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Whistlespeak

Summary While undercover in a pre-warp society, Captain Burnham is forced to consider breaking the Prime Directive when a local tradition threatens Tilly’s life. Meanwhile, Culber tries to connect with Stamets, and Adira steps up when Rayner assigns them a…

Mirrors

Summary Burnham and Book face enemies and uncover a deadly new threat to Discovery. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Star Trek: Discovery running at cruising speed.

Face the Strange

Summary On the way to the next clue, the U.S.S. Discovery is sabotaged by a mysterious weapon, leaving Captain Burnham, Rayner, and Stamets as the only crew members who can possibly save the ship in time. Our Take Solid, satisfying…

Jinaal

Summary A new clue leads Discovery to a dangerous expedition on the planet Trill. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Under the Twin Moons

Summary On Saru’s last mission as Captain Burnham’s Number One, the team ventures to a seemingly abandoned planet to hunt for what might be the greatest treasure in the galaxy. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning…

Red Directive

Summary After an 800-year-old Romulan vessel is found, Captain Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery are sent to retrieve it. But the artifact inside is stolen, starting an epic chase. Saru is offered a lifetime position. Our Take A mixed bag:…

Coming Home

Summary In the season four finale, the DMA approaches Earth and Ni’Var. With evacuations underway, Burnham and the team aboard the U.S.S. Discovery must find a way to communicate and connect with a species far different from their own before…

Species Ten-C

Summary As the DMA approaches Earth and Ni’Var, Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery attempt to make First Contact with the powerful species responsible before it’s too late. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Star Trek: Discovery has…

Rosetta

Summary While Captain Burnham leads an away mission to a planet that was once home to the aliens responsible for the DMA, Book and Tarka secretly infiltrate the U.S.S. Discovery. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler.…

The Galactic Barrier

Summary Captain Burnham and her crew must go where few have gone before: beyond the Galactic Barrier. Meanwhile, Book learns the truth of what drives Ruon Tarka. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary,…