Why Star Trek Discovery Failed to Impress Hardcore Fans

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Why Star Trek Discovery Failed to Impress Hardcore Fans

In this video, we dive into why Star Trek Discovery did not meet the expectations of the regular Star Trek fan base. We explore the series' initial promise, the controversial storyline choices, the technological overload, character development issues, and more. Whether you're a die-hard Trekkie or new to the franchise, join us for an in-depth analysis that highlights both the highs and lows of this divisive series.In conclusion, Star Trek Discovery was a bold experiment that ultimately did not meet the expectations of the regular Star Trek fan base. Its attempts to innovate were often at odds with the core elements that made Star Trek beloved in the first place.From unnecessary story arcs and overpowered technology to poor character development and heavy-handed messaging, Discovery struggled to find its place within the Star Trek universe. While it did manage to attract a new audience, it often felt like it was trekking too far from the path that Gene Roddenberry originally charted.And so, dear readers, we find ourselves in a galaxy of mixed feelings. Here's hoping that future Star Trek endeavors learn from Discovery's missteps and boldly go where no series has gone before—while still staying true to what made us fall in love with Star Trek in the first place.If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth reviews and analyses of your favorite sci-fi shows and movies. Let us know in the comments what you think about Star Trek Discovery and what other series you'd like us to review!#StarTrekDiscovery #StarTrek #SciFi #TVReview #MichaelBurnham #SporeDrive #StarTrekFans #SciFiSeries #GeneRoddenberry #StarTrekReviewQuestion To Answer In Comments PleaseDid You Enjoy the Star Trek Series ? Star Trek Discovery?Why or Why Not? I cant wait to hear your reply! Thank You

 

[BillJ]

The writing, and not having a clear vision of what the show would be. The core group of actors was very good, they never got consistent material worthy of their talent.

 

[fireproof78]

From unnecessary story arcs and overpowered technology to poor character development and heavy-handed messaging

Respectfully, I will completely disagree on this. Star Trek was know for its overly heavy handed messaging, from "Let that be our Last Battlefield" as a classic example, but even in TNG with its anti-drug PSA as part of the plot line.

One aspect that I think needs to be kept in mind with Discovery is that it isn't like TNG going forward Star Trek. It is far more in line with TOS style Star Trek which had overpowered technology of the week, it had random extras showing up gaining more importance than people like Sulu or Uhura.

Discovery had inconsistent writing, and that is especially evident in Season 1 to Season 2, but the messaging was in line with what TOS brought forward with the galaxy being a more wild and wooly place.

It's closer in line with what I fell in love with in Star Trek than I would say something like TWOK.

 

[Enterprise is Great]

I think of myself as a hardcore fan of Star Trek which I’ve watched since the early 1970’s. My Mom watched Star Trek with my Dad when it originally aired while she was pregnant so you could say I’ve watched since I was in the womb. But I digress.

I can only speak for myself but Disco definitely impressed me. It’s a general statement that I think is inaccurate. A lot of people love Disco and a lot don’t. It suppose that everyone that is hardcore was unimpressed. I don’t think it’s true. Maybe “many” should be in the title somewhere.

 

[The Wormhole]

I'm as hardcore as they get. And while I will say that Disco was a flawed series, I do not consider it a failure by any means. I mean, the fact that it launched a new era of the franchise which is still going seven years later with multiple new shows with more to come plus a TV movie proves it hasn't failed in any manner at all.

it often felt like it was trekking too far from the path that Gene Roddenberry originally charted.

And that's where you lose me. The path Roddenberry originally charted is very different from the dogma that gets labeled as "Gene's Vision" these days, which is primarily TNG related anyway. Maybe Disco does go against the dogmatic Gene's Vision of TNG, but so what? Most forms of entertaining storytelling do.

The path Roddenberry originally charted in TOS is that Star Trek was to be an action show where the priority was to keep an audience entertained. Which Disco has largely succeeded at, despite the occasional missteps and stumbles.

 

[Dukhat]

Maybe Disco does go against the dogmatic Gene's Vision of TNG, but so what? Most forms of entertaining storytelling do.

Gene's vision of TNG only lasted for about half of the first season.

 

[T'Bonz]

@excitingworldviewpoints . Thus far, your posts here have consisted of self-promotion only - attempts to drive my posters to your YouTube channel.

That needs to stop please. If you're here to post about Trek with others, super. It's a great place to talk Trek. But don't allow people to post here solely to promote their own websites.

Thank you.