I think this is the major part here. The last Trek Captain we had that was uncontroversial was probably Picard.
I think that's also the reason why Cpt. Robeau and Pike from the JJ films are so beloved.
What's so great about Pike?
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I think this is the major part here. The last Trek Captain we had that was uncontroversial was probably Picard.
I think that's also the reason why Cpt. Robeau and Pike from the JJ films are so beloved.
I think that's what I like about him, being so straight-laced but likeable, he kind of represents the boundaries that Discovery pushes against.
I've only seen the first episode of Season 2 and I liked Anson Mount's Pike. For me, the appeal of Pike is that Discovery gets to fill-in the blanks for a character I've long been curious about. Plus, I became a Pike fan due to Marvel's Early Voyages comics, and later Bruce Greenwood's portrayal, so I am curious to see what Discovery does with him, how they add to his story.
From what little I've seen so far, I am pleased. However, I do sense a tendency to overcompensate with Mount's Pike to contrast him with Lorca. It doesn't quite fit the gruffer character from "The Cage". Certainly, Pike at that point was grappling with a lot of stuff, but still, Mount's Pike seems a little too chill compared to Jeffrey Hunter's depiction.
But from just the first episode, I do like Mount's Pike and I would like to see him in a spin off show, perhaps aboard the Enterprise or on another ship after he leaves the Enterprise. I would be fine if they found some way to keep him as captain of the Discovery. Then again, if they placed Number One as captain of the Discovery I would be okay with that too. (I am looking forward to seeing Rebecca Romijn in the role).
From what little I've seen so far, I am pleased. However, I do sense a tendency to overcompensate with Mount's Pike to contrast him with Lorca. It doesn't quite fit the gruffer character from "The Cage". Certainly, Pike at that point was grappling with a lot of stuff, but still, Mount's Pike seems a little too chill compared to Jeffrey Hunter's depiction.
But from just the first episode, I do like Mount's Pike and I would like to see him in a spin off show, perhaps aboard the Enterprise or on another ship after he leaves the Enterprise. I would be fine if they found some way to keep him as captain of the Discovery. Then again, if they placed Number One as captain of the Discovery I would be okay with that too. (I am looking forward to seeing Rebecca Romijn in the role).
Do we really need April and his former crew making cameos?
Need? No way. I was just wishful thinking. He was a fascinating character in that old book I read 25 years ago. I’d like to see him brought to life.
If it did not distract from the S2 mysteries, and their appearances were just not cameos.
He's so different than last season's Captain Space A**hole and it is so so welcomed by me.
I loved the original character in TOS as well, as little as we got of him, so that plays a part too.
And his character kinda embodies what Trek is to me.
So, all of that.
I loved the original character in TOS as well, as little as we got of him, so that plays a part too.
And his character kinda embodies what Trek is to me.
So, all of that.
Nah, we need April for an arc where he's front and center.
Count me in for wanting to see April as well. I'm glad he was mentioned in live-action last season but I wouldn't mind seeing him at some point. Perhaps even as the new captain of the Discovery, though with Pike being in command this season, it might make a bit too small universe, but still, that wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.
I'd think April would be an Admiral by now. April could give Pike some orders. Or Cornwell could be in a meeting with April and the Vulcan from S1.
Honestly, I like asshole Lorca quite a bit. I thought he made a fun Captain who got the job done, but didn't care whose feelings he hurt along the way.
Even after the MU reveal, I still liked his a character, although I no longer liked him as Discovery's captain. His character wasn't ruined for me until the end when they turned him into a cartoonish villain with selfish motivations.
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Maybe April as an Admiral....
First, if you don't care for the Christopher Pike character that is your right. There is no persuading about it.
I think a good portion of his appeal comes from the rub the character got from the Kelvin movies. In both the films and Discovery they chose to make Pike a folksy mid-western type with an easy going charm. You say "generic" while I would say an "arch type." A western ideal of a commander of people. By our cultural norms it is more a case of what's not to like?
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You’d have to let Jacob out of the cabin, first.
Need? No, but I didn't need Pike either. However, Captain Pike has been my favorite captain since I was 13 so I am happy to have him.
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