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Season 1 – Star Trek: Discovery

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Created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman for CBS All Access, the story of "Star Trek: Discovery" begins roughly a decade before Captain Kirk's five-year mission -- as portrayed in the original "Star Trek" from the 1960s -- and a century before the events of "Star Trek: Enterprise." The series follows the crew of the USS Discovery as they encounter new worlds and civilizations, delving into familiar themes and expanding upon an incident that has been talked about within the franchise's universe, but never fully explored.
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Star Trek: Discovery — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Although it takes an episode to achieve liftoff, Star Trek: Discovery delivers a solid franchise installment for the next generation -- boldly led by the charismatic Sonequa Martin-Green.

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Eric Deggans NPR 11/25/2019
This show has boldly tried re-inventing and updating Trek, and, after the first episode, it works. Go to Full Review Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 12/29/2017
Star Trek doesn't leave any gaps. Nor, I expect, will it. We will see the aliens, see the distant worlds. Nothing will be figurative, nothing will be implied, there will be no endless, unseen mystery about which to thrill. Go to Full Review Alison Herman The Ringer 11/14/2017
Going into the second half of its season, Discovery has kinks to work out, but it's laid the all-important groundwork for a rich and tight-knit ensemble. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 02/17/2024
7/10
Far more emotional than other Trek shows, this is for those who wish to feel the big earnest emotion of a sci-fi epic while still peppering in enough moral quandaries to keep us engaged. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 04/24/2022
4/5
Following the first two episodes, Star Trek: Discovery gets off and running with a series that truly feels cinematic. Go to Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation 04/02/2022
3.5/5
Star Trek: Discovery enjoys a fascinating first season, both in the context of its place in the television landscape and the historic Trek franchise as a whole. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kenzie S. @akenzii May 25 This had a strong start but the plot felt flimsy and the episodes sometimes felt like it was zooming into the wrong thing, missing the emotional impact it was desperately trying to go for. See more Startrekker58 T @RT21168618 Mar 16 Was looking forward to this as a star trek fan. Watched the whole of season 1 and part of season 2 till I gave up on it improving to a standard I would have expected from star trek. As a fan from the original trek in 1969 if I remember rightly. when the next generation came back it took a little while for me to get back into it. I have loved all star trek right up to enterprise even since then. So that is why I watched the whole of the 1st season of discovery and part of season 2 before realising this new trek or Kurtzman trek as I call it to distinguish it from real trek was not for me. At least I have my DVD collection so I can watch my star trek. Thanks Alex but no thanks for your take on what was one of my favourite tv shows ever. Not even thinking about watching starfleet academy. See more Lexy P @Janats Dec 27 Never watched Star Trek before this show, it was a great experience and I am looking forward to the next seasons. See more Matthew S @shinnersmjm Dec 23 I love to rewatch all of the Star Trek series, being a huge Trekkie and all. However, this is one that I consistently struggle with. I think if this were just any sci-fi show it would be fine, however, being "Star Trek" is my issue. I begin with the first and easiest thing: Spore Drive. I think this is again a cool "sci-fi" idea, but not a "Star Trek" idea. This idea that there is way to travel that could take you anywhere is overpowered, and why wouldn't anyone else discover it after Discovery. It doesn't make sense. Aside from that, Michael Burnham. I have nothing against the actress, but the show seems operate on this idea that the entire universe moves around her. Klingon War, evil double universe, Red Angel, and I could go on. The character felt unrelatable and didn't run with the previous treks. No ship was complete without the crew as whole. That didn’t feel as true in Discovery with shipmates coming and going, except for Burnham. See more Jerry A @RT68856893 Nov 17 Reviewing after rewatching for the third time. Is this even star trek? Most of these plot lines could have in Space Cadets See more Michael M. @SpideyJ Oct 20 A great sci-fi series. Maybe not a great Star Trek series. Go in with the right expectations and you'll be well rewarded. See more Read all reviews
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Bryan Fuller

Creator

Alex Kurtzman

Creator

Sonequa Martin-Green

Michael Burnham

Doug Jones

Saru

Jason Isaacs

Captain Gabriel Lorca

Shazad Latif

Lieutenant Ash Tyler

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2017 The Vulcan Hello While patrolling Federation space, the U.S.S. Shenzhou encounters an object of unknown origin, putting First Officer Michael Burnham to the test. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 2017 Battle at the Binary Stars Face to face with Klingon vessels, the U.S.S. Shenzhou prepares for the possibility of war if negotiations fail; amidst the turmoil, Burnham looks back to her Vulcan upbringing for guidance. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 2017 Context Is for Kings Burnham finds herself aboard the U.S.S. Discovery where she quickly realizes things are not as they seem, including the mysterious Captain Gabriel Lorca. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 8, 2017 The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry With tensions and stakes high as Starfleet continues in their efforts to end the war with Klingons, Burnham begins to settle into her new position aboard the U.S.S. Discovery. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 15, 2017 Choose Your Pain While on a mission, Lorca unexpectedly finds himself in the company of prisoner of war, Starfleet Lt. Ash Tyler, and notorious intergalactic criminal Harry Mudd; Burnham voices her concerns about the repercussions of the spore drive jumps on Ripper. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 22, 2017 Lethe The U.S.S. Discovery crew is intrigued by new addition, Lt. Ash Tyler; Sarek seeks Burnham's help rekindling memories from her past; Adm. Cornwell questions Lorca's tactics. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 2017 Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad As the U.S.S. Discovery crew attempts to let loose at a party, an unwelcome visitor comes aboard, bringing a problematic and twisted sequence of events. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 2017 Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum The U.S.S. Discovery is tasked with a high priority mission to go to planet Pahvo and learn the science behind the Klingons' cloaking technology. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 2017 Into the Forest I Go Bypassing Starfleet's orders, Lorca uses the U.S.S. Discovery crew's ultimate asset, the ship itself, in an effort to end the war with the Klingons once and for all. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 7, 2018 Despite Yourself While in unfamiliar territory, the crew must get creative to survive against opposing forces and return home. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 14, 2018 The Wolf Inside The crew continues their guise; Burnham goes on a mission in hopes of helping the U.S.S. Discovery return home; Tilly works to restore Stamets. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 21, 2018 Vaulting Ambition Burnham heads to the ISS Charon with a special gift for the Emperor; with help from an unexpected source, Stamets gains clarity while trapped inside the mycelial network; Saru asks L'Rell for help. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 28, 2018 What's Past Is Prologue Lorca plans to move forward with a coup against the emperor; Burnham must make a quick decision to save not only herself, but the U.S.S. Discovery. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 4, 2018 The War Without, the War Within Burnham and the crew are faced with the harsh reality of war during their absence; Starfleet must use unconventional tactics and sources to take their next action against the Klingons. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 11, 2018 Will You Take My Hand? The crew struggles with Georgiou's hostile plan to end the war with the Klingons; Burnham faces painful memories. Details

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Star Trek: Discovery — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
David Solomon
Creator
Bryan Fuller, Alex Kurtzman
Executive Producer
Alex Kurtzman, Bryan Fuller, Heather Kadin, Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth
Screenwriter
Lisa Randolph
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2017