"Master Skywalker, there are too many of them, what are we going to do?"
theothersparrow
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I don't see why there has to be any one reason.
One of the founding members of the Federation (and basically the creator of it's exploratory/defense fleet) is extremely traumatized over a war that killed hundreds of millions.
Then, another conflict involving augmented antagonists comes along and gives them all the reason to say "see?! We were right!!!"
My headcanon is an energy-rich but extremely sensitive and volatile material that augments their power supplies superior to any non-Starfleet tech.
Just what were they thinking putting that maniac on a Starfleet ship.
Complete loose cannon.
Honestly, that makes a bit more sense.
The flashbacks were a weird an unnecessary choice and I do wonder why no one in the editing process called bullshit.
But Spock's joke was not only amusing, but perfect in the context of the episode. It had already been established that he is not fond of the prosecutor, so clearly he was not only sticking up for Chin-Riley, he was sticking it to said prosecutor.
Vulcans don't lie... but they occasionally misdirect.
Oof.
Really not trying to resort to "watch something else..." but the social commentary is pretty foundational to Trek.
I feel like The Mandalorian might be more your speed, the or maybe the Abrams reboot Trek.
I've seen it said a couple of places that this should have been the season premiere and I think I agree, but I haven't seen much mention of the episode's impact. We know that on the larger timeline, Federation policy on gene manipulation remains unmoved, but there's more going on here.
It becomes evident in the arbiter's closing statement on making an effort to judge augments on their individual circumstances rather than applying the "broad brush" approach, and that is significant. This episode retroactively sets a precedent for Bashir and Dal's cases later.
... also the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" allegory is subtle as Tsar Bomba and I am fucking here for it.
Trek and courtroom dramas name a more iconic duo
One great thing about Coleman is that while he appreciates the value of nostalgia, you will never hear him arguing for more of it.
Since '99 Cyclops has had the single biggest glow-up and made me a huge fan of him. Batman with punch eyes.
Though I've always has a soft sport for Synch who's enjoying something of a heyday, and for glow-ups Apocalypse is giving Cyclops some competition.