Star Trek: Discovery

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  1. Slavens
    Sep 25, 2017
    7
    There was plenty i didnt like but if i was honest there was a lot i didnt like when i watched farpoint the first time. Hopefully the writing and the story gets smoothed out some and the klingons learn to talk fluently. I like the look of the ship, and the modern bridge doesn't bother me like some on here, but cannon is pretty much broken which i kinda knew going into it. I wish theyThere was plenty i didnt like but if i was honest there was a lot i didnt like when i watched farpoint the first time. Hopefully the writing and the story gets smoothed out some and the klingons learn to talk fluently. I like the look of the ship, and the modern bridge doesn't bother me like some on here, but cannon is pretty much broken which i kinda knew going into it. I wish they would have set the series after STNG been fighting klingons for 60 years now. The actors seemed good and the special effects are movie quality so there is that, but i agree with a lot of people that Orville feels more like trek than this does but so long as the ship battles aren't waged with a beastie boys track playing in the background i will hang on for a little while longer.… Expand
  2. bigbro29
    Sep 25, 2017
    7
    though I will not pay to continue watching this show I will admit I liked the episode I watched of it I had fun watching the action and just having a good time in general I really enjoyed the female lead as well she was fantastic and a good example for young girls and also young boys when looking for a girlfriend her qualities and values are excellent this is a must watch believe me
  3. corky_
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    great show and far better than the old boring star trek. If you want a show that resembles previous star trek go watch the hot pile Orville; Discovery is a show adapted to modern television and is actually entertaining.
  4. HJRodrigo
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    Show is disinterested in exploring the original Star Trek universe created by Gene Roddenberry and wants to make a new one loosely based on it. Truth is that CBS is only using Star Trek as a brand name in order to sell this series. It uses the name Star Trek, but then copies things from other non Star Trek TV shows that are currently popular to make for an experience that is not true toShow is disinterested in exploring the original Star Trek universe created by Gene Roddenberry and wants to make a new one loosely based on it. Truth is that CBS is only using Star Trek as a brand name in order to sell this series. It uses the name Star Trek, but then copies things from other non Star Trek TV shows that are currently popular to make for an experience that is not true to the original creator's vision of the future. This show would have worked better as its own Sci show.… Expand
  5. Fiestykitten
    Sep 25, 2017
    5
    The Klingon makeup was too restrictive, hiding any any chance of the actors expressing emotions. It was so Abrams in appearance it would have been better not being part of the TV series universe. Plus the opening music was a pathetic whimper with a tiny bit of Trek theme thrown in like a bone at the end. They should have set it after Voyager and my mind boggles at their reasoning for 10The Klingon makeup was too restrictive, hiding any any chance of the actors expressing emotions. It was so Abrams in appearance it would have been better not being part of the TV series universe. Plus the opening music was a pathetic whimper with a tiny bit of Trek theme thrown in like a bone at the end. They should have set it after Voyager and my mind boggles at their reasoning for 10 years before Kirk. Didn't they learn anything from Enterprise?
    Yes the effects were great and I can see it going somewhere, just not where I might have loved it to go. Orville, save me.    … Expand
  6. GunnerMcDagget
    Sep 25, 2017
    8
    10 minutes in I was ready to throw this show in the bin. It was horribly uncomfortable to watch. Awkward dialogue, misdirected attempts at humour, some of the worst acting I've seen. I'd forgive most people for giving up in the first 10 minutes as I almost did and I love Star Trek. But I gave it a chance.

    The rest of the first half of the prologue improved, not a lot though. There was a    10 minutes in I was ready to throw this show in the bin. It was horribly uncomfortable to watch. Awkward dialogue, misdirected attempts at humour, some of the worst acting I've seen. I'd forgive most people for giving up in the first 10 minutes as I almost did and I love Star Trek. But I gave it a chance.

    The rest of the first half of the prologue improved, not a lot though. There was a little injection of back story to help understand the driving force for the decisions of the main character. All in all it was rather boring and felt like a strain to watch. But I fought on.

    The end of the first part raised some interest. I was somewhat curious to see what happened next. Fortunately it didn't take long into the second part to realise that the entire first half of the prologue was a troll. It seems like it is only there to convince you that this will be a terrible show. The ensuing conflicts of allies and enemies turned the show from a total failure to something I genuinely wanted to watch. By the end of the prologue I was charged. I wanted more.

    But at this stage it's hard to judge. Where will the show go from here?

    By the end of the prologue everything has changed and the show is much better for it. If they can build on this formula then this could be a very special show. If it falls back into the style of the start of the prologue then the show won't last a season.    … Expand
  7. nanokiwi
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    I'm probably not the biggest Star Trek fan since my wife is watching all the old stuff and I give most of it a miss. But to me this is a big step up with thrilling writing and stunning set and costume design. As for the haters they have The Orville as an alternative but in my opinion that show is shockingly bad. Depends what you are after but modern TV has evolved to be more cinematic, andI'm probably not the biggest Star Trek fan since my wife is watching all the old stuff and I give most of it a miss. But to me this is a big step up with thrilling writing and stunning set and costume design. As for the haters they have The Orville as an alternative but in my opinion that show is shockingly bad. Depends what you are after but modern TV has evolved to be more cinematic, and yes, darker on average - I prefer it this way.… Expand
  8. 1738Creations
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is below zero stars, it's zero kelvin. No. Temperature scales, not that ridiculous ship.

    The torturous opening pretty much sets the tone for the first episode. Likely the rest of the series. Captain exposition is on a planet explaining everything to us as though we're 5 year olds... "I'm the captain"... "I'm your first officer", "We've served together for 7 years"... "I'm the captain and think you should get a promotion"... "If I were on this planet I'd blend in because I'm a xeno-anthropologist". That's scarily similar to the actual dialogue. No joke.

    Terrible writing throughout. Star Trek is legendary for it's technobabble (in a good way). This is just babble. "Point 7 second field burst at level settings 13 point 5". However you're reading that, it's better than the actress that delivered it. I was offended.

    Then we find the girls have been walking in a 'circle', still on this damn planet. No, they draw out the Starfleet insignia with their footprints in the sand so the ship could spot them. That's right, the ships sensors couldn't penetrate some interference but their cameras could somehow see under the storm clouds. We're not idiots.

    ...well, aside from those that up-rate this garbage. Not including all the studios fake accounts.

    I'm glad all the girls in the series are fugly as hell. This way I'm not offended that they aren't wearing skirts short enough to see their underwear. Even the lovingly innocent Terry Farrell managed it in DS9. They aren't Enterprise uniforms, they aren't the original series. They were probably left over from some rubbish like Defiance. Wouldn't know.

    Actors? Terrible. Every single one of them. Maybe not the doctor but he hasn't much screen presence. You know why Asians don't get cast in lead roles more? Michelle Yeoh. I've seen more realistic acting from puppets in Team America. She arches in the captain's chair as though she has severe piles and her arms are taped to it. Surely they'd have given her a cushion or something? When she's given the acting stick and tries to interact with another human, she just stares with a paralyzed lifeless glare. It's even more laughable when she's trying to interact with a CG character. Has anyone explained to her how a green screen works?

    The black girl? Can't even remember their character names, that's how little impact they had on viewers. Just as bad. Has a bit more of a spring in her step, but zero acting ability. Delivered lines like she was on an episode of Dawson's Creek (watch it, loved that show). On such a high profile series you'd have envisioned high profile actors. Any actors would have been nice. Maybe another dog like in Enterprise. Everyone is a dog, that would be more believable.

    There was a science officer who didn't seem to be able to do his job? I can believe that would happen with so few candidates to chose from over a hundred worlds. There's simply no thought or intelligence gone in to the series, beyond making money for another film no one wants.

    I can't remember a crew who I've instantly hoped would all die from the offset. Not even The Orville and I wish Seth McFartlane (bum reference) the worst misery imaginable. Adrianne Palicki saves everything. Texas forever.

    The effects? They're very good for a TV show. Which is what the whole series is based around; style over substance. An actor falling against a 'metal bulkhead' and seeing the whole set wobble is what makes sci-fi. It's serious, stupid, believable, ridiculous and always fun. This is stupid, but in a serious way.

    The ship? Had a name? Something Chinese-ey? I don't know. It looked like a ship. Given the era you can't expect anything fancy, just a Constitution or Miranda. Looked a bit rubbish to be fair. Some background model left over from the latest film?

    Finally... the Klingons. As you have already heard, are missing. Replaced with Rhinopians from planet Rhinos 7. Apparently one of the producers gets $1,000 every time a subtitle appears onscreen. So no more looking away for a split second, you have to read every damn word they speak. Or learn Klingon. Well it saves on hiring talented actors when they don't have to read lines with any inflection! Should have subtitled Michelle Yeoh.

    Like whoever commissioned this nonsense, I have no idea what's going on. I hope there's no afterlife so Gene Roddenberry won't be in some torturous hell having to sit through this on repeat.

    For the record. I survived until 5 minutes before the end of episode 1. Apparently it gets worse.

    Just because it's new, doesn't make it good. When you realise the milk in the fridge went off 3 week ago, do you still drink it? Or do you get off your arse and find something better? Just watch a series you've seen before or try something completely different. You may like it. Don't watch this junk because they play the theme music and put up 'Star Trek' titles.

    This is as much Star Trek as those Nike trainers you ordered from China off eBay.    … Expand
  9. Ekras
    Sep 25, 2017
    1
    I'm giving it a 1/10 for trying. Even passing fans of ST will be disappointed - not only does it significantly break canon with previous shows (in a lot more ways than just the stuff with the Klingons) it doesn't FEEL like Trek. If they had released this as a "new" show I might have given this a 3/10 (it still is a really bad show) but the attempted connections to the Trek universe andI'm giving it a 1/10 for trying. Even passing fans of ST will be disappointed - not only does it significantly break canon with previous shows (in a lot more ways than just the stuff with the Klingons) it doesn't FEEL like Trek. If they had released this as a "new" show I might have given this a 3/10 (it still is a really bad show) but the attempted connections to the Trek universe and failure to do so in a cohesive way is a point-loss to me.

    Regarding the Klingons (and some of the other species) the CGI abuse is REALLY bad. Considering the cost of these episodes, couldn't they have afforded the much better looking makeup Klingons of years past? It's especially apparent in the eyes of the characters which don't seem to line up with skin correctly.

    As for the story - pretty generic fare here. The main story we've seen before in Trek (Twice in Voyager alone with the "renegade" ship in the delta quadrant and their redemption story in a later season, and of course with Tom Paris) in which the main character commits mutiny in the name of their crew mates and gets stripped of rank as a result. Hopefully it'll be resolved in a different way, but I suspect that the writers just don't care.

    They clearly didn't know much about Trek's history when going into this project, and I don't expect them to magically get an education in time for next season.

    My final gripe is with the pacing - one of the best things about Trek is that it's not a highly serialized show. You can miss an episode and keep watching and you won't be lost. This variant has abandoned this in favor of a more serialized approach and they use it to terrible effect. Future seasons will hopefully end this practice and return to a more traditional storytelling method.    … Expand
  10. 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.
  11. Manalto
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    Unlike many of the other negative reviews, it matters little to me whether this show follows Star Trek dogma or not; all I care about is - is it any good? Unfortunately, it's so bogged down in PC casting and character development (strong women, clownish men) that it's just dreary derivative drivel. The lead character MUST be a woman and she MUST be African-American. The only surprise isUnlike many of the other negative reviews, it matters little to me whether this show follows Star Trek dogma or not; all I care about is - is it any good? Unfortunately, it's so bogged down in PC casting and character development (strong women, clownish men) that it's just dreary derivative drivel. The lead character MUST be a woman and she MUST be African-American. The only surprise is that they didn't send her out on that space walk in a wheel chair. Pleasant lighting.… Expand
  12. ThemBakerBoys
    Sep 25, 2017
    1
    This dialogue is horrible! I have taken creative writing classes where the teacher would have roasted us for writing this bad. What a shame. Good cast and fairly good visuals wasted on a show where I want to mute the volume. There are also problems with the pacing and energy. They go to such great lengths to build up some little bit of momentum and then lose it when they cut to theThis dialogue is horrible! I have taken creative writing classes where the teacher would have roasted us for writing this bad. What a shame. Good cast and fairly good visuals wasted on a show where I want to mute the volume. There are also problems with the pacing and energy. They go to such great lengths to build up some little bit of momentum and then lose it when they cut to the Klingon scenes. Who knew Klingons were such chatterboxes? Like watching paint dry.
    "Something something, honor. Something something, torch." Snore!
    I guess Twin Peaks had me expecting something new and fresh and this is just stale cookie cutter "TV show" with the ubiquitous music rising to dramatic crescendo before the cut to commercial.
    To top it all off, the opening title sequence looks like a Chrysler car commercial from 2005. We have seen that "drawing comes to life" animation trick a thousand times. Watch the title sequence from True Detective season 1 if you want to see an opening that pulls you into the story and characters. And watch Green on any episode of Walking Dead to see what she is capable of in the hands of a competent director with a script that doesn't make you want to kick your sofa.    … Expand
  13. arkton
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    I enjoyed watching the first two episodes of the new show. And yes, I'm grateful and happy that Star Trek lives and received another show after such a long time. You can't expect that the show does the same things in the same way they did 20 years back. It's a modern Star Trek, playing in the prime timeline (what a relief), has stunning visuals and a good feel to it. It's not only actionI enjoyed watching the first two episodes of the new show. And yes, I'm grateful and happy that Star Trek lives and received another show after such a long time. You can't expect that the show does the same things in the same way they did 20 years back. It's a modern Star Trek, playing in the prime timeline (what a relief), has stunning visuals and a good feel to it. It's not only action like the trailer suggests, it is a good mix between action, dialog and exploration.

    I look forward seeing how the story progresses and how the characters evolve. It has been a good setup so far. Klingons are different, but not so much that you can't make a connection to how they are later in the timeline.

    Be flexible in thought, open to new, and enjoy this Star Trek. I sure do and hope this lives long and prospers.    … Expand
  14. pianocomposer
    Sep 25, 2017
    6
    It was pretty to look at, boring to watch, politically correct with the female leads, and hard to believe in terms of how crazy the Burnham character went off the reservation. If I were her captain, I would have shot her. The Sarek character was not interesting without his human wife. The whole thing was just blah. It doesn't help that I can't watch the rest of the show because CBS isIt was pretty to look at, boring to watch, politically correct with the female leads, and hard to believe in terms of how crazy the Burnham character went off the reservation. If I were her captain, I would have shot her. The Sarek character was not interesting without his human wife. The whole thing was just blah. It doesn't help that I can't watch the rest of the show because CBS is hiding it behind an expensive digital pay system (All Access). For all of these reasons, I will never watch another episode.… Expand
  15. MrShmoove
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    Saw both episodes off the CBS All Access app on the PS4. I've noticed some people complaining due to continuity issues in other review. Don't they realize that THIS series is OBVIOUSLY done in the JJ Abrams style so the continuity would be from THAT timeline?!?!! O.o

    Anyways to the show itself **some spoilers**. The title sequence sucks. I much prefer the outer space scenes of    Saw both episodes off the CBS All Access app on the PS4. I've noticed some people complaining due to continuity issues in other review. Don't they realize that THIS series is OBVIOUSLY done in the JJ Abrams style so the continuity would be from THAT timeline?!?!! O.o

    Anyways to the show itself **some spoilers**.

    The title sequence sucks. I much prefer the outer space scenes of previous series that have come before it. The set design is like the JJ Abrams movies style. Even has the lens flare! The cast seemed really small at first with only really 3 characters standing out, BUT we found out why in the second episode why they didn't focus on the different characters of the bridge crew.

    Michelle Yeoh was good as the Captain and Sonequa Martin Greene was great as her #1. The green eyed alien was a little hard to get to like cause he's such a wuss but he may grow on you as the series progresses. I LOVE the fact that we are finally getting to see the war between the Federation and the Klingons that has been talked about on previous shows like TNG. BUT the Klingons didn't look right. Their skin color was off (too dark) and they looked more reptilian than any of the previous shows. Wish they would have stuck to the old makeups.

    First episode was the setup while episode two brought the action...and OHHH did they bring it! Two fleets in a massive battle with well over 10,000 combined casualties between the two sides (8100+ just for the Federation). I am sad to see that Michelle Yeoh was killed off in episode two though. Would have liked to have seen her stay as Captain. Will see how the new guy does that they showed is coming up next week.

    Overall great start. Not perfect but beats the HELL out of The Orville!    … Expand
  16. Rastrelly
    Sep 25, 2017
    2
    Weak and uninspired attempt at nostalgia hijacking made by people who are unaware of how it's done. With mostly unsympathetic characters, poor acting of everyone except that new alien species guy and Yeo, extremely cheap-looking decorations and storyline that would make Gene Roddenberry roll in his grave, this burp of the industry is unrecommended and should be forgotten.
  17. Prosmooth
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    Based on the first 2 episodes it's very good Trek. Production value is actually higher than usual for a Trek show and the acting was top notch. Haven't met the whole cast yet, because the first 2 eps are kind of a prologue to what the main story will be. The Trump/Nazi crowd hates it because it has a female person of color in the lead role. That is the basis for all these hateful reviews.Based on the first 2 episodes it's very good Trek. Production value is actually higher than usual for a Trek show and the acting was top notch. Haven't met the whole cast yet, because the first 2 eps are kind of a prologue to what the main story will be. The Trump/Nazi crowd hates it because it has a female person of color in the lead role. That is the basis for all these hateful reviews. Sad world we live in.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. Hausner85
    Sep 25, 2017
    8
    I like it. Off to a good start. I like the characters i don't have problem with lead woman. We will see where it will go from here. And to all "Trekkies" complaining that it isn't "pure enough", "doesn't stick to the canon", "they change the designs""it's to dark" and all those complains stop whining... This is a FICTION and we are allowed to change it. If you want to watch Start TrekI like it. Off to a good start. I like the characters i don't have problem with lead woman. We will see where it will go from here. And to all "Trekkies" complaining that it isn't "pure enough", "doesn't stick to the canon", "they change the designs""it's to dark" and all those complains stop whining... This is a FICTION and we are allowed to change it. If you want to watch Start Trek like the Originals go watch the Originals. What the point of making something that is exactly like the thing that already exist? It like with book adaptations. If they don't present at least a little different approach what the point of doing exactly the same thing. Want to relive it read it once more. I want to see new adaption and ideas, i already know the old. And let's be honest you think that in old series they had all races looking the same what an intended idea or result of technical limitations? The fact that most races are humanoid is already annoying, all of them looking like humans in makes is plain stupid and could be only tolerated when we couldn't do better.… Expand
  20. Roagie
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    First, let it be known that I am a "true" Trek fan. I grew up with re-runs in the 70s as a kid. I was into TNG, DS9, and yes, even Voyager. I can appreciate thoughtful scifi. And this new show IS thoughtful sci-fi. Yes it is more along the lines of the Trek reboot movies, but that's not a bad thing at all. I loved the reboots, so this show sits well with me. So far, this show is definitelyFirst, let it be known that I am a "true" Trek fan. I grew up with re-runs in the 70s as a kid. I was into TNG, DS9, and yes, even Voyager. I can appreciate thoughtful scifi. And this new show IS thoughtful sci-fi. Yes it is more along the lines of the Trek reboot movies, but that's not a bad thing at all. I loved the reboots, so this show sits well with me. So far, this show is definitely more action-centric, but it also has some interesting character development with the lead, as well as a distinct Klingon character I believe they are going to develop/follow in parallel as the show continues. The story also appears it will take a twist after the first two eps. I can see where they're going with it, and I'm intrigued. This show is a vast departure from previous Trek formulas, and that's a good thing!
    The series has angered so-called "true" Trek fans because it does not appear to be ship-centric, and the main character is not a captain. Well people, it's time to BOLDLY GO WHERE NO ONE HAS GONE BEFORE. Grow up and give the show a chance... jeez.
    As for the show itself, it's great. Production costs must be off the chart... sets, characters, makeup, costumes, etc are all absolute top-notch & movie quality. Pretty amazing for a TV show. The episodes had me gripped on the edge of my seat all the way through, never a dull moment. I found the writing to be excellent, on par with newer more mature shows like The Expanse and Battlestar Galactica. Same holds true for the acting. If you like Trek, or scifi, or action, or just good shows... you should check this one out.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. Cheers
    Sep 25, 2017
    4
    Bridge scenes and crew interaction is like watching Federations next top model. SJW's have stolen the franchise. Klingons have been further de-humanized, wich offcourse makes sense, because they do not fit in the inclusivity of the Rainbow unicorn federation.

    It looks good. Although i have to get used to all this fancy CGI **** for this series title.
  23. MMBosch
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    A Star Trek story for a new generation, a generation open to change. Critics are right, its a solid entrance in the dying franchise, brought to life with incredible atention to details.
  24. Ehkzu
    Sep 25, 2017
    4
    Watched the Discover episode 1 with two other couples, followed by The Orville pilot episode. We're all scifi fans; two of us (myself and my spouse) have seen every Star Trek TV series and moive. All of us have feet in both the tech world and the art world (we all live in Silicon Valley).

    And all six of us strongly preferred The Orville pilot to Discover., and those of us who are    Watched the Discover episode 1 with two other couples, followed by The Orville pilot episode. We're all scifi fans; two of us (myself and my spouse) have seen every Star Trek TV series and moive. All of us have feet in both the tech world and the art world (we all live in Silicon Valley).

    And all six of us strongly preferred The Orville pilot to Discover., and those of us who are Trekkies strongly felt that The Orville, surprisingly, was far closer to Gene Roddenberry's vision than the authorized version (Discover) was.

    Yes, Orville does occasionally descend into farce, with moments of **** 13 year old boy-level humor. But it has a beating heart, an ensemble cast you like and care about, screenwriting that isn't trying too hard, more plausible actions by the characters, and actually shows more affection and respect for Roddenbarry's vision than Disover did.

    I was really struck by how unanimous out little group was about the two shows, despite the fact that three of us grew up in India, one in russia, and two are native-born Californians.

    I've seen two more episodes of The Orville and have gotten progressively more impressed--it raises serious, difficult moral issues without getting sentimental or mawkish. And despite the elements of parody, you can tell that the show's creators have genuine affection for Star Trek's original vision.

    It's clever where Discover is, metaphorically speaking, ponderous and pretentious.

    Discover wasn't bad by broadcast scifi TV standards. But it wasn't excellent either. And if CBS wants me to pay for it, it has to be up there with Game of Thrones.

    It isn't.

    Of its creators, I'd be tempted to say "They have no honor." (real Trekkies will get this).    … Expand
  25. Esterling
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    Strongly character driven, which much to be revealed. Makes you want to keep watching. It is a good starting point for a new series even if I hate the timeframe. If nothing else it keeps people interested and continues to boldly go forward. He's hoping it spawns a future series after Voyager. Give it a chance people!
  26. TheTRaiN
    Sep 25, 2017
    4
    Poor (and wooden) writing. A horrible bridge layout. Badly delivered lines (i.e., bad acting). Weak story, at least, as introduced in the first episode. Doesn't feel like Star Trek at all. If it wasn't called "Star Trek," I'd have turned it off fifteen minutes in. Sad.
  27. 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
  28. andreadavided
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    first of all it's all wrong, the klingons the uniforms the timeline it's all wrong. Secondly the main role and secondary role (95% of all action) is held by two women who seem out of place in a hard sci fi tv show. Basically it went the gender inclusion route and messed up. Skip.
  29. vilthean
    Sep 25, 2017
    8
    A promising start, despite all the hate from people who apparently forgot how much TNG changed trek compared to TOS (and how much hate it received back then as well). A modern-looking, intriguing show with much star trek in it, as well as many things of its own. Remains to be seen which way will it go from here.
  30. sharkimedes
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    Sad. This show has nothing to do with Trek. Awful writing, Soulless acting, Stiff and dark. Now it will be years till we see something for real fans. They even turned the Klingons into cartoon-ish Monsters. No charisma at all. So glad I did not get "All Access."
  31. Partygambler
    Sep 25, 2017
    2
    What have they done to the Star Trek franchise?

    The characters have no depth, you can't relate with them and they are unlikeable.
    The Klingon redesign is a disgrace. Why didn't they used the old design.
    The Story is not interesting at all.

    Don't waste your time, watching this show.
  32. shoulderoforion
    Sep 25, 2017
    6
    the show was better than i expected it to be, the klingons were awful, but the space battles were mint. i'm in, i'll be adding this to my weekly schedule. boldly.
  33. Tkas
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    The level of stupidity of this show left me in awe! There is no clear logic, no rhyme or reason for the actions that everyone is doing. It's a despicable piece of tv and I really hope that it will soon crash and burn.
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. Bibliographer
    Sep 25, 2017
    8
    Off to a good, if slightly uneven, start, the new Trek holds a lot of promise. Good character and a good story, along with a lot of care or the visuals, will keep me coming back -- at least for a while.
  37. Mooncalfian
    Sep 25, 2017
    6
    Beat by beat reaction:

    They saw their footprints, but not the two figures walking? From space? New opening sequence doesn't feel very Trek at all. Not really feeling it. Banter feels forced. The comment about sarcasm for example. It didn't really flow, and just felt a bit fake. Bernham's character seems to know way more about science than the science officer. Wonder if she'd    Beat by beat reaction:

    They saw their footprints, but not the two figures walking? From space?

    New opening sequence doesn't feel very Trek at all. Not really feeling it.

    Banter feels forced. The comment about sarcasm for example. It didn't really flow, and just felt a bit fake.

    Bernham's character seems to know way more about science than the science officer. Wonder if she'd know more than him if their genders were reversed? In fact, all of the men seem snivelling and idiotic. Even the Klingons are depicted as an all male ship crew. What does that say about men? Even the admiral is idiotic and bull-headed. And then the Klingons show up, and guess who actually listens to reason? The one single female Klingon in the entire show so far. She even stands at the head of all 24 houses, leading them. Which would be fine, if by this point they hadn't painted all men to be idiots or weak or cowardly.

    There's so much focus on the one character, that you lose a chance to get to know everyone else as much. It ends up just being 4 or 5 central characters, with one single main one. Other minor characters get lines but there's no depth to them, and that doesn't feel very Trek at all. Trek was always about the characters, and not just one character, and not even just the Captain. It was always about all of the characters, and there were usually a lot of them.

    'Oh hey! A ship couldn't navigate that asteroid field! Let's send in a person on a jetpack instead!' What?!

    The main character is smart, capable, brave, strong, and her only weakness appears to be that she feels emotion. In what way does that make her an interesting character? She has nothing about her that's captivating or makes her unique as a protagonist. She's basically the same as every other heroin from the past 20 years; emotional yet capable. Where's the extra depth that all the other Trek characters had?

    Despite the failings so far, I'm enjoying the Klingons and the tension. Those parts are well done.

    "We are your livestock of old," was a great line. It harkens back to The Next Generation where they say they no longer enslave animals for food purposes, and that shows a respect for canon in regards to the canon's heart, if little else. I found that to be a subtle and welcome nod to true lifelong fans.

    Speaking of canon, however, the holograms are truly canon destroying. In the future they talk to people on screens, and in the past they talk to people on screens. Moreover, holograms are impractical and require much more power than a screen. It seems illogical that they'd use them for simply talking to a commanding officer. Plus, the Klingons use holographic communication technology also? Why? Why would both cultures use it and give it up at the same time?

    The camera tilt and lens flares and dark sets are trying too hard to emulate JJ Abrams' Trek. Why you'd want to do such a thing, I'll never understand. Moreover, it's an overdone, trite aesthetic, which has been used in just about every space sci fi show and movie for the past 20 years, except for the Trek shows.

    The pacing and atmosphere so far is close to excellent. It builds slowly but surely, rather than jumping headlong into it like the more recent movies did. There's still perhaps too much action, but it at least takes its time in making you care.

    The moment where she starts demanding they fire first is ludicrous. Of course they can't, this is Starfleet. And then the neck pinch on her captain is an extreme over reaction, and not believable. It absolutely does not endear us to her character. She's also extremely rude and condescending, as is seen in the second episode.

    More canon breaking with the vulcan neck pinch from a human. It feels more like JJ Abrams has brushed them up on their canon, rather than actual former writers of Trek (who are now mostly working on The Orville anyway).

    Why are they sending two small people against a crew of super strong Klingons, in a close quarters environment where they are likely to have to go hand-to-hand? And the two highest ranking officers? They have security members, so send them. It's the little details like this that are ruining a show which was on the right track.

    Why are the judgement council all sitting the dark, like some X-files villains? What's all that about?

    Overall, I enjoyed these first two episodes. A fair amount, in fact. But there's just too many plot holes and tropes and a pretty unlikeable, uninteresting protagonist to make it something that is sure to last. It's a good show, but it's not Trek.    … Expand
  38. 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
  39. DTums
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    Terrible pacing, hackneyed expositional dialogue, bombastic cinematography, a disregard of established norms... Just a world class dud. Absolutely soulless, and devoid of anything that makes Star Trek special.

    After a half-century of prosperity, I fear that CBS has killed Star Trek.
  40. 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
  41. Ripandread
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    With the exception of the special effects, the debut of Star Trek: Discovery was horrible.

    Unlike previous Star Trek series, the lead characters of Discovery are bland and boring.

    The science officer was especially irritating. He made Jar Jar Binks look good.
  42. Augen76
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    When making a show or any work based on existing material the most critical aspect is getting the core essence of it right. Discovery fails in every fashion to understand what Star Trek is, instead making a generic and frustrating sci fi show. The Federation represents ideas the writers of STD have no understanding of, favoring melodrama and in fighting over aspirational view old seriesWhen making a show or any work based on existing material the most critical aspect is getting the core essence of it right. Discovery fails in every fashion to understand what Star Trek is, instead making a generic and frustrating sci fi show. The Federation represents ideas the writers of STD have no understanding of, favoring melodrama and in fighting over aspirational view old series held. It is disappointing and depressing to see the wait continue for another true Star Trek series as this pale imitation that betrays its legacy set the franchise back a good decade. Score - 0/10 nothing redeeming found here, just scrap it all and try again.… Expand
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. bob12345
    Sep 25, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Trek Discovery: To boldly go where no fan wanted them to go. Dark, pointlessly dramatic with nonsensical plotting, this blatant cash grab fails to understand what Star Trek is supposed to be about in the first place. Not helping matters is the blatant JJTrek aesthetic - whereas normally Starfleet ships are bright and cheerfully lit, the Shenzhou prefers moody dramatic lighting and ugly lens flares. Characters, and I use that word loosely, spout exposition about themselves or their species in ways that have no bearing on the story itself.

    As to the story - well, there really isn't one. The boring reimagined Klingons, here a barely disguised substitute for ISIL extremists, show how bad the costuming itself has gotten. Mush mouthed, and at one point with obvious black makeup smeared over the teeth, they've effectively taken everything interesting and fun about the Klingons and turned it into a farce.

    As to the Federation - committing a war crime is not in character, at all. Blatantly violating Klingon funerary rights by putting a bomb in a sarcophagus is against the ideal of everything Star Fleet, and Star Trek was supposed to stand for to begin with. That's without touching on the whole "life sentence" absurdity. Someone forgot what a post scarcity utopia is supposed to be about.

    Bottom line, Star Trek: Gothic Trappings is an angsty teenagers wet dream of Scifi, masquerading as a beloved series.    … Expand
  46. Grizwald
    Sep 25, 2017
    6
    Pretty good, but not as good as I expected! Writing was generally poor, and the character development patchy as best. Even the special effects were disappointing! BobSmash
  47. Shermos
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    Surprise, Surprise. The critics are wrong again. This is not Star Trek.

    Terrible writing, unlikable characters, mediocre special effects, with only the barest resemblance to pre 2009 ST, yet it's supposed to be in the prime timeline! Wtf is with the Klingons?

    Don't waste your money.
  48. Lsherman3
    Sep 25, 2017
    2
    Just saw the first episode. I was looking forward to a new take on Star Trek, but I knew something was wrong from the opening title sequence. It played like a like a car commercial, showing off technology, trying to impress, without saying anything relevant. It was a teadius self indulgent opening, and from the get go I feared that if they couldn't do something as simple as set up theJust saw the first episode. I was looking forward to a new take on Star Trek, but I knew something was wrong from the opening title sequence. It played like a like a car commercial, showing off technology, trying to impress, without saying anything relevant. It was a teadius self indulgent opening, and from the get go I feared that if they couldn't do something as simple as set up the titles how were they going to do with an actual story? I had expected competent people at the helm of this show, but that was too much to ask. Its bad storytelling on multiple levels.

    Normally I try to give a show a full season before passing judgement. The writers always need time to find their footing. But fundamentally I don't like being given a pretentious teaser and then been told to pay up. Im not a junkie needing a fix, and I don't think the audience should be treated that way.

    As the show goes, its got some nice visual effects and art direction but these elements alone doesn't a worthy TV show make. The acting and story remind me of a fan film. The first thing they teach you in screenwriting is that it's the writer's job to convince the audience that the story worth watching. So far there's no chemistry between the cast, unrealistic behavior, Klingon's speaking in unbearablly annoying slow motion. The production team never even bothered to think about how people would relate to each other after serving for 7 years together or how officers behave in general.

    CBS paid big bucks for those effects and production values, yet the show is so bad they should pay the audience, not vice versa to have us sit through this. It's more along the lines of "Star Trek 1" the motionless picture. But at least Bob Wise knew that he was directing a dog. This production team doesn't have a clue.    … Expand
  49. synth3tic
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This series is so bad, I don't even know where to start. As a longtime Trek Fan, I'm appalled. The writing, acting, and direction was all overwrought. Everything was trying far too hard to be over-the-top and extreme. The crew's rash, thoughtless reactions made no sense for a military-like crew. When Michael committed mutiny it was so silly, I thought it was a dream sequence. Really, writers? That was totally absurd.

    The Klingons' art direction is arrestingly bad. Just a visual nightmare.

    This series is atrocious, and now it's canon. Now I have to go to the conventions and watch shows like TNG have to share stage time with this garbage. Ugh. When are we going to get a decent Trek show again? Seriously, fire the writers of this trash and start over.    … Expand
  50. PEJOMAN1234
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    I saw the first episode tonight and I was shocked at how bad it was. The woman playing the captain cannot act, good God was her dialogue cringe, they even made a "joke" about her sarcasm but I couldn't tell as her lines were delivered just as flat and emotionless as all her other lines.
    Another problem is the lead just isn't likable. Other than that the rest of the episode was meh and did    I saw the first episode tonight and I was shocked at how bad it was. The woman playing the captain cannot act, good God was her dialogue cringe, they even made a "joke" about her sarcasm but I couldn't tell as her lines were delivered just as flat and emotionless as all her other lines.
    Another problem is the lead just isn't likable. Other than that the rest of the episode was meh and did not brought nothing to the table. Nothing really happened, the pacing was all over the place Doesn't help the previews afterwards looked way better than whatever the hell I just saw as Star Trek this is not.    … Expand
  51. soulassssns
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    Pros:
    Visuals look great
    Intro is fantastic Cons: Visuals: I know I placed them in the Pro category but I am listing them here as well since they seem to be highly influenced by the JJ-Verse films. Tech: Way to advanced looking for a show that takes place 10 years prior to TOS. Klingon's: New look is horrible. Klingon's: Sound like they have cotton in their mouths Writing is sub    Pros:
    Visuals look great
    Intro is fantastic

    Cons:
    Visuals: I know I placed them in the Pro category but I am listing them here as well since they seem to be highly influenced by the JJ-Verse films.
    Tech: Way to advanced looking for a show that takes place 10 years prior to TOS.
    Klingon's: New look is horrible.
    Klingon's: Sound like they have cotton in their mouths
    Writing is sub par as if it was written as fan-fiction. It is very obvious that liberals are writing the scripts by some of the discussions between the 1st officer,Capt and the Admiral as well as the dialogue of the Klingon leader.
    Character back stories: Sarek having a human (adopted?) daughter, that somehow was never mentioned in any other Star Trek show or film that the character was in?

    Why does a female human that was raised by Vulcans magically get a 1st officer commission on a Star-fleet ship? Why did she not go to Star-fleet academy?    … Expand
  52. 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.
  53. Joshua_Rami
    Sep 24, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show should have been called "Star trek Michael" because unlike every other star trek tv show which balances the time spent on the main cast, discovery pretty much only focuses on Michael which would be ok is this was just some scifi show but star trek was never just about one person. The visuals are great except for the Klingons which look like some failed mutant experiment gone wrong. The plot has to be the biggest issue I have with this show and just to give a few examples below:

    Michael and the captain use a visual marking made on the ground in sand in-order for their starship locate them (very unrealistic given any visual identification on the ground would be near impossible to make out especially drawn in sand)

    Michael decides to use an EV suit to travel to an unknown object in a asteroid field (Again unlikely given they have shuttlecraft which would provide much better protection & maneuverability)

    Michael uses a Vulcan neck pinch on her captain in-order to circumvent her authority but the captain wakes up a min later and at the last second and stops Michael (It appears it was done correctly otherwise she wouldn't have lost consciousness but the captain would have not woken up a min later )    … Expand
  54. Ashenkhar
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    Complete garbage.

    Ignore the clowns giving this anything above a zero. This is not Star Trek, and is a disgrace to Gene Roddenberry's legacy. STD is an apt acronym for this. You should avoid it like the plague. Boring, and heavily commercial-laden turd. I watched the first episode, and couldn't stomach finishing the two-part premier by watching the second. Why was the captain    Complete garbage.

    Ignore the clowns giving this anything above a zero. This is not Star Trek, and is a disgrace to Gene Roddenberry's legacy. STD is an apt acronym for this. You should avoid it like the plague. Boring, and heavily commercial-laden turd.

    I watched the first episode, and couldn't stomach finishing the two-part premier by watching the second. Why was the captain even there? She served no purpose, other than as a set piece for her first officer to steamroll whenever she felt like it.

    There was so much suspension of disbelief required that I couldn't make myself do it. Footsteps in the sand... really? Really!?

    The user reviews of true fans speak for themselves. It is obvious that CBS is using this as a marketing ploy to lure people in to CBS All Access. There is zero merit to this show. With so much good content on Netflix and HBO, why bother with second-rate tripe such as this?

    I can't believe I wasted time watching this. Do yourself a favor, and trust the reviews steering you away from this.    … Expand
  55. nysplendor
    Sep 24, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is based on the first 2 episodes. I don't like being forced into a subscription service, but I don't fault the show for that. It will hopefully last far longer than this inconvenience. As a Trek show, I am pleasantly surprised. I wanted a new episodic TNG and I am still disappointed this show is a character driven narrative, but so far, I find the main character and the Klingons remarkably deep. Vulcan adoption has been long a feature of the universe, but this background story so far seems fresh. I also found the Klingon/Federation conflict pretty spot on. There's a rich appreciation of Klingon honor and brutality, and a legitimate understanding that the Federation presents a real threat to their group identity. The Federation is a little more one-note--the leaders are naïve and want to negotiate and no one properly understands the Klingons' motivations. So, all in all, I'm looking forward to where it goes.… Expand
  56. Rastan88
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    Let Star Trek Die, please.

    There isn't a whole lot to say other than I hate this show. This show is not Star Trek. It is a grim, unsatisfying, cruel, poorly written mess of a show. Cloaked in the near time frame of the wonderfully iconic(and well lit)Star Trek original series. Dark, and depressing. Ugly set design, costume design, alien design. I thought "Enterprise" didn't have    Let Star Trek Die, please.

    There isn't a whole lot to say other than I hate this show. This show is not Star Trek.
    It is a grim, unsatisfying, cruel, poorly written mess of a show. Cloaked in the near time frame of the wonderfully iconic(and well lit)Star Trek original series. Dark, and depressing. Ugly set design, costume design, alien design. I thought "Enterprise" didn't have the greatest chemistry of actors, but this...oh my what an uncharismatic bunch.

    Well Netflix is funding the show so I'm sure we will get 9 or 10 seasons of it. My Star Trek ended with "Enterprise"

    For true Trekkies, stay far, far away. For Game of Thrones, or The Walking Dead fans, this may suit you.    … Expand
  57. RCDVOK
    Sep 24, 2017
    1
    To be fair It could have been worse but not by much. It's not Star Trek they way it should be. To dark and doesn't follow the original path of Star Trek. They tried something different and failed so hopefully it lasts only a season and they try again with their fan base in mind. Who cares about who is captain and that crap because that doesn't matter but screwing with the feel and messingTo be fair It could have been worse but not by much. It's not Star Trek they way it should be. To dark and doesn't follow the original path of Star Trek. They tried something different and failed so hopefully it lasts only a season and they try again with their fan base in mind. Who cares about who is captain and that crap because that doesn't matter but screwing with the feel and messing with cannon that you can't do. Admit you screwed up and start again, that's all I can say.… Expand
  58. amaljaa
    Sep 24, 2017
    3
    Trek fans who are looking for something that actually follows canon will be immensely annoyed by how much this show ignores all of it. Not as bad as I thought but everything is way too over designed. The graphics, CG, ships, props, everything has way too much going on that it's extremely distracting.
  59. SuperKev
    Sep 24, 2017
    5
    This is about the first 2 episodes only. I thought the general quality of the sets, actors, wardrobe etc.. were really good. They went with action and a quickly moving dialog which is probably a good thing to retain audiences later. My problems with the series so far are: 1) They completely redesigned the Klingons basically top to bottom. The Klingons dialog is laughably slow and the timeThis is about the first 2 episodes only. I thought the general quality of the sets, actors, wardrobe etc.. were really good. They went with action and a quickly moving dialog which is probably a good thing to retain audiences later. My problems with the series so far are: 1) They completely redesigned the Klingons basically top to bottom. The Klingons dialog is laughably slow and the time gap between each word is just very grating and hard to hear/watch. 2) 65 minute episode, just 37 minutes of actual "show" you don't even get a 1:1 ratio show to ads and intros which will drive away and 3) they added a "mystical" element with the Vulcans which is a clear lack of understanding of all the previous series data on their capabilities. I liked the plot, it had to be simple because what can you do within just 37 minutes? 4) The actual space combat was very weak. They seem to regularly confuse phasers with photon torpedoes. If they clean this up it could be a good series.… Expand
  60. Hessmix
    Sep 24, 2017
    3
    With the first two episodes out...if they don't go back to the original formula this will go down as worse then Star Trek Enterprise. I don't know what they're trying to achieve. Making the First Officer the main character was a mistake as far as I can tell.
  61. 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
  62. Diosys
    Sep 24, 2017
    6
    The updates to the visuals and the Klingons were the saving grace of the premiere. Starfleet crew is as unStarfleet as it gets. Too many flashbacks, Katras. Show is really disjointed and needs work. Pacing is way off. Two hour premiere and I didnt connect with a single character, except Yeoh's character, and anyone who watched the premiere understands why thats an issue for the rest of the season.
  63. dapperebas
    Sep 24, 2017
    2
    FX are not great but that is not the problem. The writing is awful. Over explaining everything. "I put my right foot in front of my left foot to get moving over this lovely sandy planet that is visited by me for the first time". Stop it, i'm watching tv not reading a Star Trek Manual.
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. Smolenski7
    Sep 24, 2017
    7
    There are several things that make the Star Trek "enterprise" fantastic. Among those is the witty family like banter between crew members, cool futuristic tech, action, depth of characters, and of course plot lines. Although I've only seen the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery, which means I'm still holding out hope, so far this current incarnation of Gene Roddenberry's baby has itsThere are several things that make the Star Trek "enterprise" fantastic. Among those is the witty family like banter between crew members, cool futuristic tech, action, depth of characters, and of course plot lines. Although I've only seen the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery, which means I'm still holding out hope, so far this current incarnation of Gene Roddenberry's baby has its phaser set to stun. And boy, am I stunned.

    There is one alien science officer who is more afraid and cautious than anything else. He describes himself as being bread to sense oncoming danger and death, which he would like to avoid at all costs. How could he possibly be 3rd in command of a star ship? It doesn't fit.

    The current captain is a small, middle aged Asian women who appears to be more frail than my grandmother....sorry grandma. I can't possibly imagine her in hand-to-hand combat with a chiwawa let alone a Klingon. This is just poor casting, especially when taking into consideration that at this point in the Star Trek universe hand-to-hand combat was much more common than later series like Generations.

    I did like the first officer, Michael Burnham. She is clearly a strong black woman who has been cast to a perfect role. She apparently was raised by Vulcans after her parents were killed by Klingons and still maintains a close relationship with a young Seric. That's cool and connects various other series to this one. Good touch.

    The only technology that kind of stood out to me were several interstellar holographic conversations that took place between the ship and other locations around the Star Trek universe. I did like the classic design of the phase pistols and the sound of the doors opening and closing, both connected well to the original series in my opinion. There was also a space walk, which included some wonderful CGI, to a sleeping Klingon ship. The production value is super.

    The Klingons' look has been directly taken from the most recent movies. Personally, I prefer the look of Klingons from Generations, but there is at least a clear connection between this series and the movies. I can appreciate that effort, i just don't like it.

    So, in short, there are definitely things I didn't like about this one episode, however, i did like the cliff hanger at the end so there is hope. I can also clearly remember the first episodes of Generations 30 years ago, and they were awful. However, changes were made and the series has become a classic. So, please add some depth to the characters, some banter between crew mates, and plot lines that keep us interested and coming back. Don't try to be political, just entertain.    … Expand
  67. Jimmistoffa3
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    It honestly doesn't feel like Star Trek at all. It feels like a generic sci-fi. Nothing about it feels real, from the ship, to space, to even the CGI creatures. It has a very modern feel to everything but it's just soulless. . The characters are extremely boring, and the chemistry and interactions also feel boring, maybe because the characters feel like they have no personality. TheIt honestly doesn't feel like Star Trek at all. It feels like a generic sci-fi. Nothing about it feels real, from the ship, to space, to even the CGI creatures. It has a very modern feel to everything but it's just soulless. . The characters are extremely boring, and the chemistry and interactions also feel boring, maybe because the characters feel like they have no personality. The Klingons look ridiculous, I won't even go into detail about them you can see for yourselves.

    Seriously don't even waste your time watching this. If you do, and if you are a real Star Trek fan, you will just be very disappointed. It blows my mind how people can slap a popular name on something so generic and try to pass it off as a good show. I was hoping for a great new Star Trek show to sink my teeth into, but I guess I will have to wait much longer, and that's assuming this show doesn't kill Star Trek on TV completely.    … Expand
  68. chrisvb
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    Just the worst. I really wanted to like this show, but it's awful. I found myself actually rolling my eyes many times. They just tried so hard, but didn't do anything good. There is no chemistry whatsoever with the cast. The captain is dry and uninteresting, the forced conflict with the other officers isn't clever, and it's not fun to watch. They just tried to jam 90 different thingsJust the worst. I really wanted to like this show, but it's awful. I found myself actually rolling my eyes many times. They just tried so hard, but didn't do anything good. There is no chemistry whatsoever with the cast. The captain is dry and uninteresting, the forced conflict with the other officers isn't clever, and it's not fun to watch. They just tried to jam 90 different things in, and sadly none of them work. Sad.… Expand
  69. ggf51724
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    Lets see...
    -purple hairless lizard klingons
    -prequel
    -one chillion gender ****
    -non captain protagonist
    -ugly ship
    -**** on the lore
    -midle finger to all the fans who dare to complain
    yep, dont like it
  70. 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.
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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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