Star Trek: Discovery

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Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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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
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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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