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December 30, 2021

This week’s Star Trek: Discovery measures the distance between ourselves and the unknown

"...But to Connect" expands Trek's definition of life in tidy but heartening ways.

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December 26, 2021

“Star Trek: Discovery” blends traditional Trek with the show’s emotional focus

As the ship deals with a mysterious spacial anomaly, the crew deals with their own personal issues and the ascendance of a new life form - Discovery itself.

December 2, 2021

Star Trek: Discovery can’t earn its big moments in “Choose to Live”

The Discovery crew eke out a long-overdue win, but the show takes too many narrative and emotional shortcuts to get there.

January 7, 2021

“Star Trek Discovery” Season 3 Finale Recap: A good season ends badly

A third season filled with dramatic narrative shakeups ends in the most abrupt, contrived way possible.

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December 31, 2020

“Star Trek Discovery” Season 3 Episode 12 Recap: “Die Hard” in space

Action movie antics and rescue missions ensue upon the Emerald Chain's invasion.

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December 24, 2020

“Star Trek Discovery” Season 3 Episode 11 Recap: Hard choices

The crew finally discovers the secret of the Burn, which only leads to another sea of tough decisions as the season begins its endgame.

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December 17, 2020

“Star Trek Discovery” Season 3 Episode 10 Recap: Transformations galore

Emperor Georgiou faces her sins in a messy but camp episode that rehabilitates her character just in time for the inevitable spinoff.NOW STREAMING: Powered by..