Star Trek: Discovery

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  1. mech
    Sep 28, 2017
    7
    As a long time Star Trek fan I came with an open mind. Unfortunately this show is really stupid so far.

    An uncontrollable starfleet first officer that acts like an emo teenager (she is supposed to have been brought up by Vulcans, lol) looks completely out of place. Kilngons are super annoying with their long-winded caveman speeches. Star Trek was always more on the philosophical    As a long time Star Trek fan I came with an open mind. Unfortunately this show is really stupid so far.

    An uncontrollable starfleet first officer that acts like an emo teenager (she is supposed to have been brought up by Vulcans, lol) looks completely out of place.

    Kilngons are super annoying with their long-winded caveman speeches.

    Star Trek was always more on the philosophical side and less pew pew bang bang. This one is the opposite.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Skeletor71
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    Just as I thought. The Orville is more Star Trek than this. But... I really enjoyed it. I watched it on Dutch Netflix and I was VERY disappointed when I found out I had to wait another week for a new episode.
  5. Boxtears
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    A lot better than I expected especially after the internet tried to convince me I should hate it before seeing even a single episode. But of course there's a mass campaign to get as many people to hate this as possible regardless of the actual quality of the show. Even after posting this, I guarantee you I'm going to get a ton of downvotes just for daring to think outside the echoA lot better than I expected especially after the internet tried to convince me I should hate it before seeing even a single episode. But of course there's a mass campaign to get as many people to hate this as possible regardless of the actual quality of the show. Even after posting this, I guarantee you I'm going to get a ton of downvotes just for daring to think outside the echo chamber of haters. That's fine, haters gonna hate.… Expand
  6. AlexMuld
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    Well, this was something different.. As a die-hard Star Trek fan, I welcome the change of pace from invincible goody-two-shoes characters to something new. Finally. Keep it up.
  7. MadChiller85
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    The most intriguing Star Trek series since Voyager. At first it feels a bit like a fan film, but the production value is much higher and there's a lot of depth here that I didn't expect. Yeah, the Klingons look strange, but overall this is definitely a show to keep your eye on.
  8. ShannonS
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    This is the Star Trek I have wanted for decades. The FX is blockbuster grade, the casting is great, I loved the interaction between characters and loved the unexpected twist there.That being said, I do not think this should have been split as it was, the Vulcan Hello" does not stand on its own well, it needed the second part and viewers only seeing the first are really missing key parts.This is the Star Trek I have wanted for decades. The FX is blockbuster grade, the casting is great, I loved the interaction between characters and loved the unexpected twist there.That being said, I do not think this should have been split as it was, the Vulcan Hello" does not stand on its own well, it needed the second part and viewers only seeing the first are really missing key parts. I think CBS screwed up by hiding the needed 2nd half online.… Expand
  9. Badben
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    This is exactly what the Star Trek franchise needs. Willing to let go of the TNG era, and move into modern television. Wonderfully acted, gripping story so far, and already hinting at addressing modern issues like culture vs race, I believe this will be the first show to out do The Next Generation.
  10. Discoverspace
    Sep 24, 2017
    10
    Star Trek Discovery is the Sci-fi we've all been waiting for since Enterprise. Many of times, tv shows will come on trying to innovate the idea of adventure, exploration, drama, and discovery, but they often times fail at meeting what the average users want. Disicovery not only meets those innovations, but exceeds it greatly.
  11. chrispezza
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    Fan reviews here are way too harsh. This is a great evolution of the franchise, with above-average acting featuring strong female leads, good production value (which is more than can be said of most Star Trek TV), and a good story to kick things off.

    The 2 episode premiere was better produced than all Star Trek television series aside from the Original (which is impossible to beat due    Fan reviews here are way too harsh. This is a great evolution of the franchise, with above-average acting featuring strong female leads, good production value (which is more than can be said of most Star Trek TV), and a good story to kick things off.

    The 2 episode premiere was better produced than all Star Trek television series aside from the Original (which is impossible to beat due to it's legacy), and Star Trek TNG, which doesn't really get going til Season 3, and is philosophically brilliant + features Patrick Stewart, who like the Original, is hard to beat.

    All in all this was a fun watch with great production value and good kickoff story to set up for the season. I'm excited to see where it heads next.    … Expand
  12. PandaFromHell05
    Sep 24, 2017
    9
    As a subscriber to CBS All Access, I was able to watch the first 2 episodes of Star Trek Discovery. The first 2 episodes seemed like a 2-part episode, and will be as infamous as all the other 2-part episodes in the Star Trek franchise. My reaction..I enjoyed it!
    I will say, this show takes a little bit out of every Star Trek iteration that has been released so far. First, this show takes    As a subscriber to CBS All Access, I was able to watch the first 2 episodes of Star Trek Discovery. The first 2 episodes seemed like a 2-part episode, and will be as infamous as all the other 2-part episodes in the Star Trek franchise. My reaction..I enjoyed it!
    I will say, this show takes a little bit out of every Star Trek iteration that has been released so far. First, this show takes place 10 years before the original Star Trek series. Like Enterprise, it just seems too advanced for that timeline; however, who is going to watch a series that looks like its from the 1960's? However, I liken it to the J.J. Abram's iterations of Star Trek. This show basically feels like a TV show form of those movies. This form of storytelling also reminds me fondly of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which ditches optimism for a grittier story.
    This show, however, is unlike any other Star Trek before it. It takes from the same type of story telling as we've seen in shows like Game of Thrones and Orange is the New Black, using dramatic storytelling and flashback scenes.
    My advice...do the CBS All Access free trial. If you have a Roku or PS4, you can download CBS All Access for free. Watch the first two episodes. This is one of those shows that every Star Trek fan has to watch, and they will either like it (as I do), or they won't. I'm willing to accept that it's different from the other shows and give it a shot. Will you?

    I'm excited to see Episode 3 next week.    … Expand
  13. shayneosu
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    Star Trek is back (on TV)! And I'm excited for it!

    It's hard to judge from just a few episodes, but I liked what I saw so far. It's exciting, futuristic and really well-produced. I can't wait to see where it goes. If you like scifi, you should definitely check this out. And if you're a Trek fan: (Very slight info ahead, but nothing I'd call a 'spoiler.' Still, if you're    Star Trek is back (on TV)! And I'm excited for it!

    It's hard to judge from just a few episodes, but I liked what I saw so far. It's exciting, futuristic and really well-produced. I can't wait to see where it goes. If you like scifi, you should definitely check this out.

    And if you're a Trek fan:

    (Very slight info ahead, but nothing I'd call a 'spoiler.' Still, if you're sensitive, watch the episode before reading.)

    This is the first time I've found the Klingons to be interesting. They've got an actual back-story and culture presented, rather than just being a mindless, battle-obsessed biker gang in space. (This is an old beef of mine, and I'm glad they're already addressing it.)

    The Vulcan-raised crew member is interesting. She's like the opposite of Spock. You sometimes saw glimpses of emotion through his wall of logic. With Michael, logic serves to rein in her emotions during stressful moments as she remembers her Vulcan training, and you see it in her face and mannerisms here.

    The ship and settings are great. They're JJ-verse inspired, and I'm alright with that. We can't have another TOS-looking ship in 2017. This looks like the future of our time, just like TOS did for the 60s.

    Overall, I'm really looking forward to seeing where this goes. Most Trek series start out a bit weak and build from there. I want to see this series grow to become one of the best in this historic franchise. And so far, I'm optimistic about its chances!    … Expand
  14. Vengar1965
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    Excellent tv series, about time we got another star trek show!!! Acting, story, graphics superb. The show will look completely different from the originals due to we are in 2017 technology advanced.
  15. Sirr_Hann
    Sep 24, 2017
    10
    Haters, haters all over the place... I'm so tired of them. The two episodes were good even if (because of the trailers) almost everything was predictable. It is a start, a valid one. The real good news is that, from the next week, we are about to see something really new and unpredictable. I can't wait!
    Star Trek Discovery is a much darker and mature place and I love it, even if the    Haters, haters all over the place... I'm so tired of them. The two episodes were good even if (because of the trailers) almost everything was predictable. It is a start, a valid one. The real good news is that, from the next week, we are about to see something really new and unpredictable. I can't wait!
    Star Trek Discovery is a much darker and mature place and I love it, even if the Klingons looks pretty bad, but I really don't care about that. I never liked them anyway.    … Expand
  16. shinitaru
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    I wouldn't have given this show a 10 if it weren't for all that haters that clearly want a decent show to fail. True score: 7.5-8. Don't listen to the haters, this show is pretty good
  17. Starcryst
    Sep 24, 2017
    10
    Don't listen to the idiots giving ST Discovery 0 Ratings. It's brilliant. The production values are amazing, the acting is top notch, the dialog is well written and believable and most importantly, the characters are complex and interesting.

    As a fan of the original series and an avid consumer of every TV series and movie since, I was afraid the series would be hi-jacked by producers    Don't listen to the idiots giving ST Discovery 0 Ratings. It's brilliant. The production values are amazing, the acting is top notch, the dialog is well written and believable and most importantly, the characters are complex and interesting.

    As a fan of the original series and an avid consumer of every TV series and movie since, I was afraid the series would be hi-jacked by producers and writers who valued Brand over Lore. I'm excited to report the show included a constant stream of excellent fan service with subtle historical details that are accurate for the time and place that the story takes place. For example, there is a point where the Klingon leader disgustingly references both Tellarites and Andorans (2 of the first 4 members of the Federation) even though none appear in the episode. ST:D (yes its an unfortunate abbreviation) has clearly been crafted by Star Trek fans with loving attention to the details of the source material..

    The most impressive part of the first 2 episodes in my opinion is the focus on creating a truly compelling culture for the Klingons that explains their xenophobic aggression towards other races. No longer are they simply 2 dimensional, evil props to be used as a foil to the Federations ethical and moral codes. We see glmpses of a fascinating racial history that provides logical context for their behavior and why the Federation failed so badly in early attempts to understand Klingons and how this inevitably led to conflict.

    For the first time in years, I'm excited to see what comes next in a Star Trek series. CBS looks to have a huge hit on their hands if they keep up this level of quality throughout the show run.    … Expand
  18. WNxWind
    Sep 24, 2017
    7
    Had the pleasure of attending the red carpet premiere. The budget seems as if it was a film per episode. This is an incredible addition to the Star Trek Universe.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. marsm1
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Fantastic Trek. Started off a bit rough but has really come into it's own! Would recommend a watch.
  29. 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!
  30. 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
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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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