[Spoilers] Star Trek: Discovery - Discussion, Speculation and Tribbles

Started by Grizz, September 24, 2017, 02:47:37 PM

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Grizz


"We're discovering a new way to fly!"

What's it about?

Season One (the first of many, any Trek fan would hope) of Star Trek: Discovery, set roughly 10 years prior to the The Original Series, promises to follow the conflict between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire. Initially from the perspective of the Starship Shenzhou, then the titular Discovery, the story sees the Klingon T'Kuvma seeking to unite all of the Klingon houses at a time that an unrevealed act sparks open conflict between the Empire and the Federation. It is expected that this arc will reach its conclusion prior to the end of the season.

Star Trek: Discovery's lead is neither of the show's starring Captains, but rather First Office Michael Burnham. What's so special about Burnham? Well it turns out she was raised on Vulcan by Spock's father, Sarek. The details of this upbringing remain to be unleashed upon a perpetually concerned fandom.

There's also some funky mystery surrounding the Discovery itself, but we'll have to see about all that.

Also tribbles.




Who's in it?



as Michael Burnham, our new intelligent and logical "Number One."



as Philippa Georgiou, a seasoned veteran and explorer, Captain of the Shenzhou.



as Gabriel Lorca, a formidable and charismatic tactician, Captain of the Discovery. A man who hides as many secrets as his ship.



as Saru, the Shenzhou's Kelpien science officer, genetically able to sense incoming threats.



as Paul Stamets, a science officer aboard the Discovery, versed in astromycology.



as Sylvia Tilly, a wide-eyed final-year Cadet assigned to the Discovery. Bottom of the ladder but with the biggest heart.



as Sarek, a Vulcan astrophysicist, the father of Spock, and the surrogate father of Michael Burnham.



as T'Kuvma, leader of an ancient Klingon house who rules as the second coming of the messiah.



as Harry Mudd. No, really.




Can I watch it?

Maybe. Hopefully. Probably - somehow. Check the banner at the top and find out. Then watch it tonight / tomorrow. Then come back here and discuss!

Should I watch it?

There's no saying whether it will be good or not. But if you're a real Star Trek fan, you probably have an open-mind and have been itching to see Trek back on the small screen. There are those out there claiming to be Star Trek fans but find Discovery off-putting because of its diverse cast. I mean, when has Star Trek ever been diverse, right? Don't be like those guys. Check it out and make your own mind up!




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"This Season" Trailer [ Ep 1 & 2 Major Spoilers ]