STAR TREK: DISCOVERY
SEASON 3, EPISODE 1
SEASON 3, EPISODE 1
That Hope Is You, Part I
Series: Star Trek: Discovery - (2017 - 2024)Season: 3
Episode #: 1
Original Airdate: October 15th, 2020
Writer(s): Michelle Paradise, Jenny Lumet & Alex Kurtzman
Director(s): Olatunde Osunsanmi
Guest Stars
Adil Hussain as Aditya Sahil
Co-Stars
Nicole Dickinson as Hadley
Riley Gilchrist as an Andorian Regulator
Julianne Grossman as the Voice of the Sanctuary
Brandon McGibbon as Ithyk the Andorian
Jake Michaels as Ithor the Orion
Fabio Tassone as the Voice of Book's Ship Computer
David Benjamin Tomlinson as Cosmo Traitt
Uncredited Guest Stars
Leeu as Grudge
Jón Viðar Arnþórsson as a Cardassian
Avaah Blackwell as the Osnullus Trader
Stardate: Unknown
Synopsis
A lone Starfleet official goes through his daily routine – one that he has been repeating for uncounted years. His task is a simple yet important one: diligently monitor communications for any Star Fleet activity.
Elsewhere, amidst thick debris, a rapid-fire chase occurs between two ships takes place. Cleveland “Book” Booker has stolen something from his pursuer, Cosmo. As Book attempts to make a run for it, Burnham’s wormhole opens up and she collides with his ship, sending them both crashing to the surface of a nearby planet.
After surviving the harrowing descent to the planet and subsequent crash, Burnham crawls out of the flaming ashes of her landing spot. She learns from the Daedalus suit’s computer that she’s reached the year 3188 and that life exists. The plan worked. She and Discovery had defeated Control and successfully preserved the future by fleeing to it. After performing a quick search for the Discovery, sends the suit back into the wormhole where its destruction would trigger the final red signal; one her brother Spock was searching for. Gathering her wits, Burnham sets off towards the smoking wreckage of Book’s ship in the distance.
As she reaches the crash site, Burnham is attacked by Book from behind. The two of them duke it out and ultimately reach a draw. In giving her a strict talking-to, Book also reveals a few expository gems, like the fact that her titanium alloy time suit was “old” technology, and that the Gorn have destroyed a large swath of subspace. Burnham eventually appeals to his good graces with her humanity, and he allows her on his ship.
On the bridge, Burnham is dazzled by new technology while Book consoles his enormous cat, Grudge. He reveals that his dilithium recrystalizer was damaged in their collision, and when Burnham asks if there’s a place where she could attempt to contact the Discovery, he suggests the mercantile, a commerce hub called Requiem. She offers her tricorder as a method of payment for taking her there, and together they set off on foot.
Burnham confronts Book about his cargo along the way, deducing that he stole it. He retorts by criticizing her badge, insinuating that the ideals attached to it are long gone. He breaks the devastating news that the Federation has collapsed, most likely due to ‘The Burn’, a galaxy-wide dilithium explosion that occurred 100-120 years prior, all of which resulted in the destruction of thousands of ships and the deaths of millions. When Burnham insists that the Federation is a set of ideals and not a fleet of ships, Book humors her, but suggests she cover her badge before they get to their destination.![]()
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The mercantile is a looming neon marketplace, hovering over a large, bustling city. At the entrance, Burnham is shocked that the Orions and Andorians are working together to manage the facility. Book finagles their way past a team of Andorian guards, and explains how business works while Burnham is dazzled by more new technology, including a personal transporter. Book guides her into a trap, leading her to a secured vault and not the subspace array like he’d promised. She swears vengeance, but Book has heard it all before. Making off with her ‘antique’ gear, he leaves Burnham to take the heat.
Under arrest, Burnham is interrogated by Ithor and Ithyk, a pair of Orion and Andorian security guards. When she resists, they spray her with gas that induces honesty, forcing a surge of emotions and rapid-fire chatter. Back on the sales floor, Book tries to convince an Orion trader to give him dilithium in exchange for Burnham’s gear. She turns him down abruptly, just in time for Cosmo to catch up to him. Burnham tells Ithor and Ithyk everything about Discovery’s mission, going so far as to mention her collision with Book and his mysterious cargo.
Meanwhile, Book is getting smacked around by Cosmo, still livid about the cargo. Burnham and the authorities arrive just as Cosmo says some terrible things about Grudge. She lands one good punch before snatching back her gear, keeping the promise she made earlier. As the authorities and Cosmo bicker, Burnham and Book take one look at each other and go to work, fighting guards, snatching arm cannons, and taking cover when the return fire gets heavy.
As the fire fight continues, Burnham recklessly crosses the fray to an unguarded tray of raw dilithium, scooping it into her pack. Book follows and demands that she hand it over, but Burnham insists that he take her to the subspace array. Narrowly escaping, Book transports them out of the city, giving Burnham enough time to punch him again before they’re once again pursued. They manage to stay just out of harm’s way, transporting from one location to the next as they return fire. In a last ditch effort, Book hurls himself and Burnham off of a nearby cliff, transporting them both into the water below to throw off their trail. When they climb to the shore, Burnham understandably punches him one more time for good measure.
As they gather their wits, Burnham laments about being shot at. Book reveals an ability to communicate with other lifeforms, summoning one from the water with a healing, gel-like secretion. He gently dresses her wound and offers his communicator, leaving Burnham justifiably annoyed for having it the whole time. She tries to raise Discovery on subspace, and steels her reserve when she gets no response. Book figures out that Burnham is a time traveler, and goes on to note that all time travel technology was destroyed or outlawed following the Temporal Wars.
At the shore near Book’s ship, they are intercepted before they can board. Making light work of Cosmo, Ithor demands the passcode to open the cargo bay. As the hatch opens, Book instructs Burnham to close her eyes. Ithyk fires into the bay and a creature slowly slithers to the ground, mesmerizing everyone who stares at it. The beast commences to eating entire people, and after the rest transport away, it sets its sights on Burnham. Book tries to stop it, but the creature swallows Burnham whole as if she hasn’t been through enough. He communicates with it, convincing it to spit her out in one piece.
Safely on board and all cleaned up, Book opens up about his conservation efforts. He also reveals a bit about his murderous family background before they arrive at a wildlife sanctuary. As the transworm frolics with its kind, Burnham confesses that her 930 year-long mission was to ensure a future where life existed, in all its forms. She laments about needing to find her crew, and Book takes her to just the right person.
Back at the solitary station, Book explains that it acts as a courier waypoint although it was originally a Federation relay station. Once aboard, Burnham comes face to face with Federation Liaison Aneet Sayal, who’s about as thrilled to see her as she is to see him. Together they search for Discovery, and when they find nothing, Aneet admits that the sensors’ range is limited.
Burnham is aghast at the state of things. Aneet gently explains just how scant the Federation’s influence is in the galaxy, and after taking a seat, Burnham admits to being from the past. Aneet reveals his dream to carry on the family tradition and be a Starfleet officer, if for nothing else than to hang the flag of the Federation once more. Burnham makes him an honorary officer, and offers him the position of acting communications chief to monitor comm traffic for Discovery. As the three watch the Flag of the Federation unfurl on the wall of Aneet’s office, Burnham declares that she’ll find her crew and raise the flag everywhere she looks.
Trailer
Posters courtesy of J.J. Lendl and Laz Marquez
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