in general, everything truly revolves around her, so the crew is largely forgotten about. There's so many background characters lucky to get a line in and the whole thing just doesn't feel like Star Trek.

    Even with two seasons finished, I know little about each character beyond a back story. The $10 a month to pay to watch something that I didn't enjoy felt like it hurt the experience.

    With all that said, there are glimmers of good or enjoyable stories and episodes among several dull episodes that feel like they're building to a finale.    … Expand
  7. PurpleCrayon4U
    Apr 18, 2019
    4
    While Season 1 tried to get its footing, Season 2 of ST:D felt bold enough to make statements that are reflective of 21st century 2019. As we venture into the future, CBS:All Access will be fragmenting the Star Trek Universe into at least 3 separate directions and time spans. I am not looking forward to being preached to about current status quo, or to try and shoehorn humor into scenariosWhile Season 1 tried to get its footing, Season 2 of ST:D felt bold enough to make statements that are reflective of 21st century 2019. As we venture into the future, CBS:All Access will be fragmenting the Star Trek Universe into at least 3 separate directions and time spans. I am not looking forward to being preached to about current status quo, or to try and shoehorn humor into scenarios that don't require it, or to receive speech after speech after speech of how dubious and thou art.

    What I want for the existing and new paths that the Star Trek Universe shall traverse are tales of science fiction and mystery and suspense and action and drama that have to do with ventures unfathomed with subjects and decisions that have to do with the future and not based upon 21st century 2019. Give me some Ray Bradbury, some Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke-and stay away from the tabloid stories that Star Trek:Discovery was so fond of in Season 2.    … Expand
  8. pissedtrekky
    Feb 21, 2019
    5
    I'm a long time trek fan and Discovery had my attention up to the last three episodes. the last episode i shut off after that science geek guy said how he was going to miss his bf's sexy scar! I'm not sure who there target audience is supposed to be but I've seen daytime soaps that were less gay. The first season was pretty good and the start of this season then they started to over actI'm a long time trek fan and Discovery had my attention up to the last three episodes. the last episode i shut off after that science geek guy said how he was going to miss his bf's sexy scar! I'm not sure who there target audience is supposed to be but I've seen daytime soaps that were less gay. The first season was pretty good and the start of this season then they started to over act everything and turned up the homosexual volume and tried to push the humor where it feels labored at best. did they change the director or something? what's with all the looking at each other all the time the dramatic pause like in soaps. and why all the man love bull/ is this the brokeback mountain star trek? and who else is sick of looking at the first officer's face? it looks like a vjj! I guess i'm going to go finish watching it but i'm hoping vjj face gets killed on this episode and if the science geek and the doc that came back from the dead kiss again i'm done! I can't believe they're ruining this.… Expand
  9. Satanski
    Feb 19, 2019
    4
    I rather liked the movie at first, minus idiotic plot with Ash Tyler and obligatory gay characters, but general stupidity of protagonists, eventually made me quit watching it. Gerenrally i hate stupidity and poltical correctness.

    I watched whole season in the end, and it came to me, this series would be so much better without Ash Tyler and Michael Burnham. They are stupid, weak and thus    I rather liked the movie at first, minus idiotic plot with Ash Tyler and obligatory gay characters, but general stupidity of protagonists, eventually made me quit watching it. Gerenrally i hate stupidity and poltical correctness.

    I watched whole season in the end, and it came to me, this series would be so much better without Ash Tyler and Michael Burnham. They are stupid, weak and thus annoying. I started fast forwarding Ash scenes, and series only gained from it.    … Expand
  10. Surg3on
    Feb 14, 2019
    6
    The acting is all over the place. The writing is just passable. I think they are attempting to steer the ship more toward 'star trek' and discovering rather than the Star Trek Crew Drama of season 1 so I'm looking forward to things improving.
  11. ganglio33
    Feb 8, 2019
    4
    One big hole in my nerddom has been star trek: I've never consumed book, tv show or movie of this universe. Waiting for the continuation of several excellent sci-fi series (The Expanse, Westworld...), I came across the Orville. It started out with a very scatological/childish humor but became better and better such that it is one of my favourite shows in today's tv. Therefore I went toOne big hole in my nerddom has been star trek: I've never consumed book, tv show or movie of this universe. Waiting for the continuation of several excellent sci-fi series (The Expanse, Westworld...), I came across the Orville. It started out with a very scatological/childish humor but became better and better such that it is one of my favourite shows in today's tv. Therefore I went to look at the original and watched star trek: discovery. Aside from good production value it has been a very disappointing show with almost no good story and a complete ignorance of the motto "go boldly where no one has gone before". It is one long thrillery story arc with a one-dimensional enemy. I normally love all Brian Fuller things as they meet exactly my humor. But here, there is no humor. Its just metally, bluish darkness. If you want to watch a dark sci-fi series, watch "the expanse", which is just 100x better. If you want to watch something a bit more uplifting, watch the orville. Or even (as I did) go and discover the 30 year old star trek the next generation. Through the superb storytelling in the old ones, they are still very easy to watch and even today better (speaking as a millenial).… Expand
  12. PilotwaveSpace
    Dec 27, 2018
    4
    The show is very well crafted and the actors are doing a good job. I even like the look and the dark setting for some of the episodes. But most of the stories and dialogs just make me shake my head in disappointment. Sometimes the "logic" of the protagonists is just plain stupid and that is something I would not expect from a Star Trek series. I really hope the show-runners get someThe show is very well crafted and the actors are doing a good job. I even like the look and the dark setting for some of the episodes. But most of the stories and dialogs just make me shake my head in disappointment. Sometimes the "logic" of the protagonists is just plain stupid and that is something I would not expect from a Star Trek series. I really hope the show-runners get some intelligent writers on board for the next seasons.… Expand
  13. Doomfrost
    Sep 6, 2018
    5
    On it's own, it wouldn't be a bad sci-fi show, but CBS isn't about taking risks or creating new IP, so they've gone the safe route and have used Star Trek as it's an already established brand. I don't think Star Trek will by any means be harmed by Discovery, but I think the show will be forgotten a lot quicker once it runs its course and will cater to an abysmally small audience who onlyOn it's own, it wouldn't be a bad sci-fi show, but CBS isn't about taking risks or creating new IP, so they've gone the safe route and have used Star Trek as it's an already established brand. I don't think Star Trek will by any means be harmed by Discovery, but I think the show will be forgotten a lot quicker once it runs its course and will cater to an abysmally small audience who only care about chic syfy than actual science fiction.… Expand
  14. WhiskeyStories
    May 1, 2018
    6
    Season 1 part 2: While the second part of season one started out pretty strong with a fun premise and probably the most enjoyable episode of the whole show (episode 10), it quickly went downhill. The showrunners pretty much wasted the concept's potential and made it into a schlocky space war, yet again, not really keeping with the spirit of Star Trek. As a whole Discovery is a decent showSeason 1 part 2: While the second part of season one started out pretty strong with a fun premise and probably the most enjoyable episode of the whole show (episode 10), it quickly went downhill. The showrunners pretty much wasted the concept's potential and made it into a schlocky space war, yet again, not really keeping with the spirit of Star Trek. As a whole Discovery is a decent show with fantastic high quality production and some fun characters, but unfortunately it's second half was just as underwhelming as the first, without any kind of improvement really.… Expand
  15. TheWalkingLost
    Mar 27, 2018
    6
    Purely as a Sci-fi series, without dragging the franchise into it, I rate Discovery a 6.7.

    As a Star Trek Series I rate it a 5.3.

    (1-4: Unwatchable swill // 5: Genre fanatics only // 6: OK // 7: Good // 8-10: Degrees of Awesome)
  16. revillo
    Mar 4, 2018
    5
    They put a lot of effort into the production, but the writing and acting are pretty awkward. My main problem is the tone of this show, which comes off as hyper-anxious and obssessed with war and personal shame, as if determined to convince viewers that intergalactic exploration is a no-nonsense affair, full of dead-serious but emotionally petty professionals in high stakes situations.They put a lot of effort into the production, but the writing and acting are pretty awkward. My main problem is the tone of this show, which comes off as hyper-anxious and obssessed with war and personal shame, as if determined to convince viewers that intergalactic exploration is a no-nonsense affair, full of dead-serious but emotionally petty professionals in high stakes situations. Fun? Well that's for children. It does add a lot of action, tension and some cliffhanger filled continuity between episodes to make it a bit more exciting and binge-worthy for streaming, so many will probably appreciate those aspects, but most of what made star trek noteworthy in the first place is gone.… Expand
  17. Bluntage
    Mar 2, 2018
    6
    This show has a lot of potential. I started watching it being very skeptical and would probably give it a 3 or 4 based on the first couple episodes. I'm liking the return to standard non-100 frame per second battle scenes and the whole idea of the spore drive. At this point, the show isn't as good as Enterprise so I can't see it making it past the second season unless it gets a lot better.
  18. TomSummers
    Feb 20, 2018
    4
    What a mess. Consider this a standalone series outside the regular Star Trek universe.

    The writers and producers have turned this Star Trek on it's head. You name it, they've pretty much re-written it. The uniforms (terrible), the way the Klingons look (more terrible), even the Klingon speech. The actions sequences are sparse and short. All talk, no action. It's not a drama in    What a mess. Consider this a standalone series outside the regular Star Trek universe.

    The writers and producers have turned this Star Trek on it's head. You name it, they've pretty much re-written it. The uniforms (terrible), the way the Klingons look (more terrible), even the Klingon speech. The actions sequences are sparse and short. All talk, no action. It's not a drama in space; it's a soap opera in space. They drop the occasional reference to the proper Star Trek universe in a vain attempt to make it part of the Star Trek canon but it won't work (Pike and Archer have come up, Sarek shows up sometimes).    … Expand
  19. Kowal_155
    Feb 17, 2018
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers ahead!

    At the beginning it was promising. I was really enjoying the show. I was thinking that, well actually it shouldn't stick that much to canon and all old things that were working in the past. And I was right, it was best when it was inventing it's own things even if the were total scientific rubbish that good sci-fi should never accept. The worst part of it started when they started producing "blinking" to the canon fans like with Mudd episode when he was resetting time on and on. It was stupid, not funny, although it looked like it was the intention (it was just pathetic) and the ending of that episode was idiotic. Anyway, I was hoping that such cheesy moments will be from time to time... How wrong I was... Then the creators pulled the mirror nazi-humanity multi episode moment... I despise this mirror universe since the beginning of Star Trek, but it was something that was working in political environment in 60's with TOS. It was **** with ENT. It is fermented **** now. So: selling principles of Star Trek (like positive view of future, humans not getting in conflicts, being tolerant and so on, and so on, blah blah blah) for going into the worst parts of this universe? Total loss. Connecting the finale with the Pike's NCC 1701 was a cheap maneuver. Around the middle of the season one something was starting to smell terribly. Was it Fuller exit and not writing the proper continuation of the initial setup? Or was it that badly planned from the beginning? There were supposed to be 16 episodes. We got 15. Somewhere in time they needed to record new material when DIS started to get popular in the internet discussion. So I guess with the much disturbed production decision was made to be it just one season series. Later they decided to open it for second season. That's why last episode is so ridiculous to the whole war subject, not finishing it properly, doing unbelievable malakias... New Star Trek to be modern needs to disconnect somehow from the old, much loved series. This way it's just modern mediocre sci-fi like series, very bad Star Trek. No one is pleased. My girlfriend that disliked previous classic Star Treks liked this series at the beginning. But with declining quality she had no problem stopping watching at some point when I was getting frustrated but still continuing (because it's new Star Trek!). They killed much liked doc... they shouldn't do that. Lorca was killed just like that... and actually he was interesting. Most of core fans didn't like him ("he's not a starfleet captain with starfleet principles!") but that was interesting change.
    The one that was losing Star Trek identity but still - if the rest was done correctly it wouldn't matter. And gosh! It just lacked vision on how to show Qo'noS! Mos Eisley in Star Trek brand... I feel like after showing big T'Kuvma ship with whole story and meaning of it, they used all creative fuel... So it wasn't all bad, but as the whole it is. Hope they will improve in second season, and if there's reason for it get the hell back the Fuller! I have a feeling that his quit was partially a reason for declining this season to **** level.    … Expand
  20. u182506
    Feb 17, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I'm glad I waited until the end of the season to write this. I was super excited about Discovery and couldn't wait for it to show. And then when I sat down all excited to watch it I was massively disappointed. It really just sucked.... So much so that after watching the first 9 episodes (up until the break) I didn't even bother watching the last 6.

    But I decided I should see how this giant missed opportunity finished up, and I found myself having a mini-binge. I watched the last 6 episodes in 2 nights and they were pretty good. The whole parallel universe storyline was interesting and perhaps helped explain some of the 'darkness' in the first 9 episodes. If I've voted after the first 9 eps I'd probably have given it a 3, but now its earned another 3.

    There are still a bunch of things that I think make no sense, and generally just blow: rotating saucer section (that appears to serve no purpose), the whole fantastical 'spore-drive' thing, and why in the name of all things holy would said spore drive cause a starship to roll rapidly when activated?!    … Expand
  21. megawavez
    Feb 13, 2018
    5
    The last episode was pretty cringe worthy with a miraculous solution to a difficult problem then a strange handing over of responsibility to the enemy, it.. just... didn't... make... sense. Additionally, I just don't like the main character. She's supposedly raised on Vulcan, but how did she survive? She's extremely emotion, and prone to be rash, although the show says she's supposed toThe last episode was pretty cringe worthy with a miraculous solution to a difficult problem then a strange handing over of responsibility to the enemy, it.. just... didn't... make... sense. Additionally, I just don't like the main character. She's supposedly raised on Vulcan, but how did she survive? She's extremely emotion, and prone to be rash, although the show says she's supposed to be very logic and competent - it's simply doesn't jive. The first season wasn't that good - hopefully they're are just getting warmed up and we'll see more intricate characters and dialogue.… Expand
  22. Dubeau
    Feb 13, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall the visuals got better with time. That part didn’t disappointed. I like that they took the sober road for the Andorians, Orions. I wish they would have done the same for the Klingons from the start. The season was going everywhere but nowhere...I think they could have saved it, if the Discovery would have come back at the time they left and without Georgiou…and 1-2 episodes sooner. Then they could have ended the war in a more sensible way regarding the Klingons. Allowing themselves time to setup how the Klingons would stop and not resolving to so many magic shortcuts. They switched so many times the villains that none of them were really important to the story. They put themselves into a corner where they could only use L’Rell in the end, without even set her up properly toward the other Klingon clans. And Kahless and the religion point got forgotten in the end. I did loved the actors, their acting. The FX were very well done, better in the end. But the story was just like a disaster in motion and spinning out of control, leaving us with a blatant rushed and shorthanded ending. I gave a 50%. This makes me regret Anaxar somehow.… Expand
  23. ScienceAdvisor
    Feb 13, 2018
    5
    (Based on seeing all 15 episodes instead of just 3)
    A curious mix of good, bad, and downright ugly. Too much development in areas that are to be later discarded, convenience as a major story elements, and shaky handicam moments, albeit with the same UHD quality, drags this down to sub-par town. A near total disregard for continuity, where the writers/director/showrunner cannot    (Based on seeing all 15 episodes instead of just 3)
    A curious mix of good, bad, and downright ugly. Too much development in areas that are to be later discarded, convenience as a major story elements, and shaky handicam moments, albeit with the same UHD quality, drags this down to sub-par town. A near total disregard for continuity, where the writers/director/showrunner cannot understand that a destination only one light year away takes about 1 second at max. warp, is never going to please those weaned on Star Trek. CBS is committed, so here is hoping season two sees significant improvements.    … Expand
  24. sefrabu
    Feb 12, 2018
    5
    Despite a few quite intriguing and well conceived plot twists, and some nice (although slightly wooden) social commentary a Star Trek always was, this series is one of the most disjointed, unfocused and erratic I've ever seen. "Throw somenthing at the wall and see what sticks" is almost literal here, and I have every reason to believe that it were not real people who wrote the script, butDespite a few quite intriguing and well conceived plot twists, and some nice (although slightly wooden) social commentary a Star Trek always was, this series is one of the most disjointed, unfocused and erratic I've ever seen. "Throw somenthing at the wall and see what sticks" is almost literal here, and I have every reason to believe that it were not real people who wrote the script, but some kind of a highly advanced script generator, analysing every single sci-fi concept used in the last 20 years and applying them to a single series.

    But the biggest sin of Star Trek Discovery is that it is not Star Trek at all; and if it wasn't called "Star Trek", and featured a new universe, it would have died unnoticed after the first few episodes.    … Expand
  25. rbunge
    Feb 7, 2018
    6
    Excellently written and top notch effects. Unfortunately it falls into the Hollywood agenda. Multi-verse is now run by females backed up by blacks, Asians, gays, and aliens. Only straight white male is a treasonous turncoat that they kill off. I am sure the will have some red shirts though in the future.
  26. spacie
    Feb 7, 2018
    6
    My love for the show mostly stems from it being in-universe Star Trek, not on its own merits. It's kind of too dark, the Klingon stuff is laid on too thick, literally and figuratively, and just in general, war in space gets boring/repetitive after a while. What I do like is it has some solid dramatic moments, I'm becoming invested in some of the characters, and the on screen diversity isMy love for the show mostly stems from it being in-universe Star Trek, not on its own merits. It's kind of too dark, the Klingon stuff is laid on too thick, literally and figuratively, and just in general, war in space gets boring/repetitive after a while. What I do like is it has some solid dramatic moments, I'm becoming invested in some of the characters, and the on screen diversity is great. I'm not going to be one of those "It's not Star Trek!" hacks, but I will say it's not strong sci fi. This show doesn't have me chewing on ideas about the human condition. I miss that.… Expand
  27. parallax_84
    Jan 19, 2018
    4
    My problem with this show are the main characters... acting is wooden , they have no charisma, they are boring to death. I watched 6 episodes and i couldn't watch anymore.
  28. tkoosting
    Jan 16, 2018
    5
    Update:
    During and after episode nine the show gets better (so I upped my score from 0 to 5). Only thing which is still disappointing is the continuity: this trek universe is way more advanced than the trek universe it is supposed to precede. It should have been a less techie-trekkie...
    --- Really trying hard to watch this show. But this show shouldn't have been called Star Trek: -    Update:
    During and after episode nine the show gets better (so I upped my score from 0 to 5). Only thing which is still disappointing is the continuity: this trek universe is way more advanced than the trek universe it is supposed to precede. It should have been a less techie-trekkie...

    ---

    Really trying hard to watch this show. But this show shouldn't have been called Star Trek:
    - bad acting;
    - everybody 's angry, always!
    - the ship design/other visuals is/are nothing like Roddenberry's and Jeffries (and Okuda's) vision;
    - a spore drive, really?!
    - story doesn't fit the Star Trek universe;
    - The Klingons... What were they thinking! Or as Kirk would have said: KAAAAAAAAAAAAAHN!

    Will keep trying to watch it, but it sure is painful...    … Expand
  29. jim_taltontish
    Jan 15, 2018
    6
    BSG and SG:U had a baby, and they asked J.J. Abrams to be the godfather. To me, this is by far the worst Star Trek series to date. Given the lack of options for my sci-fi cravings, this is still worth watching. I remember thinking how awful ST:TNG was, but by the third season, it was my favorite show of all time. I'm praying that this show will follow suit. There are a lot of greatBSG and SG:U had a baby, and they asked J.J. Abrams to be the godfather. To me, this is by far the worst Star Trek series to date. Given the lack of options for my sci-fi cravings, this is still worth watching. I remember thinking how awful ST:TNG was, but by the third season, it was my favorite show of all time. I'm praying that this show will follow suit. There are a lot of great cast members, and it's still too early to write this show off. I hope they can tone down the semi-shaky cam and the overly earnest emotional discussions where everyone looks like they're about to cry.

    The Orville, Dark Matter, BSG, all the other Star Trek series, SG-1, SG:Atlantis, Babylon 5, and Firefly made us care about multiple characters by their respective episode 11 airing. I'm hoping by the end of season two they can greatly improve both their storytelling and character development.    … Expand
  30. Cinemaphile
    Jan 9, 2018
    4
    Lots of unnecessary exposition. Too much emphasis on spectacle and not enough intimacy. Clunky dialogue. Overwrought score. Surprisingly mediocre. Not the 10 plus plus orgasmic star show you were hoping for, not the sub-zero apocalyptic devolution that fan-boys are reacting to. It's in the middle. A five. Take it from a 66'er. It's Trek, just not very goodLots of unnecessary exposition. Too much emphasis on spectacle and not enough intimacy. Clunky dialogue. Overwrought score. Surprisingly mediocre. Not the 10 plus plus orgasmic star show you were hoping for, not the sub-zero apocalyptic devolution that fan-boys are reacting to. It's in the middle. A five. Take it from a 66'er. It's Trek, just not very good Trek. At least it's not Red-Matter-Dumb like the reboot movies, right? Right?

    After viewing Episode 3, Context of Kings I'm revising my score ... down. Trek isn't Alien or Resident Evil or Marvel Comics or CSI Space.

    After viewing Episode 4, I'm tempted to revise my score up ... except for the fact that though it felt like Star Trek Classic, it had a bit of a Walking Dead aftertaste. On to next week...

    Episode 5 .... feels like Star Trek, but the dialogue sounds like it was written by a 12 year old. No change to the rating.

    Episode 6 ... the wheels have fallen off the show. Insipid expository dialogue abounds. The show feels like The Good Wife in space.

    And here is where my reviews end. I've given up hope on this series. At this point I'll be watching out of just sheer curiosity. That's probably not what the writers and producers intended.

    I've permanently lowered my score to 3.

    Episode 10 ... seems to be turning the corner, raising to 4    … Expand
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Oct 19, 2017
    50
    Discovery feels like it’s adrift between the adventure-of-the-week format of its network-TV predecessors and the kind of complex serial favored by cable and streaming.
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  2. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Sep 26, 2017
    60
    Star Trek: Discovery feels like it's just finding its footing. On the promising side, Doug Jones is already a standout as Science Officer Lt. Saru, who's from an alien race called Kelpiens. And James Frain is perfectly cast as Sarek, the Vulcan who veteran "Trek" fans know as the father of Spock. The relationship between Burnham and Sarek is one of the more intriguing aspects of Star Trek: Discovery.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Sep 26, 2017
    80
    Happily Star Trek: Discovery strikes a balance between what diehard Trekkies love about Roddenberry’s universe and what J.J. Abrams injected into its theatrical resurrection. Ethical dilemmas and a clash between cultures and traditions comprise the fore of the narrative, but the hours don’t skimp on phaser blasts and broadcast-appropriate carnage.
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