Ok, speaking as an old guy who remembers the original show when it was new, it's always hard to watch a new creation, especially when they set it in the same time frame as the original. That being said, I'm trying to watch it on it's own merits and overall, find it entertaining.
I'm going to start with a couple lows: The whole "mycelial network" theme is kinda lame. I'm a "fun guy" and love water bears, but...really? And how are they going to weave this into canon as they go into season 2 and the presence of the Enterprise? And what's with killing/sending off your main characters at such a rate? Seems like they're trying to keep us thrilled and off balance, but at what cost?
Highs: Despite the whole "mirror universe" theme (which I thought came too soon in this version) and all the carnage, STD keeps the Star Trek universe and Starfleet's ideals largely intact. And even better--f'ing Clint Howard! I was almost expecting him to make a Balok reference.
I watched an episode of ST:TNG before giving up on it for a couple years, so I'm going to give these guys a chance and will be watching to see how they connect with the Enterprise and Spock starting next season.
I'm going to start with a couple lows: The whole "mycelial network" theme is kinda lame. I'm a "fun guy" and love water bears, but...really? And how are they going to weave this into canon as they go into season 2 and the presence of the Enterprise? And what's with killing/sending off your main characters at such a rate? Seems like they're trying to keep us thrilled and off balance, but at what cost?
Highs: Despite the whole "mirror universe" theme (which I thought came too soon in this version) and all the carnage, STD keeps the Star Trek universe and Starfleet's ideals largely intact. And even better--f'ing Clint Howard! I was almost expecting him to make a Balok reference.
I watched an episode of ST:TNG before giving up on it for a couple years, so I'm going to give these guys a chance and will be watching to see how they connect with the Enterprise and Spock starting next season.