I'm loving this season, because I missed this about Star Trek, travelling to other worlds and experiencing strange and wonderful cultures. What a treat this episode is, and the fact that it is Tilly who stays in the race and wins is so, SO meaningful - for her own personal battle of indecision, as well as for the pointed remark about whether questionable athleticism always determines physical prowess.
Interestingly, the race itself, as well as the outcome reminds me of a popular religious quote (appropriate since Discovery is currently on a spiritual quest), from Ecclesiastes 9:11 - "I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise nor wealth to the brilliant nor favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Basically, "appearances can be deceiving", because who might outwardly appear a shoe-in for success, may not be, and the least likely candidate may surprise you. If you are in the right place, at the right time and have the will to endure - anything is possible.
[7.3/10] Glad to see the show grappling with Book's trauma, and it's well-balanced with a crisis of the week in the form of info-gathering within and escaping from the titular anomaly. The way the show navigates both issues simultaneously is well done, and it's nice to have Saru back in the saddle as a sage advice-giving advisor.
There's a lot to be nitpicky about here, from the change in inside ship scale compared to classic Trek to some convenient plot devices here and there. In general though, I feel like all of season 3 is back to the core of Trek values. I very much dislike the first two seasons, and like this one. I think season 4 can be the best yet, especially if they go back to the episodic format of old Trek. Not bad at all!
I thought it was a pretty good finale. Well paced, no loose ends, warm feelings all around. Also the look the guy gave when he saw Saru really was one of him, so cute!
I was expecting Burnham to run around in a white tank top and yelling "Yippee ki-yay motherf**er" any time.
Well THAT was some kind of awesome.
Great episode. The Admiral is such a boss, totally stole the show. Also those DOT's are super cute. Looking forward to the finale!
Well that was an unexpected and interesting twist! It's getting better again :)
I'd never expected that move from Osyraa and it was kinda compelling. I didn't want to buy it but the lie detector made it difficult. Seems like she's getting pretty desperate but she's clearly pretty smart. I really didn't expect that the Admiral would insist that she would be tried for her crimes. It's a complicated situation but that did at least end the negotiations too quickly...
Poor Paul though. His whole family/world on the line :o
The repair droids at the end where pretty cool though tbh.
Linus needs to admit he can’t use the transporter correctly :joy:
So this episode released early (and also has lead to the rest of the episodes being brought forward a week) and I genuinely could not be happier with it. It's everything I ever wanted it to be and more and will definitely be something I watch over and over again.
I’ve been going through some really hard times lately, and this episode is the first thing in weeks that made me genuinely laugh. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Well, this is more like it! This actually felt like good classic Star Trek plot, but without all the ilogicalities and stupidity from last weeks episode (which is good especially when dealing with vulcans). Lorca proves yet again that he's the most complex character maybe in Star Trek history, and we can say that already six episodes in. I can only hope that Michael embracing her human side means she'll develop more from that uptight always right character into something more interesting.
What a fantastic episode. All the feels. Anything is possible. True love can't be stopped. Even in a Zombie Pandemic.
Wow. That was some compelling sh*t.
absolute masterpiece. Going down as one of the best in history
This episode of "The Last of Us" is remarkable for its successful representation of homosexual characters in a post-apocalyptic world. The two characters are well-developed and complementary, with the survivalist having a touch of sophistication. The unique and touching love story adds a lot of humanity and realism to the series. Unlike other works, the theme of homosexuality is not simply included to please a community, but it truly adds value to the story and is fully integrated into the plot. This shows a successful and respectful representation of diversity.
Truly one of the best TV episodes ever made. I love that the show is building so much on what was already heavily implied in the game, but also staying incredibly true to it. I'm having trouble seeing how they are going to continue to top themselves with future episodes as the first three have been masterpieces.
On the one hand, it feels a bit like a filler episode. On the other hand, how do they manage to land these gut punches for characters we barely know? Also, Nick Offerman was brilliant here, sad that he isn't around for more.
Beautiful and sad. My eyes were red and I was crying big, fat tears by the end of it, but I so prefer this version of their story to the game. Sixteen years in any world, with someone you love who loves you, is remarkable and worthy of ALL the screen time.
10/10 for Bill and Frank, and for the sensitivity given to their heartwarming and heartbreaking tale.
Wow, this actually had me crying, that never seems to happen. Beautiful storytelling and world building, I really invested in these characters.
So nice... How a show of zombies can be near to perfect without them. Every episode more interesting.
WOW
Just wow
Meanwhile other shows need entire seasons to make us care about their characters…
god what a good episode, it's still on my mind, i want to be as resourceful as him, such a touchy ending for both of them, you know this is how it used to be like in the old days, you'd go out on a quest, and accidentally end up finding your life partner <3
Wow. The best episode I've seen in 2023. Perfect editing, scene order, and sequences. Not overboard, not lacking. That ending, the song, the car scene, the sunset, and most especially, the scene going back to the room through the window = wonderfully made! Perfect!
Ooof, this one hits hard. When good writing collides with good acting. If you aren't moved by this episode, you're probably infected by the cordyceps.
What a beautiful, heartbreaking piece of television. They don’t make those as often anymore.
This episode is contradictory to what Star Trek is about and I am confused and disappointed by it. It almost seems like a cautionary tale to "stay in your lane" and not to challenge (even harmful) traditions and customs, but that wouldn't make any sense, this IS Star Trek... right?
The decision Archer takes to "not interfere" in a situation that was clearly potentially life threatening is so bizarre and out of character I got whiplash. Also, I get that the writers may not have understood the difference between gender and sex enough at the time to incorporate they/them/their pronouns into the story, but it was odd to hear "she and her" so often when the character in reference is a noted third gender, had told Trip that their name is Charles (since we're leaning into traditions here), and was initially introduced as "it". You'd think that 22nd century humans (and a Danobulan, and a Vulcan) would be less limited in their thinking. Clearly there was some disconnect between minds in the writers room resulting in this Twilight Zone, non Star Trek (or perhaps TOS antiquated perspective) episode.
I cannot binge this show because the suspense is so exhausting that I must take a break after an episode. :open_mouth::dash:
Throughout, I expected Frank to grab Bill's gun and try to shoot him as he subterfuges him to play the piano, or even until the bedroom scene. :cold_sweat:
This episode itself deserves it's solo movie. Bill and Frank, man. What a story. This is what love truly feels like. An unexpected discovery and a beautiful journey and in the end, a sad yet romantic ending. Masterpiece episode.
