Hello friends, I hope everyone is well. Today I am going to share my own feelings after watching Star Trek: Discovery, Season 1, Episode 2. The first episode ended with many questions, but the second episode increased the excitement a few more steps. I honestly could not take my eyes off this episode. Because not only the war, but also the fear, decisions and the value of mistakes inside people are shown very beautifully.
First of all, I have to talk about the character Michael Burnham. The situation went very badly because of the decision he made in the previous episode. In this episode, he is seen in captivity. There was a regret on his face, and there was also strength inside. He understands that everything is out of hand, but still, he did not give up. I found Michael very realistic as a character. Just as people break down when they make mistakes, they also try to fix themselves.
Captain Philippa Georgiou was very emotional in this episode. Although the shadow of the previous incident was present throughout the entire episode, her leadership, courage, and faith in Michael were not easily forgotten. There was a maternal tenderness in her character, but also firmness in difficult times.
Then comes the new ship USS Discovery. After seeing this ship, it seemed that the story was going in a new direction. The atmosphere inside the ship, the behaviour of the crew, the technology—everything had a different mystery. There was a lot more tension here than on the previous ship.
Captain Gabriel Lorca caught the most attention. The character seemed different at first glance. He is not calm like ordinary Starfleet captains, but has the toughness of war. The way he speaks, his eyes, his decision-making style—all together, it seemed that he is a man who wants results, and will see the rules later. This type of character makes the story more interesting.
Another important character is Saru. Although he was not seen for long in this episode, his presence can still be felt as before. His ability to sense fear and his tendency to always anticipate danger make him stand out.
The episode also features some new faces who are the Discovery crew. Some of them are curious, some are sceptical, and some do not see Burnham in a good light. This felt real. Because not everyone accepts someone who makes a mistake easily.
The best part of this episode was its ability to create tension. Not too much talk anywhere, not too much drama anywhere—everything progressed slowly in such a way that you are interested in watching the next scene. The aftermath of the war, life in prison, a new start on a new ship—all of it was a great balance.
While watching the scenes in this episode, I repeatedly felt that the creators had created even the smallest details with importance. The lighting inside the ship, the design of the walls, the work of the control panels—everything combined made the places feel alive. The tense atmosphere that was created after the war was also well conveyed through the scenes. Many times, they conveyed the feeling just by showing the environment without any dialogue.
This episode not only showed what would happen next, but also how a person tries to cope after making a bad decision. Burnham seemed to be broken inside, but he didn't want to show it on the outside. This conflict was the most real to me. The story is only interesting when the characters seem human—and that's what I got here.
Overall, this episode made me want to watch the next episode even more. The new ship, the new face, the unknown plan—everything combined to give me the feeling that something big was waiting ahead. I personally wasn't disappointed by this episode, but I felt like the story was starting to get into its proper place now. Those who like series that build up slowly will enjoy this part.
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% Tomatometer
Release Date: 24 September 2017
Episode Title: Battle at the Binary Stars