After watching the next episode, I'm coming back to find out why "New Eden" one is so unusually decent. I didn't know Frakes directed it before watching - but now I'm positive this is what Discovery needs.
This episode features some old-school Trek appeasement that seems forced - including "The Search for Spock" 2.0. But it has the classic Trek ethics, and lacks constant facepalm scenes. The mystery and wonder of the Trek amongst the Stars is there.
Pity they probably won't be able to keep 'em coming: in other episodes, cgi is used to stuff plot holes and good directing just seems to be an optional extra.
This episode features some old-school Trek appeasement that seems forced - including "The Search for Spock" 2.0. But it has the classic Trek ethics, and lacks constant facepalm scenes. The mystery and wonder of the Trek amongst the Stars is there.
Pity they probably won't be able to keep 'em coming: in other episodes, cgi is used to stuff plot holes and good directing just seems to be an optional extra.
