The
Butcher's Knife Cares Not For the Lamb's Cry review
The fourth episode of the series, continuing in the aftermath of the
previous episode. Where to begin? From the beginning from the lead up
to the opening battle simulation. The scene inside the
synthesizer/replicator as it made Burnham's uniform was good. It is
an effective lead into the episode proper. As is the scene in the
turbolift between Saru and Burhnam, which is also an effective link
to the previous episode. The line 'tell your threat ganglia to calm
down' was a very good line.
As is Saru's response. However, one of the main plots of the episode
involves the macroTardigrade, that is named 'Ripper.' The scientific
process whereby Burnham investigates the nature of the Tardigrade is
rather well done. They had done their work here. Too bad Landry
didn't listen to her when she wanted one of 'Ripper's claws'. Landry
really should have listened to Burnham about the fact that Ripper
mightn't react well to sedation... But this is a really good example
of 'Reality ensues'.
Tilly's role in this tale was done well, with her helping Burnham to
accept Georgiou's will. We also get to see Lorca in action as the
Discovery's captain. He pushes his crew to achieve, despite
what barriers might be in the way. Particularly in the playback of
the Corvan 2 distress call shipwide. Now to the Klingons... I wasn't
that surprised that Voq had ate Georgiou, Klingons engaging in
cannibalism isn't inconsistent with what has been established
previously. The scenes between Voq and L'Rell (particularly on the
Shenzhou) were quite well done.
The attack on Corvan 2 mainly serves as a push for the Discovery
crew, to get the Spore Drive working. (Really, the Federation
should have more sources of Dilithium. I guess that is background to
the admission of Coridan in 11 years time...) The Spore Drive in
action, is quite interesting, with the Discovery's rings
spinning and the ship folding in on itself. That the Corvan 2 miners
were rescued was just icing on the cake. Overall it was a good
instalment in this increasingly interesting series. 8.5/10.
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