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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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tagginondawalJul 20, 2020

The show seems to feel....bland. It feels that it could have to potential to be a good Star Trek show, and maybe it could, but they rewrote canon, and in reality, that one part where Michael is insubordinate toward her commandingThe show seems to feel....bland. It feels that it could have to potential to be a good Star Trek show, and maybe it could, but they rewrote canon, and in reality, that one part where Michael is insubordinate toward her commanding officer...Really? Some may sir "hurr durr Kirk did that!" He was a Captain. He would have a little more leeway. He was the head of the ship, he could do that. Michael is a second in command. She attempted to take over the ship. WTF? I feel she should have been court martialed for that. The writing is okay, the flow of the show is okay, but honestly, it doesn't feel like Star Trek. I'll take the Orville over this, thanks.… Expand

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butters19811981Oct 20, 2020

Overwhelming feminism propaganda. Maybe some good special effects but main character is Marry Sue style hero...i tryed to watch that few Times...but everytime feminism propaganda is just to much.

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MovieFan001Oct 21, 2020

Very disappointing show. Its more like a soap opera with with some action an science mixed in. So much deep discussion about feelings. Even the Vulcans. The show trends away from true Star Trek narratives. It could be the target audience isVery disappointing show. Its more like a soap opera with with some action an science mixed in. So much deep discussion about feelings. Even the Vulcans. The show trends away from true Star Trek narratives. It could be the target audience is 10-13 year olds in the hopes of future followers.

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orwellbecketNov 12, 2020

It's not very interesting. Michael is proving to be a Mary-Sue, and there seems to be a lot of emotional development without moving the story forward. I barely made it through last season. By the end, the Red Angel was a pretty sketchy plotIt's not very interesting. Michael is proving to be a Mary-Sue, and there seems to be a lot of emotional development without moving the story forward. I barely made it through last season. By the end, the Red Angel was a pretty sketchy plot device. It's hard to imagine that the first season was the most creative, but it's looking that way. If the original Star Trek was a western set in space, this is a soap opera happening 900 years in the future. Discovery is going the same way as Picard. I have no reason to care about these people, nor do I believe in their ability to do what they are doing. I think the problem is with the creative team, not the production or the actors.… Expand

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BuddyCasinoJan 8, 2021

This is the culmination of many years of decline since ST:TNG. The production values are good, thus two points, and there are a few good main characters (Cpt Pike, the asian lady) but otherwise it is a complete cringe-fest with terribleThis is the culmination of many years of decline since ST:TNG. The production values are good, thus two points, and there are a few good main characters (Cpt Pike, the asian lady) but otherwise it is a complete cringe-fest with terrible writing and plot holes in the size of a borg cube. Michael Burnham has to be the least talented actress ever to command a federation vessel. This show appeals to SJWs and nobody else. The political undertones are unsubtle and lead to fake writing and dialogue all the time. The show has its moments, but in between, its mostly hate-watching.… Expand

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MrPeDec 17, 2020

I tried, really tried. The completly wasted opportunity of Adiras character is what finally killed it for me. Instead of going in depth how her psyche changes as she accepts being a part of a collective mind shes just trans for the sake ofI tried, really tried. The completly wasted opportunity of Adiras character is what finally killed it for me. Instead of going in depth how her psyche changes as she accepts being a part of a collective mind shes just trans for the sake of being trans. Pushing political agenda is not storytelling. Netflix has done it again. I might finally cancel this crap all together.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BarnyOct 31, 2019

This show is the lovechild of a dumpster fire and a train wreck. Just like any monstrosity of its kind, it should not have seen the light of day, yet being allowed to breathe. This is unadulterated worthless rubbish mix. The only positive isThis show is the lovechild of a dumpster fire and a train wreck. Just like any monstrosity of its kind, it should not have seen the light of day, yet being allowed to breathe. This is unadulterated worthless rubbish mix. The only positive is the special effects, costumes and scenery are properly executed: 1 point for that, zero for everything else.… 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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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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druout1944Sep 13, 2019

Worst tv show I have ever seen. Sad days for Star Trek when the franchise is sacrificed on the altar of SJW stupidity.

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Razrback16Jan 10, 2020

I tried to give this a chance but it's just bad. The story is terrible, constantly violating existing canon, and full of woke politics. No thanks. I strongly recommend against it.

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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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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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HippystankDec 4, 2020

Absolute garbage show pushing terrible views, the show is a platform for all the bull that is going on anymore and not at all a reflection of what star trek has always been. It's really sad when Star Trek has always been about inclusivity,Absolute garbage show pushing terrible views, the show is a platform for all the bull that is going on anymore and not at all a reflection of what star trek has always been. It's really sad when Star Trek has always been about inclusivity, forward thinking etc. but being smart about how they sent the message. Now they just straight up PUSH their message in your face and make it the only thing the show is about. They keep retconning and trying to destroy past Star Trek it's disgusting this show deserves to drop off. On top of all of that the show just isn't good, has terrible plot holes, the whole crew of the show all have PTSD, peoples characters personalities are just their genders and pronouns. There are no men in the show, enjoy.… 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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PalanthemionNov 5, 2020

Sorry, this show is just awful. I'm a longtime Star Trek Fan. Seen all the shows and movies several times - but Discovery is really hard to digest. Who is doing the writing? Do they ever watched Star Trek? Do they have a clue what's it about?Sorry, this show is just awful. I'm a longtime Star Trek Fan. Seen all the shows and movies several times - but Discovery is really hard to digest. Who is doing the writing? Do they ever watched Star Trek? Do they have a clue what's it about? I feel like watching Pretty Woman 2, where everyone is hunting a serial killer who is brutally killing prostitutes. Just give that show another name and see how it will perform - because this sh... has nothing to do with Gene Rodenberry's vision. 1 point for the good SFX.… Expand

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dramaticwordsJun 26, 2020

Dumbed-down version of a formerly great franchise. Plots and character motivations make no sense. Continuity is nonexistent. So much money wasted on such bad storytelling.

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SailorSonicJul 14, 2019

This show was terrible! The characters and the writing are the worst. It's like they don't even care. I just can't understand why this is being reviewed positively by journalsts/movie critics! What a shame. This was an opportunity forThis show was terrible! The characters and the writing are the worst. It's like they don't even care. I just can't understand why this is being reviewed positively by journalsts/movie critics! What a shame. This was an opportunity for really good television that was wasted.… Expand

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KabindasOct 20, 2020

The most cringe tv series ever. And the 3rd season continues with that... what a waste of time.

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DunaroteMay 15, 2019

The purpose of this show is push a certain propaganda and to match the political situation in the US. The writing and casting in this show is horrible. The asian lady cannot even speak english properly. I'll give it 1 star because of goodThe purpose of this show is push a certain propaganda and to match the political situation in the US. The writing and casting in this show is horrible. The asian lady cannot even speak english properly. I'll give it 1 star because of good directing and visuals.… Expand

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DieHummelJun 15, 2019

Not Star Trek. Bad writing and acting are just the cherry on the top. The biggest problem is the complete overhaul of everything. The Klingons design was changed completely, the Klingon society was changed completely, star fleets philosophyNot Star Trek. Bad writing and acting are just the cherry on the top. The biggest problem is the complete overhaul of everything. The Klingons design was changed completely, the Klingon society was changed completely, star fleets philosophy seems to be non existent. The Klingons for example never cared about dead body's because they see them as empty shells that once inhabited the soul of an honorable warrior but now the dead bodies are so important to them that they build a ship out of their coffins (first episode).

The caracters are mostly confined to a single trait like the gay or the chubby one or the strange one. Star Trek was always about humanity, the crew and how the crew works together to solve their problems. This series is about a woman that was raised by vulcans in the vulcan way but doesn't act vulcan in the slightest. The fact she has a male name can also be distracting but that's just a side note. Every little bit of the story is the same generic stuff we see in movies every year. Main character has an idea but nobody listens and does something different and after that fails all praise the main characters idea.

This is not Star Trek and it will never be. I do not think the writers or actors have ever seen Star Trek and I am sad that my review has to be this bad because I really am a die hard fan and even own all the DVDs of the other Star Trek series.… Expand

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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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OwynOct 10, 2021

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

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N-fanApr 6, 2020

Star Trek Discovery, or STD as it's known as, is a poorly written show full of miserable characters. It's set in a bleak universe that has NOTHING in common with the familiar, positive Star Trek the fans love.

The actors have so little toStar Trek Discovery, or STD as it's known as, is a poorly written show full of miserable characters. It's set in a bleak universe that has NOTHING in common with the familiar, positive Star Trek the fans love.

The actors have so little to work with, you can't help but feel sorry for them. The absolute worst is the lead character who's arrogant and smug and lectures constantly. She's nothing more than a substandard gender swapped Mr Spock.

Avoid at all cost! Watch real Star Trek instead like the original from 1966 or any of the other Star Trek inspired shows that came later like The Orville.… Expand

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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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steelreviewssDec 5, 2021

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

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BobbyJet11Oct 20, 2020

Gene Roddenberry would not have approved of this excuse for a Start Trek series.... And if Frakes is a true follower of Roddenberry's work he must struggle with trying to direct this garbage. I tried hard to give it the benefit of the doubtGene Roddenberry would not have approved of this excuse for a Start Trek series.... And if Frakes is a true follower of Roddenberry's work he must struggle with trying to direct this garbage. I tried hard to give it the benefit of the doubt thinking it would get better but I'm done with this show.… Expand

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Mighty_moose416Oct 25, 2020

Its still terrible. Hopefully this season will be the last and we can just forget it existed

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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.

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hecg87Nov 12, 2020

I had held on to DSC for the first two seasons only because of the great acting from Michelle Yeoh and Anson Mount, but this latest season 3 of Discovery has been borderline watchable. Nothing about this show attributes any of the redeemingI had held on to DSC for the first two seasons only because of the great acting from Michelle Yeoh and Anson Mount, but this latest season 3 of Discovery has been borderline watchable. Nothing about this show attributes any of the redeeming qualities we've seen in previous Trek. This show is more about Michael Burnham and her righteousness than the crew of The Discovery. The crew of the Discovery also lack command structure and treat the ship like its a day at the office. No regard for command and lack decorum for commanding officers. Episode 3 of Season 3 had major plot holes in regards to Burnham and crew finding the mystery to the 'Burn'. If this season keeps up at this pace, I can't see myself investing any more time and emotion on this series.… Expand

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karrevNov 16, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stop. Crying. For the love of god, stop crying. They're all way too emotional. It's all superjoy or blubbering. There's not been a single episode in season 3 without crying. They're supposed to be Star Trek officers ffs. Burnham is supposed to be raised by Vulcans - have a little composure. And they seem to have a thing against straight men - most of them have been killed off or sent off at this point (Spock, Lorca, Pike and now Book). If this an attempt at female empowerment, you're doing it wrong. Jet Reno (Tig Notaro) seems to be the only character who isn't annoying (she's an island of charisma is a sea of whinge-baggery). And don't get me started on the story... Gene Roddenberry must be rolling over in his grave this his beautiful vision has turned into this travesty.… Expand

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MetaprogDec 25, 2020

A complete abomination. Science & exploration has become an afterthought in favor of sentimentality, emotion & unchecked empathy. This is NOT true to the Star Trek ethos at all.

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FindingmywayDec 29, 2020

It’s to bad SJW has destroyed Star Trek. This is supposed to be sci-fi show. It’s nothing but a soap opera. They spend more time talking about their feelings than anything sci-fi. It’s a disgrace!

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PuffraJan 9, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline is simply horrible...
the anti-climax of the season 3 finale is "meh" at best, the fact that the build up for the entire season resulted in some child simply needing to be told not to be afraid to exit a hologram and everything is solved is just too easy and lame... Every problem they faced this season is easily solved within the episodes in super dumb ways most of the times. Nothing is too big of a problem in this feel good setting where everything gets solved after Michael cries for a bit, ps. She cries in every episode this season, no joke..

The fact that this seasons grand enemy is some low key rebel is boring at best. Also, tilly, need i say more? She rises to captain of the ship not even being within a light-year of next in line considering rank, what for? Because it feels good, i guess? It's so dumb, this series is made for young woke girls who don't like authority and can't stand the thought of following protocol when one can switch it up for some tears and bubbly feeling inside instead.

Utterly gutted what Startrek is build upon, i mean season 1 and 2 took some liberties, but it worked since it stayed within line and simply made a modern version, this season goes completely off route and completely derailes, it's sad, the season could have made an openning for a new intricate future for Startrek, i stead it turned into some new age teenage drama of sorts.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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coltsr2Jan 8, 2021

WokeTrek

As a major fan of all that is star trek, i am somewhat disillusioned and disappointed with the latest incarnation. This latest STD incarnation is basically just one big left wing social justice warrior propaganda series, itWokeTrek

As a major fan of all that is star trek, i am somewhat disillusioned and disappointed with the latest incarnation. This latest STD incarnation is basically just one big left wing social justice warrior propaganda series, it seems to have zero direction or purpose. It has very little in common with what star trek was and should be about.
The dialogue is so terrible, and especially Micheal Burnham a girl with a boys name, who whispers and tears up with those big puppy dog eyes in just about every episode and every scene, its cringeworthy utter ott garbage! And now she has her hair in crazy 3ft long braids! Its ridiculous. Plus why are all the heterosexual male actors treated like a lower form of intelligence during each episode, i remember one scene were Captain Pike practically gets **** slapped by Michael Burnham and then has to be rescued by her because of his incompetence! Yet chubby Tilly is a hero ever episode! The emasculation agenda is obvious! It just feels like another left wing feminist, LGBT Netflix woke propaganda show to me, its nothing more than a snowflake, social justice woke trek, a poor imitation of a once great Star Trek series. The snowflakes must love it, Otherwise, it truly sucks. Gene Roddenberry would puke on this garbage its been crucified by trans-woke activists!… 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.

Sad to say, but this is really really woke and bad.… Expand

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regulator13Mar 9, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not like NG DS9 or VOYAYER. Completely character stuff mostly not each episode a stand alone story.… Expand

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dancodanNov 15, 2020

I’m a life long fan of the series, watched every episode ever created. I had high hopes for Discovery but even though I really tried to like it I eventually had to admit to myself that this is not Star Trek. This is a political statement.I’m a life long fan of the series, watched every episode ever created. I had high hopes for Discovery but even though I really tried to like it I eventually had to admit to myself that this is not Star Trek. This is a political statement. Where it lacks in writing and a good story it more than enough makes up with PC culture. It’s not often they allow a white male on the cast, and when they do you can be sure that he is the bad guy.
The writing is forced and dull, often dumbed down and overly dramatic. Often we can see an entire room of characters just crying while violins are going crazy in the background for no apparent reason. It’s an emotional, sentimental jibberish which doesn’t come close to the previous series.… 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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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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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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DexEngineerNov 4, 2020

What a waste of opportunity. Politics destroys fun. This is actually not Star Trek. This is propaganda. But... there is positive side here... Hollywood is going to destroy itself. Who cares.

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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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mongz79Jan 8, 2021

This show is trash. It's amazing to me, and most of the fans, that something this poor can keep being greenlit for another season. Unbelievable.

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wallabiJul 28, 2019

+10 for special effects -10 for everything else +10 for it being star trek (christopher pike counts as it being star trek, even if he is not allowed to be a captain the entire time because the captain is no longer the main star) -10 for every+10 for special effects -10 for everything else +10 for it being star trek (christopher pike counts as it being star trek, even if he is not allowed to be a captain the entire time because the captain is no longer the main star) -10 for every thing else equals a 0 score because if you go into this show for it being 'star trek' its absolute garbage, as a generic action packed sci-fi in space show, its still garbage.… Expand

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dougal83May 1, 2020

It looks nice but I watched for Star Trek and subsequently stopped watching. Managed to watch 6 eps but it's utter crap. Not sure about the basis of the "warp" tech either... utter fantasy whereas actual Star Trek universe borrowed fromIt looks nice but I watched for Star Trek and subsequently stopped watching. Managed to watch 6 eps but it's utter crap. Not sure about the basis of the "warp" tech either... utter fantasy whereas actual Star Trek universe borrowed from real world theory (ie force fields etc). It's just crap... I opted to watch Farscape instead, fantasy done right.… Expand

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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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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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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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KTLeanderNov 18, 2020

Its utterly stupid, childish and not Star Trek. Even Picard is better and THAT is saying something.

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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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Shad2KMar 29, 2020

A complete wasted opportunity. Alex Kurtzman and his writing team wanted to make something new and edgy. Something that beared no resemblance to any Trek before it. Well they succeeded, the problem is it has nothing to do with Star Trek. TheA complete wasted opportunity. Alex Kurtzman and his writing team wanted to make something new and edgy. Something that beared no resemblance to any Trek before it. Well they succeeded, the problem is it has nothing to do with Star Trek. The formula of an ensemble cast seeking out new life and bolding going where no one has gone before is replaced by a dark dystopia where the entire universe revolves around one awful character. Kurtzman--the guy who directed the Mummy reboot and wrote the second Amazing Spiderman film is clueless to what made Star Trek great--Gene Roddenberry's vision.… Expand

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RedBaron1971Nov 29, 2020

I love Star Trek and continue to watch the show. But it is becoming a hard job to do so. The writing is really bad - a lot of unlogic parts in the story. E.g. even with no communication possible people find the ship and transport across theI love Star Trek and continue to watch the show. But it is becoming a hard job to do so. The writing is really bad - a lot of unlogic parts in the story. E.g. even with no communication possible people find the ship and transport across the Galaxy. No matter how worse the situation is and how fast the clock is ticking they always find time to cry and reflect about their emotions. So you need to have a lot of paper tissues ready. Vulcans talk feelings, every robot is treated like a human being and even the smallest nanobots cry ... I am waiting for the phaser gun to have tears when shooting.… Expand

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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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Davtom88May 9, 2020

Another season of awful writing and mostly mediocre acting. It's hard to tell with shows like this if the acting is bad or is it bad writing combined with bad directing. I think its a little of both, or maybe a lot of both. The writing forAnother season of awful writing and mostly mediocre acting. It's hard to tell with shows like this if the acting is bad or is it bad writing combined with bad directing. I think its a little of both, or maybe a lot of both. The writing for sure is true garbage. Unconnected drivel, plot lines started and dropped, unjustified character choices and arcs, UGH, just terrible. The whole finale was weird pseudo science speak with the character just saying sifi garbage dialog to try to make some kind of sense of a terrible plot line and some how try to justify what moronic story the writers hobbled together. Awful, awful, garbage. Not Star Trek , barely SiFi definitely terrible writing. I'M DONE.… 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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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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Hawk321Apr 10, 2020

This TV show is not Star Trek...only a dull sci-fi series with a Star Trek log...nothing more.

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metalatraiuJan 22, 2020

I can't believe what sacrilege the series is to the star trek franchise. The original series was about hope in humanity, and this series is the polar opposite and just crap.

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coffiJun 28, 2019

Jesus **** Christ this show is dog **** It's like a horrible soap opera that is terribly written and it couldn't be further from what Star Trek was when it was good. It's a mess that morons are going to lap up. The writers of this show can goJesus **** Christ this show is dog **** It's like a horrible soap opera that is terribly written and it couldn't be further from what Star Trek was when it was good. It's a mess that morons are going to lap up. The writers of this show can go **** themselves.… Expand

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cybermonkeySep 3, 2020

Just awful. Badly written. Has nothing that makes Star Trek good. Alex Kurtzman needs to be beamed into a black hole.

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Bajingo12May 28, 2019

Just terrible writing, I'm not sure who thought these scripts were good they must have been on bath salts. The forced attempts to illicit emotions from the audience and 'time crystals' pseudo science just make this the worst attempt at a StarJust terrible writing, I'm not sure who thought these scripts were good they must have been on bath salts. The forced attempts to illicit emotions from the audience and 'time crystals' pseudo science just make this the worst attempt at a Star Trek series ever likely to exist.… Expand

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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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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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PhaethonasDec 29, 2019

As a Star Trek show it gets a zero (0)! It lacks everything Star Trek had; It lacks the optimism of Trek, it lacks the stories with social and political commentary that Trek had, it lacks the sense of awe going forward into the future, itAs a Star Trek show it gets a zero (0)! It lacks everything Star Trek had; It lacks the optimism of Trek, it lacks the stories with social and political commentary that Trek had, it lacks the sense of awe going forward into the future, it lacks the message of peace and cooperation, it lacks the love for science. Basically "Discovery" is the opposite of Trek. The show ridicules the message of peace during season 1 and at one time a character said; "the sound is even broadcasted into space". And yes, that is a direct quote! So, science? Nah, basic concepts of it are thrown out of the airlock. Then we have a Starfleet officer that mutineers and attacks her captain, friend and mentor and she starts a war cause "it is the logical thing to do"!! On top of that the show is full of people screaming at each other and at times it gets gore!

At both seasons the stories revolved around the crew saving the galaxy. There weren't any thought provoking stories like the ones we were used to at TOS, TNG, DS9, even at VOY and ENT. The enemies were one dimensional as if written by teenagers. All in all it is about the phasers, the lens flare and showing their CGI budget.

As a sci-fi show it gets no more than 4. It has terrible writing; The characters are one dimensional, uninteresting and annoying at times (especially the protagonist). The stories are uninspiring, rushed, badly written and at times it feels like a CW show where everything just stops in order for someone to talk about their feelings. It has terrible acting (with the exception of Anson Mount at season 2), where every (other) actor has two facial expressions; 1) normal - wood mode and 2) angry - screaming mode. Directing wise it is one of those shows where the camera rotates the whole time cause....I have no idea why "directors" do that. Production wise it could have been good (it has the budget) but the show has changed numerous show-runners, it has 20+ producers (!!) and the people behind the show have stolen someone else's idea which resulted at CBS and Netflix to be sued for it!

Discovery is not worth of the title "Star Trek".… 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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BigfootBillboAug 29, 2020

Completely ignores canon and the spirit of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek in my opinion.
It turns out that in addition to this show being terrible SJW woke mess that they're currently also being sued for stealing material from a video game.

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pickysOct 10, 2020

This is simply not Star Trek. Where is the optimistic view? Where is the shiver of the soul? Star Trek was a bright hope for a better future, for a time when we are all together with all our differences, with all our peculiarities. A timeThis is simply not Star Trek. Where is the optimistic view? Where is the shiver of the soul? Star Trek was a bright hope for a better future, for a time when we are all together with all our differences, with all our peculiarities. A time where money no longer exists and neither human greed. Where is Star Trek? Now, more than ever, we need Star Trek. Don't steal our dreams… 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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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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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.

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WayTooBadMar 21, 2022

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

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dermacMay 31, 2019

Except for the name this has nothing to do with star trek. The agenda pushing ruins what's left of the show.

If you are looking for something that actually feels like star trek I recommend watching the Orville. /edit: the show managesExcept for the name this has nothing to do with star trek. The agenda pushing ruins what's left of the show.

If you are looking for something that actually feels like star trek I recommend watching the Orville.

/edit: the show manages somehow to become even worse.… Expand

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tsnglecDec 4, 2019

doesn't feel like star trek at all. you guys need to go back the Rick Berman style of story telling. It's all flash with no substance.

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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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SebLacOct 22, 2020

Being a huge Star Trek Fan, I thought ENT was the worst Star Trek reboot but I was wrong. Discovery is. Now we are into Season 3 and still, I can not understand why this Michael Burnham has to cry constantly. Wasn't she supposed to be raisedBeing a huge Star Trek Fan, I thought ENT was the worst Star Trek reboot but I was wrong. Discovery is. Now we are into Season 3 and still, I can not understand why this Michael Burnham has to cry constantly. Wasn't she supposed to be raised on Vulcan? Heck, even for a woman she is crying far too much (and overacting) not to mention as a supposed to be bad ass starfleet officer. Bad acting, bad casting and the show should be renamed as ST Space Oprah.… Expand

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Dave1688Oct 10, 2020

It is NOT "Star Trek". It is just another dark, depressing television program in which the creators just slapped the "Star Trek" name! The franchise is supposed to be a light-hearted sci-fi thriller, which "Star Trek: Discovery" IS NOT! ItIt is NOT "Star Trek". It is just another dark, depressing television program in which the creators just slapped the "Star Trek" name! The franchise is supposed to be a light-hearted sci-fi thriller, which "Star Trek: Discovery" IS NOT! It gives me nightmares!… Expand

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NorthPeruvianCDec 22, 2020

A perfect example of what happens when a great show goes woke, they go broke. This show was written by angry feminists and sjw's as their vehicle to push their own views completely detracting from anything that actually made Star Trek greatA perfect example of what happens when a great show goes woke, they go broke. This show was written by angry feminists and sjw's as their vehicle to push their own views completely detracting from anything that actually made Star Trek great in the past. Nothing was written by actual sci-fi fans, just terrible writers and casting directors portraying all the men as weak, all the females as saviors and every_single_episode has all the women crying after every single incident it's literally unwatchable. Weak women can't write strong women they have no context, which is why all the women come off as weak. Weak men can't write strong men which is why all the men come off as a-holes or utterly incompetent... unless they are gay of course then they save the show every other episode somehow and are both stunning and brave guys! Star Trek would be much better off without Discovery having existed but hopefully after the show gets cancelled we can use this as a case study on how using a popular sci-fi series as a medium to push your SJW/Feminist/Anti-Men narrative can NEVER lead to good content.… Expand

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