8 Ups & 2 Downs From Star Trek: Discovery 5.7 - Erigah

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Star Trek goes big, green, and Breen; T'Rina translates a triumph; Betazoid brings a clue.

BY JACK KIELY
MAY 8TH, 2024

Before we get into what is my (second ever) Ups & Downs for the seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery's fifth season, just a quick reminder that these are very much in addition to Seán's video each week. I won't put an Erigah on you if you start with that one, but I hope you remember to check out the article too!

I'd say season five just keeps getting better and better. Erigah continues on with the bold and thoroughly captivating storytelling, at times ramping up the tension to the loftiest of zeniths, accompanied by a truly majestic score, and then releasing it as only Star Trek can with round table discussion and diplomacy.

This season has also been historic for its highly creative and beautifully executed additions to Trek lore. Who thought going in that we'd be learning so much about the Breen? Not me, that's for sure, but I'm loving it, even as I am furiously noting every detail! In that, Erigah does not disappoint, telling us yet more about the Breen, whilst managing not to beat us over the (bucket) head about it.

Properly and to the point, Erigah's a lot to do with it in Erigah. When Uncle Ruhn and co. come knocking to claim the bounty on L'ak and Moll's heads and double face, a dramatic stand-off erupts between Breen forces on one side and the Federation on the other. All the while, Stamets, Tilly, and Adira must continue to work to solve the clue from tower five, as Culber gets a little chilly!

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