With only two episodes remaining, Star Trek: Discovery had a chance to tie up loose ends and set the stage for an epic series finale. Unfortunately, "Lagrange Point" squandered that opportunity, leaving us with clichés, wasted potential, and a sense of disappointment.
Rushed Plot Twists: The episode introduces the concept of the Progenitors' hidden technology, and our crew quickly locates it near two intertwined primordial black holes. Sounds intriguing, right? Well, hold on.
The Breen dreadnought warps in, snatches the container holding the tech, and dashes our hopes. But how did they scan the area so swiftly and decide that this floating container was their prize? It's as if the show needed a challenge, and they threw it in without much thought.
The pacing feels rushed, leaving us wondering if the writers were racing to meet a deadline.
Lost Potential: The Progenitors' tech, a central mystery, remains shrouded in vague phrases. "Build the shape of the one between the many" is the key, but we're left hanging until the next episode.
Instead of diving into the rich lore and implications of this ancient technology, we get a heist plot. The Breen snatching the container feels like a cheap trick to prolong the story.
The show could have explored themes of discovery, legacy, and the consequences of meddling with advanced civilizations. Instead, it's a missed opportunity.
Character Underutilization: Tilly's actions exemplify the show's reliance on technology over human ingenuity. We need more moments where characters shine through their intelligence and resourcefulness.
The crew's plan to retrieve the container lacks depth. It's a straightforward "sneak aboard and get it back" scenario, devoid of creativity.
Saru's leadership, Burnham's strategic thinking, and the ensemble's chemistry could have elevated this episode. Instead, they're overshadowed by plot mechanics.
Clichés Galore: The Breen dreadnought's sudden appearance feels like a trope from a lesser sci-fi show. It's the old "snatch victory from the jaws of defeat" maneuver.
We've seen this before: the container is taken just when our heroes think they've won. It's a tired formula.
The gravimetric distortions caused by the black holes add tension, but it's a superficial obstacle.
In summary, "Lagrange Point" is a missed opportunity to explore the Progenitors' legacy and deliver a satisfying buildup to the series finale. Instead, it's a forgettable episode lost in the vastness of space.
Rushed Plot Twists: The episode introduces the concept of the Progenitors' hidden technology, and our crew quickly locates it near two intertwined primordial black holes. Sounds intriguing, right? Well, hold on.
The Breen dreadnought warps in, snatches the container holding the tech, and dashes our hopes. But how did they scan the area so swiftly and decide that this floating container was their prize? It's as if the show needed a challenge, and they threw it in without much thought.
The pacing feels rushed, leaving us wondering if the writers were racing to meet a deadline.
Lost Potential: The Progenitors' tech, a central mystery, remains shrouded in vague phrases. "Build the shape of the one between the many" is the key, but we're left hanging until the next episode.
Instead of diving into the rich lore and implications of this ancient technology, we get a heist plot. The Breen snatching the container feels like a cheap trick to prolong the story.
The show could have explored themes of discovery, legacy, and the consequences of meddling with advanced civilizations. Instead, it's a missed opportunity.
Character Underutilization: Tilly's actions exemplify the show's reliance on technology over human ingenuity. We need more moments where characters shine through their intelligence and resourcefulness.
The crew's plan to retrieve the container lacks depth. It's a straightforward "sneak aboard and get it back" scenario, devoid of creativity.
Saru's leadership, Burnham's strategic thinking, and the ensemble's chemistry could have elevated this episode. Instead, they're overshadowed by plot mechanics.
Clichés Galore: The Breen dreadnought's sudden appearance feels like a trope from a lesser sci-fi show. It's the old "snatch victory from the jaws of defeat" maneuver.
We've seen this before: the container is taken just when our heroes think they've won. It's a tired formula.
The gravimetric distortions caused by the black holes add tension, but it's a superficial obstacle.
In summary, "Lagrange Point" is a missed opportunity to explore the Progenitors' legacy and deliver a satisfying buildup to the series finale. Instead, it's a forgettable episode lost in the vastness of space.
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