I didn't watch the first two seasons. Only the pilot episode and I was out. I guess I'm one of those "not-my-Trek" types not loving all the new Star Trek stuff. I was content just watching Angry Joe reviews.
Season 3 brought me back! But they know what they're doing. They hit you with the nostalgia from the beginning. The first two episodes have the same feel as the original Star Trek movies where the characters know they're old and joke about it, but there's still the awe of being in space that Star Trek always provided, the camaraderie of the actors, and the fantastic Jerry Goldsmith music from "First Contact"!!
And not to say nostalgia is the only thing it has going for it. The undercover character and her drug abuse issues is compelling enough. I know she had a fall from grace and it's always cathartic to watch a character recover. If she does so with the help of a certain beloved Klignon, even better!
The seedy city stuff may not feel like Trek, but, realistically, places like this would exist. So watching people smoking death sticks in a place that looks like a back alley on Coruscant or a main street off Blade Runner is okay with me.
And Seven of Nine is there to remind us how she stole the show in Star Trek Voyager. I know she was in an other season, but I don't plan to watch those. She's perfect here as the uncomfortable first officer.
I'm just glad this season has the feeling of being made by people who appreciate Star Trek and not by people who hate it, don't get it, or want to deconstruct it. Time will tell, though.
I may change my rating as the series continues, but so far, it's hitting the right notes. Nostalgia-wise, at least.
Season 3 brought me back! But they know what they're doing. They hit you with the nostalgia from the beginning. The first two episodes have the same feel as the original Star Trek movies where the characters know they're old and joke about it, but there's still the awe of being in space that Star Trek always provided, the camaraderie of the actors, and the fantastic Jerry Goldsmith music from "First Contact"!!
And not to say nostalgia is the only thing it has going for it. The undercover character and her drug abuse issues is compelling enough. I know she had a fall from grace and it's always cathartic to watch a character recover. If she does so with the help of a certain beloved Klignon, even better!
The seedy city stuff may not feel like Trek, but, realistically, places like this would exist. So watching people smoking death sticks in a place that looks like a back alley on Coruscant or a main street off Blade Runner is okay with me.
And Seven of Nine is there to remind us how she stole the show in Star Trek Voyager. I know she was in an other season, but I don't plan to watch those. She's perfect here as the uncomfortable first officer.
I'm just glad this season has the feeling of being made by people who appreciate Star Trek and not by people who hate it, don't get it, or want to deconstruct it. Time will tell, though.
I may change my rating as the series continues, but so far, it's hitting the right notes. Nostalgia-wise, at least.
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