I think we just need to accept the fact that this is a full reboot.

[DigificWriter]

It was (and could be considered) a soft reboot, and I think that Discovery is too.

There is no such thing as a "soft reboot".

 

[Shaka Zulu]

There is no such thing as a "soft reboot".

Oh really? People have been using that term for quite a while here on this board.

 

[DigificWriter]

Oh really? People have been using that term for quite a while here on this board.

Just because people use that term doesn't mean it's actually a thing.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Star Trek is a fictional story with a several set timeline; one of which is known as the Prime Universe or Prime Timeline. Based on what we've seen, I don't see how even the producers can say Discovery is part of the Prime continuity. At best, it appears to be a 4th timeline.

Fiction is mutable. You can change and out right erase stuff. Which why we don't talk about James R. Kirk.

Star Trek Discovery is supposed to be a period piece. It should be treated tge same way.

No it's not, because the future of Star Trek doesn't exist.

Yes, all of those are Klingons... The Star Trek Discovery Klingons can be Klingons too, but not in the same Universe. Not unless there is a good explanation presented on screen.

The explanation is the same as for all of those different looking Klingons. Different makeup created at different times.

 

[cooleddie74]

James R. Kirk.
Warp drive having been invented after 2236.
The events of "The Squire of Gothos" having taken place 900 years after Aaron Burr and Napoleon.

 

[starmike]

This again?

It's not a reboot.

 

[Jay Everington]

The audience doesn't get to decide whether it's a reboot. If thinking that helps you enjoy the show, fine, but only Paramount and the show's producers get to decide what is and isn't a reboot.

 

[Gonzo]

Yeah, well, after seeing the 3rd episode, I think we're actually in a 3rd Star Trek universe. We're way past simply rebooting.

Really, I haven't seen it yet but from the look of the promos for episode 3 it was looking like more unexpected tech advancements.

 

[Shaka Zulu]

Yep, some fans want that.

Some so-called 'fans' are trapped in the past, and need to grow the frak up.

 

[Awesome Possum]

Just because people use that term doesn't mean it's actually a thing.

It’s a term in the film industry, so it’s a thing. Sorry that reality conflicts with your ideas.

 

[Awesome Possum]

Some so-called 'fans' are trapped in the past, and need to grow the frak up.

Some fans can’t tell the difference between fiction and reality either. It’s why we have a reputation as weirdos.

 

[BillJ]

We're just 3 episodes in. David Mack said everything is going to start making sense and our fears are unfounded. Be patient.

I don't have any fears, beyond the story being engaging. But, we as an audience shouldn't have to wait around for things to make sense.

 

[Delaware123]

The explanation is the same as for all of those different looking Klingons. Different makeup created at different times.

That's not a good explanation. It needs to on screen; in story. Makeup techniques is a poor excuse for sloppy storytelling.

 

[Delaware123]

The audience doesn't get to decide whether it's a reboot. If thinking that helps you enjoy the show, fine, but only Paramount and the show's producers get to decide what is and isn't a reboot.

Not necessarily true. As far as many are concerned, there are only 3 Indiana Jones movies.

 

[fireproof78]

That's not a good explanation. It needs to on screen; in story. Makeup techniques is a poor excuse for sloppy storytelling.

Why?

There was no explanation in TMP.

Not necessarily true. As far as many are concerned, there are only 3 Indiana Jones movies.

Personal choices in entertainment doesn't mean that "Temple of Doom" doesn't exist or have Indiana Jones in it.

 

[JoeCabby]

This again?

It's not a reboot.

Episode 3 has given us a definitive way to respond to these kinds of threads....

 

[LJones41]

Yes, the producers said that it takes place in the prime timeline, but I honestly think they said that to make us feel better. The proof is in the pudding. Look at what we saw in the first two episodes: the technology is way more advanced than what we saw in TOS, and all 25 houses of Klingons look exactly the same. There are no human-looking Klingons like there should be during this era.

The thing is, I don't mind that it's a reboot. I'm cool with that. In fact, I LOVE the show so far! But I think you must realize that it's a full reboot. Not a visual ret-con. A FULL ON reboot. Meaning that it doesn't take place in the prime timeline. It's just another timeline.

I know some fans didn't like being lied to about the fact the producers saying it takes place in the prime timeline, and I can totally understand that. However, I can overlook this, for now, since the show is, IMO, pretty cool. After the show is over, though, I will be sure to grab my torch and pitchfork and make them pay for lying!

I noticed that the series is somewhat more grittier than the other Trek shows. Which I find rather interesting.

Not necessarily true. As far as many are concerned, there are only 3 Indiana Jones movies.

Really? I could have sworn there were four.

 

[DigificWriter]

It’s a term in the film industry

This means absolutely nothing.

 

[Awesome Possum]

That's not a good explanation. It needs to on screen; in story. Makeup techniques is a poor excuse for sloppy storytelling.

Why? The makeup isn’t part of the story, it changes nothing.

 

[JasonJ]

I honestly don't give a frak if it's a reboot... in my mind it'll just play out like a theatric version of a licensed novel series or something.

I'm entertained, mission accomplished CBS Paramount Network Television company.