First look at Klingons in 'Star Trek: Discovery'?

[nightwind1]

And that Spock was originally a Martian.

With a plate in his chest to recharge.

 

[Kor]

I can't explain why exactly, but that looks strangely obscene.

I was thinking the same thing. I just didn't want to be the first person to say it.

Kor

 

[Trekkin]

Oh, you poor sweet and innocent Pokemon virgins:

 

[Tuskin38]

^^^^^
He is/(now probably was) an Extra.

I'm sure once this photo hit Social Media:

STD Producer: "Um, can I speak to you?"

Him: "Sure."

STD Producer: "Do you recall the Non-Disclosure clause in the contract you signed?"

Him: "Ummm...."

STD Producer: "You're fired...breach of contract. Also, if you know what's good for you, you'll try and mitigate the situation if you actually want to work in this town again."

Him: "Got it."

End result: See picture above.

I saw that conversation picture that same day as the original "Klingon" picture started spreading, I doubt it was that fast

 

[Kevin Wolff]

Once they get their hairpieces, are lit properly, and start swearing, they'll be Klingons.

 

[theREVENGEofKAHN]

Is there anyone else that went to the NY convention and saw the video that started off the Discovery panel? I seem to recal a very brief shot of traditional looking Klingon prostetics in that video. Am I remembering it wrong? I'm prety sure I saw it and my theory is that this leaked photo is some sort of offshoot of the Klingon species.

 

[Ryan Thomas Riddle]

Storytelling is not dependent on the aesthetics in the background. You mean to say one detail of stitching on a uniform will ruin one of the best episodes ever written?

The two have nothing to do with each other, something Trek has had a hard time figuring out during the 90's and early 2000's

This. So much this.

 

[F. King Daniel]

Once they get their hairpieces, are lit properly, and start swearing, they'll be Klingons.

Klingon Commander: "FUCK!"

 

[Nerys Myk]

Klingon Commander: "FUCK!"

"F'UcK: Yes, commander?

 

[Kemaiku]

Klingon Commander: "FUCK!"

Have an entire scene at a diplomatic conference where the Klingon Ambassador goes off on one, the captions just say "incomprehensible Klingon" while everyone stares wide eyed and terrified.

 

[Beagleman]

Those fucking Starfleet motherfuckers! Bring the weapons the fuck online... now, motherfucker! (Get Sam Jackson for a cameo.)

 

[RAMA]

Chris Obi must be done filming for now

https://twitter.com/obidon1/status/832702908743315456/video/1

 

[Baxten]

That spiky armor they have looks ridiculous. It has no place in a supposed science fiction setting. Even as a medieval fantasy armor, it looks impractical and dangerous to the wearers themselves and their group mates. Isn't Star Trek described as a science fiction franchise? This does not look the part.

 

[Nerys Myk]

That spiky armor they have looks ridiculous. It has no place in a supposed science fiction setting. Even as a medieval fantasy armor, it looks impractical and dangerous to the wearers themselves and their group mates. Isn't Star Trek described as a science fiction franchise? This does not look the part.

What difference does their style of armor make? How does that negate the "science fiction" setting? Being impractical or dangerous has never done that before.

 

[fireproof78]

What difference does their style of armor make? How does that negate the "science fiction" setting? Being impractical or dangerous has never done that before.

If it is one thing speculative fiction is known for it is practicality. Especially in Star Trek, with no zippers or pockets any where.

 

[Nerys Myk]

If it is one thing speculative fiction is known for it is practicality. Especially in Star Trek, with no zippers or pockets any where.

HD has forever ruined the idea of no zippers.

 

[Mudd]

Theiss managed to hide them pretty well. His successors didn't really try.

 

[Trekkin]

That spiky armor they have looks ridiculous. It has no place in a supposed science fiction setting. Even as a medieval fantasy armor, it looks impractical and dangerous to the wearers themselves and their group mates. Isn't Star Trek described as a science fiction franchise? This does not look the part.

They're (apparently) Klingons. A race that, for the last thirty years anyway, has been written as taking pride in being impractical and dangerous.

Also: No big surprise that characters who have spent a lot of their shelf-life being compared to Viking Berserkers, have ended up sharing characteristics with something from Historical Fantasy.

 

[captainkirk]

That spiky armor they have looks ridiculous. It has no place in a supposed science fiction setting. Even as a medieval fantasy armor, it looks impractical and dangerous to the wearers themselves and their group mates. Isn't Star Trek described as a science fiction franchise? This does not look the part.

The only issue I have with the armor is that it's a bit too similar to Hirogen armor. But I love how it looks like it would be dangerous just to touch. For too long the Klingons have been like the sword guy in Raiders. They make a lot of noise, try to look threatening with their swords, but they're kind of useless as opponents. Hopefully DSC will change that.

 

[cultcross]

They're (apparently) Klingons. A race that, for the last thirty years anyway, has been written as taking pride in being impractical and dangerous.

If you speak with the actors who played Klingons in the TNG era armour, they found that very impractical and dangerous - JG Hertzler says he used to send crewmembers flying if he turned around too fast, especially after he went down to one eye.