Star Trek: Discovery

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Season 2
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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5.1

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  1. rayemon
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been a star trek fan since the first one. I'd seen many storylines in everyone. the demographics and storyline are more aboard than the others and it shows a different take on the relationship within the crew, with their evolution with each other. I especially like how the new captain had to earn her chair rather than being appointed. this star trek attacks the political and emotional standpoints, along with social development and honesty. I believe with a little more freedom, we would see an outstanding performance. but for now. this show still gives off a wonderful orchestration of unique flare within its fast-paced production. if given more screen time, I believe everyone would see what I am witnessing.… Expand
  2. Kaeleker
    May 20, 2020
    10
    By far one of the best star trek seasons ever produced. Not just for Discovery, but for the entire franchise. While I thought Season 1 was adequate, Season 2 blew my freakin' mind. The plot kept me engaged the entire time and was cleverly thought-out. The execution of the plot was mind-blowing and while it started out slowly, by episode 4 or 5, it took off in a very unexpected directionBy far one of the best star trek seasons ever produced. Not just for Discovery, but for the entire franchise. While I thought Season 1 was adequate, Season 2 blew my freakin' mind. The plot kept me engaged the entire time and was cleverly thought-out. The execution of the plot was mind-blowing and while it started out slowly, by episode 4 or 5, it took off in a very unexpected direction that kept me guessing throughout the remainder of the season. The acting was superb, especially from the actors portraying Spock and Pike. Many of these negative reviews seem to attack the show not "feeling" like the other shows in the series. Have you ever thought... perhaps this is a good thing? Yes, a good thing not to be fed the same formula over and over again until it becomes stale and unappealing. While others complain that it does not contain enough "real science," which honestly, come on... Heisenberg compensators, warp drives (perhaps possible with unlimited energy IE: never going to happen and anti-matter/matter annihilation would not begin to supply the energy needed), and phasers are real science? The show is classified as SCI-FI for a reason... it is a work of FICTION. While it does include scientific terminology, the actual devices used are at best totally unrealistic or at worst, a total work of fiction, however, they do use a scientific approach to explaining the operation of these devices (for the most part), which I find in equal quantity in Discovery. Lastly, we get the standard complaints from Trumpers about SJWs and the like... and to that I can just say... Star Trek certainly is not the show for a Trumper. It contains science (evil), no religious dogma (yay), and worst of all for you guys, a futuristic utopian Communist society without money, disease, war, and poverty. In conclusion, the story is fantastic, compelling, captivating , and most importantly entertaining. While it does not follow the "Star Trek Formula" it is able to successfully continue the saga of the story we have all grown to love and cherish over the many decades since it was originally conceived, while I think, staying true to Gene Roddenberry's original vision for the series, going boldly where no man/one has gone before.… Expand
  3. Ascospore
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    Many Trek historians and engineering fans are being harsh for the sake of it, I reckon. Season 02 is the best quality season of any Star Trek in many years. Decades even.
  4. Septiclulz
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Star Trek Discovery is awesome, it's a way for new viewers to get in on Star Trek as they reinvent it! I would recommend this for sure it's a great watch, start in season one and give it a chance!
  5. Tuvix
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review is purely for the sake of combating the absurd amount of toxic masculinity and general hatred (from both genders) present on metacitic.
    1. The show isn’t scientific enough.
    Since when has Star Trek been scientific? Can you explain to me how a warp drive works? What about a phaser? Or a plasma relay? No scientist on earth would ever tell you that ships can fire lasers in space, or ‘demolecularise’ people. It’s fantasy people, get over yourselves.
    2. The show is too feminist.
    I’m sorry would you prefer it if the males went around groping the women or if females actors were employed purely for their sexual appeal (I’m looking a you jerry, I love your acting but there’s no hiding from that one.) 3. It isn’t true to the original Star Trek canon.
    No ####ing s$$t Sherlock. How dumb and boring would that be. I’m not here for a rehash, I’m here for a fresh imagining with new ideas and new concepts. Now that’s what Star Trek is really about.
    4. Burnham is a Mary Sue.
    No. Burnham disobeyed her captain committing treason which ended with the deaths of millions. That is a serious character flaw that wouldn’t be anywhere near how a Mary Sue would behave. She spent the entire first season trying to return to prison for God’s sake. She was forced into the position of saviour by everyone else, not because she’s perfect and the only one who can save the universe.

    Okay I’m done. Seriously, watch this show it’s amazing.    … Expand
  6. Pure14
    May 16, 2019
    9
    Anyone who rates this show lower than a 5 is objectively deceitful and straight up lying. This may not be the perfect baby Star Trek fans want, but it doesn't need to be. Why judge somthing based on what you want it to be, rather than what it is. There are plenty of other shows, including star trek ones you can watch which may better suit your desires, and if that's the case, so be it.Anyone who rates this show lower than a 5 is objectively deceitful and straight up lying. This may not be the perfect baby Star Trek fans want, but it doesn't need to be. Why judge somthing based on what you want it to be, rather than what it is. There are plenty of other shows, including star trek ones you can watch which may better suit your desires, and if that's the case, so be it. However what you cannot say is that this show is a 0 or a 1 or anywhere close. It simply isn't. This season takes you on a great journey with a fairly great plot that comes together without needless filler episodes and is conveyed through stunning visuals, themes and admittedly cheesy dialogue which sometimes detracts from its serious moments however there are still many impactful and powerful scenes which a wide array of people will definitely enjoy. The only aspect I found somewhat lacking was a motivated villain. Without getting into spoilers the enemy is simply.. One dimensional and bland. Its been done before and doesn't add anything new to the formula but at the very least it services the plot and makes for some great episodes. Recommended if you liked the first season since in my opinion this season is better overall and doesn't wait to get straight into the mystery and action. Also recommended for Sci fi fans of any nature even if star trek generally isn't your cup of tea.… Expand
  7. tinar1
    May 13, 2019
    10
    Great show. I don't get all the bashing.
    Lots of action and twists.
    Even better than the first season.
  8. FantasticMrFux
    May 6, 2019
    9
    The cast is amazing. Such wonderful actors. I really enjoyed the story and am looking forward to season 3, they took the show in a great direction. Production is top notch. Score is wonderful, especially the intro.
  9. taylist
    May 6, 2019
    10
    I thought the first season was okay. But this season was thoroughly enjoyable!
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. RADErX4
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    A terrific season which seamlessly combines cinematic SFX, drama, and adventure with the themes Trek fans are used to, while simultaneously carving out its own contemporary niche. This is top-notch stuff with no expense spared!
  13. Dubeau
    Apr 20, 2019
    8
    Season 2 of Discovery was a step up from the first season. The coming of a real captain is no stranger to this. Also a deeper view into Burnham with Spock relation was deeply satisfying. The ridiculousness of the Klingon's was partially put apart for a more serious plot. The Klingon still there and still ridiculous. I don't know how they can redeem such a series of bad designs and choicesSeason 2 of Discovery was a step up from the first season. The coming of a real captain is no stranger to this. Also a deeper view into Burnham with Spock relation was deeply satisfying. The ridiculousness of the Klingon's was partially put apart for a more serious plot. The Klingon still there and still ridiculous. I don't know how they can redeem such a series of bad designs and choices with the Klingons. I love how this season evolve into a series of small quests, all links together. The acting was really good. I though the special effects were especially efficient this year. And the ending did deliver and wasn't rush in a very magical way. There were also some very deep emotional moments, some better then the other. I give it a 80%. I don't know if this will continue or not, but season 2 redeemed itself into the Star Trek lore.… Expand
  14. Natanieluz
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    Very good Star Trek show. The second season is better than the first one. I have no idea why people complain about this show - Star Trek Discovery is VERY good scifi and star trek universe show.
  15. Daddyoh
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    Season 1 was good but season 2 is fantastic - half way through so far. Great stories - great addition with Captain Pike and the associated stories from original series - he's a calming character juxtaposed against the other frenetic characters. Love the Red Angel story arc. Keep them coming.

    As an aside - to all those 'stuck in the past so called ST fans' why are you still watching a    Season 1 was good but season 2 is fantastic - half way through so far. Great stories - great addition with Captain Pike and the associated stories from original series - he's a calming character juxtaposed against the other frenetic characters. Love the Red Angel story arc. Keep them coming.

    As an aside - to all those 'stuck in the past so called ST fans' why are you still watching a show you obviously hate. I don't get it. I've started many TV series on Netflix that I do not like and I just stop watching them. We get it - you want the same looking starships, turbo lifts, cardboard characters, feel good plot lines etc but this show is not that so move on.    … Expand
  16. Straz
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    I would advise anyone that's considering watching this, to ignore the negative reviews from stubborn, toxic "Trekkies". I quite frankly cannot believe the amount of purely hate filled negative reviews that push a 9/10 show down to a 5. Ridiculous.

    The show itself is fantastic, the story is immersive, and the acting is very, very good. The excellent special effects mixed in create one of    I would advise anyone that's considering watching this, to ignore the negative reviews from stubborn, toxic "Trekkies". I quite frankly cannot believe the amount of purely hate filled negative reviews that push a 9/10 show down to a 5. Ridiculous.

    The show itself is fantastic, the story is immersive, and the acting is very, very good. The excellent special effects mixed in create one of the premier sci fi shows in the last decade, alongside The Expanse. I have thoroughly enjoyed both seasons. The second season in particular, with the addition of Captain Pike, has been a true pleasure to watch.

    I just hope this show can carry on amidst all of these fake negative reviews that inevitably turn people away from watching a top tier sci fi show. Grow up and don't destroy a show because it doesn't live up to your idea of Star Trek, which frankly would be widely disliked.    … Expand
  17. TT
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    I grew up with Star trek, and watched every episode of every series. This is the best star trek ever. For those who keep whining about untrue to original characters, they don;t get it. A superb take on the idea of a Star Trek.
  18. skaz001
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    The show has really picked up the pace as the season has progressed. This season is much better than the last one, which was in many ways a disaster.
  19. VOnCT
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    This show is really cooking now! It is infinitely better than last season! The entire story arc is totally engrossing and now with Project Daedelus. WOW!
  20. CCRock
    Mar 10, 2019
    7
    If Season 2, Ep. 206 and 208 are an indication of the direction the series is going in, then excellent. The writing/storytelling in these episodes was clearly a cut above what has been before. My impression up to this point has been that the writers/producers of STD had little knowledge or appreciation of Star Trek in general. Although the effects throughout have been excellent, prior toIf Season 2, Ep. 206 and 208 are an indication of the direction the series is going in, then excellent. The writing/storytelling in these episodes was clearly a cut above what has been before. My impression up to this point has been that the writers/producers of STD had little knowledge or appreciation of Star Trek in general. Although the effects throughout have been excellent, prior to this latter half of season 2, the overall story telling has been poor and amateurish. While I am a progressive person and welcome the diversity in STD, the poor quality in storytelling and plot prior to these recent episodes has been unfortunate. Moreover what has come across, is tokenism and a patronizing ham-handed appeal to what are imagined SJW sensibilities. Hopefully these episodes (206/208) are an indication of a very welcome course change. *Get rid off or rework the Tilly character.… Expand
  21. SvenLorenz
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    I never expected there to be another great Star Trek show after DS9 ended, but they managed to maybe even surpass it. It's like they took all the good things from DS9, added a lot of the Battlestar Galactica reboot and the look and feel (but not the silly plots) of the Abrams' Star Trek movies. If you think that TNG with its simplistic morality tales and everybody loves everybody crew isI never expected there to be another great Star Trek show after DS9 ended, but they managed to maybe even surpass it. It's like they took all the good things from DS9, added a lot of the Battlestar Galactica reboot and the look and feel (but not the silly plots) of the Abrams' Star Trek movies. If you think that TNG with its simplistic morality tales and everybody loves everybody crew is what Star Trek should be, then you're going to have a bad time with Discovery. If you loved the adult take on Star Trek that DS9 presented, you're going to love Discovery.… Expand
  22. DanKottal
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    Absolutely love this show. Its Star Trek, but better. Love the dark atmosphere and that it ain't a comedy show. Some elements are a bit over the top, but i still watch all episodes and look forward to the new ones.
  23. timeknight
    Feb 27, 2019
    7
    So far, season 2 is a major improvement from season 1. It looks like the writers realized their mistakes, or at least they're receptive to the criticism from season 1. The great cinematography, sets, costumes, and acting are still present.

    Among the notable improvements include: - There is less grit and grimdark, and more Star-Trek space opera. More intelligent plot-lines. - Klingons    So far, season 2 is a major improvement from season 1. It looks like the writers realized their mistakes, or at least they're receptive to the criticism from season 1. The great cinematography, sets, costumes, and acting are still present.

    Among the notable improvements include:
    - There is less grit and grimdark, and more Star-Trek space opera. More intelligent plot-lines.
    - Klingons are not LotR orcs anymore
    - More character development
    - Less "in your face" SJW topics. They're focusing more on just telling a story, and presenting characters organically.

    Perhaps by season 3, we will get what we wanted from a new Star Trek season in the first place.    … Expand
  24. daswenz
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Season 2 is a huge improvement to season 1 and with Captain Pike they have a character who reminds me of Picard and Kirk. He is a great addition. The only thing I still don´t like are the Klingons but till now they were only in one episode.
  25. tankerjack7
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    This show is fun, amazing, well acted. The characters and crew have depth. I like exploring what we have so far. Spock story so far has been a slow burn but is totally worth it. All storylines have been engaging. Setting up for Section 31 series brilliant! Tig Notaro is amazing and fits perfectly with Disco. Old trek fans need to stop looking for the past and realize there is time forThis show is fun, amazing, well acted. The characters and crew have depth. I like exploring what we have so far. Spock story so far has been a slow burn but is totally worth it. All storylines have been engaging. Setting up for Section 31 series brilliant! Tig Notaro is amazing and fits perfectly with Disco. Old trek fans need to stop looking for the past and realize there is time for growth. We have to discover and reveal what made the characters we love so dearly become what they were.… Expand
  26. xortim
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    Even better than the first season. My only complaint is the way section 31 is portrayed.

    Also, Tilly.
  27. celta
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    Every week is worst and worst, nonsense, waste of time, crap, ridiculous, insulting, awful, annoying.

    please change the name of this series, don't call it star trek any more.
  28. ganglio33
    Feb 12, 2019
    7
    Well.... apparently they listened to some of the feedback. Episode 2 in this season (New Eden) has been the first episode that felt more like star trek. They turned up some of the humor, reduced (a small bit) the militarism and "us" versus "them". Other characters than Michael got some more play. Also the story was for the first time something approaching interesting. Giving a 7 nowWell.... apparently they listened to some of the feedback. Episode 2 in this season (New Eden) has been the first episode that felt more like star trek. They turned up some of the humor, reduced (a small bit) the militarism and "us" versus "them". Other characters than Michael got some more play. Also the story was for the first time something approaching interesting. Giving a 7 now compared to the 4 on season one. Final verdict outstanding while waiting for the rest of the season to play out, but definitely giving it now a serious try while waiting for new episodes of the Orville to come out.… Expand
  29. GrantC84
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    Season 2 has kicked off in the right direction and really enjoying it!!!
    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 and boring!
  30. DioGren
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Смотрится лучше чем первый сезон, хоть и сцены и массовость были лучше в первом но все остальное - было плохо.

    Второй сезон сделал работу над ошибками но не полностью. Давайте людям - больше Эпика! Не надо жадничать.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Tristram Fane Saunders
    Jan 3, 2020
    60
    It's comfortingly formulaic, in a way that feels like a return to the Star Trek of yore. Going where no TV show has ever gone before? Hardly. But it's good fun all the same.
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  2. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Kelly Lawler
    Jan 18, 2019
    80
    It's fun to see the "Discovery" characters, who improved greatly over the course of Season 1, play in the same space as the classic guys. This is a setup the series has proven it can work with: interpersonal relationships (Spock is Burnham's brother, of course) and a multi-episode adventure. And in the season premiere, The new "Discovery" continues to shine, with a more confident atmosphere and even some humor mixed in.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Darren Franich
    Jan 18, 2019
    60
    [Season 2] strives hard to set a new course for Discovery. There’s a new commanding officer on the bridge: Anson Mount’s Captain Pike. ... It’s not quite a repilot, but it feels like the beginning of a pivot. ... I want to see where this goes, but I’m not quite convinced yet. I just don’t get this weird reboot fascination with Captain Pike.
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