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I find this fascinating. You're the first I've encountered who thinks so. (Or at least who have said so outright.)
Pray tell, how so?
What is it you find there is to like about it?
Really? I've seen some people who really hate it, but my impression from most in my little bubble is more a tone of pleasant surprise. There was even a thread here a week ago titled Star Trek academy (spoilers) is awesome. Actually, I just looked it up for the link and you commented on it!
Anyway, some quick points I like:
It embraces IDIC wholeheartedly. It doesn't just show diversity as being good or normal (which is de rigueur for Trek), but shows what strength it can bring. The third episode, while a bit of a silly romp, is a great example of the characters clashing but growing both internally and as a group as a result of working through that clash.
I think Holly Hunter is doing a fabulous job. I've said elsewhere, her character isn't all that much on the page, but she brings such an enormous confidence and comfort to it that I don't think many could pull off without it seeming inauthentic.
I'm very intrigued by the angle of rebuilding a fallen Federation, which Discovery did an OK job setting up but didn't delve into as much as I'd have liked. It's an exciting new backdrop. I'm also relieved it moved Federation HQ to Betazed, following in Disco's footsteps of downplaying the usual Earth-centric nature of the Trek universe. Maybe a small point, but I didn't think that would happen since the Academy itself stayed in San Francisco and I'm very happy to see it.
It's fun to watch. The humour works for me, the characters are charming, and they have good chemistry. Some of them came off as cliche teen drama archetypes on first introduction, but they're already doing a good job moving past that. For episode 3, it's not bad.
Thanks for the thoughtful reply.
I see it very differently.
Much appreciated hearing a different point of view. (Ever an opportunity to learn). :)