What's up, friends? Today I'm back with that favourite episode again. Hope everyone is well. Today, I'm sharing my experience watching the eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season 1 again. I think you'll like it. Honestly, I had to think for a while after finishing this episode, because the story is not just action or space missions—it has a different kind of psychological stress and mystery.
In this episode, the USS Discovery goes on a mission to an unknown planet. Although everything seems normal at first, it is gradually understood that this planet is not an ordinary place. There is a kind of force or species present here that can affect people's fears and thoughts. From this place, the main tension of the entire episode actually begins.
Michael Burnham keeps making his own decisions in this episode, too, and there is always a question in it—what exactly should be done and what needs to be done. His character always seems to me to not just follow orders, but to try to understand everything.
On the other hand, Saru becomes the most important in this episode. His ability to be afraid here is not a weakness but a strength. Because he can feel things that others can't. But the problem is, these feelings also put him under a lot of mental pressure.
Gabriel Lorca once again maintains his mysterious behaviour. He cannot be completely trusted, nor can he be completely distrusted. His character in this dilemma makes the series more interesting.
The biggest aspect of this episode is its atmosphere and mental stress. There is no big war or big space battle here, but still, an invisible fear works throughout the entire episode. It feels like you are on that planet yourself, and your own thoughts are slowly turning against you.
Overall, my personal opinion is that this episode is more of a "mind game" type than action. For those who only want to watch wars or space fights, it may seem a little slow. But for those who like the depth of the story, the psychological aspects of the characters, and the mystery, this is a very good episode.
Finally, I will say that this episode reminded me that not all enemies are visible; some enemies are created within ourselves.