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

4. Burnham's Coup (UP)

Star Trek Discovery Georgiou
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There was never any attempt (at least it didn't feel that way) to make Burnham's switch to loyalty feel believable. So, when the coup occurs, thankfully it is not treated as a shock twist. Rather, Georgiou has been expecting it the whole time. Saru, Killy and Owosekun all support Georgiou, while Culber, Nilsson and Rhys all support Burnham.

The fight is fast and bloody, with Georgiou's crew quickly coming out on top. It was never about the other combatants (no matter how cool it is to see Sary slam Culber into the ceiling) and it boils down to Burnham facing off against Georgiou.

This is the crux of why Georgiou is there at all. She tries hard to make the difference that she wants and needs in Burnham's heart, but even in these last moments she can see that there is simply no way for Burnham, in this context, to change her state of being.

Georgiou is forced to kill Burnham, with her sword through her stomach. Burnham does however get what could have been a killing blow, plunging her knife into Georgiou's neck. Georgiou lies dying in Saru's arms (again, a wonderful moment) and the shot zooms in on her eyes.

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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"