Star Trek: Discovery Episode 3.8 Review: Ups And Downs From The Sanctuary
6. Detmer's Arc (UP)
Kayla Detmer finally tackles her demons head on in this episode, something that is both cathartic and was a long time coming. Star Trek: Discovery has thankfully taken the choice to show the effects of the trauma the crew have faced, even if Detmer is being used as the figurehead for this. While it may not have been handled to this point with particular nuance, there is a fist pumping moment here as she takes manual controls back.
Her flight, with Ryn, aboard Book's ship is superb. Not only is the imagery in this scene wonderful, but her use of the joysticks to have full control is both fun and functional. There is perhaps a moment or two where things are a little too on the nose, but it is a small critique.
It is wonderful to see her truly relax in the mess hall by the episode's close. Anyone would be forgiven for struggling to truly warm to her this season, but of course that seems deliberate. This moment of relaxation at the end, feeling so upbeat and enjoyable, helps to pay this journey off.
Bravo.