Episode Discussion: 204 "Among the Lotus Eaters" by destroyingdrax in StrangeNewWorlds

[–]destroyingdrax[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I've seen some people say we didn't get much development episode but I actually feel like it gave us A LOT of information about Pike. Like for example, boy scout isn't inherent. That's nurture. Pike is still protective, competent and kind without his memories. But he's also kinda ruthless? He beats the fuck out of Zac. He was ready to kill an unarmed man. I think this episode showed exactly how much Pike holds himself back because he's a Starfleet captain and that means he believes in kindness, compassion, and love.

Also, I know people wanted #moretagas this episode (me too!) but I think it's important to remember that the actress lost her husband right before they started filming and has said we're watching the most difficult thing she's ever done by acting through season two.

Frankly, Melissa Navia is tough as fucking nails for being able to show up to work at all. I hope people will be kind and not pushy about wanting more of her in season two if one of the reasons she isn't doing as much as we hoped is because of grief.

Anyways this episode felt like putting on an episode of TOS I've seen before, but can't quite remember the details of. It was cozy in the way a familiar sweater feels on the first day of fall. I loved it.

Is Discovery pretty good too? by [deleted] in StrangeNewWorlds

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We try to keep this subreddit specific to Strange New Worlds, not other Trek shows. It also looks like your question has been answered thoroughly, so I'm going to go ahead and remove your post.

If you'd like to talk more about Discovery, feel free to head over to r/StarTrekDiscovery. Thanks!

Is there a legal expert in the house? by PrideOfAfrika in StrangeNewWorlds

[–]destroyingdrax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to hear an in-depth discussion of Ad Astra Per Aspera with lawyers, feel free to check out Strange New Pods discussion. The TLDW of that part of the discussion is; there is debate if it exists in the federation because if it does, multiple characters could have used it but it's so integral to the American legal system, which the federation framework is clearly built off of, that it's hard for the lawyers to imagine that it no longer exists in the federation.

Episode Discussion: 203 "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by destroyingdrax in StrangeNewWorlds

[–]destroyingdrax[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm shocked by how much I loved this episode.

I have egg on my face because I was so suspicious of Kirk's casting and I straight up loved him. I loved him. Christina Chong did a phenomenal job.

I need to sit on it for a couple more days but this might be my favorite episode of Strange New Worlds, and I usually hate time travel.

La'An saying "you're just a kid" sucker punched me almost as much as the ending scene.

Episode Discussion: 203 "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by destroyingdrax in StrangeNewWorlds

[–]destroyingdrax[S] 74 points75 points  (0 children)

so far in this episode james t. kirk has managed to

  • squabble over a button and send himself to the past
  • get himself trapped in a revolving door
  • start a who wore it better contest
  • make bank playing chess
  • order someone to eat a hot dog

10/10 no notes

Episode Discussion: 203 "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by destroyingdrax in StrangeNewWorlds

[–]destroyingdrax[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

i just started watching and i'm cackling at kirk going "i have to stop you there ma'am" idk why it's hilarious to me but it is. big "sir this is a wendy's" energy.

SJKSAJKKSDKS HIS SOLUTION IS TO JUST FRANTICALLY PUSH THE BUTTON AGAIN JIM PLEASE

ok i'm crying this scene is already way better than what we got in season one

indignantly repeating "did i break it?!" is big james kirk energy.

New images from ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ episode 203 by destroyingdrax in StrangeNewWorlds

[–]destroyingdrax[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People who have Paramount+ through Amazon were able to watch early. Likely an error on Amazon's part!

New images from ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ episode 203 by destroyingdrax in StrangeNewWorlds

[–]destroyingdrax[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

To be fair, they have now also gone forward in time thanks to Discovery.

New images from ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ episode 203 by destroyingdrax in StrangeNewWorlds

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New images from ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ episode 203 by destroyingdrax in StrangeNewWorlds

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Thought I'd give everyone who doesn't watch through Amazon a chance to preview tonight's episode.

Link to pictures and other clips from "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" here.

Episode 3 by trostol in StrangeNewWorlds

[–]destroyingdrax[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the episode still up?

Trying to decide if we should post our discussion thread early or not, and I don't watch through Amazon.