Wow !
Fantastic episode, gave it a 9, my best mark of the series, there was so much to get excited about, but also there were some overly schmaltzy moments that took up too much time.
Loved the initial tension of the face off pre battle, the declaration by Reno that you can't "change the laws of physics" when Burnham asks her to half the time of the crystal charge (in clear homage to Scotty)
Loved the interaction of the two crews in battle, with Number One, Nhan, Cornwell, and Tilly being prominent.
Loved Georgiou, she's just evil immense and sexy hot.
Loved the triple split screen.
Loved Pike, he has to get his own show
Loved the way they tried to tie up unanswered questions relating to canon at the end. (Spore just had to go)
Confused as to why they would assume Control was neutralised and Leland was toast, what did Georgiou actually do to him in the Spore Chamber ?
Confused as to why they would jump into the future with the nanobots from Leland still on board.
Confused as to how Po became invisible in the midst of the battle and wasn't obliterated, ditto for Saru's sister.
The Klingons joining the battle was expected after Tyler's obtuse statement to Pike last week, something about him having to leave and do something before it all started.
I predicted a death of a semi major character, I went for Reno, but the writer's went for Cornwell
Again, confusion, how did that door isolate a blast that size from Pike and the rest of the ship ?
Things I didn't think sat well. . . .
Too much over sentimental schmaltz between Spock and Burnham, in the heat of a cataclysmic battle, they have time to be emotional.
The fate of all sentient life in the universe is at stake yet they are having a big hug (metaphorically).
I thought the battle scenes, despite the clear faithfulness of the CGI team to TOS style phasers, fell into the trap of being too "Star Wars"
It was just too much, too chaotic, almost to the point I expected to see a few X Fighters appear on the scene.
The bits I didn't like couldn't detract from a great finale.
Pike must get his own show (I know, I've already said that), even Spock in his blue uniformed, fresh shaven pomp couldn't outshine Pike.
And then there's Discovery, Stamets on the brink of death, induced coma, he can't die, can he ?
Probably not.
And what of Discovery ?
What of Discovery ?
Fucking great show.