The important part of any shows success regularly sits square on the shoulders of its showrunner. You can have a highly talented field of writers pitching and developing, but if they have no vision, or a vision contrary to their staff, then you will find things fall apart quickly (insert obligatory TBBS Voyager drumming here)
Many of the writers you have credited above will happily and proudly say that Michael Piller was the guiding light of modern Trek and his ability to craft writing/production teams, foster and encourage talent gave us that rich pool of talent now spread across the TV spectrum.
What DISCO needs is its own Piller. I thought we had that when Fuller was in charge. A writer/producer with a distinct voice and talent for developing rich ideas and encouraging his staff to think well outside of the norm. Without him there rests and unproven gulf. I appreciate Berg/Harberts have been handed the reigns, but they do not fill me with the confidence (yet) of Fuller, regardless of whatever blueprints he has bestowed upon them.
With Craig Sweeny on board, I wonder if (like Meyer) he will be a more experienced guiding hand for the pair, or if he has a more substantial role in the day to day operations. Hearing he was on board gave me a little hope as he is a very solid writer with a great level of production experience.
Still, to be a great success this show need a unifying driving force. Something that is now lacking with Fuller out. It leaves things in the air somewhat, and with the ever-cluttered TV-scape, it would be easy for this show to get lost, regardless of its namesake.
The show needs a Piller, a Fuller, a Whedon, a Gilligan, a Kohan, a Behr, a Sorkin, a Katims, a Fey, heck even a Rhimes... someone with some vision, drive and ownership. Let's see if someone steps up!
Hugo - wishes the show the best, seriously
