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...
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.
This episode, in particular, has the weakest writing and dialogue so far. It's just bad in my opinion. Very, very bad.
Felt like watching some Space witches show on the syfy channel. Terrible..
That ending could have been accomplished in less than 44 minutes.
Finally over!
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.
That was hard to watch
I hate all the "cute kid talking like an adult but acting annoyingly" stuff. I hope she won't be a big part of the rest of the season.
The Jedi take Sol at 4 years old. Where did he get his accent from?
Still don't know which direction this season is going, but there's not much wrong with this episode. I particularly like Agnes and Picard attempting to revive the Queen (who by the way happens to be quite loquacious and poetic when initiating the time warp). Picard's fear of assimilation and his trauma is palpable. I like it when he's that traumatized, fragile, feeble character while Agnes play this annoying but brilliant, frightened but not hesitant to interact with technology Reginald-Barkley-type of character.
Funniest part: a chill California Dreamin' variation and then Rios beaming into the picture. The whole California in the/their past visit is an homage to the Star Trek legacy and it's not bad compared to episodes from older shows (there's even an adorable impersonator of Sarah Silverman) - well nothing beats Spock's whale scene though. Not much really happens, lighter stuff for the most part (which is really the perfect contrast to the menace that the Queen represents), but it's obviously just the first part of the 2024 story line that will be continued in the next episode.
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.
: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!
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
Aww, this must have been a gift to the actors as well, a true nostalgia ride and testimonial. Their reactions might have even been sincere in a way - oh to be back "home", these grey-haired oldies (too old for assimilation!), after so many years!
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.
Yeah, this one was hitting the brakes a little bit. Still a good episode and for sure no reason throwing the towel on this show.
We see a lot of Marnes pain about the loss of Major Jahns. Which was good for the character but I don't think it needed multiple scenes for that. We also delve into Juliette's past and learn how she got to Below. Which was again good context for the character.
I don't know where I stand with Marnes. He seems to be riding two horses and the final scene kinda confirms it might have been him who was the target for the murder. Or whoever ordered the hits wanted both dead ?
I do hope so he doesn't get killed, too, because I like Will Patton a lot.
So…unfortunately Smilo Ren is exactly who everyone guessed he’d be in the last episode. Lazy writing.
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
Thank god this ended. They are stretching max 2 episode story to a whole season. Yawn..
I have Andor vibes from this episode, amazing
Yes well what can we say about this episode.
I guess the caption for this episode would be, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend". Again this episode as has all this seasons episodes have challenged the viewer with some big questions that thankfully most of us wouldn't need to address, not in this magnitude anyway. But it is still worth looking inside oneself to ask these life and moral questions and moreso to realise the answers that come up.
You gotta give kudos for the excellent battle scenes - kinda 'Star Wars' epic! Well done to all concerned.
Great performances from the cast, everyone is excelling in this season... there must be good vibes on set, it shows. Hulu is doing the right thing to and for the show.
2 things that I disliked: the directing. Hate all the shaky cam stuff.
The child actor. Distractingly bad. Was she the best they could find?
Meh, started great, has amazing moments
But overall:
Meh.
So let this end how we begin.
"Humans say the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Why? Do they think there’s a shortage of bad ones?
Karm’Luk P’an Ku
The joy of lucidity
CY 8633"
Just when you thought the show writers couldn't stoop any lower, they found a stronger shovel and dug deeper. One big F U to all true Star Trek fans.
This episode made me fall in love with La’An Noonien-Singh. Great acting by Christina Chong, in a brilliantly written episode.
Reaching new hights. This was just brilliant character work all around.
Excellent show to have back :smiley:
something about a controller and allot of whining in front of a green-screen
