Spoilers Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 1x10 - "A Quality of Mercy"

[Donald G]

Not the Academy, but it didn't happen until he was on Earth in 2261 for whatever reason he was on Earth that year.

Correct. It was explicitly stated in "This Side of Paradise" that Spock's relationship with Leila Kalomi , such as it was, was six years prior to the events of that episode, thus 2261 . . . or, if SNW follows a one year per season rule, we shouldn't explore that until SNW Season Three.

 

[Noname Given]

Not the Academy, but it didn't happen until he was on Earth in 2261 for whatever reason he was on Earth that year.

Maybe assisting Pike with the legal defense of a certain First Officer who has been arrested and charged with a crime?

 

[Captrek]

Another solid episode. At first, I thought it was a one off, but this show is really trying to stay true to what Trek is all about. It is far from “great” but considering Picard and (especially) Discovery, it appears it has an actual potential for building a solid fanbase.

This is @BreadfanV43 ’s only post, and s/he already has a line through his/her name? I’m curious about what happened.

 

[fireproof78]

This is @BreadfanV43 ’s only post, and s/he already has a line through his/her name? I’m curious about what happened.

The V43 should be a hint.

 

[Captrek]

The V43 should be a hint.

Not for me. I must be clueless. What am I missing?

 

[fireproof78]

Not for me. I must be clueless. What am I missing?

Version 43. It's a banned user trying to get around the ban.

 

[Captrek]

Version 43. It's a banned user trying to get around the ban.

Were any of the first 42 versions anyone I should know?

 

[fireproof78]

Were any of the first 42 versions anyone I should know?

Same username and keeps reregistering with a different number. No, they didn't last long so I doubt you knew them.

 

[XCV330]

late review (plus SNW subforum has tended to be so toxic I tend to avoid it). i haven't had time or access to see anything until now. This was a 10. this is trek at its best. I have much to say but I suppose anything I could have said has already been said.

 

[Tuskin38]

(plus SNW subforum has tended to be so toxic I tend to avoid it).

It really hasn't been. It's way less toxic than the Picard and Discovery ones.

 

[XCV330]

It really hasn't been. It's way less toxic than the Picard and Discovery ones.

probably true, but that has been my impression. I tend to make those situations worse. I lurked this forum for over a decade. I am better at reading than interacting

 

[fireproof78]

late review (plus SNW subforum has tended to be so toxic I tend to avoid it). i haven't had time or access to see anything until now. This was a 10. this is trek at its best. I have much to say but I suppose anything I could have said has already been said.

To quote E.B. White, "say it anyway."

 

[Weyoun 251]

probably true, but that has been my impression. I tend to make those situations worse. I lurked this forum for over a decade. I am better at reading than interacting

This reminds me of the unwritten code of another forum that I frequent - read more, write less. The idea is that there is more to be gained by reading, understanding, and processing before you contribute yourself and that it should encourage a better quality of discourse.

 

[Captain Dove]

Yeah, Wesley's taller and trimmer.

Google tells me Wesley is only an inch taller than Shatner at his peak, but I suppose that could be wrong.

 

[Captain Dove]

I think I could have bought this version of Kirk more easily if they hadn’t had Sam underscore the pop-culture image of Kirk. The dialogue and portrayal just didn’t line up. If anything, they could have used Sam’s scene to set the stage for the alternate timeline Kirk we saw — driven, businesslike and a bit demanding. Throw in that he’s a new captain trying to prove his chops or something. That I could reconcile with TOS.

His brother would have bias, both positive and negative. Plus, he knows the 'real' Jim Kirk. This alt-Kirk was possibly reigning himself in a little in the presence of Pike, who he'd at least know by reputation.

 

[Captain Dove]

In the alternate reality, Kirk tricked Gary Mitchell into transferring to the Peregrine.

Where is Gary Mitchell in the alt-reality? Kicked off the Farragut for being too much competition?

 

[Captain Dove]

I'm seeing The Timeless Child and everyone else is seeing, well, Balance of Terror.

To which I can only say, what's wrong with The Timeless Child?

 

[dupersuper]

I actually like that bit of headcanon. Because other than that and the cringeworthy fan service, Into Darkness isn't a bad movie.

What we got was way better

Some...interesting thoughts on this thread...

Starfleet changes uniforms or adds variants when someone farts.

Until they get to the monster maroons...

 

[Vale]

To which I can only say, what's wrong with The Timeless Child?

 

[cooleddie74]

Until they get to the monster maroons...

The longest example of holding it in you've ever seen.