I'll say what I can without spoiling. It's safe to say the third ep is much more interesting, setting up some mysteries (something weird is going on aboard starship Discovery) and introducing ongoing characters. It felt more like standard Star Trek in some ways, but still less so in others.
The first two eps weren't that impressive to me either, but that's only because they took so long to say so little, and character wasn't properly explored (though I think characterization is just a weak point in general for all the ST TV series). The third ep has much better pacing. If you like the bigger, more dramatic arcs of series like Enterprise or Deep Space 9 (except with a higher effects budget), then this might be your thing, but I'm lucky enough not to have to deal with CBS to be able to watch it. I can't tell you whether it'll be worth it to you or not, in that light.
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Jes' Sayin' (6009)
7 years ago
Felt more like an Alien movie to me.
Where's the bright, optimistic future of Roddenberry's vision?
It's more like the philosophy of the producer of 24 who believes the only way you can counter violence is with more violence.
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plainstyle (172)
7 years ago
Very true, it does feel more like an Alien movie right through episode three. It could just be the opening story arc that's like that though, sort of in the way Enterprise started. Can't say for sure though, so your call. If you want to unsubscribe for a while and then check back here, I (or others, I'm sure) would be happy to update you on how the story progresses.
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