Fans have been patiently waiting for Star Trek to return to television screens for over a decade now. Needless to say, the anticipation for the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery series on CBS All Access is high. But as excited as fans have been, many have also been scared that the latest Trek series would turn out to be “Trek in Name Only.”
The trailers we have seen so far have looked sleek, not to mention action packed, but they also look a little too reminiscent of Star Wars in some ways. Trek has always been about a lot more than just cool sci-fi action and fight sequences; it’s stories about the human condition, and it always deals with larger, philosophical issues in ways uncommon among other mainstream sci-fi franchises.
Although proper reviews of Discovery remain under embargo until the show’s launch date on September 24th, fans who got to attend the premiere in Hollywood on Tuesday night were permitted to tweet out their thoughts on the first two episodes. So far, the reaction has been very positive overall. Is this the grand return that Star Trek fans have been waiting for? It sure seems that way so far!
You can check out some of the first reactions to the pilot episode down below, and lets start with our very own Dan Casey’s thoughts on the two-part series premiere…
#StarTrekDiscovery went quite boldly in its first 2 episodes w/ an incredibly charming cast & shocking twists. A promising start. #StarTrek pic.twitter.com/EOsLqkdWIb
— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) September 20, 2017
Just saw Star Trek Discovery.
Whoa.And yes. That’s a good whoa.
A vintage Keanu whoa.#whoa— Sam Witwer (@SamWitwer) September 20, 2017
Spoiler free review of #StarTrekDiscovery premiere : Cinematic awesomeness! Trek lore, action, backstory, world building – it’s all there! pic.twitter.com/YzkXYxbcZ0
— GeekFilter 🖖 (@GeekFilter) September 20, 2017
After watching the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, I’m finally willing to pony up for CBS All Access. You win, CBS
— Tommy Cook (@tc4949) September 20, 2017
Quick Spolier free review of #StarTrekDiscovery 2part premiere : Truly cinematic and steeped in Trek lore. Lots of action and backstory…
— TrekMovie.com (@TrekMovie) September 20, 2017
CBS will put me in the Agony Booth if I give spoilers but can say Doug Jones’ Lt. Saru is an INSTANT CLASSIC sci fi icon.
— Jordan Hoffman (@jhoffman) September 20, 2017
Post #StarTrekDiscovery premiere all I can say is get @CBSAllAccessTV and the biggest tv screen u can!
— Nicole deBoer (@Nikki_deboer) September 20, 2017
Checked out #StarTrekDiscovery tonight. You will be happy 😊 pic.twitter.com/HN5lnE0a1r
— Libya El-Amin (@LibyaElAmin) September 20, 2017
Guys, the first episode of #StarTrekDiscovery is Awesome. Cinematic. Epic. Well done, @StarTrek. Well done.
— Grant Imahara (@grantimahara) September 20, 2017
I have seen the #Future! I can not put into words what I just saw! #Jawdropping #StarTrekLives #StarTrekDiscovery
— FanSets (@FanSets) September 20, 2017
The first two episodes were awesome! Everyone is in for an amazing ride next week! #StarTrekDiscovery @trekonlinegame @StarTrek
— Salami_Inferno (STO) (@Salami_Inferno) September 20, 2017
Of course, dissenting opinions will be forthcoming as well, it’s inevitable. But so far, this seems like a promising start for the latest incarnation of one of science fiction’s most iconic and enduring brands. You’ll be able to make up your own minds when Star Trek: Discovery premieres on Sunday, September 24th.
Are you more excited for Discovery now than you were before? Or are you still skeptical and raising a Spock-like eyebrow? Be sure to let us know down below in the comments.
Images: CBS
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