Star Trek: Discovery

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Nobilis1984
    Oct 21, 2017
    6
    Criticism to star Trek: Discovery episode 1

    To All only I must say that this is no more star Trek like I know it. Everything feels strange. There are first sometimes the Klingonen. Supposedly it plays 10 years before Spock, Kirk und Co. Why look then so lousy? Why not as well as in the series of 1966-69?? In addition there come the dull characters. Earlier one had Spock, a Data or a    Criticism to star Trek: Discovery episode 1

    To All only I must say that this is no more star Trek like I know it.
    Everything feels strange. There are first sometimes the Klingonen. Supposedly it plays 10 years before Spock, Kirk und Co. Why look then so lousy? Why not as well as in the series of 1966-69??
    In addition there come the dull characters. Earlier one had Spock, a Data or a Seven of Nine they have protruded. Now I see only one pale heap of types.
    It is not also any more about discoveries of foreign species and cultures in all. No one gets the old Klingonen of the attic again.
    But for the end still what of positive. Visually simply first-class made.
    If no star Trek stood, however, before it, it could be any Scifi series.
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    Episode 2: See episode 1
    Episode 3-5: Clear increase and improvement with stories and Cast.
    The stories it is entertaining and persuade me.
    The action is clearly driven back.    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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! :)
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. MrNonono
    Nov 19, 2017
    5
    Average show. While the acting is done well (Rapp is fantastic), the writers lack inspiration, the story doesn't have any depth or surprises and the costumes are just horrible to watch. Especially in the clumsy fighting scenes, done in a giant rubber Klingon suit. Or the non-existing facial expression in 'emotional scenes' with First Officer Saru with the autistic/Vulcan main character.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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!.
  25. 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 :)
  26. 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?
  27. 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
  28. apannilsson
    Oct 25, 2017
    5
    I have never been much for Star Trek, but I do love Sci-Fi.
    The first episode felt stale and uncertain. But after episode 3 I am totally hooked.
    I like the characters, the setting and the premise and am very curious about where the show will go from here. Very good! ---- Edit--- Am now on episode 6 and unfortunately the series has become a bit boring, whimsical and predictable at    I have never been much for Star Trek, but I do love Sci-Fi.
    The first episode felt stale and uncertain. But after episode 3 I am totally hooked.
    I like the characters, the setting and the premise and am very curious about where the show will go from here.
    Very good!
    ---- Edit---
    Am now on episode 6 and unfortunately the series has become a bit boring, whimsical and predictable at moment. I am afraid I wont even make it through episode 6 because its just not very interpreting anymore. It peaked at episode 3 and then just went straight downhill. So Im gonna leave it at a 5 now.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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!
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. spacie
    Feb 7, 2018
    6
    My love for the show mostly stems from it being in-universe Star Trek, not on its own merits. It's kind of too dark, the Klingon stuff is laid on too thick, literally and figuratively, and just in general, war in space gets boring/repetitive after a while. What I do like is it has some solid dramatic moments, I'm becoming invested in some of the characters, and the on screen diversity isMy love for the show mostly stems from it being in-universe Star Trek, not on its own merits. It's kind of too dark, the Klingon stuff is laid on too thick, literally and figuratively, and just in general, war in space gets boring/repetitive after a while. What I do like is it has some solid dramatic moments, I'm becoming invested in some of the characters, and the on screen diversity is great. I'm not going to be one of those "It's not Star Trek!" hacks, but I will say it's not strong sci fi. This show doesn't have me chewing on ideas about the human condition. I miss that.… Expand
  40. Doomfrost
    Sep 6, 2018
    5
    On it's own, it wouldn't be a bad sci-fi show, but CBS isn't about taking risks or creating new IP, so they've gone the safe route and have used Star Trek as it's an already established brand. I don't think Star Trek will by any means be harmed by Discovery, but I think the show will be forgotten a lot quicker once it runs its course and will cater to an abysmally small audience who onlyOn it's own, it wouldn't be a bad sci-fi show, but CBS isn't about taking risks or creating new IP, so they've gone the safe route and have used Star Trek as it's an already established brand. I don't think Star Trek will by any means be harmed by Discovery, but I think the show will be forgotten a lot quicker once it runs its course and will cater to an abysmally small audience who only care about chic syfy than actual science fiction.… Expand
  41. Bluntage
    Mar 2, 2018
    6
    This show has a lot of potential. I started watching it being very skeptical and would probably give it a 3 or 4 based on the first couple episodes. I'm liking the return to standard non-100 frame per second battle scenes and the whole idea of the spore drive. At this point, the show isn't as good as Enterprise so I can't see it making it past the second season unless it gets a lot better.
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. jim_taltontish
    Jan 15, 2018
    6
    BSG and SG:U had a baby, and they asked J.J. Abrams to be the godfather. To me, this is by far the worst Star Trek series to date. Given the lack of options for my sci-fi cravings, this is still worth watching. I remember thinking how awful ST:TNG was, but by the third season, it was my favorite show of all time. I'm praying that this show will follow suit. There are a lot of greatBSG and SG:U had a baby, and they asked J.J. Abrams to be the godfather. To me, this is by far the worst Star Trek series to date. Given the lack of options for my sci-fi cravings, this is still worth watching. I remember thinking how awful ST:TNG was, but by the third season, it was my favorite show of all time. I'm praying that this show will follow suit. There are a lot of great cast members, and it's still too early to write this show off. I hope they can tone down the semi-shaky cam and the overly earnest emotional discussions where everyone looks like they're about to cry.

    The Orville, Dark Matter, BSG, all the other Star Trek series, SG-1, SG:Atlantis, Babylon 5, and Firefly made us care about multiple characters by their respective episode 11 airing. I'm hoping by the end of season two they can greatly improve both their storytelling and character development.    … Expand
  46. rbunge
    Feb 7, 2018
    6
    Excellently written and top notch effects. Unfortunately it falls into the Hollywood agenda. Multi-verse is now run by females backed up by blacks, Asians, gays, and aliens. Only straight white male is a treasonous turncoat that they kill off. I am sure the will have some red shirts though in the future.
  47. sefrabu
    Feb 12, 2018
    5
    Despite a few quite intriguing and well conceived plot twists, and some nice (although slightly wooden) social commentary a Star Trek always was, this series is one of the most disjointed, unfocused and erratic I've ever seen. "Throw somenthing at the wall and see what sticks" is almost literal here, and I have every reason to believe that it were not real people who wrote the script, butDespite a few quite intriguing and well conceived plot twists, and some nice (although slightly wooden) social commentary a Star Trek always was, this series is one of the most disjointed, unfocused and erratic I've ever seen. "Throw somenthing at the wall and see what sticks" is almost literal here, and I have every reason to believe that it were not real people who wrote the script, but some kind of a highly advanced script generator, analysing every single sci-fi concept used in the last 20 years and applying them to a single series.

    But the biggest sin of Star Trek Discovery is that it is not Star Trek at all; and if it wasn't called "Star Trek", and featured a new universe, it would have died unnoticed after the first few episodes.    … Expand
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. Satanski
    Feb 19, 2019
    4
    I rather liked the movie at first, minus idiotic plot with Ash Tyler and obligatory gay characters, but general stupidity of protagonists, eventually made me quit watching it. Gerenrally i hate stupidity and poltical correctness.

    I watched whole season in the end, and it came to me, this series would be so much better without Ash Tyler and Michael Burnham. They are stupid, weak and thus    I rather liked the movie at first, minus idiotic plot with Ash Tyler and obligatory gay characters, but general stupidity of protagonists, eventually made me quit watching it. Gerenrally i hate stupidity and poltical correctness.

    I watched whole season in the end, and it came to me, this series would be so much better without Ash Tyler and Michael Burnham. They are stupid, weak and thus annoying. I started fast forwarding Ash scenes, and series only gained from it.    … Expand
  51. u182506
    Feb 17, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I'm glad I waited until the end of the season to write this. I was super excited about Discovery and couldn't wait for it to show. And then when I sat down all excited to watch it I was massively disappointed. It really just sucked.... So much so that after watching the first 9 episodes (up until the break) I didn't even bother watching the last 6.

    But I decided I should see how this giant missed opportunity finished up, and I found myself having a mini-binge. I watched the last 6 episodes in 2 nights and they were pretty good. The whole parallel universe storyline was interesting and perhaps helped explain some of the 'darkness' in the first 9 episodes. If I've voted after the first 9 eps I'd probably have given it a 3, but now its earned another 3.

    There are still a bunch of things that I think make no sense, and generally just blow: rotating saucer section (that appears to serve no purpose), the whole fantastical 'spore-drive' thing, and why in the name of all things holy would said spore drive cause a starship to roll rapidly when activated?!    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. PurpleCrayon4U
    Apr 18, 2019
    4
    While Season 1 tried to get its footing, Season 2 of ST:D felt bold enough to make statements that are reflective of 21st century 2019. As we venture into the future, CBS:All Access will be fragmenting the Star Trek Universe into at least 3 separate directions and time spans. I am not looking forward to being preached to about current status quo, or to try and shoehorn humor into scenariosWhile Season 1 tried to get its footing, Season 2 of ST:D felt bold enough to make statements that are reflective of 21st century 2019. As we venture into the future, CBS:All Access will be fragmenting the Star Trek Universe into at least 3 separate directions and time spans. I am not looking forward to being preached to about current status quo, or to try and shoehorn humor into scenarios that don't require it, or to receive speech after speech after speech of how dubious and thou art.

    What I want for the existing and new paths that the Star Trek Universe shall traverse are tales of science fiction and mystery and suspense and action and drama that have to do with ventures unfathomed with subjects and decisions that have to do with the future and not based upon 21st century 2019. Give me some Ray Bradbury, some Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke-and stay away from the tabloid stories that Star Trek:Discovery was so fond of in Season 2.    … Expand
  55. pjnt
    Apr 19, 2019
    4
    I am unable to continue watching this series. I made it 2 episodes into season 2, but this is a weak money grab on the Star Trek name.

    It follows the exploits of a single character. Unlike Starfleet which prides itself on rules that create and maintain peace, the protagonist breaks rules, the bigger the better, the more often the more shock effect to continually come out on top. Where    I am unable to continue watching this series. I made it 2 episodes into season 2, but this is a weak money grab on the Star Trek name.

    It follows the exploits of a single character. Unlike Starfleet which prides itself on rules that create and maintain peace, the protagonist breaks rules, the bigger the better, the more often the more shock effect to continually come out on top. Where TNG stove to show humanity a way forward, Discovery idolizes rouge impulsive behavior as a successful career path.

    It does reveal society today, though. People need a bigger boom to get a reaction. However, from an older viewer, no boom, just dud.    … Expand
  56. PilotwaveSpace
    Dec 27, 2018
    4
    The show is very well crafted and the actors are doing a good job. I even like the look and the dark setting for some of the episodes. But most of the stories and dialogs just make me shake my head in disappointment. Sometimes the "logic" of the protagonists is just plain stupid and that is something I would not expect from a Star Trek series. I really hope the show-runners get someThe show is very well crafted and the actors are doing a good job. I even like the look and the dark setting for some of the episodes. But most of the stories and dialogs just make me shake my head in disappointment. Sometimes the "logic" of the protagonists is just plain stupid and that is something I would not expect from a Star Trek series. I really hope the show-runners get some intelligent writers on board for the next seasons.… Expand
  57. sitebender
    Apr 19, 2019
    4
    Season 1 of Discovery was better and even that was a struggle to watch. I hated the storyline of Season 2 and when they do these grand season long story arcs, you're stuck. So if it's a bad story that you're not into, that's 10+ episodes your stuck in.

    The first few episodes of the series, the characters felt easy to hate. I dislike the main character as she's just Wesley Crusher. She    Season 1 of Discovery was better and even that was a struggle to watch. I hated the storyline of Season 2 and when they do these grand season long story arcs, you're stuck. So if it's a bad story that you're not into, that's 10+ episodes your stuck in.

    The first few episodes of the series, the characters felt easy to hate. I dislike the main character as she's just Wesley Crusher. She managed to start a war, she's the unmentioned sister to Spock and just in general, everything truly revolves around her, so the crew is largely forgotten about. There's so many background characters lucky to get a line in and the whole thing just doesn't feel like Star Trek.

    Even with two seasons finished, I know little about each character beyond a back story. The $10 a month to pay to watch something that I didn't enjoy felt like it hurt the experience.

    With all that said, there are glimmers of good or enjoyable stories and episodes among several dull episodes that feel like they're building to a finale.    … Expand
  58. pizzapicante27
    Apr 20, 2019
    4
    Its generic sci-fi show #513, they just slapped the Star Trek name on it, Season 1 is, just that, kind of mediocre, I'd give it a pass and say all Star Trek shows have terrible 1st season, but as I write this I've dropped Season 2 half-way through, it isnt fair to judge a season based on its follow up, but unfortunately the series goes from bad to worse to intolerable, dont bother, this isIts generic sci-fi show #513, they just slapped the Star Trek name on it, Season 1 is, just that, kind of mediocre, I'd give it a pass and say all Star Trek shows have terrible 1st season, but as I write this I've dropped Season 2 half-way through, it isnt fair to judge a season based on its follow up, but unfortunately the series goes from bad to worse to intolerable, dont bother, this is a waste of time.… Expand
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. Surg3on
    Feb 14, 2019
    6
    The acting is all over the place. The writing is just passable. I think they are attempting to steer the ship more toward 'star trek' and discovering rather than the Star Trek Crew Drama of season 1 so I'm looking forward to things improving.
  63. 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.
  64. eagleeyeviking
    Dec 22, 2019
    4
    Something about this adaptation feels flat. Yes, the set designs are impressive, there are moments that work, and the visuals are mostly breathtaking. However, the dialogue is expositionary, the script is poorly written, the characters are emotionless, and the pacing is inconsistent.
  65. ganglio33
    Feb 8, 2019
    4
    One big hole in my nerddom has been star trek: I've never consumed book, tv show or movie of this universe. Waiting for the continuation of several excellent sci-fi series (The Expanse, Westworld...), I came across the Orville. It started out with a very scatological/childish humor but became better and better such that it is one of my favourite shows in today's tv. Therefore I went toOne big hole in my nerddom has been star trek: I've never consumed book, tv show or movie of this universe. Waiting for the continuation of several excellent sci-fi series (The Expanse, Westworld...), I came across the Orville. It started out with a very scatological/childish humor but became better and better such that it is one of my favourite shows in today's tv. Therefore I went to look at the original and watched star trek: discovery. Aside from good production value it has been a very disappointing show with almost no good story and a complete ignorance of the motto "go boldly where no one has gone before". It is one long thrillery story arc with a one-dimensional enemy. I normally love all Brian Fuller things as they meet exactly my humor. But here, there is no humor. Its just metally, bluish darkness. If you want to watch a dark sci-fi series, watch "the expanse", which is just 100x better. If you want to watch something a bit more uplifting, watch the orville. Or even (as I did) go and discover the 30 year old star trek the next generation. Through the superb storytelling in the old ones, they are still very easy to watch and even today better (speaking as a millenial).… Expand
  66. Muckelchen
    Oct 29, 2019
    4
    It´s a good series, but not a very good Star Trek series. If you not a very big fan of Star Trek, it´s a nice series to watch. But as a Star Trek fan i am disappointed.
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. RobMarr75
    Dec 31, 2022
    4
    Season 1 is the only one I watched, so it's the only one I can review. It's just not very good. It has the promise of a fresh new Star Trek, which is exciting, but if you read the reviews of later seasons, it's clear it only goes downhill. I don't think "woke" was a huge problem in season 1. However, the characters, the plotting and the dialogue aren't very good, and I decided I wouldSeason 1 is the only one I watched, so it's the only one I can review. It's just not very good. It has the promise of a fresh new Star Trek, which is exciting, but if you read the reviews of later seasons, it's clear it only goes downhill. I don't think "woke" was a huge problem in season 1. However, the characters, the plotting and the dialogue aren't very good, and I decided I would not be watching more.… Expand
  70. triadne
    Mar 15, 2023
    1
    There's a lot of issues with discovery but this was at least watchable and quite enjoyable at times.
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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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