Star Trek Discovery

[jevans64]

The "Discovery" Klingons looked like something between Next Gen's plowed-brow and the J.J. Abrams rebooted Klingons. Which Star Trek Universe are we in?

(Unless the last episode before launching the Constitution class star ships goes something like "the Lead Design Engineer is in to 1960s-retro design (like Steampunk, but not as detailed) with readouts that look mechanical but are actually quite sophisticated to be able to pull off the retro look."

But CBS All-Access is not on my radar. I had it before I got my Hopper 3 as a way to watch CBS shows that I missed on my 722, but with the PrimeTime AnyTime that's not an issue anymore. If they charged $2.99/mo I might consider it, but they want Hulu/Netflix prices, and I'm sorry, I don't consider All-Access worth the extra $$.

I think these Klingons are going to be some type of proto-Klingon. Everything I've heard points to this... Shinzhou ( the 24th-century-looking ship ) finding a derelict Klingon ship ( Sarcophagus ship ) out in deep space, Captain and XO beam onto said ship and wake the things up, they barely make it back into Federation space, XO gets her own command ( the butt-ugly Discovery NCC-1031 since it can masquerade as a Klingon ship ), proto-Klingons find 23rd century Klingons, war breaks out ( for Four Years ) between the Feds and Klingons, Captain Garth and the Ares NCC-1650 save the day since you shouldn't send women to do a man's job...

 

[jevans64]

I've loved Kate Mulgrew since she played on Ryan's Hope on ABC back in the 70s as Mary Ryan. Loved her as a captain on Voyager and continue to watch her as Red on Orange is the New Black.

Doesn't she also sell pretzels on the side?

 

[MikeD-C05]

Doesn't she also sell pretzels on the side?

I didn't know about pretzels.

 

[Claude Greiner]

I've loved Kate Mulgrew since she played on Ryan's Hope on ABC back in the 70s as Mary Ryan. Loved her as a captain on Voyager and continue to watch her as Red on Orange is the New Black.

I love Kate Mulgrew. I collected so much of her stuff over the years. I even have a blanket she donated to charity once

 

[Magic Static]

The Star Trek horse is being rode to death. Enough already. Let's get on with the next great idea for a show. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of ST but these spin-offs aren't cuttin' it Thinking aloud.. I wonder what "The Jetsons" might look like with live actor's and CG.

 

[Derwin0]

CBS is showing the first episode this Sunday at 8:30pm. Due to NFL football on CBS that day, best to pad your timer, as CBS doesn't have a flexible show the way Fox does.

No advance reviews are being allowed, as many speculate they're worried about it being a flop.
https://io9.gizmodo.com/cbs-wont-allow-any-reviews-of-star-trek-discovery-befo-1809073782

 

[harshness]

CBS is showing the first episode this Sunday at 8:30pm.

Thanks for the heads up. Out here on the Left Coast, it is scheduled to start at 8pm.

I recognize the names of only two of the cast. Most of the other series have had some well-established names.

 

[Derwin0]

I recognize the names of only two of the cast.

Same here, I only recognize the Walking Dead girl and Harry Potter guy.

 

[primestar31]

CBS is showing the first episode this Sunday at 8:30pm. Due to NFL football on CBS that day, best to pad your timer, as CBS doesn't have a flexible show the way Fox does.

No advance reviews are being allowed, as many speculate they're worried about it being a flop.
https://io9.gizmodo.com/cbs-wont-allow-any-reviews-of-star-trek-discovery-befo-1809073782

Thanks, I just stretched my timer to 1.5 hours MORE than the regular 1 hour, just like I did with The Orville.

 

[dfergie]

We have all access so if timer is off will still catch ...

 

[Derwin0]

We have all access so if timer is off will still catch ...

Then your in luck. You'll be able to see both episode 1 & 2 on Sunday. You can fill us in on how good/bad the second one is.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

Well, it's 8:40pm & I'm watching 60 Minutes on my local CBS station. Let me check CBS All Access...nope, nothing there either.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

Well this is a major fail for this "critically acclaimed" program.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

I'm watching the Last Ship, which I'm sure will start on time.

 

[Jimbo]

Well, it's 8:40pm & I'm watching 60 Minutes on my local CBS station. Let me check CBS All Access...nope, nothing there either.

Started about 8:45 est.

My personal opinion, not enough happened on the 1st episode, except I do know that if I have to READ the script everytime a Klingon speaks, I won't be watching it long.

 

[dfergie]

I’m in, have to work tonight, so won’t get to episode 2 till I get a chance...

 

[Magic Static]

Kind off a cheap shot by CBS to show us the first part of a two part series opener and make us subscribe to see the rest.

 

[KAB]

Kind off a cheap shot by CBS to show us the first part of a two part series opener and make us subscribe to see the rest.

I could not make it past the first 30 minutes. The cast/acting was ghastly. All CGI smoke and mirrors. Gene must be turning over in his grave.

 

[Magic Static]

I could not make it past the first 30 minutes. The cast/acting was ghastly. All CGI smoke and mirrors. Gene must be turning over in his grave.

I know what you mean. But just about the time there started to be a plot the show ended and I didn't see enough to make me want to sub to CBS.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

I'm watching Episode 1 on CBS All Access right now. Apparently they wouldn't let you watch on All Access until it was broadcast on TV, at least that's my conclusion.