If you watch the extras on Fox Now app, you'll see that Seth wanted to make it look more like the ST:NG type of bridge and interiors instead of the darker, foreboding ones (like Enterprise, or Discovery, or even other Sci-Fi like Farscape).
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If you watch the extras on Fox Now app, you'll see that Seth wanted to make it look more like the ST:NG type of bridge and interiors instead of the darker, foreboding ones (like Enterprise, or Discovery, or even other Sci-Fi like Farscape).
They are both good, but in their own ways. They are apples in the sense of being sci-fi and being set in space and in the future, but they are still fairly different as far as the overall take on things, the way storyline and episodes evolve, and various other things.
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The contemporary pop/culture references are a bit out of place at times, but I do have to say that they do make some jokes pretty funny. I guess we can question whether or not jokes are even really needed in a show like that--comparing it to TNG for example--but I guess that's type of show this is--basically more or less the foundation of TNG (and some other Star Trek) with Seth McFarlane humor injected.
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I'm glad they went that way. TNG is something that I (and I think many others) see as some of the best of Star Trek and it's nice to have something that fills in that nostalgia, even if not quite completely and not quite exactly.
Been distracted with other things.
I'll try to get back to it and report back. If you've been watching it, how do you feel about the stories, if they reached a point where before they were not so good, but then got better, at what episode would that be?
Been distracted with other things.
Are you distracted with WoW again
?I thought they got much better at episode 3. I thought episode one was ok with episode two a little better then one but slow.
They do tend to reference events from previous episodes so it's best to see them in order.
Ok, I’ve watched the first 5 episodes. Except for the humor, the atmosphere is eariely like STNG, the CGI is acceptable, but the interior sets are CHEAP! The stories are decent, but so far mostly retread themes. The episode about the drifting ship and the last episode I watched, Pria were both pretty good. If I have a problem, it’s the humor, although I do chuckle during this show, the humor detracts from the seriousness of the themes. I will continue watching.Are you distracted with WoW again
I thought they got much better at episode 3. I thought episode one was ok with episode two a little better then one but slow.
They do tend to reference events from previous episodes so it's best to see them in order.
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Thank God the sets are cheap - means that they are not spending more money per episode than an average Sci-Fi show so they will more than likely keep it on the air.
Retread themes - of course, it supposed to be based on Star Trek stories, but then again, most Sci-Fi stories are really based on old books and short stories from the 1920's and 1930's, if not - then based on old show like "Outer Limits" or "The Twilight Zone".
I can't wait until their "Tribbles"-like episode...
For me it's more or less crossed into the area where I watch it almost as soon as it airs (vs putting it off until a bit later at some point).
IMHO - any discussion regarding "Krill" that is PRS (Political-Religion-Social) should be hidden with "Spoiler" as to not offend anyone if you are writing about personal opinions or beliefs.
With that said, I loved that episode as well. Everyone on the show is doing an awesome job.
I'd love to how ST: Discovery is doing, but it asks for a CC number...
IMHO - any discussion regarding "Krill" that is PRS (Political-Religion-Social) should be hidden with "Spoiler" as to not offend anyone if you are writing about personal opinions or beliefs.
With that said, I loved that episode as well. Everyone on the show is doing an awesome job.
I'd love to how ST: Discovery is doing, but it asks for a CC number...
I think "Krill" has been the best episode so far.
That said, there were way too many car rental jokes.
I’ve not seen this episode yet but find it interesting the relationship of the name, Krill compared to the Krell (Forbidden Planet).
Or just tiny shrimp...
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I'm finding that this is better Trek than Discovery. I find that the better episodes do inject some humor into them. I can't see Discovery even trying it and if they do, we'll go, "huh"? I prefer this over Discovery in a number of ways. It makes me feel good when it's over and brings a smile to my face. Watching Discovery, which I will continue to do, doesn't leave me wanting for more.
This week's episode with the Krell was another really excellent one. The last scene was chilling.
I hope they can find their groove and settle into episodes like this week.
I hope they can find their groove and settle into episodes like this week.
I agree on all parts! That last scene about the kids and the look on her face and Seth's. Yikes. Good stuff actually.
Very interesting. Any decent or intriguing plots?
I agree this was good, it was hard hitting, and now that I’m acclimated to the humor integrated into the drama, I can live with that. Damn it, that is a new leg!!
The challenging thing about the Krill, it’s basically kill or be killed. The Union will need an amazing angle if they ever hope to achieve peace with them. Millions might have to die to achieve it.