Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Discovery | 5x04 "Face the Strange" - eviltoast
Logline

On the way to the next clue, the U.S.S. Discovery is sabotaged by a mysterious weapon, leaving Captain Burnham, Rayner, and Stamets as the only crew members who can possibly save the ship in time.

Written by: Sean Cochran

Directed by: Lee Rose

  • UESPA_Sputnik@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    I think I haven’t enjoyed Disco this much since season 2. This was a great episode in the tradition of whacky time travel episodes. And I really liked seeing the old uniforms, set designs, and Discovery exterior. Mainly because I like those designs much more than the 32nd century upgrades. The sort-of tie-in to the “Calypso” Short Trek also worked really well. And Linus was great as usual.

    • Corgana@startrek.website
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      7 months ago

      I was not a big fan until season 4 which I loved for it’s slower pacing and overall themes, but I’m enjoying this one a lot for totally different reasons, like the ones you mentioned. Disco’s cast really lends itself to “fun”, on the rare times it attempts it.