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I'm not really sure how I missed this movie when it first came out. It showed up on Prime though, and I randomly put it on. While I'd agree with some reviews saying it's a bit rushed and unfocused at times, I think it deserves a slightly higher rating than it has here. It's a crazy mix of genres of everything from action to horror that generally works. And it did all tie together for a great ending in my opinion. I'm not sure what else to really compare it to, but it did have some elements of Frighteners to it. If you like a light hearted quirky horror/supernatural movie, you might like dig it.

Season 1 was great. Season 2 has been a bit inconsistent, but still miles above the quality of Discovery. There are actually likable characters, and a focus on all of the characters rather than everything mainly revolving around one (awful) character like in Discovery. I hope it can keep up, but season two has faded a bit. I'm still enjoying watching it and keeping my hopes up though.

In my mind, 7 out of 10 is a "very good" rating. Giving this an 8-10 rating is a stretch in my opinion. That would put it along side some of the best sci-fi shows ever, and it's not that. But compared to other recent Star Trek shows? It's an 11.

I have absolutely zero issues with a show that has a "slow burn" when there is a payoff and a reason. But there legitimately are shows that are just slow and drawn out with filler. This show is one of those. It has a great premise, a good cast (with the exception of Common), interesting sets, and a very good first episode. But from there on the decisions with the pacing and plot development are a big let down. If the storyline of a season can fit in 6 episodes and have better pacing, then I wish shows would just do that. It's a problem with a lot of new series.

It's a decent show, but when you compare it to some of the other sci-fi content of the last few years, it's just not a 8-10 rating (personal opinion, but I think it's valid). Some of the highest regarded sci-fi tv shows there's been don't even have ratings this high.