Star Trek: Discovery 3.2 Review - Ups And Downs From Far From Home

6. Why Didn't They Ask The Miners What Year It Was? (Down)

Star Trek Discovery Wild West
CBS

The saloon setting was a great location for the episode and there are more than a few nods to the old Western movies that DeForest Kelley starred in as Saru and Tilly enter the bar. The only missing is a piano player closing the lid and scurrying away. The surroundings are a great treat for the eyes here - especially with the half double swing doors opening into space.

However.

This leads to the first down in the episode. While Saru had made a point on board the Discovery not to give away too much about their identities and when the ship is from, why didn't he and Tilly, after ascertaining that the miners in the bar were friendly, simply ask them what year it was? Or the location of the planet they are on? Granted, Cal says that the planet doesn't have a name - but is that all of the information he has?

It seems like the plot demanded Saru not know what year it was, so therefore he didn't ask.

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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"