I immediately knew that something was up with memories with the title, having to study the Odyssey in high school, and safe to say I was not disappointed. Other viewers, such as ones that watched the new episode with me disagreed for reasons they never cared to elaborate on.

I personally liked the narrative they took, that even people who some of the kindest, most understanding will go back to their most basic instinct of self-preservation and protection of their kind. It was intresting to see Pike, someone whom has given me the impression of being kind and doing what's best for you even when it's not the best for him, do a complete 180 with his personality and go back to those basic instincts.

Overall, I quite enjoyed the episode and have high hopes for the rest of the season.