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While undercover in a pre-warp society, Captain Burnham is forced to consider breaking the Prime Directive when a local tradition threatens Tilly’s life. Meanwhile, Culber tries to connect with Stamets, and Adira steps up when Rayner assigns them a position on the bridge.


Written by: Kenneth Lin & Brandon Schultz

Directed by: Chris Byrne


Note: Episode 5x07, “Erigah,” was released in some regions, presumably by accident, hours ago. If this hasn’t been fixed by now, and you are able to watch “Erigah,” please don’t post spoilers from that episode in this thread. We will create an episode discussion post for that episode once we’re confident it has been properly released globally.

  • Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteOPM
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    6 months ago

    I’ve been really enjoying Culber’s journey this season. I don’t know if it will dovetail with the main plot, but I’m optimistic they’ll wrap it up.

    I’m not sure I’m completely on board with the role Stamets is playing in it, though. He went through a spiritual experience of sorts in season one, so I’m surprised Culber doesn’t feel like he can turn to him. Maybe Stamets is just too chill to provide the kind of support that Culber needs.

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      6 months ago

      idk Stamets seemed pretty receptive and understanding, I think Culber was moreso unsure because he sees himself as a “man with all the answers” and didn’t like the vulnerability that came with showing his partner a side that’s unsure and not confident. That’s how it seemed to me at least.

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        6 months ago

        Hmm, my take has been that Stamets is offering advice that he thinks is helpful, but is more glib than what Culber seems to need right now. It’s interesting.

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          6 months ago

          Yeah totally. I think the glibness is coming from a place of experience. Like he knows Culber will get there eventually, but there are no words that will help. Like the whole trying to tell a queer teenager “it gets better” thing.