From the outset of this episode there is an inescapable "fog" that clouds Burnham's perception. The first mutineer is a phrase repeated in this episode and it is appropriate as the episode revolves around Burnham and Sonequa Martin-Green is an excellent anchor for this show. As events unfold so too does our understanding of what is at stake, what is so great in my opinion is that Burnham is mistaken despite her obvious intellect. A fantastic theme that features in a real horror aspect of this episode is "Alice in Wonderland" - the idea that up is down and down is up, that sometimes reality is not logical. It is woven expertly into this episode, which knows exactly what it is from the outset and does not flounder. We deal with the ambiguity of morality that occurs in war, with Stamets questioning whether this is worth being part of as it isn't what he signed up for - being the awestruck student in search of what ties the universe together. And for Burnham who wishes to atone for her perceived mistakes.
Jason Isaacs is superb and offers Burnham insight into what her actions mean for the Federation and what she must do so that the 3,186 lives as well as her captain's were not lost in vain with this new conflict with the Klingons. Captain Lorca keeps his cards close to his chest although from the beginning Burnham suspects he is responsible here for more than he is letting on, and he indeed does test her character using her ostracised status as the mutineer to ascertain what kind of crew member she will be. Strong-willed and a fighter who is not afraid to act outside of the "universal law" - as Lorca says "Universal law is for lackeys, context is for Kings" The question is, how far down the rabbit hole do we dare venture in pursuit of discovery? An excellent main event after the drawn out two part teaser. Trek *is* back
Jason Isaacs is superb and offers Burnham insight into what her actions mean for the Federation and what she must do so that the 3,186 lives as well as her captain's were not lost in vain with this new conflict with the Klingons. Captain Lorca keeps his cards close to his chest although from the beginning Burnham suspects he is responsible here for more than he is letting on, and he indeed does test her character using her ostracised status as the mutineer to ascertain what kind of crew member she will be. Strong-willed and a fighter who is not afraid to act outside of the "universal law" - as Lorca says "Universal law is for lackeys, context is for Kings" The question is, how far down the rabbit hole do we dare venture in pursuit of discovery? An excellent main event after the drawn out two part teaser. Trek *is* back