Star Trek: Discovery

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. gozu
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    I was hooked right away and I'm loving all the plot twists. I am enjoying this much more than TNG, which is the only other Star Trek series I've watched in its entirety.

    I have we get 6 or 7 more seasons!

    Making the show streaming-only and 10 dollars a month the only way to watch it is terrible news for the show and its cast and crew.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. KILLyrIDOLS1
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    So many other reviews have completely missed the point or applied a standard that every other Star Trek series would also fail to meet. The first several episodes were great and a real return to form for the franchise after several movies that really seemed to, like so many users on this site, miss the whole point of what star trek is supposed to be about.
  8. Shaka_Igloo
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    Loved it. A show where the action and plot comes first instead of jumping straight into being yet another sci-fi soap opera. So sick of these crews full of self doubting whining babies and their personal problems that end up taking center stage instead of adventures in space.
  9. RosstheBoss0
    Sep 27, 2017
    8
    (Episode 1 & 2)

    Star Trek Discovery sets a much more dramatic viewing than any series before, while not having much in common with earlier series' of which I'm fond, I still found things to like. So far, this season appears to be a more gritty and conflict filled series than previous series' which I can get behind, though I admit I do miss the old style. One thing I've noticed to be    (Episode 1 & 2)

    Star Trek Discovery sets a much more dramatic viewing than any series before, while not having much in common with earlier series' of which I'm fond, I still found things to like.
    So far, this season appears to be a more gritty and conflict filled series than previous series' which I can get behind, though I admit I do miss the old style.

    One thing I've noticed to be cautious about within the critic reviews and in contrast, the
    user reviews are the reasons for their respective high and low scores. Critics are giving the series high praise for its depiction of women in authority positions and women of colour, while this is not a bad thing by any means I feel the praising of such things to be counter-active. The point of Star Trek and in general, is things like Race/Orientation should not matter, highlighting things like race only provides reason to question why they are praising it, rather than just taking it as is. In contrast many reviews from users are more like protest scores, this series is unusual for Star Trek, far higher budget and is more story driven, be careful when considering the score of this series as so far, it is promising.

    Overall however the first two episodes have been very interesting and look forward to know what comes next with cautious-optimism.    … Expand
  10. Strykenine
    Sep 28, 2017
    8
    I picked up CBS all access just for Star Trek, and while I am not sure weather this was the right purchase, it feels like a promising beginning. I have been a Star Trek fan since the release of TNG back in '87 (I was 6) and I remember the first time I watched The Best of Both Worlds. That was a little taste of what Star Trek could be, and I have watched just about anything 'Star Trek'I picked up CBS all access just for Star Trek, and while I am not sure weather this was the right purchase, it feels like a promising beginning. I have been a Star Trek fan since the release of TNG back in '87 (I was 6) and I remember the first time I watched The Best of Both Worlds. That was a little taste of what Star Trek could be, and I have watched just about anything 'Star Trek' related since then. I even like the Abramsverse-Trek, but I feel like those movies will eventually be a side-note in Trek history. Television is where this franchise belongs, due to the ability to tell long-form stories and explore themes and topics both political and scientific that don't necessarily need to have 100-million dollar budgets to be interesting.

    'The Vulcan Hello' isn't quite 'The Best of Both Worlds' and due to the chaotic nature of the first few episodes, it's hard to tell if there will be strong, memorable characters like Picard, Q or Data. That being said, I like the main character thus far and I think that depending on where they take her, this could be a really good series. I thought that shoehorning in Sarek was a bit of a stretch, and it added almost nothing plot-wise, but I will reserve judgement for how that choice plays out. If they wanted to have her be a human-raised-by-Vulcans, they didn't have to include him. That feels forced.

    Luckily, almost nothing else does. The Klingons are far more distinct than they were in TNG, and I like them. They are certainly different, but one of my favorite TOS films was 'The Undiscovered Country' where General Chang was essentially Christopher Plummer with no makeup. I guess my point is that the looks don't spoil anything, but I hope they decide to develop the Klingons into something distinct. It looks like this season will focus on the Klingons, and I'm okay with that.

    One other thing - Star Trek has always needed conflict. It's going to be interesting to see how an organization like the Federation responds to provocation by an enemy that is afraid of them, and with good reason. The Federation usually looks good, but we sometimes forget to think that what looks good from our side of the fence isn't necessarily what looks good to everyone. The Klingon war can be that kind of conflict, I think, where not only is there combat (glorious combat!) but there can be a philosophical presentation of multi-cultural representative nations vs monocultural systems. Sound relevant?

    Long story short, I liked these episodes. I don't watch much television, despite having Netflix and Amazon Prime as well as this CBS all-access. None of the other shows on CBS look that appealing, and quite a few of them actually look bad outright (Seal Team? Really?) but here is hoping that Star Trek makes it worthwhile. If it isn't, I won't be renewing for Season 2.    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. JLC
    Sep 30, 2017
    8
    The only problem was the visual (Lens Flares and the battle scenes).
    The characters were amazing, and the script was fine and well written
    If you consider the visual as canon, you wont like it.
    If you consider only the history, well...you'll be rewarded.

    3/4
  13. edejong
    Sep 27, 2017
    7
    I'm rather surprised by all the negative reviews. It's easy to see TOS and TNG through a lens of humanist perfection and compared with the few top episodes of these series, Discovery falls bleak. However, these two episodes are promising. Interesting characters and good actors, an antagonist that needs to develop. Diplomatic feuds. Possibilities of storylines. Please, give this series aI'm rather surprised by all the negative reviews. It's easy to see TOS and TNG through a lens of humanist perfection and compared with the few top episodes of these series, Discovery falls bleak. However, these two episodes are promising. Interesting characters and good actors, an antagonist that needs to develop. Diplomatic feuds. Possibilities of storylines. Please, give this series a chance. It's definitely better than the last couple of movies. 7/10… Expand
  14. YuryVidal
    Sep 27, 2017
    9
    Gostei muito da serie possui a protagonista possui o espirito dos verdadeiros capitães anteriores, muito bem feita com episódios dignos de um filme.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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! :)
  21. DukeJon
    Oct 3, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought the first two episodes were pretty poor. Firstly there was far too much talking. Oh there's a probe with weapon damage and a mysterious object on our scanner. Let's all stand around talking about it. An large enemy ship has just appeared right in front of us. Time for a long chat with my boss. Loads of enemy ships have just arrived. Let's line up all our ships right in front of theirs then have a big meeting about it.

    The scenes with the klingons were long and dull. They didn't look or behave anything like the klingons I am familiar with; their language was slow and tiresome to listen to. They should have switched to english rather than have us read all those subtitles. The reference to skin color/race was unsubtle to say the least. Lots of scenes were ripped from other shows; the spacesuit trip to discover an object (from star trek the motion picture), crossing space from the brig to an escape hatch (from 2001 a space oddysey, though in that movie it was at least plausible), "we haven't heard from the enemy in a hundred years" from battlestar galactica. Starfleet fleet tactics seem to be "line up all your ships at point blank range in front of the enemy and wait for them to take the first shot". The main character was ice cold like a vulcan one minute then a rash hotheaded human the rest. She ran about shouting like a hormonal teenager, not a disciplined starfleet officer. I found her quite unlikeable, a critical flaw for a show like this. Michelle Yeoh phoned it in. The only interesting character was Sari. Everyone else was dumb; like the crews in the recent alien movies they have only their own stupidity to blame for their deaths. My main gripe; why does the main female character have a male first name? Episode three didn't really improve things. I like the whole "derelict ship" vibe to this episode but why would they allow a convicted mutineer to wander around a top secret research ship without any handcuffs? The main character pretty much comes and goes as she pleases, she's either being thrown in the brig or being lectures on how wonderful she is. Hand me the sick bag! Another thing; calling an episode "battle of the binary stars" is a bit of a spoiler, don't you think?

    On the plus side production values were high and the ships look cool. It usually annoys me how they always have to shoehorn Sarek into a show but they used him well this time.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. FunInTheSun1
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    Okay, so there seems to be some review bombing going on with this show, thus the 10/10. Honestly though, as someone whose earliest childhood memory is watching the TNG episode "Shades of Grey" (season 2, episode 22) --not a great one--this series is pretty good, likely the most interesting thing to happen to Star Trek in over a decade.

    Also if you are going to criticize any sort of    Okay, so there seems to be some review bombing going on with this show, thus the 10/10. Honestly though, as someone whose earliest childhood memory is watching the TNG episode "Shades of Grey" (season 2, episode 22) --not a great one--this series is pretty good, likely the most interesting thing to happen to Star Trek in over a decade.

    Also if you are going to criticize any sort of media for "bad writing" you really need to clarify what you mean. Such epithets are vague to the point of meaninglessness unless qualified.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. brentwshelton1
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    I'm rating this show as a "9" as any TV show generally has some flaws - and Discovery hasn't been immune to that. However, I have to commend it for bringing us a different type of Trek. I'm in my fifties and have been a fan of the original show, TNG, and Voyager. For me the fact that this show portrays Star Fleet officers as flawed is important. If one truly thinks of the "Trek time"I'm rating this show as a "9" as any TV show generally has some flaws - and Discovery hasn't been immune to that. However, I have to commend it for bringing us a different type of Trek. I'm in my fifties and have been a fan of the original show, TNG, and Voyager. For me the fact that this show portrays Star Fleet officers as flawed is important. If one truly thinks of the "Trek time" line - Picard and Janeway were centuries after Lorca. It is totally realistic for Star fleet officers to be darker in nature and fuzzier on ethical grounds than what is achieved in the future. Quite honestly, most of the negative reviews seem to harp on (1) Having to pay (by the way - only if you want to see it right away - I'm sure it will be available on other streaming services or broadcast - after the season ends) and (B) that it isn't exactly the same ( as TNG, etc. Like I said - I'm glad it is a different type of Trek and really excited for the rest of the season! Thnik the cast and writers are doing awesome!… Expand
  30. 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!
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. LaurentV
    Oct 1, 2017
    7
    Finally got around to watching the first two episodes and...we seem to have a winner! Lots of good potential in characters and SFX. I give it a "7" because I do wish the series would stay in line with the young concussed officer's lament "We're Star Fleet. We're explorers, not soldiers". I also find the new design for the Klingons to be baroque (literally) and most...unfortunate. It'sFinally got around to watching the first two episodes and...we seem to have a winner! Lots of good potential in characters and SFX. I give it a "7" because I do wish the series would stay in line with the young concussed officer's lament "We're Star Fleet. We're explorers, not soldiers". I also find the new design for the Klingons to be baroque (literally) and most...unfortunate. It's solid enough otherwise to just pretend it's an eight-hour "action episode" of Star Trek, like "Doomsday Machine" or "Best of Both Worlds"… Expand
  37. 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!.
  38. Groen
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    I watch the first two episodes and loved it! i do remember the first episodes of TNG and was horrible. The first season of Voyager was ok, later it became the best next to STO. Discovery began very strong. SFX was fantastic, good characters and lots of actions. Hope they can keep up this level of tension and urgency. For all you haters (0 points really?) get a life :)
  39. 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?
  40. Vasot
    Sep 28, 2017
    7
    From the 2 episodes that i have watched so far it's not the greatest Star Trek ever but it's not as bad either as some negative people claim around here. The action and the battles are great and for a series the cinematography is better from most movies i have watched. There are only 2 episodes released so far so it's very early to make final assumptions about this show. The only problemFrom the 2 episodes that i have watched so far it's not the greatest Star Trek ever but it's not as bad either as some negative people claim around here. The action and the battles are great and for a series the cinematography is better from most movies i have watched. There are only 2 episodes released so far so it's very early to make final assumptions about this show. The only problem for me is the leftist and SWJ trash ideologies that they have put into the show… Expand
  41. Brittany123
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    Very Impressed.
    I am really glad that Metacritic takes into consideration the user and critic reviews because I really enjoyed this show. If you just read the user reviews you would probably never watch this series because of how terribly it is scored. I cannot speak to how different it is from the previous Star Treks and that seems to be a sore point with some users. However, a lot of    Very Impressed.
    I am really glad that Metacritic takes into consideration the user and critic reviews because I really enjoyed this show. If you just read the user reviews you would probably never watch this series because of how terribly it is scored. I cannot speak to how different it is from the previous Star Treks and that seems to be a sore point with some users. However, a lot of the negative reviews seem to be focusing on the fact that the two highest ranking officers on the show are both female minorities.
    Don't let the internet trollers prevent you from watching it.
    Great story
    Insightful characters
    Excited to see whats to come!    … Expand
  42. 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.
  43. cwayne
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    While there are things that i don't like about the show (in particular, the mushroom FTL and the futuristic styling of the ship's interior) overall I think it is the most fun ST since TOS. Sonequa Martin-Green is great as the main character. The show is a little darker and grittier that previous ST shows, even more so than DS9. But we have to wait to see if they have any wonderousWhile there are things that i don't like about the show (in particular, the mushroom FTL and the futuristic styling of the ship's interior) overall I think it is the most fun ST since TOS. Sonequa Martin-Green is great as the main character. The show is a little darker and grittier that previous ST shows, even more so than DS9. But we have to wait to see if they have any wonderous explorations. At least i don't expect too many god-like aliens to be taking over the ship each episode.… Expand
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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!
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. 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.
  63. 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
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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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