Starfleet Academy EP5 - KEEPS GETTING WORSE! - Angry Review

Quick Overview

The reviewers heavily criticize Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 5, "A Life Cut Short," rating it a 1/10, primarily due to its perceived poor writing, especially regarding the character development of the younger cadets and the unnecessary inclusion of the B-plot involving the romantic subplot between Cadet T'Vrell and another cadet, which they found cringe-worthy and insulting to Star Trek lore.

Key Points: The episode received a low rating of 1/10 from the reviewers, with the right-side reviewer expressing extreme dislike for the writing. The primary criticism targets the subplot involving the young cadets, which the reviewers found cringe-worthy, citing scenes like a cadet vomiting glitter and another cadet being told to 'shut the fuck up'. The characters of the young cadets, particularly the blue-skinned Khionian, are deemed poorly written and lacking depth, feeling like shallow attempts to cater to modern audiences. The A-plot involving the mystery of Benjamin Sisko's fate is considered the only redeeming element, though it was undercut by the poor writing elsewhere. The episode features a scene where a cadet vomits glitter (09:15), which the reviewers found emblematic of the show's poor quality and lack of seriousness. The reviewers mock the perceived forced attempt to include political correctness, such as the mention of Jaden Smith wearing skirts, contrasting it with genuine Star Trek themes. The episode fails to make the characters emotionally impactful, despite attempting to force dramatic moments like the one involving the character 'Aki' (32:32).

Context: The video features three reviewers from 'The Angry Joe Show' reacting to and reviewing the fifth episode of the final season of Star Trek: Discovery, titled 'A Life Cut Short.' The review focuses heavily on the perceived decline in writing quality, particularly criticizing the handling of the younger cadet characters and their interpersonal drama, contrasting it unfavorably with the show's main plotline concerning the fate of Benjamin Sisko.