Star Trek: Discovery 3.10 Review: Ups And Downs From Terra Firma, Part 2

6. Georgiou And Saru (UP)

Star Trek Discovery Saru And Georgiou
CBS

In the Mirror Universe, Georgiou is Emperor and Saru is her slave. However, in both last week's episode and this week's, there is a deeper relationship between the two - one that develops quickly, thanks to Georgiou's position of power and the kindness that she shows to him.

While he is terrified that he is about to undergo his change and be culled, Georgiou gives him information that could potentially be devastating for the Terran Empire - she tells him that the subjugation of his people was based entirely on a lie.

When the shock of this passes, he correctly identifies that she is not a Terran. At least, it would be more accurate to say that she is not a Terran anymore, as it has become clear from both last week and this week that she has been irrevocably changed by her experiences in the Prime Universe.

There is an understanding between the two - one that will pay off as the episode continues.

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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"