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Thanks.
Those involved with STD may do anything to court attention it would seem, hope the show improves
I can see it happening. Which is funny because the Orville touched that subject first. But I do hope Discovery improves. I've liked what I've seen so far but it didn't wow me unfortunately.
Early days I know though as good as the budget is I was not blind sided by the effects, when you strip away the spectacle there was not a great deal going on. The pilot is a prologue apartantly so I'll expect some character development in the next episode
Agreed. No Star Trek pilot episode has really represented the series proper so I'm hopeful it will get better in time.
True even the great TNG took time to get going, though I do like Encounter at Farpoint the rest of season 1 was very mixed
Exactly. TNG took about 2 seasons to really hit it's stride.
Usually they say "DSC"
Other abbreviations:
"TOS" --> "Star Trek: The Original Series"
"TAS" --> "Star Trek: The Animated Series"
"TNG" --> "Star Trek: The Next Generation"
"DS9" --> "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"
"VOY" --> "Star Trek: Voyager"
"ENT" --> "Star Trek: Enterprise"
"DSC" --> "Star Trek: Discovery"
One more thing? I am used to the moderators being strict here sometimes. And strictness includes using discussions in topics they are meant for. For example: We discuss "Kingsman" in a topic about that and not in a James Bond related topic. Same with "Mission: Impossible". This also goes for separating "Marvel Comics" from "DC Comics".
The same should go for, let's say, "Galaxy Quest", which is nothing but a spoof on "Star Trek". Just like Bond has many spoofs. Hence I think it is better if I, or someone else, creates a separate "The Orville"-topic. Especially since the series is relatively popular in here.
Doesn't mean I want to be a prick :-P. Frankly I'm going to watch episode 3 and 4 of "The Orville" tonight. I heard the 3rd episode is pretty good. And for simple, stand-alone sci-fi, I can also make exceeptions ;-).
PS: For the lovers of more serious, serialized "Star Trek", the DSC-lovers in here should also greatly appreciate "DS9" :-).
But it's not only about that. I've made some other advice as well. And you know I've been posting for years here. But frankly, to be blunt, really not much has been done with my ideas and advisory remarks.
If the advice is of a technical level, I've told you before that should be directed at an admin, not a mod.
https://www.mi6community.com/discussion/67/star-trek-1966-present
- This show taking place in the Prime timeline is a blatant lie.
- Mentioning Nicholas Meyer having to do with this show is obviously a PR Stunt.
- This show aims at non ST fans and alienates classic Trekkie fans.
- This show will elevate Enterprise to unknown heights in popularity amongst Trekkies.
- The Orville ironically is the much more entertaining show. And has same level of audience ratings as STD. Critics as usual are automatically prejudiced.
- The show being on Netflix is the biggest plus so far.
- Character development is sacrificed for special effects.
- After 12 years without ST on TV this is simply not good enough and it barely is ST as we knew it.
Having said all this I will watch and rewatch it all. Technically it's well made but then that's a given nowadays when TV Shows look like movies.
I hope that latest after 15 episodes the ST spark will be ignited. Otherwise this will just be any common sci-fi show and a side note eventually in the history of ST.
https://www.mi6community.com/discussion/18412/the-orville-2017#latest
Frankly? I encourage people to be a bit more open-minded. "Star Trek" is everyone's heritage. But that doesn't mean that Trekkies should boycot this series or that fans should crap on it this early. It's unfair, it's not nice and it's certainly not progressive.....which the Trek-franchise in its core is.
Perfect @Murdock . I may not be the biggest fan of "The Orville". And you know my opinion. But I have never been uttermost negative towards it. I try to reason with neat words. Not with words like "blatant lie" or "this show will do this or that". I am not a preacher, certainly not after 2 episodes. That goes for both "The Orville" and "DSC". Hence I think you did a very good job by creating a separate topic about it :-). It'll make the discussion more clearer, and it prevents a lot of bickering. Each one to his own :-).
Perhaps you can re-edit your topic name into "The Orville" (Fox TV, 2017 - present). Would be nice if we streamline all topics to a more common template. Easy for the eyes
Also, the titles of the 5th and 6th episode have been released:
SEASON 1A:
Air date: 24.09.2017: "The Vulcan Hello/Battle At The Binary Stars - Part 1"
Air date: 24.09.2017: "The Vulcan Hello/Battle At The Binary Stars - Part 2"
Air date: 01.10.2017: "Context Is For Kings"
Air date: 08.10.2017: "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not For The Lamb's Cry"
Air date: 15.10.2017: "Choose Your Pain"
Air date: 22.10.2017: "Lethe"
Air date: 29.10.2017: no title yet
Air date: 05.11.2017: no title yet
SEASON 1B:
Air date: 07.01.2018: no title yet
Air date: 14.01.2018: no title yet
Air date: 21.01.2018: no title yet
Air date: 28.01.2018: no title yet
Air date: 18.02.2018: no title yet
Air date: 11.02.2018: no title yet
Air date: 18.02.2018: no title yet
My question to all of you know is this:
Since "Star Trek: Discovery" is very much like "Westworld" (HBO), "Stranger Things" (Netflix), "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (CBS), "The Expanse (SyFy) and "Game Of Thrones" (HBO) a 'binge-watch series', will you wait until early november until all first 8 episodes (of which each individual episode has a running time of 60 mins) have premiered?
I will. And so far I manage to save up the episodes until my Binge Watching Event on November 11th ;-). That'll be a hefty night with 8 hours of Original "Star Trek"!
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/star-trek-discovery-episode-3-social-media-reactions/
This makes me happy! Now I just have to SEE it.
Edited: watched it twice some characters are obnoxious though they could be tweaked as the writing progresses
Anyone else trying to do the same as I do ;-)?
Episode 2 mirrors my reactions to Episode one. I liked it, It wasn't perfect but it was a solid episode. The special effects are really good and I like the character Saru.
Episode 3 was a big step up. I liked the ideas brought into play. Had some nice little touches that reminded me of Alien and The Thing. Though I did find the USS Discovery crew a bit unlikable out of the gate. Though I'm sure that will change soon. But all in all a very good episode. It's a great time to be a sci fi fan. :-bd.