I didn't mean to ignore the great things in the segment. I don't want to give too much away, but the developments in our part of the universe look like the first step in an enormous war with many races taking sides against each other.
The image of the Enterprise traveling at warp speed is terrific and very colorful. And your new opening sequence is a nice change from what you've had in previous episodes.
I'm looking forward to seeing the creative changes you're making. I already see new versions of Klingons and Romulans, so anything goes.
Good first episode from a long-time Kirk fan.