Indeed. I really think there are a wealth of story options and doors that can be explored by having her be Sarek's ward, and him be tasked to do so because of his ambassador status. As Sarek would say, "Taking her in was...logical."
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There's ZERO doubt this was done to have a callback/touchstone - BUT until we get the backstory, if she had no other relatives she could be sent to - it's not as bad as some touchstoning done in past Trek outings (both TV and film.)
Wonder if it would also work with whatever the ST: D opening credits on Sunday will be?Oh, this is fun...
Is it stated that Sarek is the ONLY Vulcan Ambassador to Earth? In any case, I could care less about the circumstances or reasoning for it. It ticks me off that they did it and significantly hurt the show for me. I don't even care if he calls her his ward or not. Nothing will convince me that this will be a good idea. What next? The teenage adventures of Jim Kirk and his Klingon cousin Klothtok?
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That would be sweet but I think they're longer.Wonder if it would also work with whatever the ST: D opening credits on Sunday will be?
I'd watch that, especially if "Sabotage" is the theme songIs it stated that Sarek is the ONLY Vulcan Ambassador to Earth? In any case, I could care less about the circumstances or reasoning for it. It ticks me off that they did it and significantly hurt the show for me. I don't even care if he calls her his ward or not. Nothing will convince me that this will be a good idea. What next? The teenage adventures of Jim Kirk and his Klingon cousin Klothtok?
While I doubt Sarek is the only ambassador, he is definitely the one consistently shown in the TOS era through the films.
I just wish they didn't connect Burnham to Sarek and by extension Spock. I've seen this cliche done badly once before with Spectre. I just fear it's going to be done badly with Discovery. I just hope I'm wrong because I am excited for Discovery minus the Burnham/Sarek/Spock connection. Here's to tomorrow.I'd watch that, especially if "Sabotage" is the theme song
While I doubt Sarek is the only ambassador, he is definitely the one consistently shown in the TOS era through the films.
If that's your only concern then I think it will be okI just wish they didn't connect Burnham to Sarek and by extension Spock. I've seen this cliche done badly once before with Spectre. I just fear it's going to be done badly with Discovery. I just hope I'm wrong because I am excited for Discovery minus the Burnham/Sarek/Spock connection. Here's to tomorrow.
Well an old novel did give him a Klingon exchange student roommate at Starfleet Academy.. What next? The teenage adventures of Jim Kirk and his Klingon cousin Klothtok?
At least they weren't related.
That you know of...At least they weren't related.
He's my cousin twice removed, on my mother's side.
I was more thinking Lord of the Rings, but that's fine by meNow we're getting into Spaceballs territory.
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Without a derailment, who else might you select to be the bridge? No easier reason for a surviving NX-01 officer to appear, imo.
I'm sorry (and I actually thought it was stupid WAY BACK when I saw the TNG pilot in 1987); but it's STUPID to have a 130+ year old Human former series character who just happens to be 'touring' a ship way out in space; and it would be equally stupid to see the face of some 130+ year old 'Admiral' from a former series still serving at a Desk job.
I hope they don't have any such 'Easter Egg' in the ST: D pilot.
Why do we need a character to be a bridge? Why can't the show simply stand on its own?
I nominate Kirk and Spock in a kind of reverse "Trials and Tribble-ations," hiding in the background.... 
Most likely, they did, but I won't be getting cable again just to see Discovery; I'd rather wait for CBSAA to come here instead.
James Bond wasn't meant to be whimsical by Ian Fleming; he was meant to be serious when he does what he does, and that's why people don't regard the Moore films well. Craig's gotten back to that, but by being serious and human, and having less gadgets to use, IMHO.
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