I didn't think I would like this show but it's growing on me (even though the Mariner character annoys the hell out of me and the Ruthrford subplot and the "twist" at the end were as predictable as can be). That was fanservice done right with Klingons that looked like Klingons and a whole bunch of familiar Stat Trek alien races. I guess that was the most Star Trek thing I've seen since The Orville.
This episode was much better than the first. Mariner has heart, and the cameos of Trek aliens were fun
"Hyoo-mons!!" Hahahaha... No better hyoomor than a Ferengi walk-on to lighten the mood... Definitely worth the profit....
This show is going to become a highlight of my week. Even better than the first episode. It's so clear that the writers here understand and love Star Trek, and everything on screen is true to the core of what Trek is about. And what really elevated this one was how genuinely funny it was. The humour plays with Trek cliches and that makes it extremely rewarding for any of us who get the references, but it also works as general comedy. And most importantly it's never laughing AT Star Trek.
This one also slowed down the pacing a bit to feel more natural. I can't tell you how happy I am that this actually feels like it belongs with classic '90s Trek. The characters all hold to the the ideals of Starfleet, and again it's Mariner who surprises and delights me the most. She's the outcast, rebellious rule breaker but she also knows and understands the rules better than anyone else and she's probably the characters who cares the most.
8/10
Great episode
Much better than the
First, Meriner didn't annoy me
as much this episode and
Boimler was more than
just a punch bag for
Comedic relief, main
Story and Sub Story
we're fun and interesting
and both had a Satisfactory conclusion. This show is
definitely heading in the
right direction.
(That Officer
at the end did remind
me of "Tasha Yar"
which was cool).
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2020-08-14T01:48:18Z
[7.7/10] I really enjoyed both the A-story and B-story here. It’s a fun setup to have Mariner and Boymer on the same mission, where Boymer tries to do everything by the book and stumbles when trying to apply his booksmarts to the real world, where Mariner has seen the galaxy and so gets by on her street smarts despite not having even read the mission summary. There’s a good emotional trajectory there, particularly with Mariner puffing Boymer up when she realizes he’s close to quitting Starfleet over his perceived inadequacies. Her faking being swindled so that Boymer can save the day is a great gesture of kindness.
It’s also a franchise continuity smorgasbord! I can’t tell you how fun it is to see our heroes rubbing elbows with species like Klingons, Andorians, Ferengi, and even some that haven’t been seen outside of The Animated Series, plus a few new ones for good measure! The show finds amusing ways to mesh Boymer’s naivete with Mariner’s savviness, with a characteristically Trek backdrop.
Likewise, the B-story was a blast, with Rutheford rotating through the different divisions before returning safely to engineering where he belongs. His inability to handle command simulations, poor bedside manner, and daydreaming about jeffries tubes when being introduced to the security team were all amusing bits. I also got a kick out of how supportive all of his commanding officers were for each decision, and it’s a nice way to advance the romance between him and Tendi.
Overall, the show is two-for-two out of the gate! I’m not sure any Star Trek series can say that!