10 Biggest Missed Opportunities in Star Trek: Section 31
2. Exercising Control On The Narrative
Section 31 was introduced in Deep Space Nine as a secretive, shadowy organisation. It excelled in its endeavours, operating away from the limelight. Though a variant existed in Starfleet's early days, Section 31 from Discovery was a not-so-secret militia, armed with space stations and starships. The computer program running the whole show was Control.
In Section 31 the film, Control returned. Rather than a semi-sentient A.I. bent on destroying organic life, it's Jamie Lee Curtis. Look at that smile, she's not going to hurt you, is she?
Though included as a nod to Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, Curtis's appearance raises questions. Why, after going to war against it, and losing the USS Discovery in the process, would Section 31 immediately name their new boss Control as well? This seems like a grim way to 'honour' the legacy of what came before.
There was no need to name the character Control. While naming her 'Agent Daniels' might have raised more questions than it answered, it felt an unnecessary inclusion.
While we're on the topic - why did they play a super secret mission briefing in the middle of a bar? Are secrets still a part of this secret organisation or not?