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STD S2, E3: Ten Steps Back
I saw the social media reactions roll in last night and they were… not good. But, hey, you never know, so I watched “Point of Light” this morning. Wow. What an abysmal episode. On every level this episode was a failure. The best way I can describe it to someone is to call it a Season 1 episode. And I think we all know what I think of Season 1.
Anyway, here’s 10 or 20 or whatever number things to talk about, I guess:
Pro: The episode started with a personal log! Holy crap, it’s like a real Star Trek episode for 30 seconds!
Huh?: I guess there are now four Command Training Program ensigns on the Discovery. Because story. Also they have new shiny shirts you can buy from startrek dot com for $49.99 plus shipping (a free month of CBS: All-Access included with all purchases!).
Pro: Tyler is the only one who seems to understand the plot. He screams at L’Rell that he’s not a human, he’s a Klingon who was hacked apart to look like a human. Also, whenever she touches him it feels like a “violation.” I think Shazad Latif is the only person on staff who actually saw the first season.
Huh?: Stamets plays Ghostbuster.
Pro: They didn’t drag out the May-is-a-Spore thing for ten episodes like they would have last year. Ok, the fans put it together, next episode have the characters put it together. Like a television show.
