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PhadrusNov 8, 2020

Alex Kurtzman cannot be forgiven for what he has done to Star Trek. Everything he touches dies. Why do people keep employing him to destroy their properties? The writers for this show are the worst ever. Kurtzman Star Trek just needs toAlex Kurtzman cannot be forgiven for what he has done to Star Trek. Everything he touches dies. Why do people keep employing him to destroy their properties? The writers for this show are the worst ever. Kurtzman Star Trek just needs to die. Let it die, please.… Expand

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AprilCBodnerAug 24, 2023

Why are the men in this show mostly weak, evil, or gay? Why so much forced emotion and contrived emotional situations? It's sickening. It's a messy ugly gay Marxist feminist wet dream.

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stanbstanAug 2, 2023

The show started off well, but after three seasons, it sank into the worst Star Trek.

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Psitivebomthis1Jun 1, 2023

This show is the definition of woky mc woke woke media.
Empowered female , check.
Modern day political narratives down your throath, check.
Disrepect to canon, check.
Deconstructionist scripting, check.

avoid at all cost, this is not real star trek.

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PavelHrMar 31, 2023

I'll be honest, the show is not terrible by today's standards but there's nothing great about it either. If you replaced the a few of the species and the ships you would never be able to guess it's Star Trek. It's very slow and very dramaticI'll be honest, the show is not terrible by today's standards but there's nothing great about it either. If you replaced the a few of the species and the ships you would never be able to guess it's Star Trek. It's very slow and very dramatic and the writing is not great. The visuals are amazing but there's nothing to keep you going. I lasted 2 seasons and they're never bad, just the definition of meh TV. Watch any of the previous Star Trek series if you're a fan of the franchise.… Expand

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triadneMar 15, 2023

There's a lot of issues with discovery but this was at least watchable and quite enjoyable at times.

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endr1Mar 3, 2023

When I am constipated I watch this garbage sat on the can. Usually it works but sometime it makes me puke.

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WatchinMoviesFeb 10, 2023

What utter rubbish. The writing is horrible. The only reason I voted above zero was the special effects. We'd recommend "don't waste your time on this rubbish."

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ciphrixFeb 2, 2023

Truely sad that the once great Star Trek has come to this unintelligible pile of space dodo. Rather be sucked out of a air lock rather then subject myself to any more of this.

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ArcaneflosoverJan 29, 2023

Beyond awful,absolute disgrace.PC crepe They should all hang their heads in shame and cover their faces with their hands.Total PC rubbish.Not a spine between them.Long live Captain Benjamine Cisco!!!!

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njones33Jan 22, 2023

Next Gen inspired a generation. If Discovery is a re-visualisation of our future, we should have stayed in the trees.

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Alice_BJan 15, 2023

This slow moving, confusing TV series that does not align or work with the prior TV series. This show does not properly share any DNA with prior series. The only bright spot would Doug Jones.

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BolassenJan 7, 2023

Awful and cringe to watch - tried a couple of times. This is a low point for Star Trek whereas Voyager and other series showed great stories and Star Trek story. This is just awful and should be avoided.

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WeidenwieselSep 24, 2022

Compare this show to DS9.

DS9 had: - A diverse cast - Racist and discriminating topics - Basically a race war between two factions - Religious topics - Strong female characters. and it was AMAZING. Why? Because you never felt like there wasCompare this show to DS9.

DS9 had:
- A diverse cast
- Racist and discriminating topics
- Basically a race war between two factions
- Religious topics
- Strong female characters.
and it was AMAZING.
Why? Because you never felt like there was someone preaching an ever-present MESSAGE to you. You never felt like the diversity even mattered at all, which is HOW IT SHOULD BE.
What DS9 managed to do, is get the audience THINKING FOR THEMSELVES (yes i know sounds radical if you look at shows nowadays) about those topics. Wonder, over many episodes and seasons, what the characters true motives really were, who was truly evil and not and experience true character development through the show.

And then this piece of sh()it.
Constant, ever-present preaching of political/diverse/feminist agendas is all this nightmare of a show is all about.
They don't want us to think about hard topics anymore, nooooo, we're supposed to swallow THE MESSAGE. Look, a white klingon who is evil, look a gay mechanic, whos only redeeming quality is that he is gay, look, a Karen main character who is always right even though she is a **** to everyone but because shes a woman its okay, and look, all the men in this show are basically stupid. LOOK! WOMEN GOOD MEN BAD! AND IF YOU DON'T AGREE YOU'RE A TOXIC MALE!

F()ck you CBS.… Expand

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jyphelSep 7, 2022

Can someone eradicate Michael Burmhan from the entire timeline of Star Trek; the worst character of Star Trek universe, and instead of Starc Trek they should have call it theIncredible Marvelous M.Burmhan Discovery....

Without this characterCan someone eradicate Michael Burmhan from the entire timeline of Star Trek; the worst character of Star Trek universe, and instead of Starc Trek they should have call it theIncredible Marvelous M.Burmhan Discovery....

Without this character the serie should be a 7/10, but dont miss with main character, they define the serie, what a waste.… Expand

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GrahamSteiner44Sep 5, 2022

I'm no big Star Trek fan or anything, but compared to previous offerings, this show is not good. The writing is almost infantile, the acting performances poor, and the 'woke' narrative just a little vomit inducing. All I see here, Is changeI'm no big Star Trek fan or anything, but compared to previous offerings, this show is not good. The writing is almost infantile, the acting performances poor, and the 'woke' narrative just a little vomit inducing. All I see here, Is change for 'politically motivated' change sake, and a distortion of historical detail, to perhaps just justify the writers existence. There's no heart beat to this show.… Expand

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theirrelephantsAug 21, 2022

A star trek show written by people who have never watched star trek.

I'm glad roddenberry isn't alive to see this.

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daredevil23Aug 13, 2022

As a life long trek fan it pains me to write this....

In one episode, the president of the federation tells Burnham that one "cannot defeat the mathematics of loss". Burnham replies we have until now; the president cautions, "So you areAs a life long trek fan it pains me to write this....

In one episode, the president of the federation tells Burnham that one "cannot defeat the mathematics of loss". Burnham replies we have until now; the president cautions, "So you are immune to failure?" and then (the script writers ignore this sage advice and proceed) in *every* episode afterwards amp up the risk(s) such that the crew and ship are in constant imminent danger of death and yet *always* snatch victory from the jaws of death. |
It would be like an emotionally unstable Picard fighting the Borg in every episode/season and ultimately defeating them every time... YAWN!
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It is infuriatingly boring knowing (that unlike Game of Thrones) the main characters will never expire. So one watches and waits for the miraculous reveal which will allow this comedy/tragedy to survive for another successive installment.… Expand

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Jones76Aug 7, 2022

More a rating than a review... I found it ok for the first seasons, probably most for the addition of Anson Mount as Captain Pike and some really good space battles. But even during these "good times" many episodes were pure cringe. AfterMore a rating than a review... I found it ok for the first seasons, probably most for the addition of Anson Mount as Captain Pike and some really good space battles. But even during these "good times" many episodes were pure cringe. After Anson left and they made they're time jump, it is only cringe. Had to quit watching it, essentially ruins a once great franchise.… Expand

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JackalsonAug 4, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The orville or galaxy quest are closer to star trek than discovery. DISCOVERY is a parody full of bad characters… Expand

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JaynolinJul 24, 2022

Discovery is a terrible show and by far the worse Star Trek ever made. The show is all over the place, just like the characters. Be perpared to witness deep emtional crying converstaions about every 5 minutes in the show. The ship could beDiscovery is a terrible show and by far the worse Star Trek ever made. The show is all over the place, just like the characters. Be perpared to witness deep emtional crying converstaions about every 5 minutes in the show. The ship could be crashing but lets stop and have a 5 minute emtional speech about it by Burnham. Burnham is the worse character in the show by far.… Expand

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ZroFoxJul 24, 2022

In a world that is obsessed with this side vs that side, we get this. STD is not good, it's not Star Trek, it's like ubisoft and the name Tom Clancy, it is meaningless. The focus of this show is nothing to do with Star Trek, more to do withIn a world that is obsessed with this side vs that side, we get this. STD is not good, it's not Star Trek, it's like ubisoft and the name Tom Clancy, it is meaningless. The focus of this show is nothing to do with Star Trek, more to do with something else. Hopeless dialogue, disingenuous 'heroes', and nonsensical story lines. I watched all of the episodes up to the end of S04 and it just got worse and worse. Not Star Trek. Bad acting (other than Saru)and a Captain that has no soul, no spirit and apparently can do everything on her own. Pity Janeway wasn't so talented. There is way more wrong with this show that i want to go in to, but the many negative reviews on here sum it all up as it is, and saves me from being labeled right wing or some such nonsense. It's a bad show and 100% not Star Trek.… Expand

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WihglahJul 6, 2022

Utter cringe fest. Emotionally broken characters crying at every opportunity. Zero character development or growth. Almost the entire cast is has a litany of psychological problems, any of which should prevent them using heavy machinery letUtter cringe fest. Emotionally broken characters crying at every opportunity. Zero character development or growth. Almost the entire cast is has a litany of psychological problems, any of which should prevent them using heavy machinery let alone being responsible for saving the Galaxy. Completely unbelievable.… Expand

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DeralacJul 11, 2022

While this show is better than Discovering Star Crap and Pisscard, it doesn’t get credit for being less offal than what’s usually flushed out of Septic Hideout. A little less rotten than stinking garbage swill is still smelly. It’s 100% theWhile this show is better than Discovering Star Crap and Pisscard, it doesn’t get credit for being less offal than what’s usually flushed out of Septic Hideout. A little less rotten than stinking garbage swill is still smelly. It’s 100% the writing. The cast is clearly doing the best they can with the horrid script they are given. Kurtzchild is immature and incompetent. It’s pathetic when a fool who isn’t competent to create can only soil someone else’s work. Jar Jar Abrams held Star Trek down while Kurtzchild ripped it guts out. Star Trek has been defiled, decimated and destroyed.… Expand

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greaterideaJun 26, 2022

This is Millennial Star Trek: Everyone cries, everyone gets what they want, everyone's mom shows up to save the day, and everyone gets a trophy.

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RoqueNEJun 14, 2021

Cringy soap-opera in space with a annoying main cast and constant emotionally overloaded partnership quarreling. If Burnham is not crying right now she either ignores orders and does what she wants or solves unsolvable problems thatCringy soap-opera in space with a annoying main cast and constant emotionally overloaded partnership quarreling. If Burnham is not crying right now she either ignores orders and does what she wants or solves unsolvable problems that apparently only she is capable of solving. Doug Jones's Saru is one of the few bright spots in this trainwreck of an embarrassing rip-off of Star Trek.… Expand

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MrG12345Jun 7, 2022

I love Star Trek. I have for decades and have watched every series and every movie. Of them all, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was by far the worst series with Star Trek: The Next Generation the best. Star Trek: Discovery joins my list secondI love Star Trek. I have for decades and have watched every series and every movie. Of them all, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was by far the worst series with Star Trek: The Next Generation the best. Star Trek: Discovery joins my list second to last just above Deep Space Nine. Why? The acting and plot is like watching an old time 'B' movie. Captain Burnham breaks into tears for practically no reason, the character of Sylvia Tilly is loose and unformed throughout the series with her being a hero in one episode and dysfunctional in another. And then there's the gay love scenes. Is that really necessary in any STAR TREK series? I hope it doesn't come back for another season (but I heard it will) but rather hope the studio but time and money into Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - two very good new series.… Expand

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dogboyMay 24, 2022

I will give this show a 1/10 rating purely for the first season being decent. From there it goes downhill so badly it becomes unwatchable. Everything wrong with Hollywood can be summed up by this show. Woke, pandering to minorities,I will give this show a 1/10 rating purely for the first season being decent. From there it goes downhill so badly it becomes unwatchable. Everything wrong with Hollywood can be summed up by this show. Woke, pandering to minorities, cringeworthy storylines and ruining a beloved franchise through bad writing and terrible characters. There were some great ideas in this show that were so poorly executed I just couldn't keep watching it. I learned to hate the main character so much I don't think I have ever hated a tv show character as much.… Expand

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aaw0611May 22, 2022

They took Star Trek and tried to get too progressive with it. A lot of the charm and entertainment value was lost in the effort to be "politically correct"

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MikeTheHumanMay 14, 2022

A show that looks nice but is maybe the dumbest show on modern television, streaming or otherwise. Hateable characters, depressing tone, stupid plots and dialogue, and an ever-pervading self importance that makes this pretty much unwatchable.

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Bearded_ChampMay 3, 2022

JJ Abrams: I completely destroyed Star Wars...
Kurtzman: Hold my beer......

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BalornMay 1, 2022

Discovery is just stupid, season 3 was when it lost its way and season 4 is an insult to the Star Trek universe. In the first episodes, there is combat, they get damaged and have flames coming out of the walls, in little puffs, and no one isDiscovery is just stupid, season 3 was when it lost its way and season 4 is an insult to the Star Trek universe. In the first episodes, there is combat, they get damaged and have flames coming out of the walls, in little puffs, and no one is worried and there is no lasting damage, then after combat damage, there are what looks like rocks on the floor and no visible damage to the ceiling or a reason why there are rock like things on a spaceship.… Expand

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D_A_VApr 23, 2022

A film about space, science fiction means you need to focus on theories, concepts, their disclosure - in the last 3 and 4 parts there was an opportunity for graphics and some scientific ideas, but the whole series is saturated with stupidity.A film about space, science fiction means you need to focus on theories, concepts, their disclosure - in the last 3 and 4 parts there was an opportunity for graphics and some scientific ideas, but the whole series is saturated with stupidity. The series turned into a story about just one African-American woman and her difficult relationship with her parents, brother and foster parents, lover. I felt like I was on one of those shows about family relationships, and not about science, philosophy, physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, astronomy. This film does not arouse in us, the audience, the desire and desire to learn and explore space. Why does the protagonist's lover allow himself to do what he wants (breaks into meetings of representatives of entire planets and gives them permission to continue the meeting, although he is nobody, why everyone huddles in rooms on the ship, 2 in cabins, and this lover is allowed to live on a healthy ship parked inside the hangar with personal pets that none of the other crew members have, everyone tries to follow the rules, and this lover does what and when he wants, behaves like the owner of everything and everyone). There are many contradictions in different series. The main character always says that she cares about most or the entire team, but in fact she betrays and exposes everyone, even the galaxy, to danger, shock, destruction for the sake of herself and her lover. There would never have been such inadequate people either in science, or in space, or when making important general decisions, or in command; such people should not be allowed to take up arms. This series teaches you to look for excuses for
criminals: theft, murder, destruction, betrayal; put their personal interests and desires above the general ones. This series caused anger, rage - I hope that it was not created for this. For all 4 seasons, only a few characters were interesting (Michelle Yeoh Chu-Kheng for example), which were pleasant to watch and this is not the main character and not her African-American lover. Why were fat, clumsy, barely able to walk and barely breathing, with a stomach larger than a breast, women made commanders over pilots (pilots must be physically and mentally in perfect condition to make decisions, instantaneous reactions)?… Expand

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AaronJupiterNov 1, 2020

Without Sonequa Martin-Green (Michael Burnham) this series would be still bad but at least watchable - unfortunately her acting skills are very limited. She has two face expressions: looking meaningful and crying. She is a drama queen and herWithout Sonequa Martin-Green (Michael Burnham) this series would be still bad but at least watchable - unfortunately her acting skills are very limited. She has two face expressions: looking meaningful and crying. She is a drama queen and her acting is not nuanced enough. Have you ever seen Captain Janeway or Captain Picard crying? And she is such a Mary Sue. It’s so annoying. Special effects are top notch. The storywriting is ridiculous, characters have no depth. STD never managed to get to the point that you really care about the story and the people in it. This show is trash! They should be ashamed of using the name Star Trek for this insult!… Expand

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FourDuggleApr 9, 2022

What the heck did I just watch? My God... Every negative review here is right.

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wonderchadJan 26, 2022

Thanks God, this nightmare is over.
Next time, well, I hope there won't be one, that the writers will be inspired by ST DS9 to write.

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WayTooBadMar 21, 2022

Imagine bringing a rightwing politician instead. The uproar would be unending.

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MGdawgMar 20, 2022

Season 5 is literally government propaganda. No matter what side you're on, you should be scared how the government manipulates the general population. Imagine if they casted Ted Cruz instead of Stacey Abrams.

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IsogenicMar 19, 2022

Star Trek Discovery is one of the worst Star Trek series or TV shows ever made. It should not have the honorary title of Star Trek next to it. It is not Star Trek. I am all for equality and giving representation to LGBTQ community which IStar Trek Discovery is one of the worst Star Trek series or TV shows ever made. It should not have the honorary title of Star Trek next to it. It is not Star Trek. I am all for equality and giving representation to LGBTQ community which I feel star trek has greatly underrepresented in the past. However, Star Trek was always about hope for the future and what mankind can aspire too. Which in the past star trek series racism and internal strife was nonexistent. A world or ideal which I would love to live in, like Star Trek TNG. Star Trek Discovery is not a world I would like to live in. Discovery has internal conflict and a pessimistic ideal of human beings and other species. It is absolutely, not about science or math which some charters have stupidly stated “I love science or math is cool” Like the audience is a bunch of dumb 6 graders. It has become Star Wars. Shoot first and ask questions later, explosions, and action scenes. Star Trek Discovery is another version of Star Wars, which is a scifi fantasy. At least in TNG they had technical advisors that would provide scientific theories or ideas of technologies which could happen in the future. Which made the idea of Star Trek TNG a possible future we could live in. Past Star Trek series had a cerebral type of storytelling. Stories that made people think and ask questions and discuss with friends or even taught in college level classes. Discovery has none of that. I can go back to TNG and enjoy the episodes as I once did when I first saw them as a teenager. Discovery has none of the nostalgia Star Trek has. It has non memorable characters or stories. I believe this series will be forgotten and not remember fondly. The only reason I believe it continues is because some Star Trek fans wanted Star Trek back after a long hiatus. I will admit I was so excited about Star Trek coming back. However, the Discovery has destroyed the vision of Star Trek and what it represents as it has been quoted in previous Star Trek show of why we don’t use money in the future. “We work to better ourselves and the rest of humanity”… Expand

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Red123Mar 17, 2022

After Season 1 and 2. Woke crap. More soap opera crap than action. The view in space. All straight white men are evil. I am surprised population hasn’t drastically been reduced with everyone being gay.

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GregnatorMar 17, 2022

The season started off interesting enough. This season, just like the previous one establishes a clear path to what the story of the season is within two episodes. While there are moments that will make the real trekkies (if they're stillThe season started off interesting enough. This season, just like the previous one establishes a clear path to what the story of the season is within two episodes. While there are moments that will make the real trekkies (if they're still watching) pretty happy, but this all falls short within moments.
This season feels like the writers tried to make it more "Star Wars" esque rather than Star Trek.
But this season's finale is a HUGE political message as there is a Cameo of Stacey Abrams, which is a well known divisive and racist Democrat who is running, and they promote her and with this, the show blatently admits they are political and they HATE anyone who doesn't agrees with them.

It is sickening how they have butchered Star Trek and turned it into a "Vote Democrat or you're a bigot" show, which is so shameful as Star Trek was about tolerance, respect, exploration, diplomacy and acceptance. I have no idea how the writers managed to destroy everything the show stood for, and turned it into a bigoted hate fest that creates plotholes every episode. Shameful… Expand

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crystal-oMar 16, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Trek Discovery is overrated. The show started well in s 1&2 with Burnham background and connection with Spock etc., Then the search of the cause of the burn intensified, in season 3 all the building stories just collapsed to find out the cause of the burn is a scared kid?!? Wtf!! The writers dropped all kinds of Easter eggs and connections to The OG, TNG, VOY, DS9 but so disappointing to find out it is actually far away story from previous treks. It's a click bait and I'm still clicking LOL

That's my opinion despite too much acting for Burnham character.. or not? (My friend said it happened in The Walking Dead as well? I dunno)

Season 4 started with another mystery of DMA, that scene with Burnham on the bridge by herself mimics the scene of Janeway in year of hell, but actually for me just a poor copy. Shhgg. I just want this to stop, really, because I'll still have to watch to see if any references to the previous shows. :/… Expand

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StevenDMar 8, 2022

At first it looked nice, the aesthetics were enticing and it seemed like they were attempting to make something true to the series. The first season wasn't great but it wasn't that terrible so you would have been forgiven for thinking itAt first it looked nice, the aesthetics were enticing and it seemed like they were attempting to make something true to the series. The first season wasn't great but it wasn't that terrible so you would have been forgiven for thinking it showed promise.
Then you get to the second season, and so on. Every time the series looked like it would be capable of shining it went further down and became the opposite of what any fan of the franchise wanted.
I checked out at around the time there was sobbing in almost every episode of the season which made even the most syrupy soap opera yell GET A GRIP.
But hey, I'm still young, and 2060 is not that far away. Maybe when I'll be in my 70s I'll have the chance of experiencing a new good StarTrek series once it passes into public domain.… Expand

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TompoeMar 7, 2022

The first 2 seasons were "watchable". They were action packed and the story floed. Season 3 began the rapid spiral downward. Season 4 was a woke piece of crap that spent more time seeing how many boxes they can check off to please the SJWThe first 2 seasons were "watchable". They were action packed and the story floed. Season 3 began the rapid spiral downward. Season 4 was a woke piece of crap that spent more time seeing how many boxes they can check off to please the SJW crowd. I long for the days of Kirksleeping with green alien women and punching Klingons...… Expand

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Biggunsgob00mFeb 16, 2022

Took everything good about star trek and threw it aside. Then tried to add action elements to a show that was rarely about the action and more about the themes and tropes. Then added dialogue that sounds like its from high school instead of aTook everything good about star trek and threw it aside. Then tried to add action elements to a show that was rarely about the action and more about the themes and tropes. Then added dialogue that sounds like its from high school instead of a professional Star Fleet vessel. This is a thing that should not be..… Expand

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eden1980Feb 16, 2022

This show is a about a bunch of emotional-hormonal people who happen to be in space. None of them are qualified to do their jobs. Sonequa Martin-Green is a horrible actress .. watching her is exhausting.

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krikaoliFeb 2, 2022

I don't know what happened to this show, but this is not Star Trek anymore. This is a Mexican soup opera with cotes, fat people at federation, genre lgbt romance and a lot of cry. It is a mess what they did with the show. The plot has lostI don't know what happened to this show, but this is not Star Trek anymore. This is a Mexican soup opera with cotes, fat people at federation, genre lgbt romance and a lot of cry. It is a mess what they did with the show. The plot has lost focus at sci fi and space exploration to become a gender flag show. Very creepy and boring one.… Expand

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HpoonisJan 27, 2022

I only made it into 20 minutes of this twaddle. Nothing in this universe is going to induce me to spend any further minutes on it.

Every red review here is valid.

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boobligJan 25, 2022

Боже какой позор! Это предательство над фанатами Star Track! Этот мир катится ко всем чертям, общество деградирует вместе с научной фантастикой в целом!Боже какой позор! Это предательство над фанатами Star Track! Этот мир катится ко всем чертям, общество деградирует вместе с научной фантастикой в целом!

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JoergblnJan 22, 2022

I am a Star Trek fan for more an 40 years. Discovery brought that to an end. This is not a spaceship, that's a mental hospital in outer space. You just can't sugarcoat a horrible story with special effects.

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nilsyJan 19, 2022

Character development and changes to the show happen between seasons. Massive world changes happen between the seasons to the point it is not a single tv show, character and world building is fluid.

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enut_butterJan 19, 2022

While all the new Star Trek series are bad, Discovery led the way in being absolutely abysmal, and it’s only gotten worse as each new season is released, with the new season being so mad I can’t help but wonder if Paramount leadership isn’tWhile all the new Star Trek series are bad, Discovery led the way in being absolutely abysmal, and it’s only gotten worse as each new season is released, with the new season being so mad I can’t help but wonder if Paramount leadership isn’t doing this intentionally as part of a prank.… Expand

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brstilsonJan 16, 2022

It's difficult to criticize Discovery without being lumped in with those of a certain political bent who have more of a problem with the cast of the show than its' actual content. Too often these reviews are saturated with politicalIt's difficult to criticize Discovery without being lumped in with those of a certain political bent who have more of a problem with the cast of the show than its' actual content. Too often these reviews are saturated with political dog-whistles and trigger phrases that stop thoughts and flare emotions.

The top criticism of the show is its' "woke"ness. This often means there's an objection to the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters, such as Commander Stamets and Dr. Culber (who are gay and in a relationship with one another), Adira Tal (non-binary), or Gray (transgender). Too often the complaint is that the status of these characters is "shoved" down our "throats." But in my watching of the series so far, I don't really find this to be the case. If you were to apply the same standards to the aforementioned characters that is commonplace among cis-het couples throughout the history of the franchise, there really isn't much exploration of these relationships at all. Adira's non-binary status is touched upon once, and then never brought up again. Gray's gender transition isn't even openly commented on by any of the crew, which is what one should expect from a modern iteration of a progressive franchise like Star Trek. They are showing us what civilization looks like when we've moved past these hangups.

None of this is what makes Discovery bad. What makes Discovery bad is that it presents us with heroes who are irresponsible, immature, and mentally unstable; people who in any realistic storyline would be woefully incompetent at any task they were charged with. Yet, somehow, despite having all the professionalism of a teenage McDonald's crew, they always magically come up with impossibly complex and difficult answers when it's crunch time. The message of Star Trek: Discovery is simple: be as lazy and unprofessional as you want, because at the last minute you'll magically become a productive member of society and everything will be all right.

The amount of unprofessional talk-back and sass the crew gives the Captain and other superior officers makes this Trek fan want to throw them all in a boot camp with Edward Jellico for a week. It's abundantly clear this current generation of Hollywood writers has never had to maintain professionalism in their lives for any reason. Because they seem wholly unable to write characters who behave this way. Compare Michael Burnham to Jean-Luc Picard, Kathryn Janeway, or Benjamin Sisko and what you'll see is a child in a room of adults. What Discovery misses is toughness, grit, and calm in the face of danger. Burnham falls apart emotionally almost every episode, her "whisper-crying" becoming a meme in of its' own right.

And that's really the crux of the problem: Discovery is childish. It is a childish story, written by childish writers to appeal to a childish audience. The intensity in every scene is turned up to 11. Every character is exceedingly and irritatingly melodramatic. Every line delivered as if it's the most profound thing ever said in the universe.

In the music world, there is a thing called "dynamic range." Put simply, it's the difference between quiet and loud parts of a song. Many audio engineers will tell you about an ongoing "loudness war" in pop music where every track is mastered louder and louder, at all the same level. The results are recordings with little to no dynamic range, which means songs that are popular for a few weeks or months, then forgotten forever. Why? Because when everything is loud, loud ceases to exist. When everything is special, nothing is. When everything is melodramatic, there is no tension. Discovery, in making almost if not every scene intense, loud, and melodramatic, has actually accomplished the opposite in creating an exceedingly boring television program. Everything is loud. Everything is dramatic. And therefore, nothing is. It's a painting where the artist keeps dumping gallon after gallon of color after color until it's become a massive dark gray rectangle. It's written and produced by people who don't understand the concept of "less is more," and that the space in between the lines, or the notes, or the grandiose speeches matters, too. Instead, we're subjected to a Starfleet crew of narcissistic, self-congratulatory, immature teenagers who never have to suffer a single consequence for their actions. A crew who in real life wouldn't last a day running a Wendy's, let alone a futuristic starship. After watching this for 3 and 1/2 seasons, I still don't buy it, and I don't think I ever will.… Expand

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MartradhJan 7, 2022

Boring. Copious amounts of bland dialogue. Some episodes are all bland dialogue without a single eventful moment. How can you make traveling in future space tedious and boring. The production value and acting is excellent but that’s it.

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hfurDec 30, 2021

Except for maybe one percent of the episodes, a few in the beginning, Star Trek Discovery is not just bad. It's a torturous nightmare to watch. I literally moan in pain and suffering through every episode and yell at the screen, hoping thatExcept for maybe one percent of the episodes, a few in the beginning, Star Trek Discovery is not just bad. It's a torturous nightmare to watch. I literally moan in pain and suffering through every episode and yell at the screen, hoping that maybe, suddenly, there will be something to watch remniscient of Star Trek or any kind of tolerable entertainment. The people who are writing Star Trek, the people who did the casting, everything except the graphics, are not just extremely unintelligent. They are disgusting, deluded, quasi-pretentious, quasi-woke freaks of nature. You couldn't make a parody of Star Trek Discovery, it already is one, except there is no laughing track. Star Trek Discovery is so bad it's not just the most sickening dumpster fire ever broadcast, it's one of the clearest symptoms of the downfall of Western civilization.… Expand

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TechnorazeDec 27, 2021

Season 1 and 2 were ok. 3 was awful and I've watched up to episode 4 of season 4 but it's unbearable so I doubt I can watch any more. Political woke garbage. Ticking all the boxes for the new pc regime doesn't make for great tv.
Totally lostSeason 1 and 2 were ok. 3 was awful and I've watched up to episode 4 of season 4 but it's unbearable so I doubt I can watch any more. Political woke garbage. Ticking all the boxes for the new pc regime doesn't make for great tv.
Totally lost the whole star trek feel with awful plot lines and tears a plenty. Should be renamed to Star Trek Therapy.
The whole cast seem to be gett8ng therapy and if I watch any more I'll need some myself.… Expand

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abc123jbDec 24, 2021

And now the ship's computer has feelings? Ok, time to scrap this version and move on. This is terrible scriptwriting and acting. I wouldn't be surprised if there's a group hug at the end of each show soon so the crew members get over theirAnd now the ship's computer has feelings? Ok, time to scrap this version and move on. This is terrible scriptwriting and acting. I wouldn't be surprised if there's a group hug at the end of each show soon so the crew members get over their trauma. I hope this is the last season of this incarnation and someone comes up with something entertaining. I watch now more to laugh than follow the story because it's become a parody.… Expand

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PeterStegerDec 23, 2021

This is sad...very sad...they destroyed Star Trek. Season four gets worse with every episode. It's only about their feelings and how sad they all are all the time. That's not what startrek is about.
Now even the maincomputer on the shipThis is sad...very sad...they destroyed Star Trek. Season four gets worse with every episode. It's only about their feelings and how sad they all are all the time. That's not what startrek is about.
Now even the maincomputer on the ship develops "feelings". The characters are bad written and so are the episodes. If something is exploding in 30 seconds, you don't talk about how afraid you are with your teammate 20 seconds, you just do what needs to be done.

This is the worst BS I've ever seen that uses the name "Star Trek".

In my opinion they said: "we need gay characters, females, non-binaries and all the other possibilities". Let's write a story around them what it means to be LBQTSGHFD!
They made the characters and stories exactly like that, to shove into our faces how important it is to be that way.

IT IS ***** SECONDARY WHAT THEY HAVE IN BED OR WHAT SEX THEY ARE!… Expand

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AcquireDec 22, 2021

A tremendously disappointing revival of the best tv franchise of all time. This is not star trek. There is no discovery and no explanation. There is only badly written characters with excessive drama. There is a carelessness to theA tremendously disappointing revival of the best tv franchise of all time. This is not star trek. There is no discovery and no explanation. There is only badly written characters with excessive drama. There is a carelessness to the treatment of continuity. The few character that weren't ridiculous were quickly removed and relegated to side roles. It feels like a bad soap opera.… Expand

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sabrose1020Dec 17, 2021

The show insults the viewer in many ways. Unlikeable characters, SJW principles outweigh story development, character development, logic and entertainment value. I feel very sorry for Anson Mount being a part of this abomination. He is aThe show insults the viewer in many ways. Unlikeable characters, SJW principles outweigh story development, character development, logic and entertainment value. I feel very sorry for Anson Mount being a part of this abomination. He is a fine actor .I am sure he had to take a long shower to rid himself of the stench of this show. It takes talent however to assemble this many physically unattractive actors on one show. It takes hubris to shove this show down the throats of an unwilling audience and push its immense failure for 4 seasons. I haven't watched season 4 even though I have Paramount.I did watch much of the first 3 seasons. It was sort of like watching a car wreck. I would watch Season 4 if they had the Mystery Science theater 3000 guys writing ongoing commentary during the show. That is what it deserves.… Expand

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sinusgammaDec 16, 2021

Stupid anti-sci-fi. Illogical garbage with artificial emotions and oceans of tears. Season 1 and 2 were not so bad, but I can't watch season 4.

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mamacdonDec 11, 2021

I enjoyed Star Trek Discovery until Season 4. It has become too politically correct to be good entertainment. No more banter, teasing, humor, interpersonal conflict. Everyone is oh so considerate, to the point where it feels like one isI enjoyed Star Trek Discovery until Season 4. It has become too politically correct to be good entertainment. No more banter, teasing, humor, interpersonal conflict. Everyone is oh so considerate, to the point where it feels like one is watching a bunch of psychotherapists. Very bland. In addition, it is just too brimming with emotion, everyone always on the verge of tears, with melodramatic music, gushing. Bleah. Michael Burnham lacks command presence and she does not have a good First Officer as a foil. Saru was a far better Captain. Initially, I welcomed her character as introducing body diversity, but Tilly is now obese. She is not physically fit to serve as a Star Fleet Officer. This isn't bodyshaming, but there are physical fitness requirements for this type of job and she flat out does not meet them. An overweight person can be fit, but an obese person is not. Period. I really miss Michelle Yeoh - a refreshing burst of candor and ass-kicking. This season, the show has become bland and boring.… Expand

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cterryr2Dec 9, 2021

Worst ST series ever. Live action effects on the bridge are pathetic and so fake! Why are there flames shooting out perfectly from the same places everytime there is a bang? The sparks are perfectly coordinated too? Is this a joke? Also, whyWorst ST series ever. Live action effects on the bridge are pathetic and so fake! Why are there flames shooting out perfectly from the same places everytime there is a bang? The sparks are perfectly coordinated too? Is this a joke? Also, why is almost everyone gay and or non binary? Its too much! The one white man on board had his testicles removed. Its so obvious. Its borderline white, male, straight, hate. Im not wrong. They ruined my favorite tv show.… Expand

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QuadrapoleDec 8, 2021

My God, what have they done to the star Trek series that I loved as a kid? Old Trek (TNG, ds9, Voyager) showed what a civilized utopian society that values the freedom of alien cultures. It presents interesting situations where there's noMy God, what have they done to the star Trek series that I loved as a kid? Old Trek (TNG, ds9, Voyager) showed what a civilized utopian society that values the freedom of alien cultures. It presents interesting situations where there's no right or wrong choice. Life isn't black and white, but grey. New Trek is absolute garbage that just seems like the present society with more technology. The crew is crass, vulgar and has the emotional control of kindergarten. They are childish and immature. The plot is simplistic and shallow. Progressive politics ruined star Trek. Get woke, go broke… Expand

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steelreviewssDec 5, 2021

Low effort cash grab. Again.
Pseudo diversity is front and center again, good writing is lacking.

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Dodgeneon94Dec 2, 2021

Uninteresting characters. Story lines are forgettable. Bad special effects in season 1 is inexplicable. Later seasons effects are better. Season 4 is unwatchable. Unless you can watch it free on CBS or an introductory offer not worthUninteresting characters. Story lines are forgettable. Bad special effects in season 1 is inexplicable. Later seasons effects are better. Season 4 is unwatchable. Unless you can watch it free on CBS or an introductory offer not worth speeding money on it. The Orville, Prodigy & lower decks is better… Expand

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LightStrikerNov 30, 2021

It's a pale imitation of what Star Trek used to be. There's no longer any sort of smart topic to think about. Everybody yell, everybody has emotional breakdown; it's no longer a team of professionals doing their duty onboard a starship. TheIt's a pale imitation of what Star Trek used to be. There's no longer any sort of smart topic to think about. Everybody yell, everybody has emotional breakdown; it's no longer a team of professionals doing their duty onboard a starship. The only good moment in 3 seasons is when Pike and Number One shows up, and act like what Starfleet officers should be. Space Mary Sue can get lost in a black hole for all I care.… Expand

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jlcvtNov 26, 2021

This show could of been good, but it just keeps get worse. Not sure what is worse the writers or the actors.

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ThadbranNov 25, 2021

Lacking a lot of substance - gets worst as the series drags on . Utterly disappointing

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heloheNov 25, 2021

It is like every season, the writers make a bet about how much worse they can make the show without anything happening. Season 4 now tops it with everything: Bad acting, stupid story, bad science, boring characters, too much lens flares,It is like every season, the writers make a bet about how much worse they can make the show without anything happening. Season 4 now tops it with everything: Bad acting, stupid story, bad science, boring characters, too much lens flares, boring action instead of any meaningful philosophical story, bad sound effects,...… Expand

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radixlecti84Nov 25, 2021

I wish they would cancel this terrible show. I am not bothered by the change of aesthetics so much as the change of tone.

The original shows (TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY) were filled with cartoonish characters in ridiculous rubber prosthetics howeverI wish they would cancel this terrible show. I am not bothered by the change of aesthetics so much as the change of tone.

The original shows (TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY) were filled with cartoonish characters in ridiculous rubber prosthetics however the writing and delivery of scenes made them 100x more relatable and believable. Interactions between the crew, the constant bickering, the constant melodrama feel like this should be a show about sassy teenagers, not a wistful look towards the future. These dreadful "moments" that interject each episode every 10 minutes are a sure sign that they don't have enough actual script to fill the episode. The old shows could take 40 minutes and deliver you a complete story with a beginning, middle and end and wrap it all up with as a moralistic lesson or cautionary tale. There was levity in the old shows and the characters had depth. For example, Picard was a disciplined and reserved man, throughout the show you got the feeling he was very career orientated, which is something that comes up multiple times in his distancing himself from his crew and potential romantic relations, that consistency in his writing made those moments where his demeanor cracks all the more enjoyable (his dispair at captain picard day, his frustration at the fact nobody else makes "ships in a bottle", his romantic entanglement with an art theif). Meanwhile we have Burnham, she doesn't play by the rules, and she can go from lecturous high roading to childish melodramatic drama. Compare the two captains relationships with their brother. I know from watching TNG that Picard has a complex relationship with his brother, they have very different outlooks on life with one being a starship captain and the other wishing to stay firmly planted on earth carrying on the families tradition at their winery. It's a battle between tradition and duty mixed in with some old fashioned sibling rivalry. Robert believes John Luc turned his back on his family, yet when Jean-luc is traumatized by his experience with the Borg, he turns to his brother for support.

Meanwhile, I can't remember a solitary thing about why Burnham doesn't get along with Spock. It feels like they leant onto revisionist history (spock suddenly having a half sister) just because they wanted to create a tenuous link between the new and the old and play of the shows prior success.

This show is lazy and lacks imagination.… Expand

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TellGoodStoriesNov 21, 2021

Special effects are great. Everything else is grating. Some of my gripes have to do with using the destroy the past premise for the whole show. But it's just painful to watch.

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Wehmut1701Nov 17, 2021

This is a silly show which embraces dumbass action and other visuals. They try to do Star Wars within Star Trek and by that they are destroying Star Trek.

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HenriavNov 15, 2021

This is probably the worse Star Trek ever made. Woke writers and a sad departure from the spirit of Star Trek. Don't waste your time watching this garbage. The only thing to say that is positive is the special effects were good.

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balkatNov 9, 2021

It started with a small budget but with an ascending rhythm, reaching its best version in season 2. Right now, they have the money but it seems to me a mediocre, boring, childish series. Don't deserves my time.

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JeDiTVNov 2, 2021

I wasn't woke and submissive enough to be able to stand watching enough episodes to appreciate this cinematic masterpiece. You need new viewers because we're not giving it anymore. I'll cross Star Trek off my list.

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gcd872000Nov 1, 2021

I’m not a huge Star Trek fan but I’ve watched a lot of the next generation, some of deep space nine and a little bit of the original series. All of those shows are better than this Social justice platform masquerading as star trek. This showI’m not a huge Star Trek fan but I’ve watched a lot of the next generation, some of deep space nine and a little bit of the original series. All of those shows are better than this Social justice platform masquerading as star trek. This show will be forgotten soon after it’s final season and will only ever be mentioned when discussing bad Star Trek shows. I gave it a 3 because it does have some nice special effects but then again it’s 2021, kinda hard to mess that up.… Expand

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j0hnnjOct 10, 2021

Building up a consistent universe can't be done if fashion political views shared by autors in the real life society change everything in the story, the spirit of your fiction.

Discovery is poorly written, protagonists are superhumans, aBuilding up a consistent universe can't be done if fashion political views shared by autors in the real life society change everything in the story, the spirit of your fiction.

Discovery is poorly written, protagonists are superhumans, a little bit dumbs - but I supose that scenarist could do better - but they can do anything. antagonists are bads stupids and ugly.

The story TL;DR version is: "Trumpists are klingons, klingons are bad, we are good, we kill bad". From an entire neutral pov, this story make no sense compared to the olds star trek. You feel that this show promotes a new wave racism and not diversity.
Every body good is a female, every white male are bad and/or coward and/or stupid except if they are gay.

1 point for the design that is good, people doing the visual effect are the only one that deserve to be paid for this show.… Expand

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OwynOct 10, 2021

Shame to all Star Trek series.
Bad in every aspect. They didn't even try...

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ThroneBenderNov 27, 2020

For a fanbase that is majority straight white males to not have a single straight white male lead in S3 is not only perplexing but very much a strange business move if they want to get viewership numbers up. It seems intentional (political)For a fanbase that is majority straight white males to not have a single straight white male lead in S3 is not only perplexing but very much a strange business move if they want to get viewership numbers up. It seems intentional (political) and people are having a hard time relating to this show.

I enjoyed s1 and 2 (Love Lorca and Love Pike/Spock) Season 3 was cringeworth but as a ST fan I grinded through them. They felt like a bad fan-fic mess.… Expand

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metauser987Aug 9, 2021

This show is NOT star trek. The characters are poorly written and the writers have no idea what a "strong female character" is. They should look to Ripley from Aliens or Janeway from Voyager, or Sam from Stargate to see a well writtenThis show is NOT star trek. The characters are poorly written and the writers have no idea what a "strong female character" is. They should look to Ripley from Aliens or Janeway from Voyager, or Sam from Stargate to see a well written female character that have actual character development. These female characters show independence, strength, and intelligence by actually working WITH their male counterparts instead of knocking them down or seemingly solving any issue by a miracle (see Mary Sue effect). Not to mention the fact some of the situations on the show are just horribly inaccurate: I mean ENSIGN Tilly becoming First Officer!!!??? In what world would an ENSIGN (who has no command training or command authority) become FO in charge of hundreds of people?!? Are they saying there are no other Qualified LT or LT Commanders on board? And the reason they give is that Saru only "trusts Tilly". Well newsflash, command authority should be given to officers who EARN it, who are QUALIFIED and yes, to someone who you trust. Again are they saying no other LT or LT. Commander rank officers fit this bill? Ridiculous. Also some of the other plots just don't pan out or make sense. Case in point: The Burn. The whole last season was a question of what caused the burn?! Was it an alien species? 8472? Q? Some unknown, powerful force? No, At the end it turned out to be caused by a temper tantrum by a child! Like WTF?

The "writers" (if you can call them that) should look to TNG and DS9 for how Star Trek should be written. There's nothing wrong with bringing Star Trek into the 21st Century. More action and pew pew is fine. Hell even lens flare is OK (in moderation). New characters and stories are welcome, BUT only if they are good, make sense, and have compelling, realistic, relatable characters.… Expand

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DeNomolosJul 31, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh, DISCOVERY... Contrary to what some may think, it is not difficult to satisfy most Trek fans. A new ship, a new crew, respecting what came before, and good writing. Is there really anything else we want? Where to begin.. The first mistake DISCOVERY made was being set in the past. If they wanted to blaze their own trail and change the galaxy in big ways - without disrupting established canon - set it in the future! They want ridiculous new tech we never heard of - Fungus Drives, Data-Like Androids, etc., again they could have easily set it post-VOYAGER and solved these things, but no... And why? Much like the Kelvin Timeline films, it is to milk characters that have already been established and are popular, by basing new characters and stories off them. There is one word for this - Unoriginal. They do their best to screw up already established canon, write themselves into a corner, and are forced to then time jump into the distant future to try and be fresh again. No real character development, except for Burnham who is over-developed and ridiculous. The show is full of cheap thrills and loud and fancy effects to make up for lack of storytelling. Gone are the slow burn episodes, replaced by phaser fights and explosions every 30 seconds like some kind of Star Trek Die Hard. Gone are thoughtful and meaningful discussions about science and the nature of space travel, replaced with Time Crystals and other pseudo science BS. It was a nice run, and Star Trek lived a good life - but if there's anything DISCOVERY and PICARD prove, its over. Squandered opportunities.… Expand

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ajewoMay 16, 2021

Star Trek: Discovery is primarily about fast-paced action and one big mystery plot for each season rather than episodical mystery, exploration, ethical or social issues. The episodes are not very memorable, unlike other Star Trek series.Star Trek: Discovery is primarily about fast-paced action and one big mystery plot for each season rather than episodical mystery, exploration, ethical or social issues. The episodes are not very memorable, unlike other Star Trek series. Discovery is a gritty, non-optimistic version of Star Trek with prequel continuity issues, e.g., the Klingon makeover is just unnecessary, holograms, or the "instant everywhere" spore drive. However, some issues will be reverted in the second season.
If you start to think about the plots for a minute, you will often find many issues that do not add up. Some episodes are so packed with "stuff" and contradictions that I didn't even care to follow the plot in a logical sense anymore. The voice-over pathos inspired by the JJ Abraham movies is just another empty element. And most of the characters are shady (especially in the first season) and unlikable. Some characters become charicatures. Michael Burnham, for example, is supposed to be the hero of the series, but since she's not the captain of the Discovery, she's not in a position to make the big decisions, yet she has all the answers and rebels without consequence (because she's always right in the end). As for the production, the series is well done. There are annoyingly overused light glares in the first two seasons, but the costumes, masks, and visuals are very good at movie level. All in all, I wish they had invested the budget in better scripts, stories, and dialogues written by actual science fiction authors.
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AverageJoe20May 11, 2021

why is this even called star trek? i wanted to like it so bad but everything about this show is terrible. they should really keep identity politics out of tv. This is activism and woke politics not star trek. cringeworthy

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Tengu_1May 5, 2021

Tried to give the show a chance, but it lacks the one thing that set older Star Trek apart..., DIGNITY.

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dr_zoidberg590Apr 23, 2021

Unwatcheable and not star trek. Starfleet bridge officers squabble like school children, the only colours are orange and turquoise, doesn't understand philosophy, no intellectualism, no pacing or confidence in the directing. A sad testementUnwatcheable and not star trek. Starfleet bridge officers squabble like school children, the only colours are orange and turquoise, doesn't understand philosophy, no intellectualism, no pacing or confidence in the directing. A sad testement to the producers lack of understanding of Roddenbury, taking advantage of him not being around to say no.… Expand

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SecurionApr 23, 2021

Everything except the special effects are really terrible. The main char is some sort of black Jesus character that is responsible for everything good in the universe and every white person is evil and gets crushed by asteroids as soon asEverything except the special effects are really terrible. The main char is some sort of black Jesus character that is responsible for everything good in the universe and every white person is evil and gets crushed by asteroids as soon as they talk back to the main character.

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R_LEE_ERMEYApr 6, 2021

I never seen so much crying and over emotional tripe in my life. The only reason they received a 1 is because of the special effects/wardrobe people. Abolutely TERRIBLE writing. Terrible casting (except for Seru, Pike and whats her name)I never seen so much crying and over emotional tripe in my life. The only reason they received a 1 is because of the special effects/wardrobe people. Abolutely TERRIBLE writing. Terrible casting (except for Seru, Pike and whats her name) See that? I can't even remember the characters names after 3 seasons!! The over the top homosexuality and transgenderism sticks out like a sore thumb almost as if they are trying too hard. The overly emotional and pontificating dialogue is 100% not Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry is rolling in his grave. SHAME on you!

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Simon_SaysApr 5, 2021

Malon antimatter waste. Best left untouched like the rest of the recent of anti-trek "nu trek" ADHD Kurtzman crapola.

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Stargazer1986Mar 29, 2021

Season 1-2 we’re ok. They messed up many things. But both were watchable. The whole burnham plot was ok. Until it was just a show about her and not ST. S3 it’s simply painful to watch. The script feels as if it was written by a teenager whoSeason 1-2 we’re ok. They messed up many things. But both were watchable. The whole burnham plot was ok. Until it was just a show about her and not ST. S3 it’s simply painful to watch. The script feels as if it was written by a teenager who barely knows writing. The story lines are dreadful, lazy and are overly focus on gender, race, feminism. I fast forward so many times because It was just unbearable. I hope they do not make another season. It’s simply TERRIBLE!!… Expand

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WestCoastSunsetFeb 3, 2021

All the characters have 1 defining characteristic that is so all consuming you wonder how they get their jobs done. Canon is regularly redefined or ignored outright to suit the episode(s). Story plotlines are consistent, but quite a bitAll the characters have 1 defining characteristic that is so all consuming you wonder how they get their jobs done. Canon is regularly redefined or ignored outright to suit the episode(s). Story plotlines are consistent, but quite a bit larger than life. Scripts are contrived in the service of Race/Gender Representation rather than just good story telling. Action, usually involving space battles, are very overdone. The enemy always seems stronger, almost too strong for the protaganists to overcome. Not realistic or thought provoking at all. The show follows Viacom's other offering Picard, in that it tends to rehash plots from other Star trek shows, which I can only intepret as a lack of originality. I won't be watching the new season.… Expand

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Redleg1971Jan 29, 2021

OMG. Where to start? What a ridiculous TV series! It goes against everything Roddenberry stood for. Terrible stories. That's all I can muster. If you're a true Trek fan, don't bother watching, it'll just piss you off.

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SciPhiJournalJan 25, 2021

Alas, as someone who grew up on Voyager and Deep Space Nine, this just broke my heart. The ad nauseam moralising and posturing is worse than even in ST:Picard, which already overdosed on it. This whole stale train-wreck of a wanna-be spaceAlas, as someone who grew up on Voyager and Deep Space Nine, this just broke my heart. The ad nauseam moralising and posturing is worse than even in ST:Picard, which already overdosed on it. This whole stale train-wreck of a wanna-be space fantasy has little in common with the original libertarian spirit of Star Trek. 2 out of 10 for the two watchable characters who helped our household make it to the end of season 1 (where we just gave up): Captain Lorca and Empress Philippa.… Expand

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fightbackpJan 24, 2021

What a total train wreck!!! I've never seen such a bad series in my whole life!! Hollywood and Disney love ruining franchises as they have done with Ghostbusters, Star Wars, Terminator and now Star Trek! I have more fun doing homework andWhat a total train wreck!!! I've never seen such a bad series in my whole life!! Hollywood and Disney love ruining franchises as they have done with Ghostbusters, Star Wars, Terminator and now Star Trek! I have more fun doing homework and reading a boring book than the new Star Trek. I actually made me feel sick in my stomach cause it's that bad.… Expand

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AlphaheroJan 22, 2021

Good: visual effects, sounddesign.. Camera.. Interesting setting and startrek franchise..

So what could go wrong? Everything is about one main character. Constant political correctness in your face. No man on the entire ship. Very sad Please stop..

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dave_nJan 17, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was onboard for Season 1; I was happy to finally have a new Star Trek show to look forward to. Getting through Season 1 was okay, not the best show but I decided to see what Season 2 would bring. I do not know what happened but from Season 2 onwards (I finished the series recently) it became more and more about pushing an agenda instead of a fun to watch Star Trek show.

Do not get me wrong, I have no issues with strong female leads, I quite like seeing that in series, but in this case, it is so obvious and just over the top. Every "important" person in the show is either female or gay, there is no balance. This has become worse from Season 2 onwards because we lost the main male character in Season 1 somewhere.

Now in essence, this is not a problem for a show, but combined with pushing agenda's, bad acting and having nothing to do with Star Trek it does become a problem.

I can understand why some people enjoy this show, but it is definitely not for me. I would like to see Sonequa Martin-Green in some other Sci-Fi shows.… Expand

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End3rW1gg1nJan 15, 2021

As a life long Trekkie, I desparately wanted to like this show, but aside from the special effects, it has no redeeming qualities. This is not Star Trek. It's an insult.

The show needs to be cancelled immediately, the creators need toAs a life long Trekkie, I desparately wanted to like this show, but aside from the special effects, it has no redeeming qualities. This is not Star Trek. It's an insult.

The show needs to be cancelled immediately, the creators need to apologize to all the fans and resign.

What an embarassment!… Expand

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flottannaJan 15, 2021

The first season was mostly bad, but I kept watching out of love for Trek. The second season was the high point with Pike and crew but only went to highlight the larger problems with season one's lack of character development andThe first season was mostly bad, but I kept watching out of love for Trek. The second season was the high point with Pike and crew but only went to highlight the larger problems with season one's lack of character development and concentration on Burnham who is unlikable. At least in the past if you did not like a certain character like Beverly for example or that you found her boring. You were only forced to have 2-3 episodes out of 24 to follow her. Now Burnham is the only focus of the show. Even when she is not in it the whole cast can't help but speak about her. By the time I arrived at season 3, the worst of the show showed it's ugly face. Season 3 was by far the worst Star Trek Season that I have ever seen. It seems to only center itself on the worst characters. That all said the show does have great actors who work on it. I could have watched much of the cast in a better written show. I personally like the Dr., Sauru, and the female engineer. Don't get me started on Burnham's connection to Spock.… Expand

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RodrigoSenaApr 11, 2020

Rubbish, Marxist slurry, SJWs, poorly written characters, character "Mary Sue" (clever, who solves everything # but who failed to create a Klingon - Federation war, should have been punished with death), misrepresentation of the canon of theRubbish, Marxist slurry, SJWs, poorly written characters, character "Mary Sue" (clever, who solves everything # but who failed to create a Klingon - Federation war, should have been punished with death), misrepresentation of the canon of the franchise and Roddenberry must rummage through his ashes and excommunicate himself for having an incompetent son who destroys his legacy! NOTE: ZERO… Expand

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theanhooJan 13, 2021

Safe space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of Discovery. STD is not science fiction. It's science fantasy. It's Twilight set in space where logic and chain-of-command go out the windows. The men are so emasculated even the tokenSafe space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of Discovery. STD is not science fiction. It's science fantasy. It's Twilight set in space where logic and chain-of-command go out the windows. The men are so emasculated even the token Asian man did not even get to say a single line. And why do they always gather around to hug and cry? I feel like I'm watching a teen drama set in a high school.… Expand

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