Star Trek: Discovery
CBS | CBS All Access | Paramount+ | Release Date: September 24, 2017
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norseJul 15, 2023
EDIT: I get the scores now. Season 2 is terrible. It's amazing how hellbent on destroying everything built up in seasons 1 it is, ripe with overacting, fake drama and excessively dumb writing. SEASONS 1 review:
I somehow missed this when itEDIT: I get the scores now. Season 2 is terrible. It's amazing how hellbent on destroying everything built up in seasons 1 it is, ripe with overacting, fake drama and excessively dumb writing. SEASONS 1 review:
I somehow missed this when it ran on TV and discovered it when I was waiting for Strange New World episodes.

It is hands down the best Star Trek I have ever watched. The first season contains more story development, more character growth and more new ideas than any of the prior series and movies.

The story development is breathtaking, with multiple points that would have painstakingly filled an entire season for other series logically and consistently flowing into each other without ever feeling overblown.

I've been bingeing it uncontrollably and would strongly suggest that course of action to anyone in similar shoes.

The writing, direction and acting are impeccable, and the visuals an score are flawless. I am afraid to start watching further seasons given that it's probably impossible to keep up this level of quality (and the average review scores I see here)… Expand
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krammerlockNov 29, 2021
This is an engrossing story that is extremely well written and acted. Personally, I think it is the best Star Trek ever.
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punaJan 14, 2022
The best star trek series so far. impressive character development, acting and special effects make for a very enjoyable series.
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DaddyohJan 19, 2022
This show is getting better and better. Season 1 was exciting and engaging but lacked the feeling of 'Star Trek'. Season 2 was much better - still exciting and engaging but truer to the 'Star Trek' mythos with complex characters and theirThis show is getting better and better. Season 1 was exciting and engaging but lacked the feeling of 'Star Trek'. Season 2 was much better - still exciting and engaging but truer to the 'Star Trek' mythos with complex characters and their development. I'm halfway through Season 3 and thoroughly enjoying it. Very happy that it has been renewed for a 4th season.… Expand
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RADErX4Apr 7, 2023
So far the first and best of all the post-2017 Trek shows. An excellent balance of story, characters, and high concept sci-fi. This series eschews the easy nostalgia-bait of other current trek offerings for real story.
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NnfJun 7, 2019
If you’re looking for entertainment and a flair for the dramatic this is absolutely brilliant! Watched singular episodes of other series on and off but never got into any.
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Darwinism89Jul 7, 2019
They take some l liberties in changing some of the original cannon but most of it works and they still manage to pay respect to the pa past.i can't wait to see more
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Xenomorph010Sep 7, 2019
Tolle Serie mit einer grandiosen Michelle Yeoh! Toll endlich wieder Star Trek im TV zu haben
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jeremyMcAlliJan 7, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this show. I love the inclusion, I love the aliens. I really loved the second season episode where the universal translator went awol - that was a realisitic but imaginative touch. I love that there's so much humour, and I just enjoy everything about it. Then again, I really enjoyed Voyager and Enterprise, so maybe you shouldn't trust my opinion.

The one thing though is, compared to the other series, there is more opportunity to show rather than tell what's happening. The season 1 penultimate episode(?) where they plant the spores on the moon is a good example. There's a lot of hate for this show, and I don't expect people to agree with me of course, but as someone who loves a good sci-fi story, I can't enough of it. I may not be a proper trekkie (gate-keeping is not healthy), but I enjoy all the limits that they push with the star trek universe as well as general sci-fi concepts. And with Michelle Yeoh, they add a little martial arts into it. But the camp is still there! And am I the only one who loves the sound of the klingon language? And the bleakness of the Klingon world? Never thought I'd be so into Klingon.… Expand
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ijimmyiMar 1, 2020
Ich liebe diese Serie und fände es total Scheisse wenn man sie absetzt nur weil die super trekkies immer unzufrieden sind.
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mrherbertApr 2, 2020
Stick with it through some quicksand in the middle of Season 1. This show is freaking genius. Top to bottom. In and out. Better and better. Best thing on TV. Binge, baby, binge!!!
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LongWindFPVApr 8, 2020
It's about time Star Trek broke past the G rating and into the R world. And, I'm real glad to see much less of the typical and cheesy male macho'ism bravado in the show that made the whole Star Trek franchise so tiring and boring likeIt's about time Star Trek broke past the G rating and into the R world. And, I'm real glad to see much less of the typical and cheesy male macho'ism bravado in the show that made the whole Star Trek franchise so tiring and boring like screeching nails down a chalkboard. BattleStar Galactica was always a fresh breath of air! I grew up watching Star Trek since the Kirk days and after all the renditions to come out of the franchise, it made me realize how some women who divorce their husbands before the golden anniversaries get to talking about their Ex's as if their ex-husbands were top graduates of Valhalla Super Balls academy who dared invade Venus with bravado on steroids and bum rushed and laughed at by the Amazons, and all they wind up actually doing is break out in non-stop laughter while SMH'ing to themselves as if to say, wow, I can't believe I was married to THAT for all those years! What was I thinking! Discovery's first episode got a wow out of me because it looked GROWN UP and even rivals if not surpasses Star Wars latest. Like, wow, really? Not one F bomb cuss word with so many villains and really desperate situations? I even winced when Star Wars showed the older Luke when he was finally found on that island. Thought to myself, gosh, even his old age looks corny and cheesy as hell. Picard, now that guy's macho was so over the top, it was like, what's wrong with this country and their idea of "strength"? Real commanders in the military don't even act or talk like that in real life. Throwing an arm out to point at the screen and say something like, "Make it so" *gags* SO CHEESY AND CORNY. How did Picard even get a solo and not Janeway? However, I did like the older Picard, all the macho'ism subdued by old age, getting panned and rejected left and right. I actually felt sorry for him but admired how his character showed some honesty when he tried to navigate that ship for the first time. Wow, humility! Finally! Geezus. Quit trying to make Starship commanders act like they came out of BIONIC TESTICLE ACADEMY for once. Good lord. That's why I enjoyed BattleStar Galactica. You had a drunk Irish number 1, and a CO whose face reflected honesty about having got their rears handed to them by the Zylons. Like, after a decimation and calamity of that size, who the devil is gona come bursting onto the Bridge like Kirk or Picard? Even the female Star Buck ace pilot was drawn up just right. Why does my review flip-flop between these different franchises? BECAUSE! I'm not female or gay, but watching and catching up with all the different Star Trek episodes I missed from Picard and Janeway, I'd sometimes can feel the female loathing welling up from some kind of inner female as if I was married to these guys, ready to drown myself in hard liquor, scream into a pillow, and slit my throat from all the borrrrring super testicle macho from the main actors. Don't even get me started with Riker! Oh lordy lordy lordy. His macho accompanying Picard's, oh my gawt, it's like having used jockstrap slapping your face left and right. And the way Riker walked and his facial expressions on the bridge, it was if he had the sacred scrolls of ancient macho stuffed up his rear. If I was a woman, I'd be like, where's the knife, I'm ready to slit my throat. Thank you for the new Discovery. NOW, we have a bridge that looks as diverse as people in real life and not like what we have in the television version of US Government where they all look like "the founding fathers". Feigns shaking the knees. Like, they might as well wear the British colony funny white wigs from back then. Thank you for the new Discovery. I like it. The ships, the special effects, the characters, this is all grown up, progress. A step in the right direction. There's just only one complaint, a very minor one that I have about the script writing. Can you guys just once in a while CAN all the details about an anomaly? I"m like, jesus christ man, with all the information in the data banks from all the episodes from all the series, you can spare the audience the scientific details. Especially when there's just mere minutes to save another character. Why I like Discovery. I think one or two Commanders in one of the episodes alluded to it like, stfu already, I know what it is, just get the solution and the results dammit. And please, just please, do not ever do what Star Wars does and did, that when sh_t hits the fan, if I ever see anyone arguing the way Harrison Ford and Chewy and Leia and her brother did while getting shot at by all manner of lasers, that corny cheesy dialog is going to make me puke and hunt for Battlestar Galactica episodes and/or watch another rerun of Apocalypse Now just to watch a real and convincing firefight. NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY, in any real war time firefight argues about piddly stuff. They just shoot and blow up stuff!… Expand
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DuckyDale1May 29, 2020
A slick (and ORIGINAL) chapter of the Star Trek franchise. It makes all previous versions look pale (aesthetically) in comparison. Starts out a little slow with a wrong turn with ill-conceived klingons who sound like they are wearing cheapA slick (and ORIGINAL) chapter of the Star Trek franchise. It makes all previous versions look pale (aesthetically) in comparison. Starts out a little slow with a wrong turn with ill-conceived klingons who sound like they are wearing cheap plastic Halloween vampire fangs. Once you get past that, the stories really take off until the breathtaking, cinematic, twist of a cliffhanger at the end of season 2. Of course there will be die hard Star Trek fans who won't accept the series just because it is so different from previous spin-offs. However, it is a strong series worthy of embracing.… Expand
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JadedWingsNov 12, 2020
I disagree with everyone that gives this tv show a bad score, simply because you have to see this from another perspective. If you compare this to Picard, which I just as much enjoyed. Discovery is another crew, another story and venturing inI disagree with everyone that gives this tv show a bad score, simply because you have to see this from another perspective. If you compare this to Picard, which I just as much enjoyed. Discovery is another crew, another story and venturing in the unknown, the crew is more sensitive because humans feel and being far away does that to them.

It is in my opinion very original and innovative, I can not understand why fans of Star Trek be like this, the same as fans of Star wars from the early 2000's were, but looking back they all say it wasn't that bad at all! If you're in for a story, Discovery has you covered but also the excellent vissual effect and new stuff that hasn't been on the show before, consider this, the closer we come to the future the more accurate technology in media is, and Discovery is a good example of this.… Expand
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coldwarriorSep 11, 2020
A welcome breath of fresh air for a new generation of fans. Diverse and likable characters, spectacular special effects and epic storylines that ties so well with JJ Abrams saga. Definitely one of the great shows on TV today.
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ElintariOct 16, 2020
Ignore the negative reviews - this is seriously television at its best. Actors who seem to care about their job, engaging storylines, and finally a comprehensive story instead of one-off episodes. It’s everything a Trekkie would want whoIgnore the negative reviews - this is seriously television at its best. Actors who seem to care about their job, engaging storylines, and finally a comprehensive story instead of one-off episodes. It’s everything a Trekkie would want who isn’t stuck in the 1990s.… Expand
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unimatrix420Nov 8, 2020
This is the DS9, the black sheep, for this era of Star Trek. As someone who's watched every episode from every series of Star Trek, I can honestly say this show will be Star Trek Gold one day. I understand why a lot of people didn't like theThis is the DS9, the black sheep, for this era of Star Trek. As someone who's watched every episode from every series of Star Trek, I can honestly say this show will be Star Trek Gold one day. I understand why a lot of people didn't like the first and second season. But those seasons were necessary to finally show the Human/Klingon War on the big screen for the first time and the actual devastation it caused and at what lengths the Federation was willing to go (developing Discovery as their secret weapon to win the war). Also the first two seasons give us a lot of throwback love from previous series of Trek; Easter Eggs Everywhere! One of the best Star Trek series I've seen in 20 years. Watch until the end of the 3rd season to really understand why this show started the way it did and was written the way it was written. Once season 3 hits everything starts to tie in together and make a lot more sense.… Expand
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ValoelJan 8, 2021
Back to the roots! Hell YEAH! I seriously like how season 3 achieves the turn to what Star Trek and the Federation are standing for! Can't wait for season 4!
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Brentm0Jan 9, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best serie ever. So much effort is putting in to this serie. Best seasons is season 3.
Through the seasons the grafics are awesome. Nu cutting corners for sure.… Expand
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DutchHarryFeb 11, 2023
Best Star Trek series so far. Modern way of story telling, good CGI, well coordinated dialogues between serious and not exaggerated jokes, typical of star trek it also tackles current political and social issues. Until now I only watchedBest Star Trek series so far. Modern way of story telling, good CGI, well coordinated dialogues between serious and not exaggerated jokes, typical of star trek it also tackles current political and social issues. Until now I only watched Season 1 and 2 and hope to see 3 and 4 soon. I already liked TGN, Voyager and now Discovery.… Expand
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xiaolinstyleJun 6, 2021
Big fan of Star Trek. I've watched every series to completion aside from Enterprise. Discovery has been one of my favorites since the beginning. Very much looking forward to season 4.
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Method__ManNov 9, 2020
Be careful of audience scores on anything star trek related. Downvoting and review bombing is commonplace from toxic viewers (who see anything other than TNG or TOS as unacceptable). Here is my take as a lifelong trek fan, and my partner whoBe careful of audience scores on anything star trek related. Downvoting and review bombing is commonplace from toxic viewers (who see anything other than TNG or TOS as unacceptable). Here is my take as a lifelong trek fan, and my partner who is new to the series: Discovery is not only a breath of fresh air, it is also a look to the future and a wonderful homage to the franchise as a whole. The series started on shaky grounds, found its footing in season 2, and has TRULY come into its own in season 3. This season is thus far delivered with a nuance that is rare in any television. The plot, superb. The delivery and pacing, gripping when it needs to be, not not afraid to slow down and take its time. The acting is top notch, while the visual effects the best in the series. Whether you are new to trek, a lifelong fan, or a "trekkie" this season has A LOT to offer. I truly hope that the audience recognizes the value of this series, before it becomes buried and only becomes popular among these people year later. More discovery, PLEASE… Expand
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kirkenderSep 20, 2019
Here's the thing. Its Star Trek. Star Trek is a show that adapts to time periods and cultural events. It's never going to stay the same. Discovery Season 2 finds an amazing groove between serialized storytelling and phenomenal one-offHere's the thing. Its Star Trek. Star Trek is a show that adapts to time periods and cultural events. It's never going to stay the same. Discovery Season 2 finds an amazing groove between serialized storytelling and phenomenal one-off stories. The characters, storylines, and settings are wonderfully balanced, and incredibly engaging. It's modern TV. The great heart and soul of Star Trek is very much present, the curiosity for exploration, the belief that humanity is good and capable of hope and peace, and its all wrapped in an action forward story. Grow up if it doesn't "Feel like Star Trek"… Expand
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KomotozehFeb 10, 2021
I have watched two seasons of this show.
It retains the spirt of weekly star trek well working to have season long arcs.
Its visuals are fun, characters are fun.
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SolimondSep 8, 2019
The first season was uneven at times, but the performances are great, it looks beautiful, and the writing is sharp. At its core, despite how dark the show was at times, are the values that underlie the Federation and all of Star Trek. This isThe first season was uneven at times, but the performances are great, it looks beautiful, and the writing is sharp. At its core, despite how dark the show was at times, are the values that underlie the Federation and all of Star Trek. This is what I missed from the new movies, fun as they could be, and its wonderful to see these values return to Trek. I'm not finished the second season yet, but I'm fully hooked and enjoying it thoroughly. For those who complain that it looks modern, of course it does: let go of the bizarre obsession with aesthetic continuity. For those who complain that it's too PC: did you ever watch the original series? Or TNG? Trek has always been progressive, and I'm proud of it for being so. Star Trek's presentation of a future where we are equal and try to be our best selves has always been my favorite part of it, and I'm thrilled to see it continue in Discovery. Here's hoping for many more seasons.… Expand
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VishalHJan 18, 2021
Superbly delivers on many levels - writing, acting, and special effects. So much heart to this show. My only regret is that I waited so long to start watching it!
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RalpheMar 17, 2022
One of the best series I have ever watched.
It potrays possible future of human space exploration and understanding of how situations and choice affects us as humans.
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rosnk30Mar 23, 2020
Well, I hasnt watch any stuff about Star Trek trhough my 35 years! In fact, I ever tought that Star Trek was too much for "NERDS" and Star Wars was less "NERD" for me (lol). So, I decided watch discovery and blow my mind! I were watch nothingWell, I hasnt watch any stuff about Star Trek trhough my 35 years! In fact, I ever tought that Star Trek was too much for "NERDS" and Star Wars was less "NERD" for me (lol). So, I decided watch discovery and blow my mind! I were watch nothing about Star Trek lore and hasnt to compare.

In fact, for me ST: Discovery was a great netflix series with great storytelling plus great sci-fi effects!… Expand
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Raki72Jan 20, 2021
Each season needs some time to develop but the last 6 episodes are really strong. Underrated.
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FantasticMrFuxMay 6, 2019
Solid start, very interesting story even if it strays a bit too far from science at times. Cast is amazing, such wonderful characters. Especially the lead, player by Sonequa Martin-Green. She is amazing. Very enjoyable and entertaining overall.
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danielperdahlMay 24, 2019
Season 2 is proper Star Trek!
As much as the first season missed the mark when it comes to the star trek factor, the second season hits the mark pretty much dead on. I still don't like the way the Klingon race is portrayed but I do hope thatSeason 2 is proper Star Trek!
As much as the first season missed the mark when it comes to the star trek factor, the second season hits the mark pretty much dead on. I still don't like the way the Klingon race is portrayed but I do hope that they also will find its way back to what it is to be Klingon.
The looks will not work for me in any way but perhaps they will evolve towards the Klingon I love enough so that that will become a minor issue going forward.… Expand
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TinkerTenorMay 25, 2019
Been an obsessed Trekkie since 1990 and The Undiscovered Country. I really enjoy this new show and particularly enjoyed season two. Anson Mount is perfect as Pike, and Sonequa Martin-Green consistently brings a level of raw emotion that hasBeen an obsessed Trekkie since 1990 and The Undiscovered Country. I really enjoy this new show and particularly enjoyed season two. Anson Mount is perfect as Pike, and Sonequa Martin-Green consistently brings a level of raw emotion that has rarely been seen on Star Trek. Michelle Yeoh is legend. Looking forward to (and hoping for) a third season.… Expand
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katkatkat9Mar 3, 2020
I am really enjoying Discovery - it is not perfect but has a lot going for it. Fun plot twists, a great visual look etc. Yes the Klingon redesign is annoying and Burnham is a bit wooden but as Season 1 progresses both of those things begin toI am really enjoying Discovery - it is not perfect but has a lot going for it. Fun plot twists, a great visual look etc. Yes the Klingon redesign is annoying and Burnham is a bit wooden but as Season 1 progresses both of those things begin to make sense. Far superior to Enterprise and the Orville imo. Give it a real shot and you won’t be sorry… Expand
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WarriorStoicApr 23, 2020
The Show has some flaws but all in all this was good Trek. Despite minor shortcomings I had a great time watching and I look forward to season 3. Anson Mont as Pike was great and at the end of the day Discovery has all the action,The Show has some flaws but all in all this was good Trek. Despite minor shortcomings I had a great time watching and I look forward to season 3. Anson Mont as Pike was great and at the end of the day Discovery has all the action, philosophical undertones and awesome visuals that makes good science-fiction. Like every Trek Series the show took some time to find its stride. To you detractors I would say this: Star Trek is always like a SCI-FI Rorschach Test. It reflects your thoughts and gets you to dream and think. Some can only see a blob of ink, while others can see much, much more.… Expand
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aiapaecJan 17, 2021
Series is fine. Dated 10 years before the beggining of the Star Trek story it shows some rough development of the technology and mentality of the Federation. Sadly some muricans hate the series because strong female characters and one chineseSeries is fine. Dated 10 years before the beggining of the Star Trek story it shows some rough development of the technology and mentality of the Federation. Sadly some muricans hate the series because strong female characters and one chinese actress, blaming on politics and yada yada. Go back to the WWE kids.… Expand
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ranjuroFeb 27, 2021
I have been a Trek fan for 40 years. I've watched every single Trek series ever made. This show is better than Enterprise, better than Voyager, better than DS9, and very entertaining. The people who come here to hate on it seem to mostlyI have been a Trek fan for 40 years. I've watched every single Trek series ever made. This show is better than Enterprise, better than Voyager, better than DS9, and very entertaining. The people who come here to hate on it seem to mostly be stuck in a time warp or annoyed about politics, which is too bad. This may not feel like classic Trek but that's kinda the point. New Trek for a new generation. If it looked and felt like the show did 25 years ago it might appeal to all the classic Trek lovers but then it would just be Enterprise again. Or the Orville. If you take it on it's own merits as modern sci-fi set in the Star Trek universe, it's a great show.… Expand
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ToniogFeb 28, 2021
Star trek , una garanzia. Serie avvincente,effetti speciali notevoli, quasi come al cinema
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LiquidriderJan 14, 2021
The plot is actually pretty good, with a lot of twist turns and no one is safe, which makes it all the less predictable. Most reviews throwing hissy fits over the plot are being overdramatic. And those claiming it is star trek by name only,The plot is actually pretty good, with a lot of twist turns and no one is safe, which makes it all the less predictable. Most reviews throwing hissy fits over the plot are being overdramatic. And those claiming it is star trek by name only, don't know much about star trek. The number of easter eggs and references to other variations is insane. The plot & CGI are also very impressive. My biggest gripe is the characters & at times bad acting. The main character is a complete oxymoron. She is the most emotional one of the entire crew which is ironic considering she is half vulcan. I wish the writers would stop making her appear like an emotional roller coaster. She starts out emotionally strong, but it has since gotten worse and worse as the series continues.… Expand
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GruntDiverJan 5, 2021
I enjoy the storylines and the special effects are fantastic. Unfortunately, in the beginning I liked Burnham, However she has now worn me out. No leadership and she whispers her entire dialogue. It is so irritating. I hope they strengthenI enjoy the storylines and the special effects are fantastic. Unfortunately, in the beginning I liked Burnham, However she has now worn me out. No leadership and she whispers her entire dialogue. It is so irritating. I hope they strengthen her character in the future.… Expand
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criticalgamerMar 2, 2022
Was my introduction to star trek and while it isn't perfect I think the earlier seasons are well worth the watch.
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TitoRapPinasJan 9, 2021
some characters are too nuanced to the point that it dimonishes sensible character development. and without that, it's hard to root for someone. i enjoy the sci fi mumbo jumbo, and how it intertwines with the overarching story. i like how thesome characters are too nuanced to the point that it dimonishes sensible character development. and without that, it's hard to root for someone. i enjoy the sci fi mumbo jumbo, and how it intertwines with the overarching story. i like how the show is brave i alluding to real workd issues. but as a whole, as a show and a story about people, it is lacking.… Expand
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donelsonFeb 24, 2020
This show has so much potential but in each episode the pacing is wrecked by long dialogue of science-like **** You watch as you are carried along on plot and action, but every few minutes there's a blah blah blah blah .... blah. ... blah.This show has so much potential but in each episode the pacing is wrecked by long dialogue of science-like **** You watch as you are carried along on plot and action, but every few minutes there's a blah blah blah blah .... blah. ... blah. Usually with Micheal crying. Ugh.… Expand
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AlexanderLuthorNov 30, 2019
The first season was a mess but the second season showed some improvement. What continues to turn me off the show is the absolutely nauseating Cadet Tilly. The fact that anyone enjoys this character absolutely astounds me. I would takeThe first season was a mess but the second season showed some improvement. What continues to turn me off the show is the absolutely nauseating Cadet Tilly. The fact that anyone enjoys this character absolutely astounds me. I would take Crusher or Nelix over her any day and I couldn't stand them either. Why does every Star Trek series seem to endeavour to include an annoying character? I have enough of those in life.… Expand
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micheljqJun 23, 2023
J'ai fini la saison 3, beaucoup de scènes de pleurnichage émotionnel, surtout du personnage principal. C'est lourd ce pleurnichage, je me suis souvent surpris à regarder le plafond durant ces scènes. Dommage que Michelle Yeoh quitte à laJ'ai fini la saison 3, beaucoup de scènes de pleurnichage émotionnel, surtout du personnage principal. C'est lourd ce pleurnichage, je me suis souvent surpris à regarder le plafond durant ces scènes. Dommage que Michelle Yeoh quitte à la saison 3, son personnage apportait un humour sarcastique très apprécié. Beaucoup de personnages sont bien développés et intéressants. Je trouve qu'il y a plein d'entorses et de choses illogiques mais que voulez-vous, c'est la T.V. Le visuel est fantastique.… Expand
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wantedtolikebutAug 3, 2019
Season one comments: I expected so much more from the show. It's as if casting were done for "Everybody Loves Raymond." Much of the humor doesn't work. It's way too talky. Sonequa Martin-Green is fine in the lead, but not stellar. TheSeason one comments: I expected so much more from the show. It's as if casting were done for "Everybody Loves Raymond." Much of the humor doesn't work. It's way too talky. Sonequa Martin-Green is fine in the lead, but not stellar. The "Mudd" episodes were genuinely horrible. Shazad Latif is all wrong for his role, as is Mary Wiseman, among many others in the cast that just don't work. I liked Jason Isaacs as Lorca, but the twist in his story is absurd. I thought he was perfectly cast as a Picard-type, and I wanted him to show wisdom not be a bad guy from a parallel universe. There is far too much borrowed from the old shows and I want this Star Trek to go where no other Star Trek has gone before. Especially after "Battlestar Gallactica" raised the bar for TV science fiction. Battlestar was gutsy and had gravity. It's also a failure of writing. Discovery's grandstanding gets old very quickly. Stop talking so much and show me a bold new universe. Note: the season started strongly, but quickly lost momentum after the first Mudd episode and it was all downhill from there.… Expand
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g014nAug 11, 2020
As a generic sci-fi series, it's pretty good. But it's not Star Trek... It has good production quality and some pretty neat ideas for sci-fi that weren't adequately explored in books or other shows (ideas which unfortunately, don't fit intoAs a generic sci-fi series, it's pretty good. But it's not Star Trek... It has good production quality and some pretty neat ideas for sci-fi that weren't adequately explored in books or other shows (ideas which unfortunately, don't fit into the lore of Star Trek imo). I just couldn't get myself to like it until I starting watching without preconceptions. But I was looking forward to a new trekkie series.… Expand
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cylunJan 6, 2021
I would not have any problem with this TV Show if it wasn't called "Star Trek". It's nice cinematics. Story arcs are convincing. Storytelling is consistent for the most part. A certain mystery keeps the story flowing and keeps the viewerI would not have any problem with this TV Show if it wasn't called "Star Trek". It's nice cinematics. Story arcs are convincing. Storytelling is consistent for the most part. A certain mystery keeps the story flowing and keeps the viewer interested and connected. But it simply doesn't fit into the Star Trek gore. The promoted ideas, especially technology-wise, feel like the writers had the goal to show a superlative of the previously known and this is the best that they could come up with.… Expand
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BramakorMay 20, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Trek Discovery is a good series, superior to Star Trek Enterprise, but it doesn't reach the level of Voyager or Deep Space Nine. One of its strengths lies in the evolution of most characters. However, i was slightly disappointed by the time travel plot, which was also a criticism i had for Star Trek Enterprise. On the other hand, i thoroughly enjoyed the storyline involving the Mirror Universe. As for the ability to instantly travel anywhere in the universe , it felt somewhat exaggerated and excessive.… Expand
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ChaosolousSep 1, 2023
It was alright enough. I wouldn't watch it again and it won't stick with me. I've already forgotten most of it.

Lacks the magic of the earlier series. Which is honestly par for the course with all the New Trek.
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KiraseOct 4, 2020
Season 1 gave the impression that someone in charge cared more about filling certain checkmarks rather than creating a good product. There is a lot of visual eyecandy. But somehow too many episodes are just passing by. One lost chance afterSeason 1 gave the impression that someone in charge cared more about filling certain checkmarks rather than creating a good product. There is a lot of visual eyecandy. But somehow too many episodes are just passing by. One lost chance after another. Good acting had no chance to save the bad directing and writing. For the first time in star trek history i struggled to keep watching.

For season 2 there seemed to be some shift in focus. Leading to a slight improvement in quality of main storyline. They probably also intended to show more "emotion" in the series. But they overdid it so much that what they accomplished is to portrait women as unable to be professional, overly emotional and mentally unstable in one way or another. I found my eyes rolling several times at how they perpetuate this harmful stereotype. Overall it is confusing how the series turned out to be much less good than it could and should have been. The budget clearly is big enough to accomplish much more. At this point i have to rate it 05/10.… Expand
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Blacksheep343Jan 20, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. S1 4/10 S2 5/10 S3 7/10 it is getting better as it goes alongit's just unfortunate with all the great actors in this show that Michael Burnham is in this show I have never seen anyone mansplained like this character I don't know if it's the actor or if it's the writers but it's like they're in love with it (I say it because I can't tell how this character identifies ) given in the show ti responsible for starting a war and getting a ton of people killed and repeating that horrible behavior over and over again acting like a complete chauvinist. still the show's not all bad some of the acting's pretty good and it's a pretty beautiful show… Expand
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Meta_FoxJan 8, 2021
Firs season was ok, but it got worse with every episode. Second and third seasons represent endless meaningless drama.
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KubiG37Jan 24, 2020
The show isn't that terrible. Some of the episodes are good and interesting, and it certainly looks great. However, I didn't like the overall tone of the show. It is named 'Discovery', yet there is no discovering, or exploration anywhere inThe show isn't that terrible. Some of the episodes are good and interesting, and it certainly looks great. However, I didn't like the overall tone of the show. It is named 'Discovery', yet there is no discovering, or exploration anywhere in the show, just constant power struggles, action movie shooting, emotional drama, and everything is centered around a single unbeatable, flawless superhero - Michael Burnham, everyone else either feels forced into the story, or is irrelevant, as long as there's Burnham to solve everything.… Expand
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SmoothhandsFeb 13, 2020
Why do they bother? This is just sad. Go watch The Orville! The best season of Star Trek in decades. Hell even The Mandalorian is better Star Trek than this.
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Jools86Mar 30, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 3 is absolutely awful. Love Michael. Good character, but it feels like the show was written by Guardian journalists. It’s woke beyond belief, no macho men anywhere, just a rainbow brigade.

The stories are incomprehensible too, maybe because the program just bored me and I wasn’t paying attention.… Expand
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indieinsightsJan 7, 2023
As a Star Trek fan for 20 years, I have to say that I do not like Discovery. I tried to like it, hard, but it didn't work for me. I believe it has to do with the lack of actual scientific discovery, Star Trek lore, and the lack of episodicAs a Star Trek fan for 20 years, I have to say that I do not like Discovery. I tried to like it, hard, but it didn't work for me. I believe it has to do with the lack of actual scientific discovery, Star Trek lore, and the lack of episodic writing known from the past series. I see what they do and why they are doing it, but this is not what Star Trek stands for, in my opinion. Instead of focussing on the strengths of the Star Trek narrative and universe, they seem to be too influenced by modern generic Star Wars films and series, and cheap and commercially unsuccessful fantasy series of recent years. The latter is worth mentioning, I guess, because it is astonishing how many generic fantasy series bombed commercially recently, and it looks (without googling it) that Discovery's team is either part of those teams, or at least influenced by it. But I will rewatch it in a few years.… Expand
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starkiller9Jan 25, 2022
Visually great but the show really tanked halfway into season 3 and hasn't recovered.
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shilogoviakMay 24, 2022
It had some interesting moments, but more than its fair share of painful and cringe-worthy moments too. I'll just say I'm glad that Star Trek seems to be going back to its old ways with Strange New Worlds.
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BishBashBoshSep 28, 2020
Absolute trash.
Pros... Visually it's great. However, special FX for television are becoming more and more brilliant it's not like it stands out from the crowd. Anson Mount as Pike, brilliant. Cons... Everyone and everything else.. That Yum,Absolute trash.
Pros... Visually it's great. However, special FX for television are becoming more and more brilliant it's not like it stands out from the crowd. Anson Mount as Pike, brilliant. Cons... Everyone and everything else.. That Yum, yum line was just.... Dire I've watch both seasons can't stomach another one. Beam me up Scotty.… Expand
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strangebrew123Dec 1, 2021
Was excited about this, as I particularly liked the actress that plays Michael when she was in TWD. Wow was I disappointed! The storyline and acting (almost universally) of the first season is terrible! The character development is terrible,Was excited about this, as I particularly liked the actress that plays Michael when she was in TWD. Wow was I disappointed! The storyline and acting (almost universally) of the first season is terrible! The character development is terrible, especially Tilly and Stamets. the second season was slight better, but not much. the third season iwas far better, more coherent! But wow did it take a long time to get there!… Expand
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cuukJan 22, 2022
Just been binge watching STD. I actually think the plot schemes and technology are not bad. Season 1 was not as bad as I thought afters taking in public opinion. Having said that , by season 3 it becomes almost unwatchable. I have foundJust been binge watching STD. I actually think the plot schemes and technology are not bad. Season 1 was not as bad as I thought afters taking in public opinion. Having said that , by season 3 it becomes almost unwatchable. I have found myself hanging in there to find out what happens, but struggling to tolerate the insistent wokeness and the entire crews constant need for a psych eval to explore their feelings of inadequacy in every other scene of every episode. OMG, even the computer system ends up needing emotional support... It's just over the top. I love all things Star Trek and I really wanted this to be good. But, it would seem that this portion of the franchise has been badly hurt by the social ideologies of it's writers.… Expand
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KnickerlessMay 26, 2022
The first two seasons were very much okay, even though there were many inconsistencies and it is a bit too violent and dark for star trek and it broke the Klingons. The third season just became something strange full of cringe moments. It'sThe first two seasons were very much okay, even though there were many inconsistencies and it is a bit too violent and dark for star trek and it broke the Klingons. The third season just became something strange full of cringe moments. It's basically deus ex machina meets Mary Sue, and a bunch of superfluous nonsense, and I'm not at all talking about the virtue signaling. The characters have forgotten who they are and the ends of the storylines make no sense.… Expand
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bjmetacriticJun 16, 2022
This is Star Trek in name only. As a standalone Sci Fi series it might have worked, but almost nothing about tone, pace, or characters in this show is true to Star Trek.
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SilverduckyJul 16, 2022
The only good part of Discovery is Lorca, Pike, Saru, Reno, book, Staments, Admiral Vance, Section 31 and the less annoying crew when not crying and hugging. But the real stars of the series is the top tier CGI, set design, costumes props andThe only good part of Discovery is Lorca, Pike, Saru, Reno, book, Staments, Admiral Vance, Section 31 and the less annoying crew when not crying and hugging. But the real stars of the series is the top tier CGI, set design, costumes props and those cinematography wide shots. The creative art dept is really saving this mess, not the writing. Go watch The Expanse, The Orville and Star Trek: Strange New World much more enjoyable and less headaches than watching STD.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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Alternative4Nov 14, 2020
The story is just so incredibly disappointing, its like Kurtzman thought the entirety of Star Trek was pseudo science and lazer ship battles. Like Star Trek can have a different tone to it as in a darker tone but the story has to be coherentThe story is just so incredibly disappointing, its like Kurtzman thought the entirety of Star Trek was pseudo science and lazer ship battles. Like Star Trek can have a different tone to it as in a darker tone but the story has to be coherent and should hold true to what the OG creator wanted which was to at least stick as close to concrete physics principles.… Expand
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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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LtlombardiJan 4, 2021
Problems start since episode one. The events, character decisions are too stupid to be believable. It's just bad story. Image your teacher asks of you to write an essay and requires some elements to be integrated into it. And You, the author,Problems start since episode one. The events, character decisions are too stupid to be believable. It's just bad story. Image your teacher asks of you to write an essay and requires some elements to be integrated into it. And You, the author, don't understand those elements, or don't care about them, and so, you add them, but they are not organic integrated. When someone reads your essay, things don't make much sense. To reduce rejection, you as author, speeds up your writing, removing important stuff and adding a bunch of irrelevant stuff, so the reader can't keep up with everything and kind of go with the flow... It's like a Transformer movie...
If this show wasn't named star trek, and did not try to use previously created universe, it would be a bad show nonetheless.… Expand
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M_SalgadoDec 1, 2020
Just bad characters in general. The main character is simply unbelievable as a Starfleet officer. She would never make it to commander as almost every episode she disregard and disobeys direct orders. The ship doesn’t feel real like the TNGJust bad characters in general. The main character is simply unbelievable as a Starfleet officer. She would never make it to commander as almost every episode she disregard and disobeys direct orders. The ship doesn’t feel real like the TNG or others felt. Action sequences from DS9 were better, even with the limited tech of the time. Show throws emotional crisis all the time so there is NO time for even a tiny moment to humanize those characters. I try really hard to like it, but could not.… Expand
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jamesdantonMay 13, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is garbage.
The bullets:
- Looks great! The folks behind the scenes can not get enough praise from me.
- Not Star Trek in tone, direction or message.
- Characters are unlikable, main character is a huge Mary Sue, who, despite being the cause of millions of deaths due to an ego driven mutiny is everyone's darling and idol and the fat, annoying, red haired girl with more craters on her face than the lunar surface would not have passed Starfleet's training program.
- Disrespects canon in every way it can, tries to insert 'do you remember this?' moments, people, props and even sound effects (anachronistically) from better Trek to try and convince you IT'S a better show.
- Tries too hard to be 'cool' by having characters swear like edgy teenagers. Pathetic. - Action takes the place of thought and depth or developed characters and I don't care about any of these.

How can you kill a half century of excellent stories and canon? This is how. Disrespecting everything that came before it that made it what it is.… Expand
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sitebenderMar 14, 2020
It was a chore to watch season 2. I thought it would get better but no. I just struggle to enjoy a season long storyline that isn't just the backdrop. Pike was a shining beacon of what the show really needs and that's colorful uniforms and aIt was a chore to watch season 2. I thought it would get better but no. I just struggle to enjoy a season long storyline that isn't just the backdrop. Pike was a shining beacon of what the show really needs and that's colorful uniforms and a step away from all the dreary darkness. The best episodes were the ones that deviated away from the overall storyline for a single episode.

Season one showed how dislikable they were in season one and that didn't change. Even the one character that was likable managed to turn insufferable or at least annoying in season two. That's okay, because they brought on new characters that helped raise the cast as a whole, because I didn't instantly hate them and they did a lot of good things without being an annoyance.

I have hope for season 3, but I'm pretty low on this show as a whole. I thought season 2 would get better. Nope.… Expand
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portobellojimJul 6, 2019
I watched the entire first season. James Issacs carried it for a bit, so did the Star Trek brand and some of the writing was ok earlier in the series. Also Brian Fuller has made some great and interesting tv (Hannibal had some greatI watched the entire first season. James Issacs carried it for a bit, so did the Star Trek brand and some of the writing was ok earlier in the series. Also Brian Fuller has made some great and interesting tv (Hannibal had some great moments).
This season begins with an excruciating speech from the main character where she repeats the phrase 'this is who we are!' over and over while the show cuts to the faces of the crew who are looking proud and emotional. It is a truly awful moment.
Then the show gets under way, it's built around a main character who is basically superpowered in her wisdom and strength. They’ve even sacrificed the character of Spock so they can show just how strong and clever she is (he took her place in science academy unfairly (She's his adopted sister), he's a spoilt child and basically if you think he's smart, she's smarter!).
The plot is daft and amateurish, the acting involves a lot of speech-making and manufactured emotionalism. But the effects are good.
All in all this is the weakest film or tv addition to the Star Trek universe to date. It’s too melodramatic, too preachy, it lacks subtlety, the storylines don’t work and the characters are mostly forgettable and generic.
I haven’t give it 0 out of 10, because despite the story-telling incompetence, the show is strong in terms of visual design.… Expand
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WolfHeathenAug 25, 2019
Discovery feels like a generic space action show that could've really had any name other than "Star Trek" attached to it. Almost everything is wrong with this show.

1) Every Star Trek fan knows that Star Trek has a certain feeling. It wasDiscovery feels like a generic space action show that could've really had any name other than "Star Trek" attached to it. Almost everything is wrong with this show.

1) Every Star Trek fan knows that Star Trek has a certain feeling. It was present in TNG, DS9, and VOY. Enterprise faltered a bit on this and Discovery doesn't have it at all.

2) Starfleet has completely abandoned everything it stood for and apparently it's absolutely OK to just act willy-nilly and shoot and anything if you feel like it. It seems as if the rules and laws that Stafleet holds sacred have all been thrown out the airlock.

The crew many times act like children, with one character in the first episode running onto the bridge telling the helm to do donuts because it's cool, which would never be acceptable no matter which navy you belong to, futuristic or otherwise. There's a massive lack of discipline on this ship and it's completely unrealistic and gets rid of everything Star Trek has taught us about behaving and having manners. In the previous shows you only broke the rules if you felt it was absolutely necessary, not because you're an impatient ****

It's almost as if the ship is run by adults suffering from extended adolescence.

3) Klingons never cared about their dead because the soul was what mattered. The body was nothing but an empty shell, so making sure the soul made it to Sto'Vo'Kor with honor was their priority, not caring for a dead husk. Klingons are no longer Klingons.

4) Memorable main theme. Discovery has none. ST:E alienated 50% of the fan base within the first 30 seconds of the first episode because of the horrible musical score chosen to introduce the show. Discovery has a forgettable main theme. The only way you'd be able to "recognize" it in an audio quiz would be by pure deduction; it would be the only one left that you didn't recognize.

Star Trek music is not supposed be a generic mediocre orchestral score that doesn't evoke emotions of heroism, bravery, or wonder.

5) The identity politics. Oh, joy...

The first black captain was Cpt. Sisko in DS9. He was a brilliant captain and a brilliant character who didn't have to resort to screaming "racism" every time he didn't get his way. The white characters on the show weren't overtly diminished because of their skin color in order to make Sisko more prominent because of his.

Jadzia Dax in DS9 was a character who through her symbiont had changed gender multiple times. This wasn't anything anyone cared about because it wasn't the main emphasis of the character. They didn't make a big deal out of this obvious metaphor for transsexuality. Instead they emphasized the vast amount of knowledge she had accrued over her seven lifetimes and they made use of her extensive expertise, making her a strong female character based on nothing but her own merits.

Captain Janeway was a great character who needed nothing other than her own merits to stand strong as the show's first female captain. She stood alongside strong male characters and she did so as an equal, not as someone who needed to be made stronger by making her male crew any less masculine.

STD has to belittle and denigrate masculinity in order to make the female characters seem stronger and better. The fact that they're quite badass on their own isn't enough for the writers of this show, and the feminist agenda becomes painfully clear at this point. Elevating women isn't for feminists: masculinity has to be belittled and portrayed as something negative instead of making women just as good as men at everything men do.

Blurring the gender lines is also a clear and overt thing in this show. The most obvious one being the main female character named Michael.

Also, the fact that J.J. Abrams publicly stated that there was an obsession on his part with race (because the Emmy Awards had "the whitest **** room ever") when casting this show proves how incredibly SJW influenced this show really is.

I don't need politics in my TV shows unless they're obviously political TV shows like House of Cards or The West Wing. I watch Star Trek because I want to escape to a better world, not because I want to experience more of the world I already live in. Every single Star Trek show has done this for me except for STD (which is an apt abbreviation for this show).… Expand
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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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Rick444Apr 17, 2020
Watching star trek discovery to the end after seeing the next generation or Picard is like catching your grandchildren masturbating and watching them finish
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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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BanthasalesmanAug 27, 2020
This is not Star Trek, Kurtzman has used the idea that this is Trek to draw the fans in but it really isn't. I've seen that people call it STD and that fits so well. Its another situation with a Mary Sue who is so shallow but the best atThis is not Star Trek, Kurtzman has used the idea that this is Trek to draw the fans in but it really isn't. I've seen that people call it STD and that fits so well. Its another situation with a Mary Sue who is so shallow but the best at everything. Fair enough my view was originally coloured by the horrible Klingons, but I'm done, you've ruined what should have been an easy show to make.… Expand
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koyotNov 11, 2020
Every episode is like the creators wanted to get an Oscar. Wokeism, tokenism, virtue signaling - you can all find it here. The makenosense dialogs and cringe. The story is not bad - I can say that I like it. Some of the main characters areEvery episode is like the creators wanted to get an Oscar. Wokeism, tokenism, virtue signaling - you can all find it here. The makenosense dialogs and cringe. The story is not bad - I can say that I like it. Some of the main characters are not likable and you want them dead, some have nothing special to offer yet are promoted.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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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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stanbstanAug 2, 2023
The show started off well, but after three seasons, it sank into the worst Star Trek.
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FalrinthNov 27, 2020
While im a big fan of Star Trek, had high hopes and excitement with the references i cant enjoy it as much as previous series (any of them). I just cant stop noticing how it is more of political/ideological propaganda/crusade wrapped in aWhile im a big fan of Star Trek, had high hopes and excitement with the references i cant enjoy it as much as previous series (any of them). I just cant stop noticing how it is more of political/ideological propaganda/crusade wrapped in a sci-fi cover that turns out to be just high budget VFX with mediocre, single plot. I wouldnt mind the variety (its a sci-fi show!) but this feels like aggresive political correctness promotional video. Its just weird to watch when at every step you get another dose of correctness, especially with shallow, cliche characters that makes it even more apparent.

I dont mind variety, but someone there took it to the heart much more than Star Trek itself. They focused on that "social justice", feminism and lgbt promotion to such drastic degree, that they have lost the essence. Star Trek seems to be just a taken over background to political and ideological preaching, and that is not entertaining.… Expand
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SpiralusMay 24, 2019
I immediately stopped watching this in the second episode when one of the characters ran onto the bridge, not really in an emergency situation, still wearing sickbay scrubs and told the pilot that she needed to, "Go in a circular orbit. LikeI immediately stopped watching this in the second episode when one of the characters ran onto the bridge, not really in an emergency situation, still wearing sickbay scrubs and told the pilot that she needed to, "Go in a circular orbit. Like do a donut in a space ship", adding, "it'll be awesome".
That should be all you need to know about this dumpster fire of a show. If you're dumb enough to not understand why that line is problematic, maybe you can get a job writing for Star Trek: Discovery.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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compaysegundoAug 31, 2020
Discovery has really nice effects and the inscenation is great. But the characters are mostly terrible and the story develops after a pretty nice start insanely bad.

Furthermore it is really a product of terrible social correctness asDiscovery has really nice effects and the inscenation is great. But the characters are mostly terrible and the story develops after a pretty nice start insanely bad.

Furthermore it is really a product of terrible social correctness as (colored) women are the heroes, (white) men are the bad guys or just idiots. That Star Trek ever carried a message for social justice means not that you have to stick the middle finger in the face of people like in this series. The main character is a boring superhero black woman which is just the best in everything and the whole universe seems only be there for her. The second important character is of course a brillant homosexual, the only white man which behaves brillant and brave and is a "good". The dialogs are terrible and mostly flat. There is not one remarkable character in the series.… 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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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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PavelHMay 19, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's start with the good:
Good Visuals

Now to the bad:
It's a mixture of fanfiction, bad writing, superheroes and social justice. Sounds like Captain Marvel and the new Batwoman? Yeah, Holywood isn't very creative nowadays. So what do you get if you buy the DVD or decide to stream it? Main character is Michael Burnham, she's the best at everything, she's the best Vulcan that's not a Vulcan, she begins and ends the Klingon War, one of the biggest events in ST history, she's the only person who can understand the Tartigrade, she breaks up the whole Terran Empire in the Mirror Universe, she instantaniously resolves any problem thrown at her, she can speak alien languages nobody else can on the ship, she teleports a church 50000 light years away, she creates a time suit and jumps back and forth in time, she creates a time wormhole, she pushes the ship 900 years into the future, she resolves Spock, Sarek and Amanda's problems whenever they need it. Thing is, Star Trek is supposed to be a futuristic vision of humanity, going into deep space, meeting aliens, alies and enemies, handling unexplained phenomena, some of those aliens can literally destroy humanity in several years so they have to think of ways of defeating them and handling the losses of loved ones in some cases, it's not supposed to be a superhero movie. But OK, so it's a superhero movie, is it any good? Well, no, it's awful. The dialogue is awful, there's love triangles, crying in nearly every episode, personal relationships sometimes fill in 1/2 of the episodes or more. So you think, well it could be good if the characters are interesting or have interesting backgrounds or for example their reason why they came aboard Discovery - again not in this Quadrant of the galaxy. Michael Burnham sucks about 80% of the character development time so you're supposed to care about these other main characters that didn't even have names until Season 2? Some of them die and their deaths are about as emotional as the deaths of the extras in movies. In summary, it's a superhero movie with bad dialogue, soap opera elements and uninteresting characters. It's Star Trek in name only, if you're a fan of the previous series, don't watch it, they screw the canon and don't pay homage to the idea of Star Trek - a bridge crew exploring space and working together to solve mysteries. Don't bother.… Expand
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kpaulNov 7, 2020
So, now we know having no characters with no flaw and illogical plot points makes for awful watching. Having actors because of their gender and sexuality rather than their skill makes for awful performances.
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AeluvianFeb 4, 2020
Underwhelming series. Not worth watching. Second season **** things up till it was painful to watch
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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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