How are you all? You know, I often share my feelings after watching episodes of this series. Today I watched the fourth episode of season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery, and to be honest, this episode moved me a little differently.
There was a strange tension from the beginning. Although the story progressed by maintaining the continuity of the previous episodes, everything seemed to become deeper and darker here. The more the experiment with the spore drive on the USS Discovery progresses, the more I feel uneasy.
Michael Burnham, this character, has always seemed a little different to me. His inner conflict is very well expressed in this episode. He realises that the creature they are using (Tardigrade) is suffering. But at the same time, he is part of a larger war, where decisions are not always straightforward. I clearly felt that hesitation in his eyes.
Captain Gabriel Lorca, the more I see him, the more I feel that this man is not entirely believable. His decisions in this episode are very harsh and a bit of a “win at all costs” type. To him, that creature is just a tool, a weapon—but this approach seems a bit cruel to me.
Lieutenant Paul Stamets, He is quite important in this episode. Although he seems like a cold-hearted scientist at first, he gradually understands what they are doing. The change inside him is shown very subtly.
Tilly, the character, also brings a bit of a lighthearted feel to this episode. Her simplicity and sincerity sometimes reduce the tension a bit. But she is not just there for laughs; her presence creates a balance in the story.
Ash Tyler, His mental state after returning from the Klingons is slowly emerging here. I really felt a little bad for him. He seems to be trapped inside himself.
And most importantly, the Tardigrade. The real emotion of this episode seems to revolve around this creature. It is not a machine, not a weapon — it is a living being. When its suffering was being shown, to be honest, a suppressed unease was working inside me. At that time, it seemed like how far can we go in the name of technological progress?
The title of the episode actually says it all.
"The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry" That is, the one who cuts never hears the cry of the victim. This is reflected throughout the episode.
Finally, this episode made me face a question —
How much price are we willing to pay for victory? And is that price always fair?
Personally speaking, this is not just a science fiction episode; it is a feeling, a conflict, a silent question.
If you have seen it, let me know how you liked this episode.