Star Trek: Discovery 3.5 Review: Ups And Downs From Die Trying

4. Reno, Tilly And Stamets (UP)

Star Trek Discovery Reno Stamets Tilly
CBS

After Discovery jumps to the Tekov, Reno, Tilly and Stamets are observed by Lt. Willa (guest star Vanessa Jackson). While the audience is now used to their quirks, Willa is somewhat bewildered by what she sees around her.

While there is a clear chain of command, with Stamets on top, Reno somewhere in the middle and Tilly on the bottom - all three seem to have abandoned protocol as it speeds up the system.

It is a refreshing moment in the episode as Willa begins to understand that the crew do work so well together. She correctly points out that there is a lack of decorum, though it gets the job done. With repeated uses of the phrase 'well, duh', eyebrows are definitely raised.

However, the team quickly comes to the conclusion that Coronal Mass Ejection is responsible for the phased state of Dr. Attis. Willa comments that their system works. Stamets says that it may be unorthodox, but that they have come to terms with the way they do things.

Reno disagrees. Smiles all around.

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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"