Criticism to Make the Sanest Fan Go Mad

The most recent episode of Star Trek Discovery felt more like "Star Trek" to a lot of fans, but what exactly does that mean? Can a show fill our desire for Trek while being worse than better shows that that don't scratch that itch? We explore our issues with Discovery and take a couple of your calls.  A few thoughts about Rainn Wilson Mudd, who is fine, but what if Matt Berry was Mudd?  Lane clarifies his feelings and resents us for making him defend the show.  So this felt "Star Trek"? Is Star Trek a format of show that DS9 is the exception to? What is necessary to do a different kind of show that still feels like Trek?   What is this show anyway?  Stefan really would like an answer.   What is the arc of this first season so far?   Is Michael a virgin, and does it even matter?   How DO other folks feel about the show, inside and outside the fandom? Orville wars? We break down the numbers.  What does the gross side of the internet think about things?   Big reveals are coming! Or are they? Will we believe them?   Give us a call to let us know what YOU think!   917 408 3898   Support our show(s) by joining us at patreon.com/kickersofelves