Spoilers Strange New Worlds 1x02 - "Children of The Comet"

[Nerys Myk]

I feel fortunate that I've managed to appreciate all five current Trek shows, in their own way, but only SNW so far really feels like classic Trek. Let's see where this goes.

 

[Captain Jollydark]

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I like a lot about Discovery, especially now that they've leapt forward, and S4 seems to be ending really nicely. But there's so much persistent grief-filler that it saps my morale. A more positive iteration is welcome. Hell, I'm finding LD more likeable than DSC.

When I saw S4E1 of Discovery I remember thinking Jesus can you let these people take a breath before the next tragedy/horror, thinking that they should have started with a regular contact adventure (like a fleshed out version of the opening business) and then lead us into the bigger badness - kind of like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But I still enjoyed it. I love all the Star Trek flavors.
I also thought maybe they weren't going that route because they had this new Pike Trek in the works..
I think about Star Trek a lot more since 2017.

 

[Vger23]

I’ve found in the last couple of years that I’ve come to like and appreciate Star Trek more and more overall. Even stuff I once thought was mediocre or “meh” I am finding a renewed joy in.

 

[Nerys Myk]

When I finally finished Voyager, I concluded it was as bad as I thought it would be, Still warmed over TNG, but not horrible.

 

[Trekker4747]

I am liking this new show a lot more than I though I would so far. It’s kind of giving me what I want without my realizing that I wanted it.

• The characters and chemistry have hit really well right out if the gate
• I love Pike. Fantastic stuff from Anson Mount. He has a weird way of being an “everyman” Captain who also commands absolute respect in a very believable way. I also really like the leftover fear and confusion he has to deal with after his premonitions on Boreth.
  
• The new Uhura is absolutely magnetic. This was a great showcase episode for both the beloved legacy character and the new actress.
  
• Everything looks amazing. The sets, props, uniforms, makeup, vfx….it’s all a feast for a Trekkie’s eyes.
  
• I have to admit that I’ve quickly come to embrace Ethan Peck as Spock. I always tried to convince myself that Quinto was a good Spock, but Peck has it nailed down pretty tight.

It’s waaaaay too early to declare SNW in a particular ranking with other franchise series. That said, it’s like they took some of the best things about TOS and modernized it just enough to still have the right feel but not over-do it…and I am admittedly really digging it right now. Both of these episodes have been highly enjoyable, I like all the characters so far, and the music and visuals are just too much awesomeness.

8.5/10

One nice touch to TOS I noticed in this episode was the sound the engines made on the bridge when the ship was accelerating was a subdued version of the TOS sound.

 

[Vale]

This is actually one thing I really don't like about modern Trek, SNW included – that apparently every captain needs to have their own catchphrase for going to warp

 

[GNDN18]

This is actually one thing I really don't like about modern Trek, SNW included – that apparently every captain needs to have their own catchphrase for going to warp

Engage.

 

[cooleddie74]

ROLL THAT BEAUTIFUL SPEED FOOTAGE!!!

 

[Nerys Myk]

Warp me!

 

[Nerys Myk]

Capt. Esteban: Proceed with caution.

 

[Gov Kodos]

Capt Vicini

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[GNDN18]

Captain Styles: “Execute.”

 

[cooleddie74]

 

[Nerys Myk]

Other Pike

 

[GNDN18]

The past was alterable. The past never had been altered. Pike said, “Hit it.” Pike had always said “Hit it.”

 

[Nerys Myk]

The past was alterable. The past never had been altered. Pike said, “Hit it.” Pike had always said “Hit it.”

Picard totally ripped him off.

 

[Midquest]

Having just rewatched the episode, I conclude that the music scene on the comet might be one of the most lovely scenes Star Trek has ever produced. The music, the visuals, the acting by Gooding, and the writing all lock together into something quite magical.

 

[GNDN18]

Picard totally ripped him off.

I’ve been thinking that since 1987.

 

[thribs]

Only part I thought was poorly done was the sudden appearance of the ship. They should have detected a warp signature, or a decloaking. So much for those upgraded sensors they were touting last week.

 

[Nerys Myk]

I’ve been thinking that since 1987.

Little JL hard at work at Starfleet Academy, stealing catch phrases. Probably stole "Make it so" as well.