Just watched Episode One and it wasn't bad at all. A couple of clanky moments aside, and a clanger (what happened to the rest of the USS Archer's crew? Maybe they said but I missed it), I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Best of all, this iteration seems to be going back to the episode-of-the-week format - which I was wingeing about on the Picard thread. Optimism levels set to mildly cautious, interest buffers nominal, enjoyment factor six - punch it!
Episode 2, Children of the Comet, and this is the Star Trek I've been waiting for. Discovery and Picard certainly have their moments but this feels like (at long last) the real deal.
Watched the first episode and enjoyed it, feels much more like classic Trek than any of the newer Trek series.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Series Premiere | Full Episode (https://youtu.be/WmumGjQanZs)
Episode four really gave me a kick, an instant classic in my book, easily on a par with TOS's Balance of Terror. I am loving this series on all kinds of levels.
Do you have to watch it on YouTube, or is it available on tv in the UK?
I'm not exactly sure. My sources are somewhat complicated.
Quote from: Richard on 26 May, 2022, 01:48:34 PM
Do you have to watch it on YouTube, or is it available on tv in the UK?
Legally speaking it will be available in the UK on Paramount plus on 22nd June 2022.
Or using a VPN to appear to be in the US territory and watching the US Paramount version, might work. But you'll likely be forking out for the VPN too. (I had a free one on my iPad* but it required watching ads to store up time. Not a big issue for me as they're not long, but it might bug some people. I haven't tried it on Paramount Plus yet as I'm concerned about paying for a subscription only for it not to work. And June isn't far off really. A nuisance it's not on Netflix or Amazon Prime though.
*Which I've now sold. I should see if I can get it or similar for my new Samsung device.
Thanks.
Finally got round to the first episode of this. It's a really rather wonderful homage to Original Trek, without feeling horribly slavish. I liked the [spoiler]Lt Kirk gag[/spoiler] particularly, but I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
I have been harsh on "Nu" Trek, but this show is giving me hope. Not just hope for the franchise, but that general hope for the future that Picarse and STD have utterly failed to deliver.
I still have a few nit-picks, this is the way. (spoilers up to episode 4)
[spoiler]Uhuru's orphan back story was just lazy cliché[/spoiler]
The security officer is basically called Gandalf Hitler. Good character despite that.
Nurse Chapel should wear her hair in a beehive at least once so I can complain about leaning too heavily on nostalgia
The science is kinda goofy, but in that charming way that TOS did science. I have always said that Star Trek inspired my interest in science that let me understand how shonky Trek science is.
Gregory Peck's grandson does an OK Spock, but he just doesn't have Nimoy's charisma. Then again, who does?
I'll tell you who, Captain goddamn Pike. Swoon. His hair is nearly as good as mine.
I also have a soft spot for the blind engineer. He's that no nonsense professional archetype like Odo.
Number One is #1.
Overall, I'd say it's off to a stronger start than TNG or DS9.
That final episode's a corker. I even loved the introduction of [spoiler]Captain Kirk[/spoiler] and thought the character came across to perfection. I've had to push myself to watch the likes of Discovery and even Picard, to the point that watching them was beginning to feel like homework. But this one? I didn't want this one to end.
More, please!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 07 July, 2022, 01:14:21 PM
That final episode's a corker...
I've just watched that final episode for the fourth time and I think it's one of the best
Trek episodes ever - has nobody else felt the love? Please don't say I'm alone in this (as well)!
Is this still behiind a paywall?
I finally managed to watch the whole series- and yes, it is very good indeed. Those last two episodes brought the average up considerably for me. With only ten shows in the series, it did at times feel a little like they were trying to show the broad spectrum of types of story Star Trek can tell in too short a time, and as a result the series was (for me) a bit all over the place.
That said, the characters are great, the cast is warm and likeable, the scripts were mostly on point, and the visuals were top-end.
I couldn't help but see some aspects as a reaction against the criticism DISCO has suffered, with diversity being pared back being my main irritant. Did we have any gay main characters this year?
But on the whole- not bad. I'm looking forward to series two, and for many to come. It's not my favourite 'Nu Trek', as DISCO is where my heart lies, but it will do perfectly.
SBT
I liked this a lot, I also like Discovery a lot particularly the last season but I like them for different reasons. The old school episodic nature of New Worlds is to its benefit and we get to know the crew better that other new Treks also Pike does have magnificent hair. Final episode was great but the new Captain Kirk while gone isn't no Shatner. Bring on season 2
CU Radbacker
Bloody great, a Nu Trek for me to love with no obvious flaws to overlook!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 16 July, 2022, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 07 July, 2022, 01:14:21 PM
That final episode's a corker...
I've just watched that final episode for the fourth time and I think it's one of the best Trek episodes ever - has nobody else felt the love? Please don't say I'm alone in this (as well)!
I'm conflicted, [spoiler]Balance of Terror[/spoiler] is one of my favourite episodes of any Trek. This reworking is interesting, but I wish they'd left it alone. I had warmed to Peck's Spock but I'm not keen on [spoiler]this third version of Kirk. Say what you want about Shatner's acting, but this new guy doesn't have that twinkle in his eye.[/spoiler]
Still, best new Star Trek since Voyager's occasional good episode.
Good, strong start to Season Two!
Episode 2, Ad Astra per Aspera, and Una's case finally comes up. I love this episode because I love Star Trek and I also love courtroom dramas. Beyond these two facts, this episode is Trek with something important to say and saying it well. Great stuff!
For the first time in over two decades, I feel like I watched an episode of Star Trek.
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Hmmm. This new guy doesn't have Shatner's unique charisma, but I liked the character he played, who happened to be called James T Kirk. From another reality, so I'll afford some wiggle room.
I keep developing crushes on characters in this show. I think I might be Trekkiesexual.
This latest episode, Those old Scientists, was excellent. A really brave crossover/time-travel yarn that's laugh out loud funny. A stand-out episode, not just in SnW but the franchise as a whole. Trek seems truly born again.
The tone of each episode swings between dark and brooding to cheesy and cheerful. It's like The Cure's back catalogue.
S02E09, Subspace Rhapsody. I admire the chutzpah of such episodes, but I think I'll be doing my best to forget about this one.
I wasn't against the concept of a musical episode, but the execution was severely lacking.
How could they top "Faith of the Heart"?
Quote from: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 04 August, 2023, 11:00:29 PMI wasn't against the concept of a musical episode, but the execution was severely lacking.
But...
but... Disco Klingons?! I mean, come on...!
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 04 August, 2023, 11:09:22 PMQuote from: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 04 August, 2023, 11:00:29 PMI wasn't against th concept of a musical episode, but the execution was severely lacking.
But... but... Disco Klingons?! I mean, come on...!
Oh that was a great 20 seconds, but the rest...in a show that prides itself in diversity, it was mostly bland white people theatre music with 3/4 pish poor knock offs of
Let it go