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Episode Discussion
"Among The Lotus Eaters"
US Airdate: 06/07/2023 (Paramount+)
International: 06/07/2023 (Only in countries with access to Paramount+)
This thread is for the pre and post discussion of the fourth episode "Among The Lotus Eaters" - this will be a spoiler filled discussion so if you've found your way past the warnings in the activity stream and the spoiler tag on the thread, this is your last chance to turn back, or at least it will be at the end of this first post. You have been warned!
Returning to a planet that dredges up tragic memories, Captain Pike and his landing party find themselves forgetting everything, including their own identities as he confronts a ghost from his past.
You can find a preview of the episode details here.
Among The Lotus Eaters is episode 4 of 10.
Written by: Kirsten Beyer & Davy Perez
Directed by: Eduardo Sanchez
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This episode was interesting, I wouldn't say it was good as the last 3, however it’s still had some great points that makes me love the show.
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This episode was interesting, I wouldn't say it was good as the last 3, however it’s still had some great points that makes me love the show.
ditto!
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Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow was already a bit weaker compared to the general parameter SNW set. Hoping this one will be better, planning to watch it tonight.
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Any episode following Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow was going to be judged more critically since many believe it is one of the best so far and Among The Lotus Eaters got that dubious honor. Personally, I really enjoyed this episode as the show continues to perfectly balance what old school Trek fans like while catering to the new Trek folks as well. Was it as good as "Tomorrow, ditto"? Not quite but stands on its own merit in my book. Eagerly anticipating the next installment. Bonus points for not trying to make Spock funny in this one and no Fake Kirk.
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There were some really good standout moments in this episode for me. The interaction between Spock and Ortega was great. Ortega in general just made the episode for me, especially her personal log entries. I was also really glad to have Pike more central in the story than he'd been in the last few episodes. I just enjoy when he's on screen and his interaction with people/crew. Reminds me of Jonathan Archer at times in how he portrays his ideals, even in just mini moments that are more subtext than major theme. Those moments are superb writing and acting to me.
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Let's be real here, the episode most of us are really looking forward to is... going to be in parts very animated. 
That said, I liked this one. If there's one show that can revisit events from The Cage, it's this one. Hell, it's probably the ultimate callback as far as events in Star Trek go.
