Most are familiar with the Star Trek name when it comes to sci-fi films and television series. This edition of the franchise is different from what has come before. It is still a series that happens in space and involves universal/social themes. But in regards to scope, this one is bigger.
A decade before the time of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, there was the U.S.S. Discovery. Under Commander Michael Burnham (played by Sonequa Martin-Green) the ship welcomes aboard Captain Christopher Pike (played by Anson Mount) and he and the crew are tasked with getting to the bottom or origin of seven mysterious red signals.
For sci-fi fans, Star Trek is right at the top of the food chain. Meaning for those who came after the original series and equally the one with Captain Picard at the helm it has been tough for subsequent films/series to measure up. This is true for Discovery, a series which timewise happens before the original series. Over the course of its three seasons, the series has been rather polarizing with fans. Either they love it or hate it. Nothing in between.
Visually this series is great. Loads to keep your eyes happy with what they are seeing. Definitely the coolest part of the series. Storywise season three starts with plenty of oomph. Interest is piqued. Charismatic characters are introduced. Unfortunately, they don’t stick with what is interesting – in regards to story or character. Really U.S.S. Discovery consists of all red shirts. Meaning none of the supporting crew members are all that interesting. This is the strength of the series which were popular. The only character worth your time is Commander Burnham and in the third season she spends a lot of her time crying. Most of the storylines devolve into something akin to what you would see on a soap opera.
Special Features:
-9 Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
-2 Star Trek: Short Treks – The Brightest Star and Runaway
-Audio Commentary on Select Episodes
-Deleted/Extended Scenes
-Gag Reel
