This is the first time I have ever commented on a movie or TV series. After reading other comments pertaining to Discovery I felt it was time for my comments. As others have commented I also have watched every Star Trek TV series and movies. In my opinion Discovery comes the closes to the original Star Trek TV series which was not appreciated until it went into reruns. The original broke grounds in their casting and addressing what was happening during that time. Discovery does the same. What I also enjoy is even though they are in the future the subtle ways Discovery refers back to past Star treks. Overall, it's an excellent series. As in the original will question and speak their opinions and not follow the status quo. If you have the time watch all of the episodes any you will presently surprised how Discovery is much like the original in which all of the subsequent TV series are based on.