Star Trek: Discovery Episode 3.8 Review: Ups And Downs From The Sanctuary

by Sean Ferrick

1. SLOW BURN (DOWN)

Star Trek Discovery Slow Burn
CBS

Yes, this may seem like harping on about well covered ground, yet the end of this episode frsutratingly has the ship unable to plot the course quickly, using Adira's equation. This is the same equation that allowed Adira to plot a course to Federation HQ in about a second. Obviously, the Burn mystery is the central mystery of the season - one being geared up for a big reveal.

It is just taking. So. Long.

Now anyone who has been following these lists this season will know that we are getting quite impatient with the contrived delays, so it is with supreme hope that we look forward to find the ship in the nebula - hoping that this will answer some questions. However, this is a well deserved down. Again, when it comes to the season round up - the SLOW BURN is going to be given a down for this season!

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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"