Spoilers Star Trek: Discovery 2x03 - "Point of Light"

[Campe]

It could theoretically be the same universe but void of continuity or without the law of non-contradiction in place. Maybe the whole thing is Benny Russell's story and Benny's writing a new story while forgetting or not caring about how it fits in with the rest of the stories. As they've said on star trek plenty of times: "If you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"

I do not believe that was ever the intent.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Micheal

Micheal

Micheal

Micheal

Micheal

M-I-C-H-A-E-L
I fear this may become my version of @The Wormhole 's leading zero.

 

[oberth]

It could theoretically be the same universe but void of continuity or without the law of non-contradiction in place. "

really?

• that quantum drive destroys canon bigly
• they somehow forgot how beaming works
• federation vs planetary union
• no vulcans (or anybody else we know) at all
• etc

i don't call it a tng rippoff but

tng 2.0 (under new managment)
​

i prefer trek and accept that it is maturing with time (i do not necessarily condone all of that maturing)

canon is overrated​

 

[Brainsucker]

Where’s the Durass family? They’re usually around, causing trouble.

My guess is, Durass family is not yet formed.

 

[Tuskin38]

My guess is, Durass family is not yet formed.

They existed in the 22nd Century

we also need that pad and stylus back - all that unbelievably small stuff archer used is so not canon

Number One has a very TOS looking pad in one of the preview images they've released over the last few months.

 

[Tuskin38]

Could Orville not come up in every DSC thread? Thanks.

 

[oberth]

M-I-C-H-A-E-L
I fear this may become my version of @The Wormhole 's leading zero.

more like ...

ceterum censeo michealum esse delendam

 

[Tuskin38]

There is a little evidence of it. Apparently just holding up a black badge is enough for Tyler to know who she works for.

Yeah, but that isn't every tom dick and harry like he said.

 

[marsh8472]

really?

• that quantum drive destroys canon bigly
• they somehow forgot how beaming works
• federation vs planetary union
• no vulcans (or anybody else we know) at all
• etc

i don't call it a tng rippoff but

tng 2.0 (under new managment)
​

i prefer trek and accept that it is maturing with time (i do not necessarily condone all of that maturing)

canon is overrated​

SISKO: I suppose it did. But I have begun to wonder. What if it wasn't a dream? What if this life we're leading, all of this, you and me, everything. What if all this is the illusion?
JOSEPH: That's a scary thought.
SISKO: I know, I know. But maybe, just maybe, Benny isn't the dream, we are. Maybe we're nothing more than figments of his imagination. For all we know, at this very moment, somewhere far beyond all those distant stars, Benny Russell is dreaming of us.

Benny Russel model of reality

 

[oberth]

Benny Russel model of reality

that also allows for whatever the guys at cbs fancy

 

[Awesome Possum]

Yeah, but that isn't every tom dick and harry like he said.

He said that he had heard rumors. Given all the black badges on Discovery at one time and the war, I wouldn’t be surprised if some crew members were spreading rumors about Section 31. There may be some vague awareness, like a guy who knows a girl who knows a trill who knows an andorian who knew a guy whose brother had joined it and told him about it. Most probably doubt it’s even real, dismissing it as a story cadets tell each other. It probably even benefits Section 31 since anything real can be easily dismissed as hearsay.

 

[Tuskin38]

Benny Russel model of reality

No

 

[oberth]

He said that he had heard rumors. Given all the black badges on Discovery at one time and the war, I wouldn’t be surprised if some crew members were spreading rumors about Section 31. There may be some vague awareness, like a guy who knows a girl who knows a trill who knows an andorian who knew a guy whose brother had joined it and told him about it. Most probably doubt it’s even real, dismissing it as a story cadets tell each other. It probably even benefits Section 31 since anything real can be easily dismissed as hearsay.

like wormhole extreme

 

[marsh8472]

 

[Lord Garth]

really?

• that quantum drive destroys canon bigly
• they somehow forgot how beaming works
• federation vs planetary union
• no vulcans (or anybody else we know) at all
• etc

i don't call it a tng rippoff but

tng 2.0 (under new managment)
​

i prefer trek and accept that it is maturing with time (i do not necessarily condone all of that maturing)

canon is overrated​

Some people just aren't happy unless they're watching Star Trek that reminds them of when they used to wear MC Hammer pants. They think new Star Trek "Can't Touch This".

 

[oberth]

Some people just aren't happy unless they're watching Star Trek that reminds them of when they used to wear MC Hammer pants. They think new Star Trek "Can't Touch This".

whatever mc hammer pants are

 

[oberth]

whatever mc hammer pants are

gOOgled it - if i ever had worn those i certainly wouldn't want to be reminded of that

 

[Lord Garth]

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[137th Gebirg]

I see the initials SMG and all I can think about is Buffy. Please overwrite my brain, please.

I see sub machine gun. To each their own.

 

[Vger23]

I'm late to the game on this one due to being on business travel all week. And, I'm not going to read 30 pages and let my opinion be swayed. I'll do that later.

This is a solid 9 again for me. First time I've given two DSC episodes 9's in a row. And I'm shocked because I thought this would be a garbage episode

Reasons:
1 Character, character, character- This was a huge character piece. Lots of great stuff between Tyler and L'Rell. Shazad Latif continues to be a great actor and Mary Chiefo is one of the best, most dedicated actors to ever play a Klingon. Also, the advancement of Amanda's character and the insight into her relationship with Spock and Michael was excellent. I also like seeing Tilly in a different light. This was one of the most character-driven DSC episodes thus far.

2. Tone- I'm very pleased to see something tonally and structurally different from the first two episodes of S2. As much as I liked both, I was beginning to worry that we'd be watching 90's Trek and The Orville instead of Star Trek Discovery before too long, and I'm very glad to see that the writers and producers are still dedicated to varying tones and approaches. No stale repetitive crap here. They can do lighthearted adventure, ethical conundrums, and dark palace intrigue all in one series. Because that's what makes Trek so great.

3. Deepened Mystery- The mystery theme of the Red Angel/Signals was sufficiently advanced, and we now have an even deeper mystery with what is going on with Lt. Spock. And what's up with the evil(?) spore creature? I'm more intrigued each week.

4. Michelle Yeoh- I love that the Emperor was back, and she's got a little playfulness that has developed since her introduction to our universe. It's a good start of an evolution for the character, which is needed if they plan on doing their own series.

5- Visual Appeal- The costumes and sets were phenomenal in this episode. Top notch without a doubt.

6. Klingon Plotline- This was a proper Klingon "palace intrigue" episode. Reminded me of some of the better TNG era Klingon episodes, except better in some ways. Good surprises, realistic maneuvering, lots of fun. The fight scene with the House Kor dickheads was very cool. The whole thing was very "Game of Thrones-ish" which, on an individual episode basis, is not a true all a bad thing. I just wouldn't want it every week.

Overall, this subverted my expectations and therefore surpassed them as well. I am EXTREMELY pleased to see that "light and frothy with a touch of comfort food" isn't going to be a week-to-week happening, and they recognize the need to change it up, like the best seasons of TNG and DS9.