I just got caught up on this show, watching both Seasons in the last couple of weeks.
Honestly, the show it reminds me of the most is the Orville, in a sort of art imitating art imitating life imitating art vibe.
I’m pleased that they only went with a couple of canon characters and I hope they minimize their use in the future.
There’s fan service, sure, but not on the level of the Picard finale (which was like an endless font of nostalgia).
I’m glad they are taking some risks because I think they have to in order to avoid yet another carbon copy Trek.
Am I entertained? Certainly. Are there more thought provoking episodes than Discovery? Yes.
Most shows seem to hit their stride with Season 3 so I’m optimistic.
I liked Carole King in “Scrooged” as the fairy ghost of Christmas Present but I find she’s miscast here compared with Hemmer who I enjoyed.
She’s kind of a “hippy” Guinan and it’s hard to take her seriously as the Chief Engineer of Starfleet’s flagship.
They need to have her do something serious and life-threatening to give her more gravitas.
Aside from her, I think all the roles have been ably cast.
When it comes to timelines and connections to TOS and other properties, I generally just subscribe to the Austin Powers recommendation:
EDIT: LOL, Carole Kane.
