The Review at the End of the Universe
Star Trek: Discovery recently completed its first season which merits a discussion about the post hiatus adventures of this new Star Trek show. As always the conversation veered off on important tangents such as other corners of the Star Trek universe and real world goings on that inspired the events of this show. Naturally a…
“Will You Take My Hand?” Star Trek: Discovery wraps up its first season by tying up many of the loose ends and setting the stage for the second season. The inaugural season of the first new Star Trek TV show in 12 years has been very strong overall. It feels like a natural update for…
“The War Without, The War Within” Star Trek: Discovery resumes the Klingon War arc while dealing with the fallout of the drama caused by recent events. Putting the Klingon War on hold while the Discovery goes on a jaunt to the Mirror Universe seems like an odd decision on the surface but when considering that…
“What’s Past is Prologue” Star Trek: Discovery deals with the most recent shocking reveal while delivering an action packed Mirror Universe adventure. Episodes like this leave me torn. On one level it’s an incredibly entertaining episode of a TV show with well executed action, some great character moments and various conclusions that feel satisfying but…
“Vaulting Ambition” Star Trek: Discovery puts Burnham in the path of Emperor Georgiou and reveals more truths that have been lurking in the background. The Mirror Universe arc has so far been a very personal one for Burnham more than anyone else. It makes sense because she has always been the main character of this…
“The Wolf Inside” Star Trek: Discovery continues to explore the Mirror Universe through Michael posing as her duplicate as the mystery surrounding Ash Tyler is finally answered. This episode focuses more on a psychological exploration of the Mirror Universe rather than a physical one. Last week was all about letting the shock of where the…
“Despite Yourself” Star Trek: Discovery returns from Winter Hiatus to deal with the cliffhanger posed in the previous episode and line up the arc for the next few episodes. Before beginning it’s worth noting that this episode feels more special because it’s directed by Jonathan Frakes, the man who brought us Commander William T. Riker and…
Star Trek: Discovery recently reached the mid point of the season and went on hiatus. With this being a brand new Star Trek series it was necessary to bring a crew together to discuss the thoughts and feelings on how the series is shaping up on the whole Craig, Nick and Chris brought their own…
“Into the Forest I Go” Star Trek: Discovery stages a showdown with the Klingons and establishes a new problem for the crew to deal with when the show returns after a winter hiatus. The previous episode ended with the promise of a long delayed one on one between the Discovery and the Klingon Ship of the…
“Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum” Star Trek: Discovery brings the War with the Klingons into focus as members of the crew participate in an unusual away mission. It’s fair to say that this episode opens with a bang. The Discovery jumps in to rescue a Federation Ship up against overwhelming odds and the episode really…
