Star Trek: Discovery Episode 3.9 Review: Ups And Downs From Terra Firma Part 1

4. NOT The Discovery (UP)

Star Trek Discovery Kelpian
CBS

Last week, I was full of theories about the ship in the nebula that is sending out the distress call that is manifesting as music. As we saw in that Short Trek, the Discovery was abandoned, manned only by Zora, when Kraft discovers it. So, it stood to reason, with all of the time travel going on in this show, that the lost ship could be another version of the Discovery.

But it isn't. It's the KSF Kiev - a ship that was entirely populated by Kelpians.

It is a big moment for Saru. The ship has been transmitting the message since before the Burn, so its possible that there is no crew left, but simply to see another Kelpian is an emotional moment for him. It is also a very nice twist in the Burn story, something that adds to the mystery in a positive way.

While that is the extent of what we learn this week, it is a highly intriguing addition to the ongoing story and something that absolutely needs to be resolved quickly!

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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"