IR TV Review: “Saints Of Imperfection” (STAR TREK: DISCOVERY) [CBS All Access – S2]

The building of path interrelates to a spirit of trust. The series so far this season has been building on the basis of faith, or perhaps in a more esoteric way, trust. The mythic overtones whether in intimate relationships or in large scale pursuit paths define much of what is happening to the crew. The search for Spock is no uncertain terms is one of redemption for multiple characters, not just Michael Burnham. This episode interrelates a certain idea of the spore drive and its unintentional side effects. Tilly plays a big part in this and Mary Wiseman's portrayal is starting to play a big deeper, which is of undeniable strength. Some characters intersect and go in and out of the story so perhaps there is too many working parts. But in league with some of the insights on faith and science that Sonequa spoke about in the character, the path becomes both more clear and more puzzling, especially when a certain type of radiation is detected towards the end of the episode. The key in this review is not to reveal any more of the plot points then needed. But ultimately the idea comes down to the path we choose. Now granted some of the dialogue can border on the melodramatic when it might need to be at times, more cutting. But in serving the story, especially with these amounts of special effects for a weekly show, the line needs to be walked. But in an unique way with the slow motion codas at the beginning and end, the tale of Discovery continues to be shaped in small bits.

By Tim Wassberg