“I enjoyed being back in the Star Trek universe and feeling like it matters again. The show nails that sense of optimism-meets-danger that classic Trek shows do so well, and the characters, especially Nahla and Caleb grabbed me fast. The world-building is confident without being overwhelming, the pacing makes the first three episodes feel genuinely bingeable, and there’s a real sense that this is setting up something big without rushing past the emotional beats that make up the foundation of the show. It feels warm, exciting, and very ‘Trek’ in the best way. I don’t understand the poor reviews or complaining that I’m hearing about because I love it so far!

The only drawback for me is that it leans a little hard on familiarity with Discovery. If you didn’t fully watch that series (which I didn’t…it was my least fav of the franchise), there are moments where the show assumes you’re already caught up on the backstory, which can make parts feel slightly out of reach. It’s not a deal-breaker, but a bit more onboard-the-viewer context would’ve made the experience smoother for lapsed or selective Trekkies.”

“It’s interesting to watch how this show reflects current society. It’s very progressive, and that’s going to land differently depending on the viewer. But for me, the bigger hurdle is that it doesn’t quite capture the classic Trek feel (like The Next Generation or Deep Space Nine). It tackles similar themes, but in an overly polished, high-school-drama packaging that makes it feel less believable.

If I push past that and treat it as its own thing, it’s definitely watchable (even bingeable) and I do want to keep going. I’m hoping the show digs a bit deeper soon, because the setup is there… it just needs more weight.”