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Libertine · « **Reply #320 on:** November 14, 2017, 12:00:27 pm »

Yeah, very impressive half series. A two month wait for new episodes though

Maybe still not convinced about the setting, style and over emphasis on war (again), but have to say they've executed t very well and have the most interesting group of characters since DS9. Would be good if they wrapped the war up pretty soon (or at least returned to a cold war scenario) and got onto other things.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #321 on:** November 14, 2017, 01:00:29 pm »

Cracking episode.

I really hate mid season breaks.

Lorca is such a brilliant captain,my favourite character in the show.

Interesting article that cntains spoilers for the last episode. https://www.inverse.com/article/38355-star-trek-discovery-ending-finale-lorca-spore-jump-mirror-universe

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #322 on:** November 15, 2017, 11:55:22 am »

Quote from: RedSince86 on November 14, 2017, 01:00:29 pm

Lorca is such a brilliant captain,my favourite character in the show.

Agreed. It's funny because Picard has always been my favourite captain and this guy is the complete opposite, but it helps give the show it's own identity and keeps things interesting.

Got around to watching Ep 9 last night and enjoyed it a lot. This is also the first Trek series that my wife is into as well which is a novelty. Shame we have to wait for the next one.

PhilV · « **Reply #323 on:** November 15, 2017, 12:50:59 pm »

Lorca is boss, last episode spoilers below:

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when he puts his eye drops in so he can see the Klingon ship blow up, what a fucking G!

The show does keep getting better, the character are interesting and now there is a real theory that Tyler is actually Voq and his PTSD is him remembering being altered to Human as a sleeper spy, as T'Rell tokld him he'd have to sacrifice everything... interesting take, I prefer the torture/rape PTSD purely cause it deals with real life issues which Trek deals with well at times just under a diff viewpoint, I think that would give Tyler's character more depth especially if he can be manipulated by his torturer due to the abuse, stockholm syndrome almost...

Either way, last two episodes were absolutely class

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conman · « **Reply #324 on:** November 15, 2017, 01:25:23 pm »

Quote from: Big Bamber on October 17, 2017, 10:43:41 pm

Yeah, Google it, it's all over the web. Actually don't, it's brain-melting. ("Klingons are thinly disguised Trump supporters").

For example: https://youtu.be/aBb0hyuIfYQ

By the way, this guy seems Irish. He's not. I presume we have recinded his membership of our fine nation.

I knew who you were talking about before I even clicked on the link. The guys such a troll, he even wrote a book about it
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23353072-living-off-youtube

He's always trolling and fueling the trump supporters. Im pretty sure he is irish, and definitely is a twat

Big Bamber · « **Reply #325 on:** November 15, 2017, 11:11:16 pm »

What a great first half to Season 1. That finale had such fantastic pace and had so much plot and character development, as well as excellent action sequences. Add to that how well it looks and a quality cliff-hanger; overall top class.

As an aside, if (like me) you are a full-time commuter / part-time insomniac you might enjoy some of the Discovery companion podcasts. I've been listening to a few and would say:

Good:
Discovering Trek
Star Trek Discovery Pod RCRD
Phantastic Geek

Decent:
Lower Decks
The Greatest Discovery
TeeVee
DiscoTrek

Other:
Let's Watch (Pensky)
Synthaholics

Note, I enjoy some of these for how annoying they can be!

clinical · « **Reply #326 on:** November 16, 2017, 02:50:03 pm »

Pretty decent so far. I like it. But again wish the cast was bigger. Still feels not quite large scale enough.

Riquende · « **Reply #327 on:** November 16, 2017, 08:45:48 pm »

Is it as good as The Orville yet?

*ducks*

Trada · « **Reply #328 on:** November 16, 2017, 08:58:07 pm »

Quote from: Riquende on November 16, 2017, 08:45:48 pm

Is it as good as The Orville yet?

*ducks*

Im enjoying both The Orville because It feels like old Star Trek and this because it makes Star Trek modern.

You can enjoy both just glad they both got 2nd series.

Riquende · « **Reply #329 on:** November 16, 2017, 09:21:51 pm »

Quote from: Trada on November 16, 2017, 08:58:07 pm

Im enjoying both The Orville because It feels like old Star Trek and this because it makes Star Trek modern.

You can enjoy both just glad they both got 2nd series.

I got bored of Discovery and never picked it back up. I noticed the reviews got more positive but it's not for me.

Big Bamber · « **Reply #330 on:** November 16, 2017, 11:36:34 pm »

Quote from: clinical on November 16, 2017, 02:50:03 pm

Pretty decent so far. I like it. But again wish the cast was bigger. Still feels not quite large scale enough.

Well the production is large scale given that the first season alone is 15 episodes at an reported US$6–7 million per episode.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #331 on:** November 18, 2017, 09:10:19 pm »

This is really really good ...

Up to episode 7 so far...

Different form other Star Trek, but really interesting.

Inpeace · « **Reply #332 on:** November 23, 2017, 04:19:58 pm »

It has been confirmed for a second series.

CraigDS · « **Reply #333 on:** November 23, 2017, 04:22:17 pm »

Quote from: Inpeace on November 23, 2017, 04:19:58 pm

It has been confirmed for a second series.

Think you're about a month behind the news mate

Inpeace · « **Reply #334 on:** November 24, 2017, 11:27:27 am »

Quote from: CraigDS on November 23, 2017, 04:22:17 pm

Think you're about a month behind the news mate

Deep space 9 has been cancelled as well

Trada · « **Reply #335 on:** November 28, 2017, 07:36:24 pm »

Entertainment Weekly‏Verified account @EW

William Shatner has blocked #StarTrekDiscovery’s Jason Isaacs on Twitter: http://share.ew.com/vNwxswo

Jason Isaacs‏Verified account @jasonsfolly

I've been blocked by @WilliamShatner. The unkindest cut of all. In what way have I broken the prime directive Captain? Was it the end of sentence minor-key uptick? The quizzical eyebrow (and blue eyeliner)? The just too-tight uniform? Forgive me my sins - it's an homage, I swear.

Trada · « **Reply #336 on:** December 10, 2017, 07:42:02 am »

Quentin Tarantino And J.J. Abrams Are Making An R-Rated 'Star Trek'

Boldly going where no "Star Trek" film has gone before.

Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter both confirmed earlier this week that directors Quentin Tarantino and J.J. Abrams are in talks to develop a “Star Trek” film.

Deadline is now reporting that Tarantino requires the film carry an R rating, consistent with what one would expect of a Tarantino film. Both Abrams and Paramount have apparently agreed to the demand, potentially going where no one has gone before with “Star Trek.”

No plot details have been revealed, but “The Revenant” screenwriter Mark L. Smith is said to be the frontrunner for penning Tarantino’s “Star Trek” vision.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/quentin-tarantino-and-jj-abrams-developing-r-rated-star-trek-film_us_5a2aec29e4b073789f6994ff

McrRed · « **Reply #337 on:** December 10, 2017, 07:57:05 am »

What a great idea.
I love R and I'm not sure it has been done for sci-fi...(and not horror)

Barbarella?
Judge Dredd?

TepidT2O · « **Reply #338 on:** December 10, 2017, 08:16:54 am »

This Nigga says we come in peace motherfuckers...

I can see it now....

Trada · « **Reply #339 on:** December 10, 2017, 08:18:28 am »

Quote from: McrhimboRed on December 10, 2017, 07:57:05 am

What a great idea.
I love R and I'm not sure it has been done for sci-fi...(and not horror)

Barbarella?
Judge Dredd?

A Clockwork Orange I cant think of many that wasnt horror.

Oh the original Mad Max.

Im sure someone will list loads soon.

SP · « **Reply #340 on:** December 10, 2017, 09:01:06 pm »

Alien.

Betty Blue · « **Reply #341 on:** December 10, 2017, 09:26:19 pm »

Quote from: Trada on December 10, 2017, 08:18:28 am

A Clockwork Orange I cant think of many that wasnt horror.

Oh the original Mad Max.

Im sure someone will list loads soon.

Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Blade Runner
The Thing
The Matrix
District 9
Robocop
Alien
Total Recall (original)
12 Monkeys
Starship Troopers
Escape from New York
Brazil
Predator
Children of Men
Repo Man
Equilibrium

...and many more.

Still, interesting project if they can pull it off.

Circa1892 · « **Reply #342 on:** January 8, 2018, 09:29:00 pm »

Okay. Been a bit meh about this series so far.

But that was fucking ace.

Libertine · « **Reply #343 on:** January 8, 2018, 10:23:49 pm »

Quote from: Circa1892 on January 8, 2018, 09:29:00 pm

Okay. Been a bit meh about this series so far.

But that was fucking ace.

Really? Can't believe they fell back on that already - just lazy storytelling for me. Been done to death in the other series.

Mr Mingebag Squid · « **Reply #344 on:** January 9, 2018, 01:29:37 pm »

Is it back after the mid season break?

Trada · « **Reply #345 on:** January 9, 2018, 03:46:17 pm »

Quote from: Mr Mingebag Squid on January 9, 2018, 01:29:37 pm

Is it back after the mid season break?

I think it was on again yesterday.

Fairytale of 2005 · « **Reply #346 on:** January 9, 2018, 08:27:46 pm »

I haven't got in to any series post TNG, but I really like Discovery so far.

Trada · « **Reply #347 on:** January 9, 2018, 08:42:54 pm »

Just watched the new one a interesting twist.

Spoiler

The Cosplay people will love it.

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Golden_Child · « **Reply #348 on:** January 10, 2018, 01:58:44 pm »

New episode was boss. Changes the whole direction for the series.

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The doctor getting snapped was a legit shock.

I'm sure he will be back. Most likely his mirror version will turn out to be a good guy and replace him.

Ash is now clearly Voq. Well done internet sleuths.

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Circa1892 · « **Reply #349 on:** January 15, 2018, 08:43:38 pm »

The last one was awesome - this one felt a bit meh.

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The whole 'Ash Tyler is Voq thing was one of those things that created a great theory etc and then played itself out REALLY quickly once exposed.

One thing that is bugging me a little - is the fact that after a handful of episodes, we're expected to care/be shocked at the appearances/behaviours of characters we know little about. Captain Georgiou being the Empress was meant to be some kind of big shock etc at seeing that character like that -
but she only had about 14 minutes of screentime in the prime Universe, so big deal. Were this set after DS9 and Sisko, once dead, was seen as the Emporer then huge shock - but Georgiou had less screentime than Ripper so meh

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Trada · « **Reply #350 on:** January 15, 2018, 10:03:58 pm »

Im loving the 2nd half of this series so far.

losCHUNK · « **Reply #351 on:** January 16, 2018, 02:12:21 pm »

Quote from: Circa1892 on January 15, 2018, 08:43:38 pm

The last one was awesome - this one felt a bit meh.

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The whole 'Ash Tyler is Voq thing was one of those things that created a great theory etc and then played itself out REALLY quickly once exposed.

One thing that is bugging me a little - is the fact that after a handful of episodes, we're expected to care/be shocked at the appearances/behaviours of characters we know little about. Captain Georgiou being the Empress was meant to be some kind of big shock etc at seeing that character like that -
but she only had about 14 minutes of screentime in the prime Universe, so big deal. Were this set after DS9 and Sisko, once dead, was seen as the Emporer then huge shock - but Georgiou had less screentime than Ripper so meh
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I think

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it was more to do with the emotional impact on Burnham, she's already been through the mill. I was hoping for something a bit more surprising but I think it would've ended up silly. Lorcas face was a picture in that scene.

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Loved ep10, on the whole I very much like this season. I hope it gets a decent run, idk how they can keep doing 'mystery box' seasons though (Westworlds gonna struggle with this more).

boots · « **Reply #352 on:** January 16, 2018, 04:11:34 pm »

I must be the only one who thinks this is utter tripe.

Big Bamber · « **Reply #353 on:** January 18, 2018, 09:03:19 am »

Quote from: boots on January 16, 2018, 04:11:34 pm

I must be the only one who thinks this is utter tripe.

Ha ha! There’s always one! No, the interweb reveals you are not alone though some of their objections seem flimsy. Mostly people thinks it’s great. As do I.

Libertine · « **Reply #354 on:** January 22, 2018, 05:41:48 pm »

Wow, didn't see that coming......

Riquende · « **Reply #355 on:** January 22, 2018, 11:04:48 pm »

Quote from: boots on January 16, 2018, 04:11:34 pm

I must be the only one who thinks this is utter tripe.

I never went back to it after nodding off during the 4th episode. There was just nothing I wanted to see the continuation of. I've seen some mixed reviews since but I saw a clip of the ship doing some weird spinny thing and disappearing and reappearing off the sides of the screen and any remaining interest was killed.

The Orville on the other hand, is brilliant, and well worth checking out if you long for the days of Picard and the USS Brightly Lit Sets.

Trada · « **Reply #356 on:** January 23, 2018, 12:04:48 am »

Ok I didn't see that twist coming.

Brilliant episode.

Mr Mingebag Squid · « **Reply #357 on:** January 23, 2018, 08:08:04 am »

Quote from: Libertine on January 22, 2018, 05:41:48 pm

Wow, didn't see that coming......

Yeah....

And damn this one episode a week! I want more! And also...

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If Lorca is mirror universe Lorca, where is the "real" Lorca?

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Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #358 on:** January 23, 2018, 08:28:47 am »

I liked it, until I realized

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The people in the mirror universe are the BAD guys, and they all have an aversion to the LIGHT. Do you get it? HEY EVERYONE DO YOU GET IT? It's like poetry, it rhymes. Ugh.

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CraigDS · « **Reply #359 on:** January 23, 2018, 09:51:32 am »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on January 23, 2018, 08:28:47 am

I liked it, until I realized

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The people in the mirror universe are the BAD guys, and they all have an aversion to the LIGHT. Do you get it? HEY EVERYONE DO YOU GET IT? It's like poetry, it rhymes. Ugh.
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You do know bad and light don't actually rhyme, right?

Good twist which I didn't see coming. And as mentioned above, does throw up the question as to where the 'good' Lorca is at!?

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