First of all I want to say that I don't care about problems such as the CBS All Access or stuff like the copyright issues of Axanar, things that drove people to downgrade a long awaited series but have nothing to do with it. Furthermore the first two episodes can not and should not depict the whole series or the future of Star Trek. Anyone who has watched the pilot of TOS would know that. If one removes the nostalgia factor...it was terrible.
With that in mind let me say some things about how I felt by watching this "pilot". It was really good! A bit fast, but good.
The story starts by giving you some hints about what Starfleet is and who the Klingons and the Vulcans are and thus it introduces you to the universe and the characters. In a few words the pilot is a fast "catch up" for whoever hasn't seen a single episode of Star Trek but also a get to know with the characters for the rest. This is done by hints in discussion, some monologues, scenes of Klingon behavior and more. You are also being introduced to the Prime Directive, the main rule that all of Starfleet has to follow and the Klingon tradition of honor, bravery, glory and independence which is their guideline. After all that and when you have learned everything you need to know there are some action scenes here and there until the big finale that is the conclusion of the pilot and the beginning of the new arc.
Overall, I really enjoyed the discussions, the chemistry and the actions between the characters. I liked the fact that they show that Starfleet is consisted by many different races, cultures, behavior and opinions in union and always within a contradicting but ideal society. The simple but hard message that even if you disagree with someone or if you fail to do things your way or if ,in your passion,you have done some things that shame you, even then, you have to fight for what really matters when needed, unity above all else. Even if things have gone out of hand or if the result is bad for yourself you must stick to your ideals and stay kind, humble, noble, proud, brave and have the heart of an explorer. Seek out whatever you can like a child, face whatever is to face like a warrior and accept the consequences of your actions like a king.
Other than that, the effects were really good, the story seems that will go slower from now on, which is nice, and I think I'll be the "explorer" with these strange new Klingons! You can't know unless you try. Enjoy!
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