@finfan aw, so disappointed to read your negative opinion about this show. For me, it's the best thing out of the Star Trek universe since Voyager (bear in mind I have yet to watch Enterprise). It didn't impress me at first, but it gets hilarious with time. I guess it's just not for hardcore Trekkies, but I'd say that for anyone who enjoys the Star Trek universe and is fond of shows like Futurama and Ricky and Morty, this can be top shelf stuff! I'm loving it, now, and seriously considering bumping my rating up a notch!
@misnomer See, that is exactly my point. I don't want Star Trek to be hilarious, it is not suposed to be hilarious. I may have a narrow vision when it comes to that but you can't just label something as Star Trek just because you put it in the general vicinity. Star Trek has a philosophy, there was a thought behind the idea. Of course it can be funny but not in a way that it becomes a sitcom.
I gladly re-watch all the old stuff and leave this for others. And right now, I don't think there could be a future Star Trek show of interest. A friend of mine, also a decade long Trek fan, recently said he always thought every fan loves Trek. But it is that every fan loves HIS Trek. And that is probably the best way to explain it. I respect everyone who likes this but it just isn't for me.
@finfan this isn't meant to be a serious Trek show and you're clearing taking it seriously. But I understand your point of view, you're definitely an old-school, hardcore Trek fan. I've been watching Star Trek shows since the late '80s (I think), but I'm more flexible when it comes to what they do with the franchise, as long as the result is good. Lower Decks: good. Discovery and Picard: bad. But to each their own, definitely, and I do understand where you're coming from.
@finfan i dont think Trek has to be "anything" .... And it's very rigid and weird to say that it is "not supposed to be hilarious. There have been many hilarious star trek episodes. And moments. It has humor. I think acting like it has to be labeled any certain way just because you need it to be in a box - or can't see it changed... It's idk, just a little sad. I would even think it's more of a Trek philosophy, to just try and embrace things for what they are. Just imo... I think this is less about star trek philosophy and more about you not wanting it to be funny, as you said, above.
I also wouldn't call this show a sitcom
Shout by FinFanBlockedParent2020-09-08T21:24:22Z
Why even write something about it?
Those who hate it, too, will probably agree, those who like it may call me a disgruntled Trekkie. What the heck, I've been called worse.
I've endured the Abramsverse, Discovery, and Picard but this is where Star Trek dies.