At this point I think this discussion is worthy of it's own thread:
What do you think of SNWs Gorn?
For me, it's a bit of a mixed bag, although in total more success than not.
The Alien-biology
Let's start with the biggest L - their lifecycle. This is not a homage or print a new spin on things. It's straight up a rip-off of all the dramatic moments. It even copies the few things that I hate about "Alien", like the ridiculous fast growth, where a character has a surprise shock death by a tiny wormling crawling out of his stomach and running away, and two scenes later a whole dog-sized monster attacks people.
The Younglings
Another thing I don't like - not just do they feel purely like animals (a non-Trekkie friend of mine was completely surprised they were supposed to be the same enemies that fly starships in another episode). They straight up don't look good - way too skinny. Not like a formidable threat, more like an angry greyhound you could kick away.
The Design
The TOS Gorn had a very distinct look: No tail, upright, golden insect eyes, and a very iconic skull plate and crocodile mouth.
SNW on the other hand seems to completely ignore, and instead simply go by "big ass lizard".
Which, you know what? Is dope as fuck. It looks stunning for a tv show, and it fits with the "retro" vibe of SNW and is a unique take as a recurring Trek villain.
Gorn in a spacesuit
My favourite Gorn moment so far. It's IMO also the one closest in spirit to TOS: The Gorn that fozght Kirk looked like a monster, but as noted by him was wearing a uniform, had sophisticated technological tools, and was an intelligent captain of its own starship. Depicting a lizard in a spacesuit feels like a modern update on the same idea.
The ships
I like the design, looks unique and shown, but at the same time during for the Trek universe. I like the small raiders a bit more, they're almost iconic, the big ones so far look a bit unintelligible, but that's kind of the point.
In conclusion
So far I don't feel any connection to the TOS Gorn at all. I see however big as dope space alien lizards, a formidable threat to our heroes, and production on movie level. And you know what? That's more than good enough for me.
What do you think of SNWs Gorn?
For me, it's a bit of a mixed bag, although in total more success than not.
The Alien-biology
Let's start with the biggest L - their lifecycle. This is not a homage or print a new spin on things. It's straight up a rip-off of all the dramatic moments. It even copies the few things that I hate about "Alien", like the ridiculous fast growth, where a character has a surprise shock death by a tiny wormling crawling out of his stomach and running away, and two scenes later a whole dog-sized monster attacks people.
The Younglings
Another thing I don't like - not just do they feel purely like animals (a non-Trekkie friend of mine was completely surprised they were supposed to be the same enemies that fly starships in another episode). They straight up don't look good - way too skinny. Not like a formidable threat, more like an angry greyhound you could kick away.
The Design
The TOS Gorn had a very distinct look: No tail, upright, golden insect eyes, and a very iconic skull plate and crocodile mouth.
SNW on the other hand seems to completely ignore, and instead simply go by "big ass lizard".
Which, you know what? Is dope as fuck. It looks stunning for a tv show, and it fits with the "retro" vibe of SNW and is a unique take as a recurring Trek villain.
Gorn in a spacesuit
My favourite Gorn moment so far. It's IMO also the one closest in spirit to TOS: The Gorn that fozght Kirk looked like a monster, but as noted by him was wearing a uniform, had sophisticated technological tools, and was an intelligent captain of its own starship. Depicting a lizard in a spacesuit feels like a modern update on the same idea.
The ships
I like the design, looks unique and shown, but at the same time during for the Trek universe. I like the small raiders a bit more, they're almost iconic, the big ones so far look a bit unintelligible, but that's kind of the point.
In conclusion
So far I don't feel any connection to the TOS Gorn at all. I see however big as dope space alien lizards, a formidable threat to our heroes, and production on movie level. And you know what? That's more than good enough for me.
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