In what feels like the first episode of the series, we begin to follow Michael on her journey after having her rank stripped and being sent to prison.
At least Saru is back!
Good stuff: We are on a science ship, doing research. Not a war ship, not in battle. The characters are mostly scientists, interested in knowledge.
Bad stuff: We’re still in a giant war. The research is for the purpose of war. War war war war. War.
Silly stuff: The fungus spores turn out to not be a biological weapon but some how are used for instantaneous travel? What? At least try to have it make a bit of sense… this is Doctor Who levels of hand-waving going on here.
Creepy stuff: Those twisted bodies… wow, very creepy effect, though no real explanation as to how that creature did that to them. This episode could have been part of a horror movie almost. Very dark.
I like that they are on a science ship doing research. I like that the characters aren’t soldiers and will presumably not be seeking out battle (except maybe Michael). But the Discovery is painted as a dark, sinister kind of ship with a captain that is willing to do anything to achieve his goal, and sort of has the vibe of ‘technology bad!’ that is so damn prevalent these days.
Over-all, better than the first two episodes, and there seems to be potential. I’ll keep watching, but am not holding out too much hope.
Jonas David 