Sarek is attacked by a Vulcan extremist, one of his own people, for the moral offense of accepting non-Vulcans into their society. The attack is a suicide bomber, one who sees themselves as a martyr for the cause, the most dangerous of extremists.
The friendship that is developing between Michale and Tilly is wonderful to see. For Michael, Tilly is showing her the goodness of being human, of embracing emotions, something that was socialized from her long ago. For Tilly, Michael is a driving force, a mentor that can help her develop and polish herself to who she wishes to be. It's not often we see this kind of female supportive friendships .
Lorca is a strategist, he's moving his pieces into place. This time is by putting Tyle as his head of security. He's assessed him as capable, a fighter, someone worthy of the position, and with the skill set take is beneficial for him.
The rescue mission is almost a suicide mission for Michael, Tyler and Tilly. Fly into a nebula gas cloud, connect with Sarek via a telepathic connection, find his location and flu out of the nebula that is dangerous at best. Forcing a telepathic connection between Michael and Sarek that is hostile mentally and physically.
Though this is a bottle episode: Michael using her Vulcan connecton/Katra to Sarek to save his life (rescue mission), it's ultimately a foundation epsiode focused on Michael's past, Sarek, and exploring the relationship between Humans and Vulcans via Michael, replayed in Michael (and Sarek) worst memory: the day she graduated from Vulcan Academy and rejected by the Vulcan Expeditionary Group. This is a moment that Michael deems this as a failure of being too human, not good enough for Vulcans. Which ultimately lead to Michael joining Star Fleet and working with Phillipa. Unknown by her, Sarek was given a choice: let Michael join the group, or let his son, Spock, joing the group as a half human. He chose his son over Michael. He betrayed and failed Michael, as Spock would end up chosing Star Fleet over the Vulcans. A shame that Sarek has carried the weight of for years. As it ultimately lead to Michael believing herself unworthy. To not trust herself or her abilities. The whole exchange gives us insights into the relationship of parent-child between the two, but also a to Michael not living up to her full potential, you can spread your wings and fly when you think you'll fall at each step.
As a final acknowledgement of family, we have a moment where Michael confirms she considers Sarek her father, that blood/genetics is not the only thing that makes you family. It's an emotional touching moment for two people who are deemed to be emotionless. Michael is finally accepting her humanity as she sees for the first time her true position within Vulcan society: she was good enough for both. She doesn't have to long for one and reject the other.
Intergration of Michael into Discovery is final, she is offered an official position as Science Specialist on Discovery.
A great setup episode to shift dynamics on Discovery, but also set Michael up for whatever her future role will be on Discovery, but also in the greater story of the Federation.
Review by GabyBlockedParentSpoilers2019-08-25T23:45:17Z
Sarek is attacked by a Vulcan extremist, one of his own people, for the moral offense of accepting non-Vulcans into their society. The attack is a suicide bomber, one who sees themselves as a martyr for the cause, the most dangerous of extremists.
The friendship that is developing between Michale and Tilly is wonderful to see. For Michael, Tilly is showing her the goodness of being human, of embracing emotions, something that was socialized from her long ago. For Tilly, Michael is a driving force, a mentor that can help her develop and polish herself to who she wishes to be. It's not often we see this kind of female supportive friendships .
Lorca is a strategist, he's moving his pieces into place. This time is by putting Tyle as his head of security. He's assessed him as capable, a fighter, someone worthy of the position, and with the skill set take is beneficial for him.
The rescue mission is almost a suicide mission for Michael, Tyler and Tilly. Fly into a nebula gas cloud, connect with Sarek via a telepathic connection, find his location and flu out of the nebula that is dangerous at best. Forcing a telepathic connection between Michael and Sarek that is hostile mentally and physically.
Though this is a bottle episode: Michael using her Vulcan connecton/Katra to Sarek to save his life (rescue mission), it's ultimately a foundation epsiode focused on Michael's past, Sarek, and exploring the relationship between Humans and Vulcans via Michael, replayed in Michael (and Sarek) worst memory: the day she graduated from Vulcan Academy and rejected by the Vulcan Expeditionary Group. This is a moment that Michael deems this as a failure of being too human, not good enough for Vulcans. Which ultimately lead to Michael joining Star Fleet and working with Phillipa. Unknown by her, Sarek was given a choice: let Michael join the group, or let his son, Spock, joing the group as a half human. He chose his son over Michael. He betrayed and failed Michael, as Spock would end up chosing Star Fleet over the Vulcans. A shame that Sarek has carried the weight of for years. As it ultimately lead to Michael believing herself unworthy. To not trust herself or her abilities. The whole exchange gives us insights into the relationship of parent-child between the two, but also a to Michael not living up to her full potential, you can spread your wings and fly when you think you'll fall at each step.
As a final acknowledgement of family, we have a moment where Michael confirms she considers Sarek her father, that blood/genetics is not the only thing that makes you family. It's an emotional touching moment for two people who are deemed to be emotionless. Michael is finally accepting her humanity as she sees for the first time her true position within Vulcan society: she was good enough for both. She doesn't have to long for one and reject the other.
Intergration of Michael into Discovery is final, she is offered an official position as Science Specialist on Discovery.
A great setup episode to shift dynamics on Discovery, but also set Michael up for whatever her future role will be on Discovery, but also in the greater story of the Federation.