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Like everyTreksinceThe Next Generation, it was first met with a mix of generosity and skepticism.

Sonequa Martin-Green in Star Trek: Discovery.

Theyve added a strained veneer of hip, deadpan goofiness that feels more CW teen drama thanTrek.

Whats onscreen in season two feels more consistent, smooth even, but also more distressingly typical.