tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post4934166696958862319..comments2024-03-28T05:50:51.675-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Star Trek Discovery: The Sound of ThunderBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-68200541505734476522019-02-28T18:14:54.921-05:002019-02-28T18:14:54.921-05:00Patrick, I'm pretty convinced that the Angel&#...Patrick, I'm pretty convinced that the Angel's connection to Spock is secondary to its connection to Burnham. And I likewise hope that a meeting of Tyler and Culber is in the cards. I loved the subtle change in Anthony Rapp's acting the first time he encountered Tyler again, and I have high hopes that Wilson Cruz can bring a similar, if more intense, performance.CoramDeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510669006452859585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33822852962043041592019-02-28T15:49:01.598-05:002019-02-28T15:49:01.598-05:00Definitely some interesting developments with the ...Definitely some interesting developments with the Kelpians & Ba'ul, though I think the fallout from what happened in this episode will be far trickier than they suggested. Maybe it's just Trek being its traditional idealistic, optimistic self. And I'm all in favor of hopefulness. But let's be honest, things on that planet are about to get REALLY messy. <br /><br />Speaking of messy, the one thing that truly bugged me was the physical nature of the Ba'ul. How can they be these slime-covered horrors and yet their structures are so pristine? Seriously, those guys must leave some serious slime trails when they walk. I dunno, it just seems that the Ba'ul creature design, while cool-looking and very creepy, feels more like a monster and less like a proper species that has an advanced society.<br /><br />So, the Red Angel is apparently not someTHING, but someONE in a technologically advanced suit. Curious, and I don't think it's as much of a let-down as it might seem. We still don't know who they are, how they're doing what they're doing, or why. If they are time-travelers, what are they trying to "fix" by appearing where they do and affecting events? What is their connection to Spock, and more specifically Burnham? Everyone's so focused on Spock, but what if his interaction with them was only to keep Burnham alive so she could be where she is right now? What if she's this show's version of "The Sisko"(DS9 reference, it's my favorite Trek too), not Spock?<br /><br />One plot element I hope they get too soon is Ash/Voq's murder of Dr. Culber. The man he killed has been brought back to life. Does Ash even know that yet? How would he react? Would he seek out forgiveness? How would Culber respond?Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03943327351499919454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-71537247734136175522019-02-27T20:59:58.619-05:002019-02-27T20:59:58.619-05:00I miss Captain MalfoyI miss Captain MalfoyTJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-58168096326108684512019-02-27T13:18:33.909-05:002019-02-27T13:18:33.909-05:00Good news! John Delancie must've snapped his f...Good news! John Delancie must've snapped his fingers - the Disco is back for Season 3!<br />https://trekmovie.com/2019/02/27/breaking-star-trek-discovery-renewed-for-third-season-with-new-co-showrunner/CoramDeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510669006452859585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-87152786700632689652019-02-26T10:02:31.209-05:002019-02-26T10:02:31.209-05:00Anonymous, thank you for the thoughtful comment. I...Anonymous, thank you for the thoughtful comment. I absolutely agree that big story arcs work on Star Trek - my favorite series is DS9 - but I think they have to be more cohesive and focused than this has been to really work as a whole. The plot itself has been fairly driven, but thematically it's been all over the place. I happen to disagree with you on the compatibility of faith and Trek - again, I love DS9 - and I suspect we disagree on the compatibility of reason and faith in general, but I do see where you're coming from. I always have to remember that in Roddenberry's vision of the future, humanity has discarded religion like an old plaything. That's part of what keeps me from subscribing to his dream.<br /><br />I think you and I are on the same page as far as the clunky story/dialogue goes. The simpler a thing is, the less exposition is required. And the less exposition is required, the better - especially since this show's writers don't seem to be able to write non-clunky exposition. You're right that the problem was much worse in the previous episode.CoramDeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510669006452859585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-65462584073845167512019-02-26T09:29:53.386-05:002019-02-26T09:29:53.386-05:00I'm one of those people whose television diet ...I'm one of those people whose television diet is mostly science fiction. It's always what I want to watch. And I can remember back in the day when there were only maybe two sci-fi shows airing in a week (Next Gen and Quantum Leap, if you're curious). <br /><br />While I'll readily admit I'm not deeply in love with Disco yet, I am still very much enjoying that we're getting new Star Trek at all. Not to mention gorgeously filmed new Star Trek with major league writers and terrific actors. <br /><br />That said, I'm also worried that they're planning too many trips to the well. Is there room for three, four, five Star Trek shows? Maybe there is. Maybe the plan is for only one series to air at a time so that there is always a new episode of something Trekky to watch. Maybe peak television is reaching that point where that would work. <br /><br />I suppose I shouldn't worry because it's not up to me, but I'm very protective of Star Trek. I want them to strike the right balance. I want them to do it right. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-77548784975981449062019-02-26T08:56:39.565-05:002019-02-26T08:56:39.565-05:00I don't really like this season so far. I keep...I don't really like this season so far. I keep watching because Star Trek has given me so much enjoyment in the past and I like most of the characters on Discovery, but I hope they go in a different direction story-wise soon.<br /><br />Big story arcs can work on Star Trek. I actually liked last year's mirror universe arc. Even though I was in constant fear of the big reset button, after every episode I wanted to know what would happen next. This year's "red angel" arc, however, is a story I just don't care about at all. I am happy that it seems to turn away from the spiritual/faith angle, as that didn't fit the rational Star Trek universe, in my opinion, but I still keep hoping before every episode that they end this story and move on. I don't care how the story ends, I just want it to end.<br /><br />As for this episode's sub-story, just like last week, although to a lesser extent, it was too complicated. Again, this leads to dense, clunky dialogue and a resolution that feels rushed.<br /><br />I really liked the design of the Ba'ul's ships, I hope we see them again. Although maybe leave out the creepy Ba'ul.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-15877927793343922832019-02-25T19:30:45.959-05:002019-02-25T19:30:45.959-05:00CoramDeo, I was also expecting the Ba'ul to be...CoramDeo, I was also expecting the Ba'ul to be Kelpians. Instead, supercreep. Definitely Skin-of-Evil-like. But I'm really happy to see Saru like this, and his people as well. Yes, it happened too quickly, but it's a television series.<br /><br />The Red Angel stuff has been reminding me of Gene Roddenberry's constant revisiting of God-Like Aliens, something that got very old. So I find it possibly cool that it's a very technologically advanced humanoid instead. :)<br /><br />Ditto what you said about Dr. Culber. I just hope the changes he's experiencing ultimately won't be the end of their marriage. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.com