Discovery Trailer

[Ryujin]

Ok, fair enough. Then considering that Netflix is pretty international, and produces LOTS of region specific shows, can we really claim that this is an American TV show? This was created, at least in part, for Netflix's global market, rather than simply something that's for the US first and then trickle out to everyone else.

I mean, it's not really a big shock to see Michael Yeoh in the trailer. They're certainly taking a stab at trying to break into Asian markets. Which also goes a long way towards explaining the different looks of the show. Sure, they're drawing on Trek fans, but, they are trying to expand further. And, for most of the non-US audience, Star Trek means the last three movies.

Except, of course, for what happens to Michel Yeoh's character.

I believe that NetFlix gets first run after CBS has completed season 1.

 

[Water Bob]

It’s like when “Rome” gets called “HBO’s Rome” in the US, when it was made by the BBC and an Italian studio. It’s about funding, distribution rights, and credit agreements. I guess that was part of the agreement between CBS and Netflix.

Rome was flat out awesome. Great show.

 

[Morrus]

Interesting time loop episode! And Mudd again.

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

"Netflix Original" does not mean they produced it, but it might mean they have some kind of exclusive deal for the show. It is definitely CBS that is making Star Trek Discovery.

I really liked the last episode. It was more of a stand-alone episode, except they still allowed character development to hapen, and it showed how well the whole crew can work together.

It was a bit ... darker than most time loop stories I've seen (In the TNG episode, both ships explode, but there is no one that tries to get anyone killed in the episode), maybe a bit closer to 12:01 (a little known movie I think) then Groundhog Day.

The end for Mudd kinda ties into what we know about him from his TOS appearances, it was maybe uncharacteristically "friendly" for what he did and what he knows now. (Headcanon/Fanwank: I think the crew might have needed to get rid of him quickly without the risk of triggering any surprises Mudd could have left behind, since had control of the ship computer basically. Very convenient that Stella's Dad was so close by, though.)

I think in the final iteration of the loop, no one actually died, so that means, the whole encounter was basically harmless to the crew.

And the guy playing Harry Mudd is really doing a fine job.

Also, another space animal added to Star Trek. Very nice.
Lorca called it a fish, but considering Saru's comment about its (lack of) mating habits, isn't it more a Space Panda?

 

[Morrus]

Is that it now until January?

 

[MarkB]

Is that it now until January?

Next episode is the mid season finale.

 

[Morrus]

Next episode is the mid season finale.

Oh, cool! I thought it was just 8 this year. How many are there at the beginning of next year then?

 

[Ryujin]

Oh, cool! I thought it was just 8 this year. How many are there at the beginning of next year then?

They've announced 15 episodes for season 1.

 

[Morrus]

They've announced 15 episodes for season 1.

So it's 9 this year, and 6 in Jan/Feb. Cool. That two-month wait will be a killer!

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

We'll manage. Somehow. I hope.