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Star Trek: Discovery – Season 2, Episode 6 The Sounds of Thunder

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91% Tomatometer 11 Reviews
When a new signal appears over Saru's home planet, Burnham, Saru and the crew embark on a perilous mission that puts Saru in danger and raises questions about the Red Angel's intentions; Hugh struggles to come to terms with his new reality.
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Star Trek: Discovery — Season 2, Episode 6

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Critics Consensus

Discovery writers effectively invoke disturbing colonialist narratives in "The Sound of Thunder" to give viewers a more taut, visceral understanding of Saru and Ba'ul history.

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Cast & Crew

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Sonequa Martin-Green

Michael Burnham

Michelle Yeoh

Philippa Georgiou

Doug Jones

Saru

Shazad Latif

Ash Tyler

Anson Mount

Captain Christopher Pike

Anthony Rapp

Paul Stamets
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Darren Franich Entertainment Weekly 02/22/2019
B
Written by Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt, also benefits from the focus on Saru. Jones' performance exudes low-key whimsy on a TV series that's full of uber-dramatic aggro action. Go to Full Review Devon Maloney New York Magazine/Vulture 02/22/2019
5/5
This Ba'ul reveal was a truly chilling moment, absolutely the furthest thing from what I expected. Go to Full Review Zack Handlen AV Club 02/22/2019
C+
This is a mess that's treated as an unambiguous triumph, the worst example yet of Discovery's first draft idea approach to writing. Go to Full Review Monique Jones Slashfilm 02/22/2019
Did I love it like "An Obol for Charon"? No. But still, I felt like this was a very emotionally-resonant episode, especially when Saru's voiceover discussed Saru's adjustment to living without fear. Go to Full Review Andrew Todd Birth.Movies.Death. 02/22/2019
This is all so g--d--- human it hurts - a species consciously reorganising an ecosystem for its own benefit, using technology and violence. Oof. Go to Full Review Gavia Baker-Whitelaw The Daily Dot 02/22/2019
This was a high concept episode with plenty to say about colonialism and power-not to mention another stellar performance from Doug Jones. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis When a new signal appears over Saru's home planet, Burnham, Saru and the crew embark on a perilous mission that puts Saru in danger and raises questions about the Red Angel's intentions; Hugh struggles to come to terms with his new reality.
Executive Producer
Alex Kurtzman, Bryan Fuller, Heather Kadin, Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 21, 2019