So…unfortunately Smilo Ren is exactly who everyone guessed he’d be in the last episode. Lazy writing.
This episode, in particular, has the weakest writing and dialogue so far. It's just bad in my opinion. Very, very bad.
Oh yay, yet another coven of "force witches" hell no, we can't have any original ideas!! first two episodes were ok, this one is just pure meh, and I suspect the story is headed downhill from here, sad was hoping for some cool high republic stuff, instead looks like we're getting the confused nonsense of Ahsoka again
That was hard to watch
Felt like watching some Space witches show on the syfy channel. Terrible..
The Jedi take Sol at 4 years old. Where did he get his accent from?
How does this at all related to the high republic period, we see nothing apart from these witches and stuff, so boring, the chanting part was like some musical, so cringe. Also witches supposed to use magic, not force, this is all wrong.
Good job making Jedi look evil and witches sweet & peaceful, what the actual f? Jedi never took away children without parents consent. Also kids are already too old, why would even Jedi test them, they are not supposed to be eligible at this age, why even bother?
So it was the Jedi who raided the place and burned it to the ground to kidnap the kids hence the guilt is it? What the f? Osha is super traumatized, conflicted, old, and too attached, 10 times worse than Anakin, why go this much effort for those boring twins? ZERO sense
Wookiee Jedi was the only good thing in this whole episode.
CW caliber acting/writing. Stargate SG-1 caliber sets. Comic-con caliber make-up/costuming.
...and some of the dumbest Jedi ever...
Ah, Star Trek: Discovery, the show that boldly went where no one asked it to go. Picture this: it's like a hipster at a high-end coffee shop, sipping a kale-infused latte while wearing mismatched socks and waxing poetic about the existential crisis of artisanal toast. That's right, folks—Discovery is the artisanal toast of sci-fi TV. :avocado::bread:
Now, let's dive into the season 5 finale, titled "Life, Itself." Imagine you're at a fancy dinner party, and the main course arrives: a plate of lukewarm tofu, garnished with existential dread and served on a bed of plot holes. The Progenitors—the mysterious beings who apparently invented the universe's most confusing IKEA furniture—take center stage. They're like the cryptic barista who insists on explaining the hidden meaning behind every soy milk latte foam swirl. :milky_way::coffee:
Michael Burnham, our resident mutineer-turned-Starfleet-captain, grapples with the Progenitors' technology. It's like watching a cat try to assemble a particle accelerator using IKEA instructions written in Klingon. Spoiler alert: the technology ends up in a black hole, which is fitting because the plot also disappeared into one. :hole:
But wait, there's more! The crew of the U.S.S. Discovery gets about as much screen time as a background extra in a crowd scene. Seriously, they're like the forgotten side dish at a food truck festival—everyone's too busy Instagramming the gourmet tacos to notice them. :taco:
And let's talk about Moll, the character who makes Jar Jar Binks look like a Shakespearean thespian. Moll's decision-making process is akin to a squirrel crossing a busy street during rush hour: erratic, nonsensical, and ultimately doomed. :chipmunk:
As for the dialogue, oh boy. It's like listening to a self-help podcast hosted by a sentient mood ring. The characters talk so much that even the universal translator begs for a mute button. :speaking_head:
In summary, "Life, Itself" wraps up the season with all the finesse of a drunk Klingon doing the Macarena. It's a finale that leaves you questioning your life choices, much like that regrettable tattoo you got during spring break. :cherry_blossom::syringe:
So, dear viewers, as we bid adieu to Star Trek: Discovery, let's raise our glasses (filled with Romulan ale, of course) and toast to a show that stumbled, tripped, and face-planted its way through the final frontier. May it rest in peace—or at least find a better hairstylist in the afterlife. :vulcan::champagne_glass:
And remember, folks: in space, no one can hear you cringe. :stars:²⁵
this last series was completely waste. they should have stopped in the 4 series!
Thank god this ended. They are stretching max 2 episode story to a whole season. Yawn..
Even in the Season 5 series finale, most of the actors still look very awkward and uncomfortable around eachother. The way they stand while having conversations, the way they interact, none of it looks nor feels natural and normal. Like they've been given lectures and a set of very strict rules about boundries & personal space, what is acceptable to do and not do, then scripts that go completely against that so they don't ever know or feel comfortable in anything they're doing when there's any kind of interaction between characters.
It's like a series of workmates who would never spend time with eachother outside of work playing out team building exercises put on by some external consultancy. And the script even in Season 5 still felt like it was written by scifi writers then re-written by a mothers group who were doing feelings and emotional insight excercises for a prison group.
This show had a lot of great ideas, a lot of great potential. But the execution was terrible at so many levels.
So disappointing and that really bums me out.
I just didn't care. Over and over again, this show expected you to feel something without ever earning it. And that made the end of the episode feel pretty empty for me.
Seemed only fitting that the series ends with one more cringe Burnham whisper-speak and that terrible "let's fly" catchphrase.
Well, after 5 seasons it’s finally over. The last 25 minutes was totally unnecessary filler. To sit for 25 minutes watching Burnham’s irritating grin, and listening to her whispery dramatic voice was paramount to torture. I sat there just to see where it was finally leading to….nowhere. They should have just cut it off at Suru’s wedding, if they even needed to drag it out that long.
I’ll can now look forward to the next series of Strange New Worlds, if there is one. I’ll also sit in hope that The Orville is finally renewed for another series, although I’m beginning to doubt that will ever happen.
Goodbye Dicovery, you won’t be missed. Not by me anyway.
That ending could have been accomplished in less than 44 minutes.
Finally over!
This is just a mix of the most predictable Hollywood clichés ever. Don't waste your time.
The show gets worse by every single episode. What the hell was that tribal chanting and behaviour? I just see no reason anymore for Beacon 23.
Yeah, send the athletic one to complete science stuff and send the unathletic science specialist to complete the race. Seems smart. But of course, the overweight woman won the race of a people that she's not even a part of.
:confounded:Wow, 2 life forms on board on a ship containing an extremely important artifact lost for 800 years. Let's pick 3 people from our ship with hundreds of trained personnel and also include our captain for some reason. Watch the mission fail miserable [again] and let's cry and talk about our feelings. Also bring back the most annoying character from previous seasons and make her even more annoying, this must be a great success!
Five minutes into the episode, I'm reminded of how much and why I hate this show so much. Tonally off from Star Trek, can't stand most of the characters. Writing doesn't seem to be doing any of the actors any favors. Also, did this just set up the final season being what was done in one episode of TNG? I mean, I suppose it makes sense that what Picard can do in less than an hour, it'll take the crew of Discovery to do in 10.
Disappointing, chaotic, and incoherent, with Michael focusing excessively on her feelings—far more than I care to endure. The storyline feels forced and thin, signaling a franchise descending into yet another nadir. I believed the last season set a low bar, but this initial episode suggests the season may plummet to new depths as it progresses , leaving little optimism for any forthcoming redemption.
After five seasons, I'm still struggling to recall a single bridge crew member's name. This portrayal doesn't quite capture the essence of what "Trek" means to me. It feels more aligned with the rapid pace demanded by today's short attention spans, reminiscent of the JJ Abrams universe. This stands in stark contrast to the rich narratives and character development of classics like Next Gen and DS9. There's a notable absence of thought-provoking storylines akin to "In The Pale Moonlight." Instead, it seems geared towards mindless entertainment, earning a solid 8/10 for action-packed television but falling short with a mere 3/10 as a representative Trek episode.
It might look and smell like star trek but this is not star trek
Awesome series!
If you are familiar with physics, astronomy, mathematics, theories, you will recognise a lot of stuff used in this show. I'm not sure about the novel, so I'm only referring to the show.
The philosophical questions are also relevant, and many have been asked before, and many were recently asked.
I can't believe they were able to combine these different school of thoughts into one cohesive story. I haven't seen a story like this before. Usually, sci-fi authors would only focus, at most, 5 to keep it simpler for the audience, but in this show, it's out-of-this-world.
The animation part was also great. They combined two types of art, and that was amazing. Also, some would probably critic how the movement of the animated characters are not fluid, but that's the whole point, it was intentional. It captured the 'game feel'.
Overall, from episodes 1 to 16, each episode felt like watching a 45-minute movie. They spent a lot. It wasn't half-baked. They were consistent in quality every episode.
Highly recommended!
Excellent show to have back :smiley:
Total waste of time. complete garbage. He watched movies that were and still are very good at the time, but he stole them without understanding anything. He said he would put on some cool scenes. the editing sucks. The scenes have nothing to do with each other. Motivations are meaningless. The audience has no idea what's happening and why. Suddenly they got excited and set off. Since all the scenes are stolen from other movies, they have no connection with each other and look ridiculous. The acting is also extremely bad. The lead character plays extremely cheesy. The action scenes are also garbage. No matter how you hold it, it stays in your hand. I give 1 point. And that's because some images look good.
Star Wars + The Seven Samurai + just a dash of Warhammer 40k = this derivative waste of time and money. Snyder should never be allowed to write another script ever.
a movie made only for Zack Snyder cult followers
Zack Snyder's latest foray into creating his own cinematic universe presents itself as an ambitious attempt to amalgamate elements of Vikings, fantasy, mythology, Native Americans and science fiction. However, this cinematic approach is marred by a number of challenges that hinder its enjoyment.
From the outset, the film struggles to hold the viewer's attention, stretching out footage that can feel like triple time. The narrative seems disjointed, as if it is a series of disparate ideas thrown together without a clear thread. This contributes to the experience feeling fragmented and disjointed, as if we are witnessing a series of disconnected scenes rather than a coherent plot.
The lack of cohesion is also reflected in the obvious references to other franchises, such as Star Wars, Warhammer and Firefly, which seem to be integrated without the necessary care to make them their own. Instead of bringing originality, these influences sometimes leave a sense of a pastiche that fails to find its own narrative voice.
The decaffeinated treatment of violence and the insistence on avoiding the appearance of blood for the sake of an age rating may have deprived the film of the intensity and realism it could have brought. This decision may be perceived as an effort to appeal to a wider audience, but it leaves the story feeling lacking in risk and depth.
The CGI, which in Snyder's previous films has been a prominent element, disappoints in Rebel Moon. The computer-generated imagery lacks the same striking quality we have come to expect from the director, sometimes resulting in visual effects that fail to integrate convincingly into the world he is trying to create.
The fight choreography is also disappointing, offering sequences that lack the expected fluidity and impact. This crucial aspect of an action film is overshadowed by directorial choices that fail to convey the intensity and emotion that they should.
In addition, the overuse of slow motion becomes an element that exhausts the viewer. Its constant appearance, for every action and event, contributes to slowing down the pace of the film and can come to feel like an exhausting visual resource rather than an effective means of highlighting key moments.
I'm not going to lie, I wasn't able to finish watching it. Snyder's worst in a long time.
