All Those Who Wander

I did not expect Star Trek to make a step into Space Horror--space is a given so...Survival Horror? This is a great example of refreshing serialized television. Most will say this is a recycled formula--they would be correct--however in a world where each episode resets a new call to adventure while still raising the stakes, this entry out of almost 900 episodes in the Trek universe is unique and fun to watch--no matter the sub-genre. If you're not happy about recycled tropes, you're watching the wrong universe. This universe has been around close to half a century--predating the ALIEN franchise by over a decade--the direct predecessors to space sci-fi, if not the authors of. I also like the direction the producers of the STU shows are taking in reducing episode counts to more precise storytelling. Modern times require modern formulas and now advertising dollars don't impact as much as paid subscribers, they have "refined" to more attention-grabbing episodes--be it original concepts, recycled tropes or nostalgia reminders.

Although weak in jump scares and a bit formulaic, the arcs and twists of the episode still surprised me. The third act resolution had emotional resonance and moved the overall story world forward, which works for a prequel developing lore. So let's stop comparing apples to apples and saying Discovery and Picard apples aren't apples anymore. You write an original science fiction series and we'll throw apples with our curse filled reviews.

Character development: Check.

Awesome Captain with personality and quirks: Check Interesting episode with some more lore: Check

This was a really good chapter, kudos to the writers. Keep on!

This episode had us on the edge of our seats and could be the best episode yet. I won't give anything away but damn, I cannot recall any Star Trek series hitting the ground running like this one. The character arks are impressive and they do what so many shows fail to do. You actually feel deeply about these people (or aliens as the case may be). And they are not afraid to pull at your heart strings.

What a great episode.

What a great show.

Only one left to go this season.

I could really do with more!!!

Basically Alien but with Star Trek uniforms, I can't speak highly enough of this episode. Not one you would watch with young children, which makes it even better. If you hate Discovery then you will LOVE this episode.

One word review: Alien(s). (Three word review of Alien(s): The Green Slime.)

I'm done with this show. Obviously, nothing is working here. The actors do not understand their characters' legacies, the writing is abysmal through and through, and the stories are pure drek. How naive I was to even have some hopes for its artistic success: Akiva Goldsman and Alex Kurtzman have the Midas Touch in reverse. They are career no-talent hacks. I'm embarrassed, because I happen to know that Goldsman's mother was a nice person, living in her brownstone in Cobble Hill.