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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Elysian Kingdom (2022)
An enjoyable episode with lots of criticisms.
I'm reading the reviews and seeing lots of backlash. Some people are talking about the Doctor's poor performance, yet I thought he was really good in this episode. He was held back in the direction department. When he loses his daughter the screen cuts black, camera panning from an angle impossible to see his face. What is he supposed to do with that?
Also, people are complaining that this episode came too early within the show. I agree with this. It would be better if the characters were more defined, but you can still come back to this episode in the future when the characters are more developed. I will definitely re-watch this episode. That's the beauty of Star Trek. You can watch any episode in any order and still enjoy it--I hope I can do it in this show.
Finally, the ending was almost just perfect. There is only thing I would change: the daughter doesn't come back grown into an adult. The emotion was real, except I loss the connection when she came back. I was like... "oh, she's actually okay." I was thinking, If the Doctor never saw her again the scene would be a lot more emotional. It would also make the Doctor wonder...Did I do the right thing? Is she actually safe?
There is more I could talk about but I would say this episode was a solid 8/10. I enjoyed it.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Memento Mori (2022)
Amazing with opportunity for more.
This episode was creepy and had some horror aspects which Star Trek hasn't truly explored. That said, I'm here for it and excited to see if there will be more episodes like this. I admit, I initially thought the enemy was the blood-curdling hallucination La'an Noonein-Singh was having. The hallucination was of her brother, who died when she was a child. Every time he appeared, he put a chill down my spine.
I wished the conflict of this episode was around this hallucination. I initially thought La'an could only see him because she had been "selected." In most horror films and tv, you get a sense of hopelessness and isolation. I thought the hallucination was an alien lifeform separating her from the crew, so she would end up in a hopeless and horrific situation. Unfortunately, the illusion was less significant than I thought it was. What a missed opportunity...
Anyway, my disappointment aside, it was a fantastic episode. The pacing and direction were perfect and kept me on the edge of my seat. I also loved the interaction between number 1 and nurse Chapel. Nurse Chapel's bedside manner is hilarious.
Chapel: "it's like giving birth out your mouth."
Number 1: "Who says that?"
Chapel: *looks at her briefly confused* "me."
I'll be honest I watched that interaction a few times. Anyways, this episode is a must-watch. The Gorn seemed terrifying and like a greater threat than the Borg. There may have been plot armour on the structural integrity of the enterprise. Yet, it didn't really matter because it's the flagship of the federation. It should be tough.
8/10.
Lucifer: Pilot (2016)
Great show!
What can I say? This is a uniquely creative show, and this is just the judgmental honeymoon faze? That's exactly right. This show wins you over pretty quickly, even though it has one of the weirdest character dynamics you'll ever see on television.
Tom Ellis plays Lucifer AKA the devil and does it in a fantastically humorous way. His character may be annoying and evidently immature around Chloe (the detective), but it is done purposely to create playful banter that you just can't get enough.
This show main premise is that any person can change and be redeemed. Lucifer is a deeply misunderstood devil, which is humanized by his desire to be... well, understood. He's not evil, but he's represented as evil. If you watch the show, you'll know the difference. Watch it and find out.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Code of Honor (1987)
An episode I'll happily skip over.
Just why? This episode just makes me want to stop watching season one and move to later seasons. I never liked Lieutenant Yar. This is just a sad attempt of character development for a dislikable and obnoxious character.
You can skip this episode and not think twice. It introduces the prime directive for the first time, but only shows how flawed and ridiculous it can be. Also, the crew need to find a vaccine for Yar, and the only man that has it is Lutan. Seriously? That is lazy writing, and could be miles better if he could summon super intelligent dolphins that interfere with the enterprise's systems. That would be ridiculous but at least creative.
This review may be bias because of my hate for Yar, but I can't forgive the bad acting and unrealistic story. Seriously? Women fighting to the death for a man in the 24 century? Anyway, watch at your own dismay, unless you like cat fights.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Strange New Worlds (2022)
You must watch this!
This is a fantastically well done! I won't give away details because I don't want to spoil the episode. However, I will give away that this gets me excited for the future of Star Trek. The CGI in this show is remarkable, the story is fantastic, the characters are likeable and not annoying, the acting and cast are good, the music is great, and the costumes look clean. So, what's the problem?
The only problem I can see is that some of the acting can be a bit wooden and some of the dialogue is corny. It's not too bad, but enough where I'll mention it. I don't remember if it's in this episode, or maybe the next one, but I hope in future seasons the characters stop referring to how skilled they are. For example, the chief engineer does something seemingly complicated and says, "well, I am a genius." Wouldn't it be miles better if he said "it's just my job" or something? I don't know, maybe that's corny too, but at least it's humble--which is a more likeable. The acting wasn't bad, but at times seemed superficial. This is present in the scene where Pike has dinner with his officers, and tells the ending of a seemingly "funny" story. Lieutenant Uhura's laugh seemed over the top like something from a black mirror episode. Luckily it was short lived, and saved by Spock questioning why people were laughing.
Nevertheless, I absolutely loved this episode. The conflict was interesting and the resolution was touching. Some people might not agree and that's okay. You'll have to see for yourself. I agree that there are some Wooden performances, but I think that largely has to do with the writing and the fact that it's a new show. I think the characters will get more as the show goes on and the actors get more comfortable with their roles. I also agree that the dialogue can be corny at times, but again, I think that's just because it's a new show and they're still finding their footing. I think it will get better as the show goes on. I'm counting on it.
9/10.