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[–] buerviper@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

I think this was a solid, but a bit boring finale. I think it was strongest during the scenes where Reno was commanding. Everything else just dragged. Mostly because there are no stakes here. We know the Federation won't end, or Nus win, or anyone die. It is clear from the beginning. But then it drags.

The "trial" made no sense to me. You already have the federation hostage. Why would you need to put on a show? Nus was a bit of a hollow villain, and I hate it when shows/movies/books/games try to give villains a reason for being evil. Especially when it is so convoluted now. Let Federation be the bad guy for once! I think it would be enough if Federation couldn't have helped in a crisis situation. Such systemic failure is enough to push people to bad places. But here, we get the son of a secret weapon manufacturer turned terrorist. Meh.

But overall, this was a strong first season. The worst episode was "mediocre", which is quite strong for a Trek series lol, and some real bangers. I think the 10 episode format is way to little and they should have cut one person from the main cast for better focus. I would have cut Reymi.

[–] thejoker954@lemmy.world 6 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Tig was absolutely perfect teaching the cadets. I've enjoyed her as Reno since Disco, but she absolutely shines in Academy - especially in the finale.

[–] buerviper@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Yeah this was my highlight of this episode and I wished we could have seen her even more. I am also a bit sad that Thok was benched in the last few episodes, I think it would have been great to see her also in this crisis situation more

[–] ValueSubtracted@startrek.website 3 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Why would you need to put on a show?

Well it was a literal show to establish himself as the leader of his little pirate society, so I thought the ridiculous show trial worked. But I also think his motivation to be that sort of leader was a little out of left field.

[–] buerviper@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Yeah I just didn't see the need for it except that it was maybe a bit of propaganda? But if you have a weapon of this level of mass destruction, that is all you need to gain "support".

Nus Braka falls a bit flat for me. I just don't get his vision for the universe. Is it anarchy? Does he want to rule? Is it just revenge? No idea. Again, ten episodes is not enough.