Star Trek: Discovery Season 1

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 is available on and right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Sonequa Martin-Green anchors it with a performance that grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

There is a reason Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. After a century of silence, war erupts between the Federation and Klingon Empire, with a disgraced Starfleet officer at the center of the conflict. Sonequa Martin-Green and Doug Jones lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. What separates Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Sonequa Martin-Green's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

🎬 Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 — Episode Guide

The Vulcan Hello

2017-09-24

While patrolling Federation space, the U.S.S. Shenzhou encounters an object of unknown origin, putting First Officer Michael Burnham to her greatest test yet.

Battle at the Binary Stars

2017-09-24

Face to face with Klingon vessels, the U.S.S. Shenzhou prepares for the possibility of war if negotiations fail. Amidst the turmoil, Burnham looks back to her Vulcan upbringing for guidance.

Context Is for Kings

2017-10-01

Burnham finds herself aboard the U.S.S. Discovery where she quickly realizes things are not as they seem, including the mysterious Captain Gabriel Lorca.

The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry

2017-10-08

With tensions and stakes high as Starfleet continues in their efforts to end the war with Klingons, Burnham begins to settle in to her new position aboard the U.S.S. Discovery.

Choose Your Pain

2017-10-15

Lorca unexpectedly finds himself in the company of a prisoner of war, Starfleet Lieutenant Ash Tyler, and a notorious intergalactic criminal, Harry Mudd. Meanwhile, Burnham voices her concerns about the repercussions of the spore drive jumps on “Ripper.”

Lethe

2017-10-22

The U.S.S. Discovery crew is intrigued by new addition, Lt. Ash Tyler. Sarek seeks Burnham's help, rekindling memories from her past. Admiral Cornwell questions Lorca's tactics.

Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad

2017-10-29

As the U.S.S. Discovery crew attempts to let loose at a party, an unwelcome visitor comes aboard bringing about a problematic and twisted sequence of events.

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

2017-11-05

The U.S.S. Discovery is tasked with a high priority mission to planet Pahvo and learn the science behind the Klingon's cloaking technology.

Into the Forest I Go

2017-11-12

Bypassing Starfleet's orders, Lorca uses the U.S.S. Discovery crew's ultimate asset, the ship itself, in an effort to end the war with the Klingons once and for all.

E10

Despite Yourself

2018-01-07

While in unfamiliar territory, the U.S.S. Discovery crew is forced to get creative in their next efforts to survive opposing and unprecedented forces and return home.

E11

The Wolf Inside

2018-01-14

The crew continues their guise, and Burnham is ordered on a merciless mission to end the resistance in hopes of returning home. Meanwhile, Tilly works on restoring Stamets’ neurofunction.

E12

Vaulting Ambition

2018-01-21

Burnham heads to the ISS Charon with a special "gift" for the Emperor. With the help of an unexpected source, Stamets gains clarity while trapped inside the mycelial network. Saru asks for L'Rell's help.

E13

What's Past is Prologue

2018-01-28

Lorca plans to move forward with a coup against the Emperor, propelling Burnham to make a quick decision to save not only herself, but the U.S.S. Discovery.

E14

The War Without, The War Within

2018-02-04

Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery crew are faced with the harsh reality of the war during their absence. In order to move forward, Starfleet must use unconventional tactics and sources to take their next action against the Klingons.

E15

Will You Take My Hand?

2018-02-11

With Georgiou at the helm of the plan to end the Klingon war once and for all, the U.S.S. Discovery crew struggles to fathom and tolerate her hostile tactics. Memories of past hardships are rekindled within Burnham.

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