Spoilers Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 2x06 - "Lost in Translation"

[Amasov]

Well that was simply a wonderful episode. I thought it dragged a little bit in the middle, but, none the less I thought it was excellent. Got all teary-eyed seeing Hemmer again. I miss that character so much.

I also appreciated how Kirk's encounter with Uhura mirrored the one in the Kelvin film – both meeting at a bar with Kirk playfully trying to charm her. The reference to the USS Kelvin and when Kirk, Spock, and Uhura first crossed paths had me grinning ear to ear. Witnessing Kirk finally meet (Fleet) Captain Pike, just as anticipated in The Menagerie, was also pretty sweet I had always assumed that Pike's promotion to fleet captain happened when he handed over command of the Enterprise to Kirk, marking their first encounter. Nevertheless, the depiction of their meeting was great to see.

I know we're only 16 episodes into this series, but, I just can't help wondering if we could see this show evolve and show us the very early days of Kirk in command of the Enterprise.

Btw, you'll have to forgive me, but was it ever established when the events of Where No Man Has Gone Before fall into Kirk's tenure? In other words, would there be wiggle room somewhere between this series and the second pilot of TOS to tell a few stories?

 

[Greg Cox]

Oh, another thing I really liked about this ep: that Uhura immediately reported to sickbay after her first hallucination. She didn't waste a scene or two trying to pretend she was okay.

 

[tomalak301]

I still can’t reconcile the two versions; SNW T’Pring is likable and I don’t want her to turn into that Machiavellian hellcat.

I wouldn’t mind if they broke canon (not that I really care about Canon other than what they did to the Gorn) to keep this version of T’Pring. Don’t turn her into whatever version we saw in Amok Time. It will do a disservice to the character.

 

[fireproof78]

Exploring the final frontier was never supposed to be that easy . . . IMO.

Which is why Pike destroying the equipment carried weight. He made a decision, saved lives, there's a cost. Some will agree and others will crunch the numbers and say "poor math."

 

[Nerys Myk]

My only complaint about this episode is that they gave away the 'reveal' of what was going on in the episode's title. There might've been a bit more weight to the mystery if it hadn't been for that. As it was, it felt like we were waiting for the crew to catch up with the audience.

It was about the journey.

 

[Kaelef]

Oh, another thing I really liked about this ep: that Uhura immediately reported to sickbay after her first hallucination. She didn't waste a scene or two trying to pretend she was okay.

I liked that, too, but even within this episode there are other cases where characters do the (stereotypical) dumb thing. Kirk asks her if she's okay when they're chasing after Ramon (?) and she hears the sound again. Her first reaction is to say that she is until she hears it a second time. And then, of course, there's Uhura walking back by herself and separating from Kirk despite everything everyone knows at that point.

 

[Kaelef]

It was about the journey.

Sure, but the journey would've been slightly more fun if they hadn't revealed the destination in the title.

 

[Okmyx]

When watching TOS, like the Tholian Web, I always thought those seat-belt style restraints for insane sickbay patients were ridiculously primitive looking. Now I realize even those were better than the apparent non-existent restraints in SNW! This is not the first time a dangerous patient has escaped M'Benga's sickbay! (It also happened in the series premiere)

Hmmm, maybe THAT's why M'Benga got passed over for Boyce, Piper and Bones. Or maybe M'Benga now creates a regulation that requires restraints....

 

[Unique]

I liked that, too, but even within this episode there are other cases where characters do the (stereotypical) dumb thing. Kirk asks her if she's okay when they're chasing after Ramon (?) and she hears the sound again. Her first reaction is to say that she is until she hears it a second time. And then, of course, there's Uhura walking back by herself and separating from Kirk despite everything everyone knows at that point.

With a phaser in hand.

 

[Tallguy]

Favorite line:
"Oh! You're friends with Sam!"
"I really don't want to be hit on right now."
"Ehhhhh. You're friends with SAM."

Take THAT "Legend of Kirk!"

 

[cooleddie74]

That "Oh, you're friends with SAM!!" was delivered in such a Shatnerian way but without being a direct impersonation.

 

[Nerys Myk]

I liked that people upon meeting Jim, say "Oh, you're Sam's brother".

 

[Amaris]

My favorite scene from the episode (and there were some great ones) is when Una's chewing Pelia out, and says something like "and you have crumbs on your uniform! When did you even eat?!"

 

[Pauln6]

I enjoyed it. Not sure that I am enjoying the sloppy protocol though. Una's desire for better protocol was almost stamped on as a character flaw. Uhura got quite snappy with several senior officers. Pelia, sure, but Uhura always seemed like such a stickler in TOS. She only ever referred to Kirk by rank.

Not sure why but Uhura giving the order to fire and it being followed without question felt off. That felt a bit out of character Ortegas to just do it without a, "Sir?" to Pike.

Was everyone supposed to be working on the station? The ship felt really empty. There wasn't even a communications officer on the bridge.

Chapel is a civilian in a different department. I'm not sure that Spock would be under any obligation to report the relationship.

Wesley felt a bit looser in this one, a bit less Kirk-like but still enjoyable.

I liked the deliberate nods to ST09 with the stuff about Kirk's Dad, meeting Uhura at the bar, and the first meeting with Spock. It was a nice way to use Hemmer as well.

 

[Amaris]

I enjoyed it. Not sure that I am enjoying the sloppy protocol though. Una's desire for better protocol was almost stamped on as a character flaw. Uhura got quite snappy with several senior officers. Pelia, sure, but Uhura always seemed like such a stickler in TOS. She only ever referred to Kirk by rank.

Not sure why but Uhura giving the order to fire and it being followed without question felt off. That felt a bit out of character Ortegas to just do it without a, "Sir?" to Pike.

Was everyone supposed to be working on the station? The ship felt really empty. There wasn't even a communications officer on the bridge.

Chapel is a civilian in a different department. I'm not sure that Spock would be under any obligation to report the relationship.

Wesley felt a bit looser in this one, a bit less Kirk-like but still enjoyable.

I liked the deliberate nods to ST09 with the stuff about Kirk's Dad, meeting Uhura at the bar, and the first meeting with Spock. It was a nice way to use Hemmer as well.

Regarding the fire order, La'an looked at Pike, who gave her a nod, before she fired.

 

[vulcancicada]

Love that everyone has been arguing the trolley problem for 4 pages...

It's Starfleet, not corporate america. Morals over equipment, always.

 

[CorporalClegg]

And Pike looked at Kirk for verification.

And Kirk's nod probably carried a lot of weight given that it's safe to assume Pike is already eyeing Kirk as his would-be successor, given last season's finale.

 

[Tallguy]

Not sure why but Uhura giving the order to fire and it being followed without question felt off. That felt a bit out of character Ortegas to just do it without a, "Sir?" to Pike.

Everyone on the bridge was aware of what was going on. If nothing else they were being protective of Uhura. (And it was La'an who fired.)

Pike pretty much underlined "This was ultimately my call and it would never have happened without my agreement, stated or otherwise."

 

[vulcancicada]

Pike looked at Kirk to see if someone who wasn't hallucinating believed Uhura was of sound mind enough to trust her advice.

 

[Amaris]

Everyone on the bridge was aware of what was going on. If nothing else they were being protective of Uhura. (And it was La'an who fired.)

Pike pretty much underlined "This was ultimately my call and it would never have happened without my agreement, stated or otherwise."

I LOVED that moment, because when Pike backs his crew up, he backs them up 100%. I love it.