Georgiou uncovers the true depths of the plot against her, leading her to a revelation about how deeply her time on the U.S.S. At the end of last week’s “What’s Past Is Prologue,” Discovery returned from the Terran timeline to find that the Klingons had made enormous gains against the Federation in the ongoing war between the two societies. I’m still not there, but I’m trying. This will force the Klingons to abandon their attacks and flee home. Star Trek: Discovery - Season 1. Of course, it’s not just the soul of the Federation that’s in danger. After a trip to the Mirrorverse, a secret Klingon reveal, and some light time travel, Michael Burnham is right back where she started: under Georgiou’s command, about to face off against the Klingons. And it’s solitary.” She tells Ash how hard it is letting him go, but does give him her empathy and her hope. While some viewers may take issue with the expository dialogue and pacing, the penultimate episode of Star Trek Discovery's first season is enlivened by unexpected character arcs. Warning: This Star Trek: Discovery season 3, episode 10 review contains major spoilers – many of them set to stun. I had to crawl my way back. It may have taken us until Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Episode … Star Trek: Discovery Season Finale Recap: The Final Frontier Michael Burnham closes the loop, and so does Star Trek: Discovery, in an explosive finale that set the series back on course. And it’s relentless. This isn’t a victory in battle, it is the creation of new life and, after a season of torture, cannibalism, and murder, boy did I need this. Tilly sits with Tyler in the mess hall when no others will, and she later encourages Burnham to reconcile with her former lover. Star Trek: Discovery season 3, episode 8 review: "Bottles the essence of this mixed season into one episode" 4 The Mandalorian season 2, episode 5 review: "Excellent adventure sets up a spin-off" Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. That’s not how trauma works. It’s unclear how a fractured Klingon empire managed to cripple a united Federation so quickly. Sarek doesn’t ask for consent when initiating the mind meld? Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. This is where “The War Without, The War Within” gets bogged down with dialogue. Home > Star Trek > Star Trek: Discovery > Season 1 > Episode 14 ... the penultimate episode of Star Trek Discovery's first season is enlivened by ... who have given this movie a positive review. Now that the show is back in the Prime universe, the show is back to exploring what kind of Federation this alliance of species aims to be. Some of the conversations to transpire are crucial to the plot. Paradigms have shifted numerous times, and often to great effect. The Discovery plans to jump not to Qo’noS, but into Qo’noS—or, more accurately, into the subterranean caves that lie just under the surface. That kind of work, reclaiming life, it’s punishing. 2020 Hyundai Tucson Review. Rather than keeping the threatening figure contained to quarters, they opt to make her the captain of Discovery. “We created something beautiful today in a desolate wasteland that had never seen life,” Michael tells Ash. Next Episode (airs 17 Dec. 2020) Terra Firma, Part 2. The Season 1 finale of “Star Trek: Discovery” streams this Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on CBS All Access. Season 1. The episode kicks off with Adm. Cornwell and Sarek boarding Discovery with questions about the crew’s motives and Lorca’s whereabouts. Pike of the U.S.S. 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