Just finished this episode and it may be the best of the season, and thats not saying much. I love lower decks, its what got me to watch and fall in love with TOS and SNW season 1 was just god tier. this entire season has been joss whedon story telling with the females just harping on pike and spock at their expense. the actors, the production, the characters its all there...the writing just didnt show up to this season at all. at least, i think so.