"Unveiling the Essence of Star Trek: Discovery"
The latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Jinaal," emphasizes the show's core theme of the importance of connection and understanding between people, as the crew embarks on a mission to uncover the next clue to the Progenitor puzzle. The episode highlights this theme through parallel storylines, ultimately emphasizing the idea that problems are best solved when everyone communicates and seeks connection. While the episode is breezy and fun, it is notably unsubtle in conveying its themes, and it is hoped that future episodes will handle these themes more gracefully.