Nah I think the war is going to carry on there, Capt Malfoy is going to make things interesting
Would be surprised if it lasts much beyond this series. But aye it'll be a big fixture in this one. Agree the new captain seems like he'll be good!
just checked 15 episodes by the looks of it! 🙂
Cheers for the reminder now sign up to Netflix again ready for Stranger Things 2.
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Cheers for the reminder now sign up to Netflix again ready for Stranger Things 2.
re-watched the first again the other week, really looking forward to that too.
Was glad I watched episode 3, despite 1 and 2 being a bit mleh. Its getting good. Dark as well. Alienesque.....
EPISODE 3 AMAZEBALLS
EP3 was a big improvement
Just watched episode 3. Reminded me so much of aliens in places. Thumbs up!
Watched 1 last night a bit all over the place while they introduce everyone.
Jason Isaacs rather stole the show.
Trek, like pretty much everything else is improved considerably when Damon Lindelof is kept away from the script.
Well all caught up now it's starting to show potential.
Big cheesefest this week. 🙁
Big cheesefest this week.
Also didn't enjoy this week. Didn't think it was particularly cheesy, just not very engaging or entertaining.
I'm also getting annoyed by the Klingon language.
Not even when they tell you what the Ripper is or what they do with it?
Minor spoiler alert.
I quite liked this week's EP, it's turning out quite well. There's definitely a lot of BSG influence there, if I have to criticise on anything it's the clunkiness of the Klingon dialogue and that they're paper-thin baddies plot-wise (it's revealed what happened to Capt Georgiou). Of course, being Trek, a specific problem is solved with understanding and empathy which makes a welcome change from the usual tiresome gung-ho sci-fi antics.
Likes
Captain is a fighter
Scientists and explores need to become fighters
Cliche
Scary creature is actually nice so feed it then abuse it
Dislikes
Pace was wrong
was alright, I'm no convinced with the klingons dialogue though, it makes you switch off, hope to god they invent universal translators soon! 😆
Oh yeah Klingones talking, I was trying to eat
Oh yeah Klingones talking, I was trying to eat
Gagh?
where are they going with the fungal drive thing? How will they join up the inevitable disaster with the fact that nobody in star trek 'after' this ever mentioned the technology.
I like it overall but I can't stand the Klingons.
How will they join up the inevitable disaster with the fact that nobody in star trek 'after' this ever mentioned the technology.
or in later series shuttlecraft don't have warp drives but do in this "earlier" series.
Consistency was never Star Trek's strongest point (other than, until she died, you knew Majel barrett was going to turn up)
I like the way that the Klingons speak in Klingon, it shows an impressive level of commitment and a willingness to take risks from the producers if the show. It also helps to flatter their acting ability! 🙂
Consistency was never Star Trek's strongest point
It's science fiction, not an attempt to create a completely consistent alternative future universe. I for one am glad they're correcting some of the silly stuff that in previous series was missing only because they didn't have the effects budget.
Not sure about this quantum fungus travel, feels a bit like the midiclorians in Star Wars. Also somewhat disappointed that they couldn't be arsed to create a new baddie (like they did with the Borg) and are regurgitating the Klingon war again.
On the plus side they're sticking with the policy of killing off security officers so at least they're respecting some traditions.
I've liked it so far.
Not quite sure about the super-sentient shroom eating dust mite - still not sure where it came from, but it does remind me of something in the original Star Trek series.
They should still try and weaponize it's claws though - hope they don't forget that bit.
It will be interesting to see what the anaemic Klingon does now he's stranded on the dead ship.
vintagewino - Member
where are they going with the fungal drive thing? How will they join up the inevitable disaster with the fact that nobody in star trek 'after' this ever mentioned the technology.
Because despite being set vaguely in the original time line, it's for all intents and purposes a reboot and they can do what they like now and what happens after is unwritten.
Fair enough for them. I just wish they'd come up with something new instead of reboots. If it's Trek, set it way in the future, or not do it from the Federation point of view, do a series based on some other aliens instead of humans. Or just do a totally new sci-fi and forget the name.
Well it’s just getting worse I reckon I’m done with it. Annoying characters and comedy warp driving water bears.
Well the water bear is gone, the engineer is going to get going and something is happening, I'll give it the season
I thought last nights episode was the best of the series. It wasnt all about Michael, we got a "character" from canon, more of Isaacs and the mirror incident starts us down the path of why they're not using the spore drive in TOS.
I'm still in the alright camp. Not mind blowing anyhow, the Klingons are crap.
Am I the only person in the known universe that is bothered by the fact that they dropped the F-Bomb?! Twice!
No there is a thread about it too.
I really enjoy it. It feels like a cross between Voyager and the later episodes of DS9, when they were fully at war with the Jem'Hadar.
I agree that the re imagination of the Klingons is a bit of a let down. They were well developed in TNG so I don't see why they needed to rip that up. Their space suits/armour are cool though.
Torminalis - Member
Am I the only person in the known universe that is bothered by the fact that they dropped the F-Bomb?! Twice!
So [i]you[/i] are the person the STW swear filter is there to "protect?
The big question is; how did the tardigrade manage to rehydrate itself in open space?
because it was freeeeeeeeee
I'm now up to episode four of The Orville. It's like Star Trek, but betterer.
The big question is; how did the tardigrade manage to rehydrate itself in open space?
you should probably stop watching now or your question list will get very long!
The new series started well but every subsequent episode of Discovery is making it harder to like.
Yes I can hear you Clem Fandango
new episode was better.muppetWrangler - Member
The new series started well but every subsequent episode of Discovery is making it harder to like.
I'm liking the captain more and more, devious and determined
new episode was better.
I'm finding the quality of the episodes to be inversely proportional to the quantity of space fungus content
tbh, that's 7 episodes, I'm thinking 5 or 6 at a push out of 10 is about as much as I'd rate this.
Been watching both Discovery and Orville and both now are like stepping back in time 20 years pulling ideas and re jigs of episodes from the Next Generation .. Just expected Kelsey Grammer to appear in the last episode 😉
I actually thought Stellar's dad was Kelsey Grammer at the end.
then I thought it was John Lithgow from 3rd Rock from the Sun.
I think today's episode was the best of the series. I love a good ground hog day story.
