"ST: Starfleet Academy"....

[Johnnie Lyle]

Episode 2 was better, IMVHO. I do like Holly Hunter. Having her be a half-Lanthanite is clever. Gina Yashere is brilliant as Cadet Master Lura Thok. It’s always a pleasure to see Robert Picardo’s Doctor. I thought that Paul Giamatti played a very good villain, who has a genuine and justified beef with the Federation.

A few observations:

The Federation has a War College now. Finally; although that is quite the Americanism for such an institution. The wall with names of distinguished officers of the past is really interesting. They made James T Kirk an Admiral again! I wonder if that was a posthumous promotion, or is his resurrection in the Otoy film now canon? I liked looking out for characters we know on the wall, plus members of the production team. We also know that bringing George and Gracie into the 23rd Century was successful in the long term. In the words of Scotty, “there be whales, Admiral!”

There are some interesting new species to see. Plus, I do find myself wondering how many of the Orions are of the House Tendi.

I suspect it’s highest rank, not final rank. I know a few people on that wall, which is a source of some annoyance and amusement.

[Johnnie Lyle]

I enjoyed it.

Well see how this goes. TNG was borderline unwatchable at first and got better, same with Picard.

Aye, that’s pretty common for Trek. However, we’re not in the same media world where you get time to evolve and improve. We’re in a world of shorter attention spans, nigh infinite choices for our eyeballs, and lots of people who want familiar media as comfort and stability in unsettled times.

New stuff needs to be on point, and doesn’t get 1.5 seasons to find itself.