SNWs follows an old theme with this episode. You will find the inspiration for it in TOS and TNG. In my opinion, the earlier franchise episodes did it better. For one thing, they kept the mystery a center piece, unlike here, where it's just a vehicle to explore more character backstories. I'm sorry, but these on the nose confessionals are tiresome. I don't want characters to tell their stories at inappropriate times. It's unnatural and it feels forced and contrived.
Everything about this episode seemed off. Nothing quite meshed. There were some huge logic holes, not the least of which was going into unknown life form territory and applying human traits to it. The sentimental ending was a cheap shot, and Pike's complete abdication of his duties as Captain is an insult to every real Trek fan.
Everything about this episode seemed off. Nothing quite meshed. There were some huge logic holes, not the least of which was going into unknown life form territory and applying human traits to it. The sentimental ending was a cheap shot, and Pike's complete abdication of his duties as Captain is an insult to every real Trek fan.