That's the issue for me. They aren't trying anything new. It is Klingons and Feds and more of the same old, same old. In a shinier wrapper.
Poll Do You Believe STD Is Actually a Reboot [After Seeing It]?
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That's the issue for me. They aren't trying anything new. It is Klingons and Feds and more of the same old, same old. In a shinier wrapper.
There's certainly a case to be made there, but I don't think Star Trek is the right franchise to try that with. Something like Lost in Space or Buck Rogers would be better suited.
But there's been 6 TV shows and 3 series' of films, and each one of these embraced the contemporary aspects of sci-fi, updating the franchise where appropriate.
Discovery is doing the same thing.
Then you're looking at it through the wrong lens.
Just don't. I watched the first two episodes and they just don't work for me.
That's fair, but that's not what you said. And you better believe I will.
Do you have any spare rose-coloured ones to share?
Do you have any spare rose-coloured ones to share?
No, but it's real easy, you just have to take off your cynic goggles, turn on your brain, and open your mind.
Charming to the last. I don't require any advice on how to enjoy a form of entertainment. Give it a rest.
How many Star Trek shows have you given a final judgment after just watching two episodes?
Do you have any spare rose-coloured ones to share?
Charming to the last. I don't require any advice on how to enjoy a form of entertainment. Give it a rest.
Considering that I have said I'm watching "Context is for Kings" about a million times in this forum the last few days, am currently reading the novel by David Mack and have all four of the badges. I'd say I haven't passed final judgement yet.
Are you telling gushers the same thing?
After you had just proceeded to create your own definitions of this ill-defined slang.
Looking for a dictionary definition of "reboot" used a noun, I simply find:
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(Cambridge online)
a new and interesting version of something such as a film or television show, or the act of making a new and interesting version:
"They have made a much-needed 'Wizard of Oz' reboot called 'Tin Man.'"
"The series needs a reboot; it has grown increasingly bizarre and forced"
(Dictionary.com)
3. a distinctly new version of an established media franchise:The show will be a gritty reboot of the classic TV series from the 1970s
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It's a new take on an old story, or a new version of an old story. The recent films are a new version, new sequence of events, same characters but new actors playing them, a new story that supplants the old.
Ok, by that definition, fine, but that's clearly not what the OP meant by "actually a reboot."
In terms of what he meant, no this is not a reboot-- it is set in the same universe, in continuity with the old stories.
In the sense that this is reinventing Trek for a new generation, then fine, call it a reboot. And if it leads to these close-minded Trek fans to abandon the fandom, all the better.
In terms of what he meant, no this is not a reboot-- it is set in the same universe, in continuity with the old stories.
In the sense that this is reinventing Trek for a new generation, then fine, call it a reboot. And if it leads to these close-minded Trek fans to abandon the fandom, all the better.
We were talking about the 3 recent movies. I don't know if Discovery can be considered a "reboot" or not. I believe it's been referred to as a "reimagining" by some of the producers.
If someone does consider Discovery a reboot, there's no reason to be antagonistic towards them. Many on here have called discovery a reboot and really like the show.
Who are you to call someone "close minded" and dismiss them from the "fandom" because they look at the show as a "reboot," a made up term in this context anyway. The thread was about debating it, not insulting those who disagree.
If someone does consider Discovery a reboot, there's no reason to be antagonistic towards them. Many on here have called discovery a reboot and really like the show.
Who are you to call someone "close minded" and dismiss them from the "fandom" because they look at the show as a "reboot," a made up term in this context anyway. The thread was about debating it, not insulting those who disagree.
I am nobody of note, but I can certainly have the opinion that the fandom is better off with those who are close-minded and unwilling to accept anything new and different.
So half way through Ep 03 and this show is desperately trying to be Battlestar Galactica...
I called it..