Logline
As a cadet sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the value of forging her own path. Meanwhile, Nahla agrees to help a fellow chancellor with an elaborate alien ritual.
Written by: Kirsten Beyer & Tawny Newsome
Directed by: Larry Teng
So, as someone who is watching the entirety of DS9 for the first time… Spoilers? Lol. But actually, that made me appreciate the episode more.
I really like how this series evolves. The last three episodes were all really good. This DS9 homage felt great in a franchise which is very much TOS/TNG focused.
I did not quite get the “Thank you, Avery” in the end and had to check whether Brooks died? Is it because he retired?
I got emotional listening to Jake speak about his father
wew! I though I was the only one… and the music at the end…
Cried when Jake appeared the 1st time but at the end it was too much.
Thank you, Avery and all the crew and cast of DS9.
Oh man, it started a little… extra shall we say, but that was really something special! I did not expect this series to be this good.
I’ll be honest with you, I’m by no means a fan of “nu-trek”. couldn’t stand Discovery, SNW I enjoyed but then it kinda went belly up, and I only really enjoyed Picard season 3.
So I went into Starfleet Academy and I wasn’t optimistic. Utilizing plot points from Discovery made me groan. but I must say this last episode has won me over. It’s about time Star Trek does a decent homage to DS9. it’s been a long time coming.
Annotations for 1x05 are up at: https://startrek.website/post/35172991
I’m just replaying the last 30 seconds over and over again and punching my feels into oblivion.
Damn, I’ve been enjoying the series more than I ever expected to, but this episode really got me.
Omg, that was incredible. I was moved to tears from the overwhelming joy of each moment. 🥹







