S2E8
Under the Cloak of War
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Captain Pike and his crew welcome a Klingon defector aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, but his presence triggers the revelation of some shocking secrets.
Our Take
A heavier, more serious hour than usual, and mostly better for it. The Klingon politics and the flashback structure give Pike’s crew something meatier to chew on than the usual planet-of-the-week stuff, though the pacing sags in the middle. It earns its grim tone even if the ending lands a bit too neatly. Worth watching, especially if you like the Klingon-focused side of Trek.