I honestly do not understand all the negative reviews; there are just a bunch of die-hards out there that get upset when something isn't TNG's The Measure of Man or Darmok.
Even more, I think the show is well aware of this disposition towards the philosophical and intellectual aspects of Berman era Trek and encapsulates it in Mr. Rules and Regulations, Ensign Boimler.
Fans who are too uptight should be more like Ensign Mariner!
Change is hard for people, I get it. But it shouldn't have to take away from the rest of our fun.
Even more, I think the show is well aware of this disposition towards the philosophical and intellectual aspects of Berman era Trek and encapsulates it in Mr. Rules and Regulations, Ensign Boimler.
Fans who are too uptight should be more like Ensign Mariner!
Change is hard for people, I get it. But it shouldn't have to take away from the rest of our fun.