Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024)

The problems this show deals with are pretty basic and surface level. The characters aren't complex but as usual driven by basic, human emotions despite supposedly being from other races and species. It feels like the show tries to make every episode themed: time-travel, parallel dimension, alternate universe, hostile take-over, bla bla bla. One thing's for sure though, they didn't skimp on the visuals, because they are phenomenal! The show does however drop you into a world that has little to no frame of reference. As somebody who knew very little…

Possibly the final nail in the Star Trek universe coffin - R.I.P. Star Trek Discovery could potentially be the final blow to the Star Trek universe. The first blow, as fans of the series are aware, came when J. J. Abrams rebooted the franchise in 2009, disregarding established canon. This was followed by two more movies set in the same alternate reality, further deviating from the original lore. Prior to these movies, the writers and directors of Star Trek had shown dedication to preserving the series' mythology. However, in 2009, it seemed that…

For starters it's dark...and that's really NOT Star Trek. Star Trek is optimistic and light even when it goes a little gritty. It's supposed to be an optimistic future where Earth strives for a Utopia...and Discovery isn't that at all. Discovery is bleak and pessimistic and really, that's not what I want when I want to sit down and watch Star Trek. And then it's weighted in the present, and again, that's not what I want in science fiction. A reflection of the present is fine...a satire on it is fine...but to try and anchor the plots so much in the…