2.5/5 I know this will sound negative, but for me this episode was over-saturated with the crews emotions, their emotional responses and processing their emotions with each other.
This has its place, but almost every character was processing emotionally at the expense of pace, narrative and as a result the tone suffered.
I’ve enjoyed watching this series so far, but I can’t see how the show is going to warrant decades of rewatches as per 90s Berman era Trek.

Glad to see more traditional elements eg away team get more than they bargained for, Captain stepping into a diplomatic role, ship-porn!

But for me this is an overall luke-warm experience. Too much character drama by which I mean excessive emotionality.

A life-long Trek fan, I’m along for the ride this season as new episodes air, however I honestly can’t see myself rewatching Discovery. 3/5

Top quality - a true Christmas classic movie 5/5

Innovative format. Glad the producers are not focussing on emotional drama and do seem to be keeping culinary skills front and centre High stakes competition. Will be watching the season as it unfolds.

Can’t beat Charlie Brown Christmas for ALL the feels. Fave scene - dancing in the school hall. Unbeatable soundtrack, all in all a very sophisticated piece of TV and deservedly a classic.

I read the original books as a child and was enthralled. This modern interpretation pulls off an amazing accomplishment- updated and true to modern day sensibilities, while faithful to the tone and ethos of the text. It’a an excellent teleplay. Top marks for Mallory Towers!

Better than average Hallmark romcom. Thought the male lead was charismatic and nuanced.

Huge niggle - as a professional chef- neither of the main characters wash their hands before handling food and the female chef’s hair is loose and dangling. Rant over!

Excited for this - a big name, high production romcom in the same ilk as the noughties.

Wilson and Lopez are seasoned pros and I’m sure it will be a great movie for those of us who love the genre!

Delusional & paranoid narcissist, bullying his neighbours.

Wow botox galore. I found that a bit distracting whilst understanding it is the norm in their industry. They did seem genuinely pleased to see each other and to have genuine emotions which is heartening.

Two new Trek episodes in one week!!!

Cute movie, felt fresh and original - quite an achievement for a Christmas romcom. 4/5

Wow - breathtaking. A true classic.

An improvement over the pilot. Becoming more watchable. Great exposition/world building. Surprised at the in-depth treatment of the tech of Trek. Would be good to see some interaction with other aliens eg encountering a strange new world or alien ship next episode. 3.5/5

This series has finally gelled for me. Sharp writing and warm emotion. Interesting, believable characters. Hope we’ll get a season 3!

I enjoy this movie a lot, it’s on my annual Christmas Movie rewatch. Great cast, plausible story and good production values. Soundtrack is worth mentioning. I don’t understand the poor ratings & reviews, I give this a solid 6.5/10

Interesting to get a cliffhanger. Didn’t think that to be a feature of children’s programs. Show’s getting more and more watchable and Trek elements & values are becoming established.

Golden.

Quite good.

This show is really growing on me!

Very watchable if predictable romcom fare.

Slightly quirky, wholesome family sitcom, this series has grown on me. It’s taken two seasons for the characters and narrative to gel. 7/10

Rught now I’m preferring this reboot to the original. Love the mature themes.

Enjoyed the pilot, have a feeling the show could hit its stride. ABC family comedies are reliably wholesome so I’ll probably stick with it.

First time watch. It’s taken 20 episodes to begin to care about the characters but I’m invested

Highly enjoyable, intelligent & original movie.

Above-average made for TV romcom. The usual plot and characterisation, but somehow quite alive and believable. Worth a watch 4/5.

Wow so much drama. Tantalising! Has the feel of a season finale with all the suspense this episode has generated. Rory and Dean, Dean and Lyndsey, Emily and Richard, Luke and Lorelai.

Cute, I’ll keep watching. Production values are high with fantastic costumes and choreography.

I’m all in for this show at this point. Characters demonstrating maturity, depth and growth. And I so love the delightful scenarios and costumes.

I am loving this series.

Great episode. Good narrative structure. We can see the various storylines heading towards resolution/climax.
Harmony and success for the team, and Ted has to acknowledge he needs to move beyond his issues, to support that success. Nate’s self empowerment and flash of genius.
And the most interesting for me - Boss Girl and her cyber pal, unexpected twist!

Better than average Christmas romcom. Characterful setting steeped in local flavour. Despite the predictable plot, Lacey Chabert brings it home. 4/5

Heartwarming end to a fantastic series. Genuine emotion and depth of character, positive ending without excessive schmaltz. Will miss these gals!

Very charming romcom - despite the predictable formula the story comes to life with warmth and charm. Highly watchable!

Excellent, a true caper. Screwball comedy at its finest.

I really wanted to like this. As a Brit, I chortled my way through Miranda which at the time was in a class of its own and greatly loved.

I feel that the format and tropes needed radical changing not just to suit the US culture, but because Miranda aired in 2009 and the ideas are no longer fresh.

I agree that the essence of the character: a single cat loving woman in late 30s who is socially awkward with a gorgon of a mother and a quirky business with quirky pals and some slapstick, could have worked well as a traditional sitcom.

This needs stripping back of its meta moments and I’m sorry that I wasn’t even able to finish the pilot, not least as I adore Mayam and appreciate her being given a starring role.

Entertaining and more intelligent than standard Hallmark fare. Spunky characters and a beautiful backdrop, lots of plot twists and none of the usual tropes!

That was not terrible. I’ll try the next episode before committing though.

I know this is based on real life events but for me this is pure escapism! Loving it.

I can’t believe how much I love this show after watching the pilot. What an amazing cast and postive concept. It’s pure joy!