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New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

• New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  gymaddict69 > 21/01/2017, 13:19

  Its been delay after delay after delay with this, now with not even a fixed month of beginning being secured. Fair play to the powers that be though saying that they would rather delay as long as need be to make sure things are just so rather than rushing the show out. Im still not sure about the main character of the show. Have not got an issue with the show lead not being the captain of the ship or that the lead is female. The sceptiscism i have is with who is playing the lead role. Cant recall the actress's name but she plays, is it Sasha, in the walking dead. For me, she is not a strong enough character even as a secondary member of the group. Im still gonna check the show out and i hope to be proved wrong, but looking at the show leads that have come before her on previous Star Trek shows..she's got one hell of a job ahead of her tlo stand side by side with the calibur of those.

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  jesslloydfan > 21/01/2017, 23:16

  Been another casting announcement for this, along with news of even more delay. James Frain has been cast as Sarek, otherwise known as Spock's dad apparently (i did not actually know he had a name). For anyone who doesn't recognise the name he was the villain in the last season of Gotham (Galavan i think was the name), i did have a link to an article about it, but it kept going wonky so had to leave it out.

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  gymaddict69 > 22/01/2017, 12:32

  heard the announcement as well, Jesslloydfan, but it was only when you mentioned he played Galavan that i cottoned on. He was phenomonal in Gotham, but, that said, given that he is playing spocks dad, probably a safe bet he wont be turning into a psychotic bad ass..a shame lol.

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  Friday > 19/05/2017, 14:51

  The first trailer has landed.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Discuss....

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  gymaddict69 > 07/10/2017, 12:15

  Well, satr Trek : Discovery has finally arrived. Seemingly one minute there was no sign of a start date (mooted for a 2018 release if memory serves) then one news article later informing that oh by the way, it actually starts next week lol. Anywho, am 3 episodes into this an personally, while it doesnt even come close to the likes of the original series or TNG, this does have some deedeeming qualities..just enough to keep me watching. After a very, very poor opening episode, devoid of decent performances, any kinda origin story (plonked straight on the ship, several years into their journey) and with the focus only really being on 2 or 3 characters (the rest of the bridge crew were barely given lines let alone introductions). The show was also devoid of banter, any light hearted/comedic moments and gave the vibe that it would more or less focus on one central story as opposed to stories of the week like the previous shows did. Did decide to watch episode 2 and whilst all the above still applied it certainly was pretty to look at and had plenty of action (definatly nolan'esque movies era in inspiration). Its kinda hanging on by the skin, old whats her face from 'The Wal;king Dead' who appears to be the shows main focus character wise is nowhere near strong or likeable enough and i will be amazed if this gets a 2nd series but for now..im gonna run with this.

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  gymaddict69 > 14/10/2017, 09:59

  4 episodes under the belt now with this and for the bits the show gets right, comparably, it also gets far, far more wrong. It really does appear that personalisation, crew development, character building, banter, comedy, any light heartedness has not so much gone out the window with 'Discovery' more of has not been introduced. What we are left with is something thats granted good to look at but also very moody, broody, people dying left, right and centre and a story that really does appear to be running for the whole duration of the season, Couple that in with our leading lady who simply hasnt got the chops to carry a show and while this is mildly diverting, it does kinda spit in the face of the past various star trek series that we know and many, love. Gonna stick with this to its conclusion purely because its an ok way to kill 40 minutes once a week.

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  Friday > 27/10/2017, 08:46

  After watching all of the episodes so far it's looking a bit like my initial thoughts on watching episode one were correct.
  
  It's a modern Sci-fi show, that just happens to be set in the Star Trek universe.  Every episode has a little nugget of that episodes story left over to pop up again later or like so many current TV shows, it will hang over the entire series and never be completely finished with.
  
  
  I do agree with the leading lady, a bit of a "meh" character.  Early days for character development though (hopefully), so things should improve.
  The one standout I did quite like was the new, evil, nastier Harry Mudd.

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  jesslloydfan > 27/10/2017, 16:00

  Finally started watching this, and watched one episode of the season so far, and a promising start. Has an interesting mix of characters, i find Doug Jone's alien character more interesting than the obviously set up to be the lead second in command so far. But that could change since it was just one episode after all. Impressive effects, and since i know there will definitely be a second season now i won't have to worry about it ending cliffhanger style.

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  gymaddict69 > 27/10/2017, 22:28

  Harry Mudd..Friday, was that the guy aboard..nope, gonna stop there incase JessLloydFan has'nt caught up. Ive seen as far as episode 5 at the moment (have not watched this weeks yet) and whilstt im not thrilled at the seeming removal of everything that made the previous Trek series what they were at their core and structure wise, it certainly is a pretty fun way to kill 40 minutes each week). For me though Sonequa whats herface s just annoying and in the way..especially as 1 or 2 sfar stronger characters are strarting to manifest properly. As Star Trek series go as well this is certainly nastier than its predcessors..really not afraid to show people getting killed (and pretty darn often as well..blood and all). There are rumours abound that the show will continue to follow its current format of focussing on mostly one running story throughout the series and future series..not really a fan of that when it comes to Trek.

• RE: New Star Trek TV'ish show (Discovery)

  gymaddict69 > 17/12/2017, 18:54

  Much like the now doomed in my house hold 'Z Nation' and 'The Punisher' tv series, ive decided to call it a day with 'Star Trek : Discovery'. Seven episodes in and the whole thing not only stlll feels off for me but im just bored wiith it, despite the action and effects being ramped up from previousStar Trek series. The characters, largely unlikeable wth a lead that just does'nt cut it, a focus, for the most part, on a singular plot that hurt's the show in my opinion..the whole thing just doesnt feel like or have the same heart, humour or characterisation as previous Star Trek series (or even the films for that matter). Am kinda suprised that, to my knowledge, this has been greenlit for a second season. Sadly though, i wont be one of its viewers. Really hyped only to fall flat in my opinion.
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