Star Trek: Discovery 3.3 Review - Ups And Downs From People Of Earth

by Sean Ferrick

1. Adira Can't Remember Anything - DOWN

Star Trek Discovery Adira
CBS

Adira may be human, though they are blended with a Trill symbiont. That is not an issue - we've seen Riker blended with Odan back in The Next Generation. However, it is extremely convenient (for the plot that is) that Adira can't access Tal's memories. Riker had no such issue with Odan.

It is unfortunately a plot device that is a little clunky. This week, it is a down, because of the way that it is simply dropped into the conversation. However, if this leads to either a better explanation (read as: any) in next week's episode, we will reconsider this.

For now, it is a little too in the face of everything the audience knows about the Trill already, so it's a down!

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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"