Star Trek Discovery - Page 154 - Blu-ray Forum

LexInHD · 02-12-2022, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mastadge

Are we sure it's Odo's species? The effects are similar so probably but there are Chameloids and other shapeshifters in Trek as well.

It was intended to be a direct reference to Odo's species. Cardassians and Ferengi have also been shown in this season, as background aliens. The current Fed President is half-Bajoran, so we're definitely going to get more references and call-backs to DS9 and maybe even meet a Jem-Hadar or see what The Burn did to The Dominion.

Josep5349 · 02-12-2022, 12:45 PM

The only reason the Founders looked like they did on STDS 9 was for Odo’s benefit. Ronald D. Moore said that Odo modelled his look after Dr. Mora and the Founders then modeled their look after Odo as a way of reaching out to their long lost Changeling, and later as a dig and reminder to him of his own limitations. So there’s really no apparent in-universe reason for the Changeling to look like she(?) did in the episode. It was most likely presented like that purely for audience recognition, maybe just as a side-note to the audience that Changelings are still around at this time.

darthpepsi · 02-14-2022, 02:48 PM

So I just watched episode 8 and this season is trying my patience. This DMA plot should have wrapped up in 2 episodes, it’s so booooring. And please I hope they get rid of Book, he is in the middle of everything and adds nothing. Is Star Fleet like 10 people now? I know its tough filming in a pandemic but I think they were allowed more than 5 people in a scene together?

Smovies · 03-11-2022, 05:15 PM

Last nights episode kept me on the edge of my seat; really had “Arrival” vibes.

mrjeff · 03-11-2022, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by darthpepsi

So I just watched episode 8 and this season is trying my patience. This DMA plot should have wrapped up in 2 episodes, it’s so booooring. And please I hope they get rid of Book, he is in the middle of everything and adds nothing. Is Star Fleet like 10 people now? I know its tough filming in a pandemic but I think they were allowed more than 5 people in a scene together?

As someone who works in Tv, last year was a real wild west from show to show, and this one shoots in Canada, which had some pretty strict covid protocols.

BudBaxter · 03-11-2022, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Smovies

Last nights episode kept me on the edge of my seat; really had “Arrival” vibes.

I'm sure that was the general idea. But dear lord it just dragged on forever. It felt like hours of them standing around in the hangar talking about it while almost nothing happened or moved the plot forward. & then, hey, let's go have a chat about Saru's feelings. Because it's not like were in a time crunch or anything is it? What's that? only 12 hours until Earth is destroyed? Ah well...

Burnham started off badly in season 1, but has become one of the worst characters in Trek history. In previous seasons there were lots of complaints about her acting & 'cry-face Burnham', but this season's 'smug-smile-face Burnham' is even more irritating. I absolutely hate the way she always has the answer for whatever problem they encounter.

& since she became Captain of the Disco, she's constantly calling other people out for being too emotional or not doing the right thing for the good of the many when she spent three seasons doing whatever she wanted with little or no apparent reprimands.

Book started off as a cool character, but now he just seems to end every scene with, "Oh, & how is Michael doing, is she OK?". Kinda hoping he sacrifices himself to stop his ill-thought-out plan with Dr Nutbag.

At this point I'm only really watching it for the spaceships & action scenes. I kinda hate all the characters.

Geoff D · 03-11-2022, 06:09 PM

I'm not sure there are greater gluttons for punishment than Star Trek fans and Star Wars fans.

Smovies · 03-11-2022, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm not sure there are greater gluttons for punishment than Star Trek fans and Star Wars fans.

But I must recreate those feels I had when watching (fill in the blank) as a child!!

oneway23 · 03-11-2022, 09:45 PM

To me, this last episode felt closer to the essence of Star Trek than any Trek has in quite a while. Making the effort to find a common means of connection and striving to communicate instead of relying on the pew pew boomy boom was really well done, IMO.

It was odd that they took so long to realize that Reno was missing, though, I suppose she's been gone for much of the season, so...yeah.

The AI waiting until now to disclose the blind spot was weird, too, but, overall, a very strong effort.

LeftHandedGuitarist · 03-11-2022, 10:40 PM

I loved them figuring out how to use maths as a language to communicate. An exciting episode overall, much better than last week's. Reno continues to rock.

Smovies · 03-11-2022, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftHandedGuitarist

I loved them figuring out how to use maths as a language to communicate. An exciting episode overall, much better than last week's. Reno continues to rock.

Math. It’s not a school of fish, it’s a subject taught at school.

Geoff D · 03-12-2022, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Smovies

Math. It’s not a school of fish, it’s a subject taught at school.

Maths. Short for mathematics, plural. Why Americans insist on studying just a single mathematic I’ve no idea.

PeterTHX · 03-12-2022, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm not sure there are greater gluttons for punishment than Star Trek fans and Star Wars fans.

There are certainly not any bigger whiners & crybabies.

Phillip c. Niethe · 03-12-2022, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Maths. Short for mathematics, plural. Why Americans insist on studying just a single mathematic I’ve no idea.

It's because we're stubborn, it's why we threw all you guys's tea in a harbour... The taxes just didn't add up

Phillip c. Niethe · 03-12-2022, 03:53 AM

On a separate note, it would be cool if they guest starred Odo in a future episode...I think that species lives for a long time but I haven't seen DS9 since it aired...I tried the dvd set but couldn't watch it on the UHD as it looked like crap. Discovery has been pretty great though.

Geoff D · 03-12-2022, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillip c. Niethe

It's because we're stubborn, it's why we threw all you guys's tea in a harbour... The taxes just didn't add up

Tea, Earl Grey, hot

Smovies · 03-12-2022, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Maths. Short for mathematics, plural. Why Americans insist on studying just a single mathematic I’ve no idea.

Must be an across the pond thing. I just thought it was more twitter speak rearin’ it’s ugly head.

We definitely say mathematics, just not maths. I can barely bring myself to think it.

Josep5349 · 03-12-2022, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillip c. Niethe

On a separate note, it would be cool if they guest starred Odo in a future episode...I think that species lives for a long time but I haven't seen DS9 since it aired...I tried the dvd set but couldn't watch it on the UHD as it looked like crap. Discovery has been pretty great though.

Rene Auberjonois passed away a few years ago sadly so we won’t be seeing Odo again.

Phillip c. Niethe · 03-12-2022, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Josep5349

Rene Auberjonois passed away a few years ago sadly so we won’t be seeing Odo again.

Oh no, he is my favorite character on DS9, I really enjoyed his and Quark's interactions... I also love both versions of Dax, it's a toss up as to which I prefer.
As for Discovery, so far my favorite has been Gabriel Lorca season 1,
Captain Pike season 2, Saru season 3 (a close second for seasons 1&2 as well) probably my favorite Alien design in all of Trek. Favorite guest star: Rainn.
Still undecided for season 4, I'm going with love for the new costumes for now.
Least favorite characters: Paul & Sylvia.

PeterTHX · 03-13-2022, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Tea, Earl Grey, hot

I'm with Ted on this.

02-12-2022, 12:45 PM	#3062
Josep5349 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2013	The only reason the Founders looked like they did on STDS 9 was for Odo’s benefit. Ronald D. Moore said that Odo modelled his look after Dr. Mora and the Founders then modeled their look after Odo as a way of reaching out to their long lost Changeling, and later as a dig and reminder to him of his own limitations. So there’s really no apparent in-universe reason for the Changeling to look like she(?) did in the episode. It was most likely presented like that purely for audience recognition, maybe just as a side-note to the audience that Changelings are still around at this time.

02-14-2022, 02:48 PM	#3063
darthpepsi Expert Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Oshawa iTunes collection:377 Trading Score:152	So I just watched episode 8 and this season is trying my patience. This DMA plot should have wrapped up in 2 episodes, it’s so booooring. And please I hope they get rid of Book, he is in the middle of everything and adds nothing. Is Star Fleet like 10 people now? I know its tough filming in a pandemic but I think they were allowed more than 5 people in a scene together?

03-11-2022, 05:15 PM	#3064
Smovies Banned Member since:Oct 2021	Last nights episode kept me on the edge of my seat; really had “Arrival” vibes.

03-11-2022, 06:09 PM	#3067
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	I'm not sure there are greater gluttons for punishment than Star Trek fans and Star Wars fans.

03-11-2022, 09:45 PM	#3069
oneway23 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2018 Location:NY	To me, this last episode felt closer to the essence of Star Trek than any Trek has in quite a while. Making the effort to find a common means of connection and striving to communicate instead of relying on the pew pew boomy boom was really well done, IMO. It was odd that they took so long to realize that Reno was missing, though, I suppose she's been gone for much of the season, so...yeah. The AI waiting until now to disclose the blind spot was weird, too, but, overall, a very strong effort.

03-11-2022, 10:40 PM	#3070
LeftHandedGuitarist Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Surrey, UK 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:220 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1	I loved them figuring out how to use maths as a language to communicate. An exciting episode overall, much better than last week's. Reno continues to rock.

03-12-2022, 03:53 AM	#3075
Phillip c. Niethe Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2015 Location:DARK CITY… in search of Shell Beach 4K collection:391 Blu-ray collection:391 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:13	On a separate note, it would be cool if they guest starred Odo in a future episode...I think that species lives for a long time but I haven't seen DS9 since it aired...I tried the dvd set but couldn't watch it on the UHD as it looked like crap. Discovery has been pretty great though.

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