Star Trek: Discovery -

Synopsis

“Star Trek: Discovery” ventures into the Trek universe a decade before the original “Star Trek” series, shedding light on new corners of the cosmos and exploring the values and challenges of the Federation. The USS Discovery, a science vessel with a secret spore drive propulsion system, finds itself in the midst of political tensions and interstellar warfare, primarily against the Klingon Empire.

Main Characters

Commander Michael Burnham: Played by Sonequa Martin-Green, Burnham is a human raised by Vulcans, whose background grants her a unique perspective. She’s skilled, deeply principled, but not without flaws.
Captain Gabriel Lorca: Jason Isaacs portrays Lorca, the enigmatic and resourceful captain of Discovery during its early missions.
Saru: Doug Jones plays this Kelpien Starfleet officer known for his keen senses. He serves as the ship’s first officer.
Dr. Hugh Culber: Wilson Cruz portrays Culber, Discovery’s compassionate medical officer and the partner of Stamets.
Lieutenant Paul Stamets: Played by Anthony Rapp, Stamets is an astromycologist, crucial to the operation of Discovery’s spore drive.

Themes

“Star Trek: Discovery” navigates themes of identity, duty versus morality, and the cost of war. It reflects on the importance of diversity, understanding, and collaboration, while addressing contemporary issues within a futuristic setting, much like its Trek predecessors.

Critical Consensus and Rating

“Star Trek: Discovery” has an overall rating of 4 out of 5. The series has been praised for its modern take on the Trek universe, high production values, and deep character development. However, some longtime fans felt it deviated from the traditional Star Trek formula. Critics were sometimes divided over its serialized storytelling approach.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating

“Star Trek: Discovery” carries a TV-14 rating, due to its mature content, including intense action sequences and complex themes.

Network and Years

“Star Trek: Discovery” premiered on CBS in 2017, with subsequent episodes and seasons releasing on the streaming platform CBS All Access, later rebranded as Paramount+.

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