My nitpick: I feel like the characterization of Klingons was weirdly scattershot. Two incidents stuck out: in the weapons deal when La'an pulled out her "antimatter detonator" and dude was like "You sure you're not a Klingon?" No, no she's not, because a Klingon would not do that. Then, when Chapel and M'Benga have clobbered a bunch of K…
My nitpick: I feel like the characterization of Klingons was weirdly scattershot. Two incidents stuck out: in the weapons deal when La'an pulled out her "antimatter detonator" and dude was like "You sure you're not a Klingon?" No, no she's not, because a Klingon would not do that. Then, when Chapel and M'Benga have clobbered a bunch of Klingons and they ask "Where is the transponder?" and the Klingon refuses to say, but immediately caves upon being threatened a further beatdown. These are quips and conveniences, ultimately, rather than being particularly considered. Does it matter really? Maybe it portends greater carelessness and maybe it doesn't - but I am thrilled the show is back. Between this and Picard S3, it's like emerging out of years in a dank cave.
My nitpick: I feel like the characterization of Klingons was weirdly scattershot. Two incidents stuck out: in the weapons deal when La'an pulled out her "antimatter detonator" and dude was like "You sure you're not a Klingon?" No, no she's not, because a Klingon would not do that. Then, when Chapel and M'Benga have clobbered a bunch of Klingons and they ask "Where is the transponder?" and the Klingon refuses to say, but immediately caves upon being threatened a further beatdown. These are quips and conveniences, ultimately, rather than being particularly considered. Does it matter really? Maybe it portends greater carelessness and maybe it doesn't - but I am thrilled the show is back. Between this and Picard S3, it's like emerging out of years in a dank cave.