In which a new culture is born.

(  ...who could bridge the gulf between humanity and the Borg )

In which we meet some familiar faces.

( Read more... )

In which the regular cast continues to shrink.

( Read more... )

In which you rarely get a second chance to make a first impression.

( The trial never ended... )

In which everyone finally starts putting the puzzle together.

( The time of our return is coming. Our numbers will darken the sky of every world. You cannot escape your doom. )

Another really strong episode as we cross the half-way point and the plot starts to really move forward.

( You're nothing. But not to me. )

On the plus side, this week's episode referenced Spot, had an old-school Bird of Prey, and Romulan Warrior Nuns. On the negative, this was our first episode without Laris and Zhaban, so I have to mark it down for that...

( You have my blade )

A bit of a step down from last week, but still excellent. I am a little worried that with all the pieces being put into play that the show will struggle to come up with a satisfying resolution for everything; that has, after all, been Discovery's constant weak spot.

( Romulans. So predictably treacherous... )