Star Trek: Discovery

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  1. Wsg1138
    Mar 2, 2020
    7
    An unorthodox take on Star Trek, but not a bad one. Ignore the most aggressively negative reviews, they only make sense if you think Star Trek from 1966-2005 is a religion, and this is an act of blasphemy. Star Trek fans have a strong tendency to judge new entries largely on their intense love for the past, so almost any new series/film will be judged as a bitter disappointment. The showAn unorthodox take on Star Trek, but not a bad one. Ignore the most aggressively negative reviews, they only make sense if you think Star Trek from 1966-2005 is a religion, and this is an act of blasphemy. Star Trek fans have a strong tendency to judge new entries largely on their intense love for the past, so almost any new series/film will be judged as a bitter disappointment. The show is far too well acted, technically polished, and well-paced to warrant a "0" rating. So such a rating only makes sense if you think such things are irrelevant to quality.

    But that's not to excuse this season's flaws. It starts clunky and ends worse. The Klingons are a tad awkward (and more than a tad dull). The plotting occasionally gets convoluted.

    But the cast is uniformly excellent, and the themes of fractured identity and moral duality tend to shine through. As an action spectacle it can also be quite fun. There were several surprising yet well-foreshadowed plot twists. It was a flawed but mostly good start.

    Now don't even get me started on season 2...    … Expand
  2. katkatkat9
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    I'm a bit late to the party....but having a great time. This is not much like past series - maybe more akin to the newer Battlestar Galactica - but has a lot of entertainment value. Is is flawed? Yes, the way they've done the Klingons is distracting. Yes Burham is a bit wooden. After the first couple episodes, this will make sense and the show really takes off with some fun plotI'm a bit late to the party....but having a great time. This is not much like past series - maybe more akin to the newer Battlestar Galactica - but has a lot of entertainment value. Is is flawed? Yes, the way they've done the Klingons is distracting. Yes Burham is a bit wooden. After the first couple episodes, this will make sense and the show really takes off with some fun plot twists. It may be a bit violent/edgy for some, but I would rank it above Enterprise, DS9 and Voyager (though not better than TOS or TNG). Cool visual effects too. After bingeing season 1 I'm looking forward to season 2.… Expand
  3. mrmonster
    Jul 23, 2019
    7
    It's fine. It's nothing mind blowing or special, but if you have this particular streaming service, it's worth watching, or at least worth giving a shot.
  4. TjC_ocean
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    I waited until the end of the second season to write a review. I too at times felt like the show was moving in new directions and was quite frankly unsure where it was going. I enjoyed the ride so far. I thought the second season rebounded from the lengthy attempts at character building and storyline development. This is natural for new shows...the star trek audience is probably a littleI waited until the end of the second season to write a review. I too at times felt like the show was moving in new directions and was quite frankly unsure where it was going. I enjoyed the ride so far. I thought the second season rebounded from the lengthy attempts at character building and storyline development. This is natural for new shows...the star trek audience is probably a little less patient with that sort of development given the history of the franchise.

    I am not a fan of the idea that you have to remain loyal to any franchise. If you can't grow and explore then what's the use. If the same old stuff worked for today's audience it would still be on TV and we wouldn't be talking about a new series but rather a continuation of Star Trek TNG, Voyager, DS9, albeit a prequel and not a sequel, given the timeline. I am okay with the show being creative, being bold, and taking the franchise where no fan has gone before (pun intended)!

    I enjoyed every single Star Trek series, each movie, and each special on the topic. Star Trek Discovery is no exception. Roddenberry was master at dealing with the issues, challenges, and complex emotional societal quandaries of his time. Star Trek Discovery should be equally bold. I still do think the franchise has done a poor job in managing the look and consistency of the Klingons over the years and through several series. This new Klingon look caught me off guard at first. They need to explain how we get from here to Worf by way of what we saw in the original Kirk series...genetic manipulation, interbreeding, Eugenics, or something else...just help us tie it all together.

    Overall, the show is excellent...my only issue is all this talk about characters leaving the show...are you kidding me!!! Just when you got to love the dynamics of Pike and his crew, Philippa Georgiou, Spock, Spock's family, Michael, Stamets, Tilly, Klingon L'Rell, and others there is talk that several folks are not returning. That would be a mistake in my view. The Star Trek community needs both Discovery and the Pike evolution in my view. If that is being explored as a separate series then fine but to just stop it altogether is ridiculous.

    Do more time travel, do more cross-over, do more Borg (please), and do less soap opera-like material and explore a world where Star Trek Discovery can be the new science lab for kids learning physics, chemistry, biology, and such. I still recall how the original Spock's analysis of a silicon-based life form (discovered in a cave on some planet) compared to carbon-based life forms, helped me on a chemistry test. You have a whole new generation of kids wanting to learn about computer coding, AI, data science, space travel, aliens on other worlds, etc. Spend time teaching them how you got to "Computer" and the science behind that mastery of integrated technology that Trekkies take for granted as a talking problem solver. Show them how do you create hollow deck technology we saw in TNG, Voyager, and DS9, how you formed the Federation of planets, debate the evidence of the famed The Hatona Council, challenge Sitchen, Erich von Däniken, and others...make Star Trek the experimental imagination on where so many are afraid to go...you can do it...you are off to a great start so far...Don't let biased skeptics stuck in the past slow you down!!!    … Expand
  5. Geekcrux
    Apr 21, 2019
    10
    Another great show being review-bombed. Many of the 0 reviews I have read obviously aren't even watching. They did so much to bring season 2 back in line with cannon and explain how everything recovered from the events that took place on Discovery.

    On top of that, the budget has been increased to create 3 Star Trek shows. Something tells me that Discovery is a big success. Producers are    Another great show being review-bombed. Many of the 0 reviews I have read obviously aren't even watching. They did so much to bring season 2 back in line with cannon and explain how everything recovered from the events that took place on Discovery.

    On top of that, the budget has been increased to create 3 Star Trek shows. Something tells me that Discovery is a big success. Producers are just throwing money at them.

    Picard Series
    Pike Series
    Discovery Series.    … Expand
  6. RADErX4
    Apr 20, 2019
    9
    It's a shame that the anti-CBS crowd decided to vote bomb this show because it's the best first season, consistency-wise in the franchise's history.
  7. jstdude
    Apr 20, 2019
    8
    I wish it would have more exploration and encounters with new alien species instead of the ongoing onslaught of action. That said, I am happy that the Star Trek story continues and pulls in some new viewers.
  8. pleitch
    Apr 13, 2019
    9
    Totally rewriting and rerating my review after the end of season 1 and season 2.
    In short - the beginning of Season 1 was a misstep that has been more than corrected for. I've gone from a detractor to a fan. Well done for turning this around.
  9. Daddyoh
    Apr 11, 2019
    10
    I'm half way through the second season and I love this show. It has amazing twists and turns and keeps you guessing. Science Fiction at it's best. Great CGI, great stories and deep complicated characters.

    Is there a problem? Only if you are a gate-keeping die hard ST fan because the look and feel of the series strays from Roddenberry's creation. That said there are enough intertwining    I'm half way through the second season and I love this show. It has amazing twists and turns and keeps you guessing. Science Fiction at it's best. Great CGI, great stories and deep complicated characters.

    Is there a problem? Only if you are a gate-keeping die hard ST fan because the look and feel of the series strays from Roddenberry's creation. That said there are enough intertwining story arcs from the original series (Captain Pike, Talos 4) to keep ST connoisseurs entertained.

    I am a big ST fan - love the original ST, loved TNG - so-so on DS9 - loved Voyager and Enterprise. Although not 100% Star Trek it is a great Sci-fi series. Well done!    … Expand
  10. DolphinsTalkMel
    Apr 6, 2019
    7
    I'm gonna start out on a bit of a rant. Kurtzman, Orci and Abrams need to quit smashing all over Roddenberry's legacy. The first two episodes Phillipa Georgiou was calling her first officer "Number One." I'm sorry, but I do not like that. It is disrespectful for one of my childhood idols. I hope Patrick Stewart sues paramount for that. Furthermore, we don't need to hear the classical StarI'm gonna start out on a bit of a rant. Kurtzman, Orci and Abrams need to quit smashing all over Roddenberry's legacy. The first two episodes Phillipa Georgiou was calling her first officer "Number One." I'm sorry, but I do not like that. It is disrespectful for one of my childhood idols. I hope Patrick Stewart sues paramount for that. Furthermore, we don't need to hear the classical Star Trek theme song at the conclusion of the first season. We got enough of that in the reboot films which is another prime example of smashing all over a legacy that started with Gene Roddenberry.
    Now there were some elements that were brought back for this new show that I felt played in very well. Let's start with Ambassador Sarek played by James Frain. I really like the continuation of this character and I could almost argue that Sarek is as big as his son, Spock in the ST universe and deserves his own show. I was particularly impressed with the episode where Sarek is stranded in a nebula and his adoptive daughter, Michael of whom he shares a Katra with is trying to reach him and the story was executed beautifully as we got to get a little more of an origin story between the two characters.
    The second thing is the Mirror Universe. I love the Mirror Universe and you can never go wrong I guess and what they did was make Lorca, the Mirror Lorca that is in a cool in unique storyline with lots of effect and action and fighting. I enjoyed it. But, let's not forget that DS9 smashed all over this storyline in their series and so at this point, I think it is fair to ask "why are they still using this one?" I'm just grateful they didn't drag it out too long.
    What really sells this series for me is the character Michael Burnham played by Sonequa Martin-Green. She is a human femaie that has learned to repress her emotions. In a lot of ways, she reminds me of Seven of Nine from the Voyager series of who I am a huge fan of. Like Seven, Michael is trying to rediscover her humanity in the series. But, Kurtzman needs to be careful. I think towards the end of season 1 , I didn't recognize her anymore. They developed her character too fast.
    Tone it Down and Slow it Down when season 2 comes around. This is the sixth series in the Star Trek franchise. You aren't going to get a pass for just doing Star Trek anymore. I want to see innovation. I want to see more Michael and more Sarek and stay away from Jean-Luc Picard anecdotes.
    Because of the amount of negatives, I settled on a solid 7. I'm intrigued enough to see season 2 because they did do some things properly.    … Expand
  11. veshches
    Mar 31, 2019
    7
    Season 1 is really good until about the last two episodes. It season seems to promise something really different for Star Trek. Characters are not always good guys. Things are complicated and stories do not always conclude nicely at the end of each show. Unfortunately, the writers quickly wrapped everything up at the end of the season with some truly unbelievable plot jumps.
  12. ComandanteCobra
    Mar 25, 2019
    7
    Overall is ok...it can be better but it's not the worst .
    First bunch of episodes have a strange feeling..something is missing, show is slow and Klingons are different from what I know 'bout them....but improve a lot in lates episodes.
    PROS: Decent mix of personal story, space combat, sci-fi experiment, parallel universes, Starfleet regulations debates and so on... CONS: low on aliens    Overall is ok...it can be better but it's not the worst .
    First bunch of episodes have a strange feeling..something is missing, show is slow and Klingons are different from what I know 'bout them....but improve a lot in lates episodes.
    PROS: Decent mix of personal story, space combat, sci-fi experiment, parallel universes, Starfleet regulations debates and so on...
    CONS: low on aliens numbers for a star trek show, not the most appealing bridge crew out there, lots of liberty with some well known star trek background...a little too much on the non-canon side.    … Expand
  13. peregrin5
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    If you are a gate-keeping Star Trek fan, there's no doubt you'll hate this show because it's not the same exact show that you grew up with.

    That said, that's what makes this show so brilliant. Too many Star Trek reboots have tried to play on ToS or TNG success and created cookie-cutter series with almost identical plot lines and characters. Thank GOD Discovery changed the way it did.    If you are a gate-keeping Star Trek fan, there's no doubt you'll hate this show because it's not the same exact show that you grew up with.

    That said, that's what makes this show so brilliant. Too many Star Trek reboots have tried to play on ToS or TNG success and created cookie-cutter series with almost identical plot lines and characters. Thank GOD Discovery changed the way it did.

    While some of the pseudo-science sounds hokey, in the larger Star Trek canon, it's really not that bad.

    The characters are deep, flawed, vulnerable, well-developed, and evolve throughout the series. The writing is incredible, and every time you think you've got one up on the writers and that they might be going in a predictable route, they turn the entire thing on its head and disrupt your expectations entirely!

    The show doesn't shy away from its dark plots, but it also doesn't paint a dreary depressing galaxy like many of the semi-recent sci-fi successes (i.e. Battlestar Galactica, Stargate Atlantis). Hope and adventure are always right around the corner and every episode you're left at the edge of your seat eagerly waiting to find out what happens next.

    Again, if what you like is the shallow, feel-good, low energy writing of past Star Trek series, you're going to hate this. If you hate the fact that the only straight white male character on this show is essentially a side character even though he's the captain because you HATE representation and diversity, you will hate this show (and you're a piece of crap human being). If you feel like no one has any right to EVER change or update any media from your childhood memories (OMG MAH KLINGONS!) you'll hate this show. But if you're actually open to what is a BRILLIANTLY written show with amazing characters, writing, and acting, you will NOT be disappointed. This is one of the best sci-fi shows out there right now, right along with The Expanse.    … Expand
  14. Muzwon
    Mar 19, 2019
    8
    Absolutely loving this show. I don’t really get the excess of negative teviews and suspect they are based on sentimentality and a sense of fandom entitlement. The acting, plot line and visual effects are all high quality and as someone who is not a historical fan of the genre I think this is a great gateway drug to the rest of the franchise.
  15. subrinaw
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Simply the best Star Trek in a long time. I love the look of the show, the flawed characters, the seasonal arcs with multiple plots. The costumes and special effects are A-1. It is the only weekly show that I watch live everything else I tape and watch even convenient. Star Trek Discovery is "must see tv" for me. I am jumping out of my seat everyweek. The only time it losing its footingSimply the best Star Trek in a long time. I love the look of the show, the flawed characters, the seasonal arcs with multiple plots. The costumes and special effects are A-1. It is the only weekly show that I watch live everything else I tape and watch even convenient. Star Trek Discovery is "must see tv" for me. I am jumping out of my seat everyweek. The only time it losing its footing when they try to appease the old-timers, of which I technically am one (bringing back the gold uniforms, giving the Klingons hair again...oh whatever). It's faster, deeper, smarter than we were 50 years ago and I LOVE IT.… Expand
  16. SvenLorenz
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    I never expected there to be another great Star Trek show after DS9 ended, but they managed to maybe even surpass it. It's like they took all the good things from DS9, added a lot of the Battlestar Galactica reboot and the look and feel (but not the silly plots) of the Abrams' Star Trek movies. If you think that TNG with its simplistic morality tales and everybody loves everybody crew isI never expected there to be another great Star Trek show after DS9 ended, but they managed to maybe even surpass it. It's like they took all the good things from DS9, added a lot of the Battlestar Galactica reboot and the look and feel (but not the silly plots) of the Abrams' Star Trek movies. If you think that TNG with its simplistic morality tales and everybody loves everybody crew is what Star Trek should be, then you're going to have a bad time with Discovery. If you loved the adult take on Star Trek that DS9 presented, you're going to love Discovery.… Expand
  17. ScottNAtlanta1
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    This season is miles ahead better than the first season and I am really enjoying how they are paying homage to the original series.
  18. Baron236
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    For all the nerd rage people seem to forget that Star Trek has always been a show if it's time, changing and pushing boundaries whenever a new series surfaces. As a casual fan I find this series very enjoyable. It does seem to have more in common with the recent cinematic universe than any of the previous series. It is overall a deeper, slightly grittier program that I feel holds true toFor all the nerd rage people seem to forget that Star Trek has always been a show if it's time, changing and pushing boundaries whenever a new series surfaces. As a casual fan I find this series very enjoyable. It does seem to have more in common with the recent cinematic universe than any of the previous series. It is overall a deeper, slightly grittier program that I feel holds true to the original series but offers a fresh perspective.… Expand
  19. Thorus84
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    I am a Star Trek Fan since 1990. I must admit that DSC is not my favorite Star Trek show (that would be TNG) but it is quite well. And the second season is really awesome.
  20. xortim
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    A lot of users are rating it poorly after just one episode or by the fact that CBS is charging money for a clearly high budget show.

    This is a different Star Trek because this is a different decade than when the others aired. The way we tell stories now is entirely different than how we told stories in the early aughts, 90s and 60s. Some common critiques: The Klingons looks    A lot of users are rating it poorly after just one episode or by the fact that CBS is charging money for a clearly high budget show.

    This is a different Star Trek because this is a different decade than when the others aired. The way we tell stories now is entirely different than how we told stories in the early aughts, 90s and 60s.

    Some common critiques:
    The Klingons looks different - yup, they also didn't have any prosthetics in TOS
    The technology looks too advanced for it to take place before TOS - I really don't want to watch actors push radio shack buttons glued onto cardboard in a show produced this side of of the millennium.
    Not everyone is an altruistic blowhard, Gene Roddenberry would not approve! - meh, the main character is annoyingly moral and so is the first Captain we encounter.
    It's too politically charged- have you watched any Star Trek, ever? People lost their **** over Dax having the first broadcast "lesbian" kiss, or how about a black bridge officer, let alone a woman Captain. The show has always pushed progressive politics in one way or another, and there's always been someone to object and fold their arms saying "that just ain't right"

    Some genuine criticism are things like:
    Too much or inconsistent camera movement
    Some characters can be annoying at times (true of any show)

    Plus, Tilly is amazing and everyone should watch it for that reason alone.    … Expand
  21. GrantC84
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    Gave a 10 to combat all the trolls who cant get past the old Trek Days.
    I am an avid star trek fan and have watched every episode of every ST series at least 2-3 times.
    STD is a good show and deserves support even from the old guard. All you "0" raters are pathetic!
  22. Dinglebuddy
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    The people complaining about "Another show goes PC" are the same people who would have complained about an interracial couple in TOS. Star Trek has always been a progressive show, that shows hope for humanity and displays a world more tolerant and just than the one we live in today. These people probably complained about a female captain in voyager. Probably didn't like DS9 due to theThe people complaining about "Another show goes PC" are the same people who would have complained about an interracial couple in TOS. Star Trek has always been a progressive show, that shows hope for humanity and displays a world more tolerant and just than the one we live in today. These people probably complained about a female captain in voyager. Probably didn't like DS9 due to the progressive themes in that.

    This show is fantastic, and such a breath of fresh air after the dumpster fire that was Star Trek: Enterprise. It is well rounded, with original and creative plot devices. They managed to pay homage to the old, while still creating something new. Every Star Trek after TOS had weak 1st seasons. The characters grow and develop, Sarek's depiction is fantastic. This show's only downfall is that it's on CBS all access. It's wonderful. And by the way, Johnathan Frakes (Commander Riker) directs the second episode of the second season, and I feel like this show is only going to get better. So long as review bombing nay-sayers don't ruin it for the rest of us.

    These nay-sayers are just mad there is a gay couple in it and that the main character isn't a captain... They're angry because it isn't the same recycled material over and over again. They only wish to feed their own nostalgia. It's preposterous, and they're probably the same people who think the cliche, recycled (or literally stolen from star trek TNG) story lines, tired tropes and cheap humor in Orville are points of genius. You can watch Orville, that's fine. You don't see anyone review bombing it... Why? Because they don't care. Why are you so offended by it that you've got to spread hate for the sake of it?    … Expand
  23. jipi050
    Jan 24, 2019
    9
    Defenetly a show with some growing pains, given the changes behind the scenes, but all things considered they still managed to come out with a quality product. Jason Isaacs is perfect for the role, Stamets and Tilly bring some humanity to the show.

    I'm just glad to have Trek back on TV! :)
  24. Method__Man
    Jan 22, 2019
    9
    Don't believe the haters! Firstly, I am not a fan of the klingon redesign, but literally all else of the show is great. It actually starts off rather quick (almost too quick), then properly settles back in pace before escalating again. I have watched and been a fan of star trek for 33 years. This shows has the feel, the charm, and the lore of a modern star trek.

    Of course you will get    Don't believe the haters! Firstly, I am not a fan of the klingon redesign, but literally all else of the show is great. It actually starts off rather quick (almost too quick), then properly settles back in pace before escalating again. I have watched and been a fan of star trek for 33 years. This shows has the feel, the charm, and the lore of a modern star trek.

    Of course you will get the butthurt "trekkies" who will be unhappy no matter what happens, but this was a VERY solid attempt at star trek after so long. I cannot wait for more.    … Expand
  25. solfireuk
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    I know there has been way too many negatives about this show. As a Star Trek fan it is great to me, but I love all Star Trek, everything full stop. This for me is the best of the bunch, it is of its time just like the others were but it adds a richness and depth to the universe for me. Dark and full of wonderful characters, intelligence and meaningful interactions. 10/10 especiallyI know there has been way too many negatives about this show. As a Star Trek fan it is great to me, but I love all Star Trek, everything full stop. This for me is the best of the bunch, it is of its time just like the others were but it adds a richness and depth to the universe for me. Dark and full of wonderful characters, intelligence and meaningful interactions. 10/10 especially starting the new season 2, just simply brilliant.… Expand
  26. rootz
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    Why the hell they always have to change the look of the Klingons ? This is wrong ...They not look like that !! They look like in Deep Space Nine . They are like that !!! In Star Trek Discovery you dont see the emotions of the Klingons and they are not honorable. What a disaster !! They are just standing in a room every time and whining about each other . You dont see them in the BirdsWhy the hell they always have to change the look of the Klingons ? This is wrong ...They not look like that !! They look like in Deep Space Nine . They are like that !!! In Star Trek Discovery you dont see the emotions of the Klingons and they are not honorable. What a disaster !! They are just standing in a room every time and whining about each other . You dont see them in the Birds of Prey anymore ...They give this SF the wrong name ! But i am so crazy about sci fi....Still like this ....but actually its a complete different time line what is not running synchrone with the real Star Trek universe .… Expand
  27. papajohns
    Jul 10, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While it is disappointing that the science is taking a back seat to the character drama, but that may be a symptom of today's TV expectations. Overall i think the show is entertaining and visually stunning. There are many moments that are absolutely awesome(Georgiou's conversation with Sarek at the end was a wonderful juxtaposition of ideologies), but there are many that just dont quite hit the mark(Tyler and Burnham's "romance" was completely unconvincing).

    It's very obvious that the show was written from the perspective of modern successful shows. Lots of GoT deaths and plot twists dont automatically make it good. However, it is a fresh new take on the Star Trek universe and i think it is a good starting point for a modern show. Let's not forget, almost every first season of Trek is EXTREMELY rough.    … Expand
  28. YodaOldBoy
    Jun 3, 2018
    8
    The show starts off fairly slow over the first few episodes, I found. It didn't grab me, but it also wasn't uninteresting, just... lacking in purpose, I suppose. Then things get moving a bit, and by what was the Holiday break, the show turns amazing! Things come together in unexpected fashions, plots twists just dazzle you and the stories are better than ever. During the final episode, IThe show starts off fairly slow over the first few episodes, I found. It didn't grab me, but it also wasn't uninteresting, just... lacking in purpose, I suppose. Then things get moving a bit, and by what was the Holiday break, the show turns amazing! Things come together in unexpected fashions, plots twists just dazzle you and the stories are better than ever. During the final episode, I can say that it finally felt like Star Trek. So for a "die hard Trekkie", this might be disappointing, as it doesn't feel like you're watching Star Trek for most of the season. But if you want good TV and a new entry into the Star Trek universe, this will fill your share. (But those new Klingons are ugly...)… Expand
  29. TheFilmFanatic
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    This season of Star Trek: Discovery is an action-heavy, sci-fi adventure that takes the best of both worlds mixing the style of the new Star Trek films with the tone of older Star Trek shows. Despite some uneven pacing and questionable continuity, the characters are strong enough to carry this show out of the darkness and beyond.
  30. cinemabon
    Apr 8, 2018
    10
    Fan Clubs have flooded this website with "bad" reviews in the hopes it will bring down the favorable rating. However, anyone with a brain and some Sci-Fi background knows good science fiction when they see it. Star Trek Discovery is made up of great fans, devoted to the series. They've accomplished what few could - take a dying series and breathe new life into it. So many sour grapes whenFan Clubs have flooded this website with "bad" reviews in the hopes it will bring down the favorable rating. However, anyone with a brain and some Sci-Fi background knows good science fiction when they see it. Star Trek Discovery is made up of great fans, devoted to the series. They've accomplished what few could - take a dying series and breathe new life into it. So many sour grapes when those who have tried to trash this show and say how "brilliant" the Orville is must disappointed to see their ratings are the exact opposite of what they hoped. The true Star Trek fan LOVES this show and the post show, both well done.… Expand
  31. MrPositive
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    I think it's extremely well done, especially after the first couple of episodes which honestly are a bit slow. It's sad people giving this bad reviews and saying they quit after 1 episode. You are lame and don't deserve something this well done. I seriously feel people are trashing this because they can't handle a woman lead in their precious Star Trek. Total sadness.
  32. Denis_IRL
    Mar 4, 2018
    9
    Loved it. Seems harsh some of the negativity. Agree the characters lack emotional depth but other than that the storyline is fantastic, it keeps pushing and pushing, wonderfully creative. Why do people review something after only 2 episodes?
  33. Chickensun
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    Literally every negative review is about how the show is not like old Star Trek. Ignore them it's a good show. Starts slowly and gets better.
  34. eightyfish
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    You'll notice most of the early reviews for this series are bad, and most of the later ones are good. Ignore anyone who reviews a series of anything after 2 or 3 episodes. Yes, this is different to previous Trek, but if you try to imagine what Trek would look like if it was written in the modern TV universe - a universe with Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, The Wire, Peaky Blinders and allYou'll notice most of the early reviews for this series are bad, and most of the later ones are good. Ignore anyone who reviews a series of anything after 2 or 3 episodes. Yes, this is different to previous Trek, but if you try to imagine what Trek would look like if it was written in the modern TV universe - a universe with Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, The Wire, Peaky Blinders and all the rest - this is it. Yes, it has some issues with pacing at the beginning, and the new Klingons take a little getting used to (I think I would have preferred them as they were in TNG), but this is solid Trek with a moral backbone, good characters and an intriguing story arc. It really comes together by the end. Don't forget TNG took almost three years to find its feet. Can't wait for series 2.… Expand
  35. sarichj
    Feb 14, 2018
    8
    I can understand why some are sceptical and I see that it departs in major ways from the franchise. But I feel the hatred is way over the top. I think the early episodes were weak and there are some problems with the pacing of the series as a whole, but I think it slowly gets better as it goes. The last few episodes were what won me over (ep15). They reestablish the importance ofI can understand why some are sceptical and I see that it departs in major ways from the franchise. But I feel the hatred is way over the top. I think the early episodes were weak and there are some problems with the pacing of the series as a whole, but I think it slowly gets better as it goes. The last few episodes were what won me over (ep15). They reestablish the importance of Federation regulations and principles. I think its now really well setup to a more traditional trek format. BIGGEST GRIPE - I don't really like what they have done to the Klingons - just a little too much of a departure from the lore established in TNG and DS9.… Expand
  36. skaz001
    Feb 11, 2018
    8
    As the season has worn on, it's become a better show. I noticed that most of the bad scores were from earlier in the season. The majority of those that have watched the entire season have enjoyed it. As one fellow trekker told me, it grew on me.
  37. lynannouilh
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    It's a good show, I'll wait the end of the season to be more thorough with my review, but I can't say the show is bad. It's a different flavour of Star Trek, and this is what I like. The trekkies which reviewed this show with a 0 note are extremists and are missing the point in the Roddenberry philosophy.

    Edit : Now that I have completed the show, I can say for sure, it's one of the    It's a good show, I'll wait the end of the season to be more thorough with my review, but I can't say the show is bad. It's a different flavour of Star Trek, and this is what I like. The trekkies which reviewed this show with a 0 note are extremists and are missing the point in the Roddenberry philosophy.

    Edit : Now that I have completed the show, I can say for sure, it's one of the most innovative and modern take on star trek yet. Shame on the movies.    … Expand
  38. redspark
    Feb 9, 2018
    10
    Great to see Star Trek back on our screens ,remember time for us in movie production has moved on so much since the first series and remember each episode was a story on its own .Discovery is a on going saga i would say it is different be cause of turns and twists , but i am enjoying watching it,take it as something new ,movies have moved on from simple tales and so must Star Trek to survive!
  39. Malthazor
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    I suppose hard-core Star Trek fans are going to bemoan the fast pacing and the moral complexity, as well as the absence of tedious sermonising about the greater good and the Prime Directive. The rest of us can find plenty to enjoy in the first season's well structured story arc and the fine performances by the likes of Michelle Yeoh and Jason Isaacs.
  40. slimshadi
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great show, times have moved on and this is great modern trek. Hope Lorca comes back.… Expand
  41. Callumunga
    Feb 7, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Discovery is a decent Sci-Fi show.
    For all the people complaining about the questionable science, watch TOS again and tell me the science makes sense.

    I agree that it is an imperfect show. My gripes toward it range from minor annoyance that in Enterprise they refer to Cloaking Devices as 'Cloaking Devices' but 100 years later, they call them 'invisibility screens, to how they seem to have forgotten what the ships and uniforms are supposed to look like in 10 years.

    This show does not deserves neither a ten nor a zero.    … Expand
  42. MimiDuck
    Feb 7, 2018
    9
    A wonderful return to form for Star Trek! It is a very modern, brilliantly paced show that sticks to some of the themes that made old Trek interesting - ethical quandaries, fantastic scenarios, and complex characters. The core cast is fantastic and genuinely believable as real people (except for one unusual choice late in the first season).

    It is definitely on the soft side of scifi (as    A wonderful return to form for Star Trek! It is a very modern, brilliantly paced show that sticks to some of the themes that made old Trek interesting - ethical quandaries, fantastic scenarios, and complex characters. The core cast is fantastic and genuinely believable as real people (except for one unusual choice late in the first season).

    It is definitely on the soft side of scifi (as opposed to, say, The Expanse) - about the same as Next Generation, but this works very well for exploring a wide range of plots.    … Expand
  43. AlbinoAlligator
    Feb 7, 2018
    9
    Disco polarized many at first because it seemed to discard many of the principles that made people love Star Trek. Part of this was a move toward a more narrative based format rather than the very episodic nature of classic Star Trek, which had a side effect; it took quite some time for the true foundations of the show to emerge. You might find yourself questioning the show a lot in theDisco polarized many at first because it seemed to discard many of the principles that made people love Star Trek. Part of this was a move toward a more narrative based format rather than the very episodic nature of classic Star Trek, which had a side effect; it took quite some time for the true foundations of the show to emerge. You might find yourself questioning the show a lot in the first half of the first season, but as it unwravels and twists and turns then all of a sudden you begin to believe and find yourself both shocked and impressed in equal measure at the detail and direction the show has taken. The production qualities are fantastic, and it is really worth sticking with. Don't judge it on just the first 4-5 episodes. All good stories have to spend time establishing themselves.… Expand
  44. Alphastrike
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    Story and characters are well thought out and progressing well. Engaging and can't wait for more, an amazing addition to the Star Trek series.
  45. drew314159
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    I have been a life long fan of Star Trek since the 70s also, and I love this show. It is great and flows lovely from all the series before eit.
  46. ShaakTi
    Feb 6, 2018
    8
    This was much better than I was prepared for. I will admit my husband and I were skeptical, but we ended up really enjoying it. We are long time Star Trek fans, and I cannot believe how much hate it's been getting. One main thing we had a hard time with was the klingons. Their style is so different compared to previous incarnations. However, if you can get over that, and take Discovery atThis was much better than I was prepared for. I will admit my husband and I were skeptical, but we ended up really enjoying it. We are long time Star Trek fans, and I cannot believe how much hate it's been getting. One main thing we had a hard time with was the klingons. Their style is so different compared to previous incarnations. However, if you can get over that, and take Discovery at it's face for what it is, I think you will be surprised.… Expand
  47. Byronotron
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Star Trek: Discovery is absolutely Star Trek. Every new show has been derided by fans, only to later find their footing and bring in new fans, this show is no different. What is different is that unlike every single other Star Trek show besides TOS, season one is great. It has little stumbles, being a bit too dour compared to the lofty ideals it upholds later in the season, but it gives usStar Trek: Discovery is absolutely Star Trek. Every new show has been derided by fans, only to later find their footing and bring in new fans, this show is no different. What is different is that unlike every single other Star Trek show besides TOS, season one is great. It has little stumbles, being a bit too dour compared to the lofty ideals it upholds later in the season, but it gives us something that few Star Trek shows have, a season long narrative with themes that permeate and surround the show, giving each individual episode more context and meaning to the larger story, which actually works very well for this franchise. Aside from that the acting, special effects, VFX, costumes, sound design, music, direction are all incredible. The writing takes a noticeable and dramatic climb in quality at the end of the first half of the season, and continues into some truly epic and must see sci-fi in the second half. This show WILL go down as another classic sci-if and Star Trek shows, while bringing in a lot of new and younger fans. Long Live the Discovery.… Expand
  48. RMillward
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Star Trek Discovery is a bold new vision in the Star Trek Universe, one that has unsettled and even disappointed older fans. Younger, more imaginative viewers, whose experience includes liking Star Trek Enterprise on TV, with its non-episodic story arcs, and the up-to-date trilogy of Star Trek films starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, will appreciate Star Trek Discovery's incredibleStar Trek Discovery is a bold new vision in the Star Trek Universe, one that has unsettled and even disappointed older fans. Younger, more imaginative viewers, whose experience includes liking Star Trek Enterprise on TV, with its non-episodic story arcs, and the up-to-date trilogy of Star Trek films starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, will appreciate Star Trek Discovery's incredible production values and out-of-the-box storytelling. Yes, a lot of very vocal people seem not to care for Star Trek Discovery, but as a lifelong fan of Star Trek (52 years and still counting!), I can tell you this show is among the best the Star Trek franchise has to offer and you owe yourself a look.… Expand
  49. CuckooTheCuckoo
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just can't understand all the negative reviews for STD.

    I had extremely low expectations after a string of clones of the fantastic Start Trek the Next Generation. I was preparing for yet more sanctimonious 2D characters, badly acted and rehashing tired old story-lines. But STD has taking it in an entirely new direction, adding richness to the Klingons, and showing that The Federation isn't always squeaky clean.

    Rather than being all nauseatingly perfect, the cast of STD have as many characters flaws as they have talents. The exposition is done well without being a series of explainers, and the characters all feel rich and well developed as a result.

    I can't understand the complaint that Star Trek should be about exploration only. They go to another fricking universe! The plot twists are clever enough to actually catch you off your guard, and they sitll find time to add a sense of wonder to what's happening.

    The acting is just superb and I really don't understand the complaints about the acting as it is top notch. There is a great sense of humour attached, and plenty of scenes that bring about real sense of emotion.

    Star Trek badly needed a new sense of direction, and STD has provided much needed vigour and charm. The sci-fi is credible and believable, drawing on current theories (like the multiverse theory), but finding interesting ways to project it. It can be surreal at times, intriguing, raunchy, heat-breaking, and elating.

    I really don't understand the haters.    … Expand
  50. marsm1
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Fantastic Trek. Started off a bit rough but has really come into it's own! Would recommend a watch.
  51. Ittiaces
    Feb 5, 2018
    9
    This new venture into the Star Trek universe is set about ten years before the events of the original series and centres around a troubled yet brilliant federation officer called Michael Burnham. I loved this first season, and as a long time, Trekkie have to admit I haven't enjoyed a version of this world so much since The Next Generation. Plotlines were dramatic and well thought out andThis new venture into the Star Trek universe is set about ten years before the events of the original series and centres around a troubled yet brilliant federation officer called Michael Burnham. I loved this first season, and as a long time, Trekkie have to admit I haven't enjoyed a version of this world so much since The Next Generation. Plotlines were dramatic and well thought out and the main characters particularly well developed. Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham is terrific and skilfully portrays a strong, intelligent if somewhat vulnerable woman, guilt-ridden from a poor decision which destroyed her promising career. The cast, on the whole, is very watchable as an ensemble with some great scenes from Jason Issacs and Anthony Rapp. Shazad Latif is particularly charming as Burnham's unpredictable love interest, and Michelle Yeoh is just brilliant as her mentor. I would have loved a more substantial role for Yeoh; it was great casting to have her as a Captain and one of the main reasons I wanted to see the show.

    The VFX are excellent, and clearly, a large budget was allocated to produce some quality work. It certainly paid off and transported us to many different and exciting locations throughout each episode.

    I do not doubt that a lot of die-hard fans will find fault with this incarnation, it can never be the original or TNG, but it doesn't have to be. It can certainly stand on its own while paying tribute to the trek legacy. I hope season 2 will be as engaging.    … Expand
  52. Dont4get2wipe77
    Feb 1, 2018
    7
    I actually liked this show. Nothing special and a bit rough around the edges but I personally enjoyed it. I see mine isn’t a popular opinion and I’m seeing a pattern. This show, and several other recent remakes, revamps or belated sequels would have probably been a lot better received by audiences if they hadn’t cashed in on an existing, beloved franchise. Let’s face it most plot points,I actually liked this show. Nothing special and a bit rough around the edges but I personally enjoyed it. I see mine isn’t a popular opinion and I’m seeing a pattern. This show, and several other recent remakes, revamps or belated sequels would have probably been a lot better received by audiences if they hadn’t cashed in on an existing, beloved franchise. Let’s face it most plot points, set pieces etc etc are pretty much interchangeable within a genre. My point is that if the producers had let the creative team actually come up with their own premises, ideas and characters instead of relentlessly rehashing old ideas then a new and exciting franchise could have been born. Or crashed, burned and fizzled our after one season but you know what? That’s the nature of the beast. That’s what keeps people interested. While I definitely didn’t hate Star Trek discovery personally, I can understand why people feel let down. I honestly think that if the exact same team that made STD (wow unfortunate acronym) had made a new, original sci-fi series it would have been great. Sadly it seems that creative and innovative ideas are growing rarer every year. By the time I die I’ll probably have watched Star Wars episode 87b. And **** hated that one too.… Expand
  53. prider90
    Jan 31, 2018
    8
    + for the effects
    + for the setting
    - didn't gave me that star trek feeling.
    - plot needs to be more complex
    Overall OK to watch
  54. NeilDunford
    Jan 29, 2018
    9
    I am not a very sophisticated viewer--of anything. After many, many years, for me, "good" or "not good" comes down to whether I think about a movie or a show the next day. Ninety nine percent of what I watch, on TV or in a movie theatre, goes in one ear and out the other.

    Discovery got off to a slow start for me and I don't strongly disagree with many of the negative reviews. Its    I am not a very sophisticated viewer--of anything. After many, many years, for me, "good" or "not good" comes down to whether I think about a movie or a show the next day. Ninety nine percent of what I watch, on TV or in a movie theatre, goes in one ear and out the other.

    Discovery got off to a slow start for me and I don't strongly disagree with many of the negative reviews. Its format and pace are very different from past versions of Trek--I have mostly enjoyed the different series but I wouldn't qualify as a Trekkie. However, after about the 3rd episode of Discovery, I can't wait for the following week's episode. The last couple of episodes have left me at the edge of my chair counting down the days until the next installment. I wouldn't have said Bravo in months, but, I will now. Take it or leave it. But if you are considering diving in...prepare yourself to persevere through the first few episode, then, get ready for a fun ride.    … Expand
  55. OldHippy
    Jan 29, 2018
    9
    Every first season of Star Trek, in any of the series, is usually a fairly laughable version of what every series eventually became. Ok, maybe the Enterprise series never really got there, but the rest follow that trend. So far I find Discovery one of the better first seasons, and it seems to be getting better as the season progresses.
  56. Olamax
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    I love this show! I’m not sure why people think it isn’t Star Trek; we can’t have every show being exactly the same, can we. It is fun and engaging and it is Star Trek!
  57. runeborsjo
    Jan 29, 2018
    8
    Discovery is another one of those scifi IPs that received "a certain label" by fanboys before it even aired the first episode. I admit I was highly skeptical of this show before it aired - but luckily my fears amounted to nothing and I was proven wrong. I will agree it doesn't "feel like Star Trek" exactly, but then when people identify that "feeling" it seems to be associated with camp,Discovery is another one of those scifi IPs that received "a certain label" by fanboys before it even aired the first episode. I admit I was highly skeptical of this show before it aired - but luckily my fears amounted to nothing and I was proven wrong. I will agree it doesn't "feel like Star Trek" exactly, but then when people identify that "feeling" it seems to be associated with camp, wooden acting and poor effects. This is not your dad's Star Trek. It's also not the millenial-SJW Star Trek many claim it to be. This is a modern, sleek, production, for recruiting new audiences and old fans capable of appreciating change which is at least mostly for the better.… Expand
  58. kralizeh
    Jan 22, 2018
    10
    Best Star Trek since TNG, different but refreshing plot takes time to develop but does so nicely, I was a bit circumspect about the characters but good character building gets you hooked after a couple of episodes.
  59. high90
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Just watched episode 11 and this show has really hit its stride. Strong performances by the leads a diverse cast and high production values make this one of the only programs on tv worth tuning in to see what happens next. How about everyone who gave this a bad review after one episode shut the f up and give it a chance to breath. Well worth your time if your a sci fi fan.
  60. waahaa
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    star trek discovery.. this show is great, although you have to stick with it as the first 4 episodes kinda feel like nothing new. but i'm now on episode 11 and they are getting into dark territory. id say its the most enjoyable series of any star trek so far. i get the feeling they will kill off a host of characters. there are a few back round characters that will probably step forward instar trek discovery.. this show is great, although you have to stick with it as the first 4 episodes kinda feel like nothing new. but i'm now on episode 11 and they are getting into dark territory. id say its the most enjoyable series of any star trek so far. i get the feeling they will kill off a host of characters. there are a few back round characters that will probably step forward in season 2 i'm guessing. but please stick with this show don't give up too soon. VERY MUCH THE DARKEST TREK SERIES TO DATE.… Expand
  61. Emmit
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    This is a very high quality show with great production value and sincere acting performances. I am shocked that there are so many negative views but after reading them its become clear that they are almost entirely written by bitter trolls who would hate anything of real artistic value. I grew up on Star Trek: The Next Generation and this show takes the old Star Trek to an entirely new level.
  62. kneedictate
    Jan 9, 2018
    7
    Give it a chance. Ignoring the CBS all-access crap, the show starts off pretty bad but it has started to get much better. I think I'll give it until the end of this season.
  63. Datzman290
    Jan 5, 2018
    9
    There have really been only 3 Star Trek shows on television that I have REALLY enjoyed. The original series with it's eternally beloved characters, Enterprise which I believe tried to lose the pseudo-science and get back to its action roots, and now Discovery. It has been one of the few shows in recent memory where I couldn't wait for the next episode. Was it perfect? No. Did I HATE theThere have really been only 3 Star Trek shows on television that I have REALLY enjoyed. The original series with it's eternally beloved characters, Enterprise which I believe tried to lose the pseudo-science and get back to its action roots, and now Discovery. It has been one of the few shows in recent memory where I couldn't wait for the next episode. Was it perfect? No. Did I HATE the CBS pay per view scheme? Absolutely! However, did I love the show which chose to be different in so many ways? Yes I did! Honestly, I 'm astounded (while writing a review 4 months after the initial premiere) how many bad reviews I see! Looking forward to not only watching it again, but also sincerely hoping another season takes place (though once again NOT with the pay-to-watch scheme)… Expand
  64. DavidDaniel
    Dec 22, 2017
    7
    I am not a sucker for space dramas. However, Star Trek: Discovery is a good one. It is often great. If you manage to get passed the first three episodes which are the weakest, you are in for a treat. Things start to get moving from that point on. It's also to be appreciated that the creators opted for a serialized format.
  65. myneesh
    Dec 20, 2017
    9
    Wasn't sure what to expect with this new Star Trek series.
    Pleasantly surprised.
    Love the visuals, the tone and the characters
    I look forward to each new episode!.
  66. alejandro970
    Dec 3, 2017
    9
    It keeps fidelity to the spirit of original series with great work in special effects and a multiethnic cast. The final chapter develops curiosity for what will happen next season.
  67. Brian_Brodrick
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    Star Trek is back! Finally after 12 long years we get a new series, not movies that we have to wait years in between for each one. The pilot episodes were rocky, and you had to watch the rest behind a paywall, but that is trivial compared to the overall quality of Discovery's 1st season which delivers movie-quality SPFX, costumes, props, and sets, but also quality acting and direction asStar Trek is back! Finally after 12 long years we get a new series, not movies that we have to wait years in between for each one. The pilot episodes were rocky, and you had to watch the rest behind a paywall, but that is trivial compared to the overall quality of Discovery's 1st season which delivers movie-quality SPFX, costumes, props, and sets, but also quality acting and direction as well as storytelling. A totally new thing for Trek is the serial instead of episodic format, and the story so far, with small exceptions, is well put together.… Expand
  68. JorgeLestre
    Nov 23, 2017
    9
    It is visually engaging and Sonequa Martin-Green is definitely a very good and interesting lead. Although it stumbles a bit in the story, Star Trek Discovery is a very dense and dark space opera.
  69. BooshAC
    Nov 22, 2017
    7
    I thought the first few episodes of the show were a bit mediocre but the quality has certainly spiked up. The writing and acting has improved drastically. I actually care about these characters now, and am interested to see what happens to them next. Jason Isaacs and Anthony Rapp are particularly great performance wise, and I am very interested to see what happens with Ash Tyler. Plus theI thought the first few episodes of the show were a bit mediocre but the quality has certainly spiked up. The writing and acting has improved drastically. I actually care about these characters now, and am interested to see what happens to them next. Jason Isaacs and Anthony Rapp are particularly great performance wise, and I am very interested to see what happens with Ash Tyler. Plus the sets and special effects are really great - amazing production quality for TV which makes every episode feels like a movie. Hopefully the second half of this season keeps up the quality. I'm honestly shocked by the sheer volume of negative reviews as they really don't feel warranted.… Expand
  70. Shekky
    Nov 20, 2017
    7
    I'm a fan of the show I'm a long time star trek fan and have for the most part enjoyed the series thus far. I'm not a fan of these changes they have made to how Klingon look. pretty sure they could have made a better attempt at reimaging the traditional Klingon look from the original star trek movies to the shows. Thats my only real complaint about the show.
  71. RogieSantos
    Nov 19, 2017
    8
    Despite a few hiccups here and there, I've really been enjoying the re-imagining of the Star Trek universe. While I can acknowledge some of the liberties the show has taken with character timelines and connections, I believe the show goes beyond all that in a refreshing direction. I'm really looking forward to deeper character arcs as the show moves forward. Hey guys, there's a new Star Trek!
  72. ignore78
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    i hate the star trek series and LOVE the movies. This is even better than the movies. Dont miss this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  73. Injun
    Nov 18, 2017
    8
    I didn't like it to begin with but it has grown on me.

    People's expectations are high because it's Star Trek but surely they won't make it a s bad as 'Enterprise' and I'm hoping it will continue to improve and be around for quite a few seasons
  74. kheas
    Nov 15, 2017
    7
    Star Trek Discovery is a series with an identity crisis. Much like it’s lead character, Michael Burnham, it is trying to live between two worlds and succeeding completely at neither of them. for more: https://latetothegame.blog/2017/11/15/star-trek-discovery-season-1-part-one-full-review/ Just a fair warning, the way forward is dark and full of spoilers so go back if you want to remainStar Trek Discovery is a series with an identity crisis. Much like it’s lead character, Michael Burnham, it is trying to live between two worlds and succeeding completely at neither of them. for more: https://latetothegame.blog/2017/11/15/star-trek-discovery-season-1-part-one-full-review/ Just a fair warning, the way forward is dark and full of spoilers so go back if you want to remain ‘pure’.… Expand
  75. Eliasc
    Nov 14, 2017
    8
    Pay attention to the negative reviews. All are accurate criticisms. We can only hope that the next revival of Star Trek does not get it so very very wrong. The series has great CGI and valiant attempts by the cast by nothing can save this poorly conceived show. Blame the show runners and producers for this terrible series and watch 'The Orville' instead. The wonder is how so many criticsPay attention to the negative reviews. All are accurate criticisms. We can only hope that the next revival of Star Trek does not get it so very very wrong. The series has great CGI and valiant attempts by the cast by nothing can save this poorly conceived show. Blame the show runners and producers for this terrible series and watch 'The Orville' instead. The wonder is how so many critics could get it so wrong. This is NOT Star Trek. The only reason I do not rate this series a 'zero' is that later episodes are actually good, though far removed from the optimism of the original TOS, TNG, etc series'. This new version will not inspire viewers to be optimistic of the future and study science and engineering as the originals did so admirably.
    UPDATE: 11/14/17 - A general rule of television is to never review a tv series until it has found its footing. This usually happened after the production and acting teams have worked together through at least 6 episodes. STD has reached that point and has made an astonishing turnaround. The last few episode of the first half season has returned to what made TOS so good - a compelling plot and great character development. Too bad the series did not start with episode 4 instead of the abysmal first three episodes. STD has become a series worth your time. It is still too bad that CBS has placed it behind a paywall.    … Expand
  76. jamestran84
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    To be honest I was hoping this show would fail miserably but holy cow I was blown away. After the first two prologue episodes you are taken for a ride! The CGI and tech are great and its very realistic while keeping to the star trek theme. I LOVE IT. I got it on Netflix so it's a big win. It's quite obvious they have not kept the tech strictly to canon but seriously I would be sooo boredTo be honest I was hoping this show would fail miserably but holy cow I was blown away. After the first two prologue episodes you are taken for a ride! The CGI and tech are great and its very realistic while keeping to the star trek theme. I LOVE IT. I got it on Netflix so it's a big win. It's quite obvious they have not kept the tech strictly to canon but seriously I would be sooo bored if they did!!!… Expand
  77. Fluffybutt
    Nov 13, 2017
    7
    If you're expecting TNG2, it's not. If you want some Sci-Fi entertainment you're on.
    It's certainly not old school star trek. But that being said, it was more enjoyable than i anticipated. So far (ep09). It is more action orientated, much darker.
    Fans of TOS, TNG, VOY or DS9 surely don't get what they want, but reliving the past respectively to pick up where TNG ended - that was 1994 -    If you're expecting TNG2, it's not. If you want some Sci-Fi entertainment you're on.
    It's certainly not old school star trek. But that being said, it was more enjoyable than i anticipated. So far (ep09). It is more action orientated, much darker.
    Fans of TOS, TNG, VOY or DS9 surely don't get what they want, but reliving the past respectively to pick up where TNG ended - that was 1994 - doesn't guarantee CBS a success more than two decades later. Times have chanced, so did TV. While fans being fond of their memories of past great shows, actual re-watching them not so much. Like Xena, X-Files or Hill Street Blues (and many others) it's GoT, Stranger Things and Breaking Bad now. Not that i am saying that ST:D (horrible shortcut by the way) is living up to that standard, it is a fresh take on ST. It got even some of the old feeling in ep07 and ep08.
    It has its flaws, but also potential.    … Expand
  78. Chrisma55
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    Calm down people of earth. Star Trek can evolve, it's not religion... Just joined the metacritics to set things strait vs professional critics and The Orville and now it's Discovery's turn but vs. Trekkers and Trekkies. Keep calm and appreciate. Filming is beautiful, high quality. The sound and soundtrack, the ambiance, colours, the casting and dialogues it's all good and I´m noCalm down people of earth. Star Trek can evolve, it's not religion... Just joined the metacritics to set things strait vs professional critics and The Orville and now it's Discovery's turn but vs. Trekkers and Trekkies. Keep calm and appreciate. Filming is beautiful, high quality. The sound and soundtrack, the ambiance, colours, the casting and dialogues it's all good and I´m no fanboy. I understand all the fuss is about in regards to Star Trek lore, about what should or shouldn't be, about the respect of the cannon stuff... And those of you who bring up front the Klingon appearance as a major bug well switch channel you are not worthy (and those who bring up the "Michael is not a ladies name" I don't want those waste good typing time on you) . Enjoy what CBS took a chance on, put in the hands of very competent people who do a great creative job and put on your old dvd's of S-T, next g, voyager, enterprise and even deep 9 and be joyful to have big corps putting money in good sci-fi shows we can all enjoy with a light hearted reconnaissance and honesty. All hands, brace for impact...… Expand
  79. Gerd76
    Nov 6, 2017
    9
    as a long time fan of star trek i can say that this is a fresh start and i love the little nuances that are there from the older series and films. Some may hate that this is not in the same concept of TNG etc, but more of the same is not always good for a series. My mother, me and my brother are all star trek fans, and we all agree that this is a good series
  80. DioGren
    Nov 6, 2017
    7
    After 3ep Series i up to 7 (Zero is done) But after 4Ep its 5.
    3Ep -Good Capitan.Good Atmosgering. Good Sientic idea(but not new) yea yea. Good Sientic oficer actor. Good 1-T.
    4Ep - Good moments Captain-Admiral-Spore Master) (Mike and Saru) but badly - traumatic animal, jump after kill klikngon bird (or fater or not jump or jump little and not traumatic animal) Minuses - Badly    After 3ep Series i up to 7 (Zero is done) But after 4Ep its 5.
    3Ep -Good Capitan.Good Atmosgering. Good Sientic idea(but not new) yea yea. Good Sientic oficer actor. Good 1-T.
    4Ep - Good moments Captain-Admiral-Spore Master) (Mike and Saru) but badly - traumatic
    animal, jump after kill klikngon bird (or fater or not jump or jump little and not traumatic animal)
    Minuses - Badly fight presoners,Capitan killed?(order) an draiver Prisones Ship(badly capitan - this is need be a secret)

    8EP - UP my Score 5 to 7.5. Good comonication mision, good astmoshere.

    Minuses 8EP - not save a Ship, this hardcore moments not like to Star Trek. Bad filling litenant and not reaction captain for this situation (his need more interesting for his comands personal)    … Expand
  81. giovanniremo
    Nov 3, 2017
    9
    Escludendo i primi due episodi, posticci e senza capo ne coda, Discovery è una bella serie che reinterpreta e rinnova lo 'stile Star Trek', ma facendo passi avanti, superando il concetto di 'una avventura alla settimana', introducendo personaggi più complessi che si svelano poco a poco, e avendo finalmente a disposizione i soldi necessari per fare ottima fantascienza. Spero che prosegua a lungo.
  82. woollyshaft
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    This series exceeded my expectations. It brings Star Trek into the 21st century, where we realize that even in the 24th century, humans are still going to have human emotions, desires, and flaws. The characters have more than one dimension (don't always do what's right), the special effects are 10x better than previous star trek series, and most importantly, the writing isn't campy starThis series exceeded my expectations. It brings Star Trek into the 21st century, where we realize that even in the 24th century, humans are still going to have human emotions, desires, and flaws. The characters have more than one dimension (don't always do what's right), the special effects are 10x better than previous star trek series, and most importantly, the writing isn't campy star trek of old. This is definitely alternative Star Trek, which is why so many Trekkies are giving it negative scores...well that and the dumb CBS app.… Expand
  83. jmason86
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    I grew up on Star Trek TNG, DS9, and Voyager. They inspired me, especially TNG, to pursue a career in science and engineering. I'm now writing this review from my office at NASA. Discovery so far is just as good as any of those earlier series.

    It's way too early to crap on Discovery. The first season of TNG was terrible but it became absolutely iconic and, for me, epitomized Star Trek.    I grew up on Star Trek TNG, DS9, and Voyager. They inspired me, especially TNG, to pursue a career in science and engineering. I'm now writing this review from my office at NASA. Discovery so far is just as good as any of those earlier series.

    It's way too early to crap on Discovery. The first season of TNG was terrible but it became absolutely iconic and, for me, epitomized Star Trek.

    While Enterprise was on the air, I boycotted most of the episodes, including the finale, because of the theme song. Years later I watched the series all the way through, and then regretted not supporting the show while it was on. I vocally denounced it with many others. And it got cancelled. Now we've been more than a decade with no Star Trek series. I won't make that mistake again.

    But the paywall is absurd. I'm paying for it to give them support, but they really should broaden the distribution so that it is more accessible. If not broadcasting it, then also let Netflix stream it. If not that, then also make it available for purchase on Amazon like HBO is or the Mars series was. I grew up in the lower middle class and my parents would not have been able to pay for CBS All Access (we didn't even have cable) so I would not have been exposed to and inspired by Star Trek.    … Expand
  84. Yco
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Interesting, flashy and well made show that I'm looking forward to getting in to.

    Sad that it's being review-bombed by trolls that don't know how to be open minded.
  85. Wexford_C
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    I have watched the fist 6 episodes so far and have really liked it and the new characters. The characters have all a vulnerability that makes them interesting and the action has been good. It is as good a Star Trek since the best of TNG. Can't wait to seen the rest.
  86. electronicoffee
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    I absolutely love it when a show can take classic style and mesh it with futuristic graphics. This is why as fun as the star wars universe is- I've preferred the star trek universe visually. I love that throwback style, even when touches of deep future scifi aesthetic are added (ds9, voyager), moreso I've preferred the star trek universe because at it's heart star wars is another genreI absolutely love it when a show can take classic style and mesh it with futuristic graphics. This is why as fun as the star wars universe is- I've preferred the star trek universe visually. I love that throwback style, even when touches of deep future scifi aesthetic are added (ds9, voyager), moreso I've preferred the star trek universe because at it's heart star wars is another genre (some say space opera, drama/romance, etc.) with scifi as it's setting rather than it's focus while star trek, due to it's inherent nature (being 'mission' or 'protocol' based) assigns the plot / events in most episodes or story arcs from a certain mindset and this does that very well although the crew in this is tossed together due more to events and outcomes. The enemies are redesigned with a gothic feel, showing the series is learning from it's adversary (the SW universe) learning to slide a little extra into the 'feel' of an enemy and of the show, sometimes a little flash does a LOT for a show like this leaving it feeling more like a science / adventuring show with elements of war and the flash and payoff of game of thrones. Few could do a better job doing a prequel and balancing the level of depth (such as the Mycelium Drive and it's issues/story) with the sizzle and level of visual delight we've come to expect from AA and AAA shows. Give it a few episodes, as many characters and the cast change about swiftly.… Expand
  87. the_nephilim71
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    I love this show. I've been a fan of Trek for around 40 years and was thrilled when I heard they were making a new show because I've been waiting for a new show for a long time. The actors and characters are great and the stories are interesting. Star Trek: Discovery is like a mixture of Next Generation, Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek (2009) I highly recommend it! 10/10
  88. GiantWomanOpal
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    This show is AMAZING! It breathes new life into a franchise that was long growing stale. The recent movies were boring, and few new fans were being created. This is a Star Trek that shows that values are hard to stand by, and it takes struggle to do so. Don't listen to the haters who are just mad that the universe doesn't revolve around White dudes. This is Trek worth watching.
  89. Rissois
    Oct 18, 2017
    7
    I take back my earlier positive review. This show is full of unlikable characters, nonsensical plot devices, and plot holes so vast you could fly a starship through. Great acting and special effects though.
  90. blainiebobainie
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    I have sincerely enjoyed the building tension on the show. I am enjoying the serialized story-line. I look forward to many more seasons with new and interesting story-lines and deepened character development. The production values is fantastic. I feel like I am watching a movie in my living room every week! I like the characters and the actors playing them. I am honestly excited and beyondI have sincerely enjoyed the building tension on the show. I am enjoying the serialized story-line. I look forward to many more seasons with new and interesting story-lines and deepened character development. The production values is fantastic. I feel like I am watching a movie in my living room every week! I like the characters and the actors playing them. I am honestly excited and beyond thrilled to have Star Trek back on television!!!… Expand
  91. FansAreTrolls
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    I'm tired of fans who are trashing this show for absolutely no reason other than the fact that this is a little different from the Treks we've seen in the past. I'm tired of people who think they own the legacy of Trek just because they did a cosplay at a convention or watched all 7 seasons of every Star Trek series. I'm tired of the whiny **** in the Trek community who stifle creativityI'm tired of fans who are trashing this show for absolutely no reason other than the fact that this is a little different from the Treks we've seen in the past. I'm tired of people who think they own the legacy of Trek just because they did a cosplay at a convention or watched all 7 seasons of every Star Trek series. I'm tired of the whiny **** in the Trek community who stifle creativity and innovation just because this show doesn't conform to their rigid and frankly inane standards of what Trek can or cannot be. It literally makes me laugh when I read comments like "Trek is supposed to be more humanist and optimistic because there is no conflict in the future since there is no money or hunger and the universe is one big happy jolly utopia". That is just BS. Have these people even seen Star Trek? Trek is not about a bunch of pencil pushers in a space ship marveling at the amount of cubic feet of iron ore in a comet. Trek is about the vastness of space challenging the limits of human psychology, human constructs about what does or does not constitute 'order' in the universe, human thought, and even human morality. From ToS to DS9, the best episodes/movies have always been about the internal conflicts of the characters, juxtaposed against the external conflicts of the vast unknown they are placed in, and how the characters navigate through this in order to arrive at a greater understanding of themselves as well as the universe at large. Worf vs Picard in First Contact. Kirk vs Spock in Amok Time. Picard vs Sisko in the DS9 pilot. The Militaristic Cardassians vs the Spiritual (and somewhat obscurantist) Bajorans. The Ba'ku vs the Son'a. Picard's diplomacy vs the blood feuds of the Klingon Empire. The collective of the Borg vs the individuality of humanity. That is the Star Trek I know. And this show takes that to the next level. Yes this Trek is darker than the rest. But that is awesome. It's like Trek finally graduated from its PG rating into more mature themes so that it can ask the tougher, more troubling questions. This tone also makes sense given that it's exploring the formative years of the federation. And this tone makes much more sense in the serialized format where you want to deeply explore the evolution of characters as we progress through the seasons.

    A couple things that could improve though - better exposition with less direct storytelling, but I expect that will improve as the characters settle into their roles moving forward.

    P.S. I'm a long time fan myself and have seen all the previous series. For the record I'm not a particular fan of the new JJ-verse. But the only common thread between the recent movies and Discovery is the visual style and special effects - which are frankly the best I've ever seen in a Trek TV series.    … Expand
  92. Naessarne
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    The first two 'pilot' episodes were woeful. I think it was because there was too much similarity in the characters being that the main character Michael, the Captain and the science officer chap were all quite dry...now, four episodes in with the introduction of a ship full of seriously emo humans, particularly the new Captain, there is much better scope for dialogue etc to improve. LikingThe first two 'pilot' episodes were woeful. I think it was because there was too much similarity in the characters being that the main character Michael, the Captain and the science officer chap were all quite dry...now, four episodes in with the introduction of a ship full of seriously emo humans, particularly the new Captain, there is much better scope for dialogue etc to improve. Liking the whole 'war is hell' theme and the plot is starting to develop. Also...its basically Brexit in space with the UK as the Klingons.… Expand
  93. Santakrooz
    Oct 9, 2017
    9
    Huge ST and TNG fan. I like it - a lot. I also like the theatrical reboots fwiw. I just disagree with the negative reviews on here. We loved it from the pilot and are up to episode 4. I think the acting is good, the characters are interesting, and it's an interesting and action oriented Star Trek story that follows the Star Trek philosophy and general storyline, but not necessarilyHuge ST and TNG fan. I like it - a lot. I also like the theatrical reboots fwiw. I just disagree with the negative reviews on here. We loved it from the pilot and are up to episode 4. I think the acting is good, the characters are interesting, and it's an interesting and action oriented Star Trek story that follows the Star Trek philosophy and general storyline, but not necessarily the canon perfectly, which is fine with me. TNG didn't follow perfectly either, and neither did the original movies. The characters are different, which I think rubs some people the wrong way, they're looking for another Picard or Janeway or Kirk, and these are different characters - and they're interesting, flawed, mysterious. We're digging it. We also like the whole Klingon reboot - and backstory. The FX are amazing, but we're addicted to the storyline and the action. Great series.… Expand
  94. Fallguy
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    This is not your daddy’s Star Trek., but it is Star Trek. Just a different version for a different time. It’s compelling, exciting and, yes, dark. Darker than Trek has ever been.But it oozes the hope for those times we know and we all have seen to come after this prequel. Don’t believe the trolls: It’s absolutely epic! LLAP
  95. damocles1974
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    The negative reviews just seem to have spoken their verdicts even before the show even really started. The first 2 "real" episodes showed that Discovery is very well written and a really good addition to the universe because it dares to be new.
  96. HarryNuggets
    Oct 9, 2017
    8
    Well done lads, looks good, and so far, that being the first three episodes, so good. It looks a bit grittier than the previous series and a bit darker in terms of storyline.
  97. Honan
    Oct 6, 2017
    8
    A new story with an interesting theme. I really did not go into this show expecting to like it, I just started re-watching DS9. But wow. It looks like it will have a constant story like instead of "bad guy / funny event of the week" and it looks like it will do more to explore the reason starfleets "Science vessels" out gun just about everything in space. I'm looking forward to more ofA new story with an interesting theme. I really did not go into this show expecting to like it, I just started re-watching DS9. But wow. It looks like it will have a constant story like instead of "bad guy / funny event of the week" and it looks like it will do more to explore the reason starfleets "Science vessels" out gun just about everything in space. I'm looking forward to more of this story. HOWEVER I must admit I did not like what they did with the Klingons at all. Did not like the look, or the speech style. These are not the Klingons I love at all.… Expand
  98. MonkeyKing1969
    Oct 6, 2017
    7
    I am simply not seeing on the screen what some critic see. We are three shows in and very little of this show feels like Star Trek and ist is actually rather frighting that in teh current political and social climate CBS when with such a dour, dire, and un-optimistic show. This is light millennia away from being a good TV show, but it is all we will get. I hope they can turn thisI am simply not seeing on the screen what some critic see. We are three shows in and very little of this show feels like Star Trek and ist is actually rather frighting that in teh current political and social climate CBS when with such a dour, dire, and un-optimistic show. This is light millennia away from being a good TV show, but it is all we will get. I hope they can turn this around; yet, I know they won't.… Expand
  99. GodOne
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    I've never been so happy since TNG, this is the first series with a different atmosphere, more realistic, with a lot of blood, good acting and cinematographic post production levels.
    I have never given 10 to something, this is the first time in my life, there are only 3 episodes for now but they are great.
    People unhappy about this series must have serious mental problems or maybe just    I've never been so happy since TNG, this is the first series with a different atmosphere, more realistic, with a lot of blood, good acting and cinematographic post production levels.
    I have never given 10 to something, this is the first time in my life, there are only 3 episodes for now but they are great.
    People unhappy about this series must have serious mental problems or maybe just trolls trying to sabotate this show.    … Expand
  100. Tallrothen
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    The next step in the natural evolution of Star Trek.
    A few shady performances from a couple of characters but nothing that takes away from the overall experience. Don't miss it!
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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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