Star Trek Discovery. Season One Review.

 

Well, it only feels like a day since I first started reading about the outrage of Star Trek Discovery. I’m not talking about simple disagreements because I believe it’s good to discuss these things and learn some of the values Star Trek tries to promote. No, I’m talking about the fans who seem determined to prove this show is not Star Trek. I know everybody has their favourite series of Star Trek they love, and I am a big fan of The Next Generation. But I have never felt like that franchise has belonged to me.

I have just finished watching the first season, and I am impressed. Is it the best Star Trek show since 1966? No, but as far as a first season goes, it is pretty much up there with the rest of previous series debuts. I think the first season of any show is like meeting a stranger for the first time. Do you like them? Even more, can you cope with them for another five years? I know I like Discovery just for those reasons alone. I have heard various reasons why people do not like this show. There was the pay-per-view incident with CBS, but I live in the UK and pay for Netflix, so that cost is worthwhile. However, I understand people can’t afford it, so I sympathise with those affected.

Times have changed in the entertainment industry, and I think CBS is trying to adapt to streaming because it is the future. Studios that do adapt will be struggling in the next ten years, in my opinion. I understand some viewers who don’t like this show for different reasons, but one reason I cannot accept from the fans of the franchise is that it is not Star Trek. I get a bit perplexed because if I don’t like something, I move on to something new instead. Maybe fans seem to get the same amount of enjoyment from hating it than I do from loving it. However, this could be just from my personal experience. But I have met a few characters online over the last few months who make me embarrassed for the franchise.

The future of Star Trek looks pretty good for season two, but the franchise could be easily forgotten if we don’t watch out. I love Star Trek, but it has nothing compared to the Star Wars fandom.  I think the people responsible for this show deserve a bit more respect than hate; furthermore, they deserve respect for bringing the show back to our screens. Whilst also trying to create something new that we haven’t seen before. Okay, this might not be your Star Trek, but how many times do you want to watch the same things over and over again?

So, if you have not watched the series, then please give it a try. Whether you have watched Star Trek before or not, it is very enjoyable. Just try and be respectful of the show because it’s giving other people a chance to enjoy the franchise. Live long and prosper. And if you have watched the final episode this week, what about that for a cliffhanger?

Below are a couple of comments from Twitter and the Rotten Tomotoes review but do remember the only opinion that matters is your own.

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