#Star Trek Discovery season 3

[abs0luteb4stard]

W A T C H I N G

#Star Trek Discovery #STAR TREK DISCOVERY SEASON 3 #Sonequa Martin-Green #Doug Jones #Anthony Rapp #Mary Wiseman #David Ajala #Wilson Cruz #Rachael Ancheril #Michelle Yeoh #Tig Notaro #Blu del Barrio #Ian Alexander #Oded Fehr #Noah Averbach-Katz #Janet Kidder #Annabelle Wallis #Sonja Sohn #Hannah Cheesman #Paul Guilfoyle #Rekha Sharma #Kenneth Mitchell #WATCHING #scifi

[bardicious]

"You have to let them. Find that person who seems farthest from you and reach for them. Reach for them. Let them guide you." I don't know if I've mentioned before, but I've just realized (again), that the reason Spock went after Chapel so hard is not only cause she's a good friend, but from his perspective, Chapel, who's the "complete opposite" of himself (Sung in the musical episode), he may have seen her as the person that was the "farthest" from him, in personality and mind.

And obviously, later in life, he actually finds it with Jim.

#Where No Man Has Gone Before and Then Some #star trek #spirk #jim kirk #spock #I do love how they made a whole quote for spirk <3 #I still haven't watched discovery tho lmao #but this makes even more sense why he kinda jumps on the chapel bandwagon #like - hear me out guys... he's just not that into her 🤷‍♀️ #I honestly don't think shes all that into him either - cause she straight up got engaged with korby #for my heart - just drop the chapel romance snw - its getting old #kirk and spock are literally soulmates - I need more of them in season 3

[quasi-normalcy]

Which brings us, inexorably, to Picard season three. Here, Section 31—although mostly offscreen—is as evil as it’s ever been depicted: We learn that not only did they engineer a bioweapon for use against the Changelings back during the Dominion War, but they also performed torturous medical experiments on Changeling prisoners of war. The revelations presented are truly heinous—even difficult to watch—and the entire season-long arc largely results from blowback against Section 31’s crimes against sentient life. And yet… the story pairs these revelations not only with complete legitimation of 31 as an organization, but complete acceptance of its crimes on the parts of our ostensible heroes. Worf—you know, the honourable guy? Whose friend, Odo, was deliberately infected with a plague by Section 31 with the intent of using him to wipe out his entire race? That Worf?—even calls them a “critical division of Starfleet Intelligence.” There’s one glorious moment where Picard actually looks sick upon hearing the extent of Section 31’s crimes; but then—arguably in the face of thirty-five years of consistent characterization—he and Dr. Crusher opt to compound them by executing a prisoner of war. This is never mentioned again. Just another day at the office, I suppose. We have, as an official, critical division of our humanist utopia of Starfleet, an organization that openly commits war crimes… and it’s just become part of the setting. It’s not even presented as a reason for Jack not to join Starfleet. One wonders if it was mentioned in the recruitment materials they gave out to the kids on Prodigy.

#Section 31 #star trek deep space nine #ds9 quark #star trek discovery #star trek enterprise #star trek picard #season 3 #star trek into darkness #philippa georgiou #emperor georgiou #michelle yeoh #Yes I wrote this

[lostyesterday]

I think Michael and Book are my favorite canon Star Trek romantic relationship. I mean, a lot of the canon Trek romances are poorly written so it’s not as if there’s much competition, but I really think their relationship is so, so compelling and interesting. For one thing, the actors have great chemistry, and both characters are fascinating on their own. And I love the progression of their relationship from initial antagonism and lack of trust mixed with an undeniable spark of connection to a gradual realization of deep, caring friendship. I love that they are shown to be friends before they become lovers – that it is so clear that these are two people who deeply understand each other and genuinely enjoy each other’s company. Too many Trek romances try to convince me that two characters who don’t even seem to enjoy spending time together are a well-matched couple, but Michael and Book in late season 3 feel like partners who are best friends too.

And then in season 4 when everything is broken for Book irrevocably, their relationship becomes no less compelling. To see your partner go through such a horrible, traumatic experience and be able to both deeply relate to it and yet unable to imagine the pain of it at all – to try desperately to help when you know in your heart that there is nothing you can do that will heal this wound no matter how much you desperately want to – these are such compelling character moments for Michael, a character whose desire to save others has defined her life.

And then Book and Michael find themselves on opposite sides of a moral dilemma with such far reaching consequences that they have no choice but to oppose each other. And they comprehend each other so completely that neither doubts the positive intentions of the other – that each can deeply understand the other’s point of view, and yet neither can change the other’s mind. The conflict is deep and fundamental, and yet it has little to do with their personal relationship and how much they love each other. Because they still love each other so much despite everything. And they still love each other in the aftermath too.

#star trek discovery #book x michael #disco seasons 3 and 4 are actually really good fight me #also i like several of the other romance plotlines in discovery too #but michael and book are just top tier #lane posts

[eastsideofthemoon]

Finally meeting THE REAL Michael Burnham

One of the reasons I love season 3 of Disco the most is that we FINALLY got to meet the REAL Michael Burnham.

In one year of being away from all things Starfleet and The Federation, all things Vulcan, Michael finally got to discover and embrace herself without worrying about the opinions and expectations of others, nor needing someone else's approval. She got to release the guilt and shame of her past and completely shed the Vulcan shell she'd created for herself as a byproduct of assimilation.

And girlie was flourishing!

Michael was at peace with herself, which lead to the calm and confidence that exuberated from her. She had genuine joy and was able to obtain peace. Thus, she was smiling and laughing and cracking jokes. Michael has a sense of humor, yall!

Also, I love that she had the opportunity to create a life for herself and be a regular person - well, as regular as you can be as a courier. She really needed that time away to determine her own moral code and values, which is something that should take place before anyone takes on the mantel of captain.

Also, Michael needed to choose Starfleet for herself. Up to now, Starfleet was a constellation prize to make Sarek feel better for not choosing her to join the Vulcan Exploration Group. In the first half of the season, we see Michael having an internal conflict with whether or not she belongs with Starfleet and her crew due to who she had become during her gap year. It's in Unification III, where we see Michael, with the help of her mother, Dr. Gabrielle Burnham, come to the conclusion that she does belong. We actually get to see her choose Starfleet for herself on her own merits. Yes, she may have her doubts and will question things, but at the end of the day, she is fighting for the same things Starfleet and the Federation are fighting for.

I think this is why I'm baffled at how some people stay stuck on season 1 Michael. The woman has grown since then. And this is before we get to season 4, which I'll write about later.

Although I do believe there is still a conversation to be had about why Discovery didn't just start with Michael as captain, I am enjoying her journey.

#star trek discovery #star trek #michael burnham #season 3 #character review #dsc

[ambassador-saru]

They have my heart and even more. 🥺

pic source goes to @janewaystolemyheart

I love your blog!

#t'rina #saru #star trek discovery #star trek #t'rina × saru #two idiots in love #season 3 #season 4 #longing glances

[lt-cmdr-titties]

pike showing up to captain discovery and replace lorca, who betrayed and traumatized them, and he shows them love and helps them learn to trust others again but more importantly to trust themselves 🤝 pike being spock's captain and becoming like a father to him, replacing sarek and showing him that logic is not the only answer and showing him how to love himself and others

pike really said "i am going to love everybody in my life wholly and radically, and i will find so much joy in helping them be the best versions of themselves"

#christopher pike #gabriel lorca #spock cha'sarek #sarek cha'skon #anson mount #star trek dsc #star trek snw #star trek discovery #star trek strange new worlds #spike #if you wanna read it that way <3 #i'm just really emotional over him and i'm so excited to get to season 2 so i can see him again #blorbo he's my blorbo i'm kissing him

[ussjellyfish]

I was rewatching season 3 of Discovery today and the first two episodes are so good.

Michael on her own with Book I. The far future, and her grief all she's lost.

Then the crew trying to find their way. (and Philippa being perfect) and Tilly...it's really good stuff. .

And Keyla, my heart.

#star trek discovery #season 3 #michael burnham #sylvia tilly #philippa georgiou

[dreamsrunfaster]

god i love watching old discovery. every season is pitch-perfect to the moment it was released. it met us in our grimdark misery and said hold my hand and it led us to the 32nd century.

#masterful writing #i'm just obsessed with each little foothold it carved out #i remember the first episode of disco s2 gave me whiplash bc it was so much brighter #season 3 did the same #and here we are #st dsc #star trek #star trek discovery #s5e4 made me nostalgic #look i know people have said s1 and s2 are too dark and i couldn't agree more #but they met us where we were

[sunrise-designer]

Important distinction

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These are some trans worms

#Star Trek #star trek discovery #if you can’t tell I just watched season 3 #adira tal #gray tal

[apileoftribbles]

The way Star Trek was like “we are now going to do an entire scene demonstrating how easy it is to use they/them pronouns” iconic show stopping greatest of all time

#star trek #st: disco #star trek discovery #season 3 episode 8 #I love this show so desperately

[samthetrekkie]

the whole being assimilated via your dna is a pretty far reach, but I do actually like it? I loved the little star fleet armada when voyager was pushed out of the transwarp canal in endgame and I always wanted a grand borg vs starfleet/earth storyline. so I approve, this could be from me!

in general this season feels like one of those unauthorized star trek books at this point. I mean they basically resurrected a main character. the entire enterprise-d senior crew making it back onto their ship to fight old enemies and save the entirety of starfleet and earth? hell yes. this is really made for the old fans, not new audiences. this show is checking all the boxes, I don't even mind this could be called fan service.

btw I don't think gaining new audiences is necessarily a bad thing, but keeping the old star trek themes and lore going is so important. I actually think discovery is - now - doing a pretty good job at that.

completely unrelated - does anybody else have a hard time understanding jack crusher? does he mumble or is he just british? I always look to my dad (an american) when I don't understand him, but he usually doesn't catch it either lol.

#star trek picard #season 3 #episode 9 #star trek picard spoilers #borg #star trek discovery #jack crusher #star trek

[coredrill]

feliz jueves i was fucking right

#DISCOVERY I MISS YOU SO MUCH #good god. okay weekly complaint rundown time lmao #1. girl did they save all the lighting budget for the enterprise d????? is that why i’ve had to watch the rest of this season #alongside my reflection in my tv????? #2. back on my wesley bs but like. christ. one of the things that i like most abt disco is how kind and understanding it is of its kidgenius #like adira is AWKWARD and saves the day all the time and everyone around them is kind to them and the show itself is kind to them #which is such a huge contrast to how wesley was treated on tng. by the characters AND the show AND ESPECIALLY the fans #so to have the ‘twist’ only affect bright young people because the fckin adults still need their time to shine????? #feels. WEIRDLY mean-spirited imo. probably not intentional but it doesn’t sit right with me at all #‘fck dem kids fck doing ANYTHING different lets just put the same exact characters on the same exact ship because thats superior’ #it didnt even get the style refresh disco’s (and snw’s) enterprise got!!!! #3. this was literally the most obvious route this could go like come onnnnnnnnnnn could you imagine how much extra story #could’ve fit into this season if every episode wasnt half dedicated to nostalgia jerkoff LMAO. #ugh sorry anyways. last one next week!!!!! #f: star trek #trek: shows #trek: picard #picard spoilers #also like. at least we could all agree that s2 was bad LMAO #everyone watching this who is like ‘BEST TREK IN DECADES’ uhhhhhhhhh what are you watching and can i watch too??

[quasi-normalcy]

Worst Episodes of Star Trek by season (Revised and Expanded).

TOS:

"The Alternative Factor" - I've tried to watch this episode many times, but I don't think I've ever managed to sit all of the way through it. It's just a bunch of boring, nonsensical bullshit for an hour.

"The Omega Glory" - This is the reason why I object to framing Gene Roddenberry as some kind of visionary auteur, because this one, beyond simply having a ridiculous premise, is also really racist.

"Turnabout Intruder" - Turns out body-swaps aren't always good. Like the above, but sexist rather than racist.

"The Lorelei Signal" - An episode where Uhura finally takes command should be good, but again, more sexism (and a pointless rapid aging plot)

TNG:

"Justice" - The first season is mostly just kind of generically weak, but...ugh, those costumes.

"Shades of Gray" - Clipshow.

"The Price" - None of this season's episodes are actually bad, but I really don't like Troi's boytoy

"The Host" - Odan isn't interesting, and the bit where Beverly has sex with Riker's body is just gross.

"Violations" - Lots of bad episodes about rape on this list.

"Man of the People" - See number 5.

"Sub Rosa" - See number 6. Also, ludicrous premise.

DS9:

"The Passenger" - Did Siddig-el-Fadil just kind of forget how to act this week?

"The Alternate" - Probably the worst instance of Trek demanding reconciliation with shitty, abusive parents.

"Meridian" - Brigadoon in Space. Also featuring yet another chemistry-devoid romance for a female crew member.

"Sons of Mogh" - So the 'solution' is just to surgically alter him and delete his memory without his consent? And Julian went along with this?

"Let He Who Is Without Sin..." - Jadzia seems like a complete doormat for not dumping Worf's ass after this one.

"Profit and Lace" - I can't even be offended by the transphobia or the misogyny because of how stupid this one is. I love it.

"The Emperor's New Cloak" - The mirror universe had already been kinda run into the ground by this point.

VOY:

"Time and Again" - So boring. So pointless.

"Tattoo" - White Man's Burden. In Space!

"Favourite Son" - I don't even want to get into it, it's just bad.

"Demon" - This one could have been good if it actually paid attention to its own plot points. And the silly "needing to go to a hell planet to get deuterium" thing.

"The Disease" - Alas, Harry Kim's love life

"Fury" - Character assassination wrapped in the series' worst time travel plot.

"Endgame" - What a lousy way to end the series. No payoffs; no follow up; and the time travel thing wipes out trillions of people's lives for no compellingly good reason, and it's never discussed. The Borg are also presented as completely unthreatening villains, but this had been the way for several seasons. And it's even worse when you compare the deleted version of the early 25th century with the canonical version we see on "Picard."

ENT:

"Dear Doctor" - The 'moral' obligation to commit genocide. Fuck off.

"Cogenitor" - The 'moral' obligation to give a sex slave back to their masters. Fuck off.

"Rajiin" - Some pointless T&A; a little bad acting; and it becomes clear that there is no plan to the Xindi arc.

"These Are the Voyages..." - What a terrible insult to the series that it's supposedly the finale of.

DIS:

"Vaulting Ambition" - There's thos one scene where Emperor Georgiou murders all of her aristocratic in slo-mo cinematic detail and it just never comes up again. I hate this sort of pornographic, cavalier treatment of violence. It offends me to see human life treated in this manner.

"Point of Light" - Brings back Ash Tyler and Emperor Georgiou for an utterly un-thought-out 'intrigue' plot.

"Die Trying" - The idea that Starfleet has been using the same seed vault for a thousand years, that this seed vault is in Space, where it's vastly more vulnerable than it would be on (or inside) a planet, and that it contains seeds from *every plant in the galaxy* is so ridiculous that it undermines everything else in the episode for me.

"The Galactic Barrier" - Where it becomes most apparent that they're trying to fit ten episodes of plot into thirteen episodes.

PIC:

"Broken Pieces" - This one gets points off for completely wasting the XB plot, but it's still good because I like the bits with Rios's holograms and the character work for Jurati.

"Monsters" - There's a lot wrong with the second season, but two things that worked were Q and the Jurati/Borg Queen arc. Both of them were largely absent from this episode, and the stuff with Picard's expansion pack Victorian childhood trauma is just dreadful.

"The Last Generation" - Themes? Weight? Meaning? Non-violent solutions? Continuity? Nah. Let's just bash TNG action figures together for an hour. Also featuring the hit single 'Found Family Ain't Shit, You Need a Biological Son'

LWD:

"Temporal Edict" - This one has a generic workplace sitcom plot that doesn't really work in the Star Trek universe and also makes Freeman look like a complete idiot right out the gate.

"Mugato Gumato" - I don't think that Shaxs tasting Mugato dung was as funny as the episode seemed to think it was, and I really didn't like seeing Mariner beat the shit out of Boimler and Rutherford in the before-credits scene.

"Room for Growth" - Not bad, just kind of...meh.

"Twovix" - Again, not bad, just weakest of the season.

SNW:

"All Those Who Wander" - Ruining the Gorn and wasting Hemmer, all in one episode.

"The Broken Circle" - We really, badly needed to have this ten minute sequence of our medical personnel getting fucked-up on Green Goblin juice and beating up a hundred Klingons, eh?

PRO:

"Kobayashi" - Again, this one isn't actually bad, but it's just nostalgia for the sake of nostalgia; and I think that Dal's character growth should be earned through interaction with his friends, rather than with stock audio of Leonard Nimoy.

#star trek #the next generation #deep space nine #voyager #enterprise #Discovery #Picard #Prodigy #lower decks #strange new worlds #the original series #it's actually very difficult to pick 'bad' episodes for Prodigy or the seasons 3 and 4 of TNG

[marlinspirkhall]

"My whole LIFE is in that nebula!"

Oh no! Not anymore, bestie.

#discovery season 3 #star trek discovery #paul stamets

[eastsideofthemoon]

Just admiring the fineness that is Cleveland Booker (David Ajala).

And a friendly reminder that Capt Michael Burnham had this fine man in her bed daily. A wonderful way to start one's captaincy.

#michael likes chocolate #cleveland booker #sexy sexy #star trek discovery #disco #dsc #st disco #st dsc #david ajala #season 3