Bucky Seifert on 25/9/2017 at 19:34
Updated opinionHaving now finished the first season, it makes me happy to say that after the slog that was the first several episodes, the series got progressively better, especially the arc after the mid season finale. I won't say anything that happens, but I can say it is worth watching. Not going to act like it's flawless, I'm still not a fan of the Klingon design, but never the less, this series went from meh to good in a handful of episodes, and then went on to really good afterwards, which to be fair, it took Next Generation two whole seasons to really get it's momentum.
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https://i0.wp.com/paperfury.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/giphy4.gif?resize=400%2C374But for realsies, I didn't think it was bad, but it didn't really leave an impact on me. There were moments and things I liked and while there was nothing I outright hated, nothing went beyond "Yeah that was pretty neat". That being said, I'm really not a fan of the new look for the Klingons. I'm not against giving them a new look but they just don't look like Klingons to me.
I am going to give this show a fair chance, though, since after all it took Star Trek: The Next Generation quite a while to get genuinely good.
Still, these first two episodes were just kind of duds to me.
Aja on 25/9/2017 at 19:40
My dad's PVR didn't catch the second episode, but based on the first I pretty much agree with everything you said. As a die-hard ST fan I can live with all of the modernizations, but the story did feel like it took a backseat to the special effects. I'm willing to give them a chance to develop it, though, and understand that the pilot has to be visually exciting to hook people in.
My biggest complaint was that the score felt overly dramatic and it basically never let up, which contrasted strongly with ST's typical slower, more atmospheric soundtrack. Hopefully they calm it down in future episodes.
Renzatic on 25/9/2017 at 19:47
I liked it alright. Yeah, it was more spectacle than cerebral, but it's a pilot coming out in an era where great shows on TV are the norm, rather than the exception. It had to do something grand enough to draw people in, while still maintaining the notion that there's still plenty of room for old Trek to flourish in its new mold. I think they succeeded on that front.
As for the Klingons, I think the biggest problem is that all those cosmetic effects are obviously making it difficult for some of the actors to emote properly. The ones who didn't have quite as much on their faces tended to act better, likely because they weren't talking through 10 pounds of teeth and lip enhancements.
Starker on 25/9/2017 at 21:35
I have to say, whoever had the bright idea to call the new series STD didn't really think it through.
Bucky Seifert on 25/9/2017 at 21:40
Yeah I'm really not a big fan. They just don't look like Klingons to me.
Aja on 25/9/2017 at 22:42
The Klingons have always been blackface in space (Worf excepted).
Queue on 26/9/2017 at 02:59
Quote Posted by Starker
I have to say, whoever had the bright idea to call the new series STD didn't really think it through.
Just think of it as the series that keeps on giving.
heywood on 26/9/2017 at 11:56
I'm Klingon'ed out. The Klingons were the least imaginative, most overly stereotyped, shallowest, and least interesting of all the major races portrayed in the franchise. I don't need more.
henke on 26/9/2017 at 16:17
Ok, let's talk about the real problem with Star Trek Discovery's first episode. Michelle Yeoh didn't do any kung fu! >:|
That aside tho, not bad.