Star Trek: Discovery Recap — The Wolf Inside

Season 1 / Episode 11 / CBS All Access The title of this episode of Star Trek: Discovery is as obvious as they come. All that evil that’s been hiding in the hearts of folks is gonna come out, for better or for worse. Mostly for worse. Let me say a couple of things up front. First off, I am disappointed in the lack of Mirror Universe Beards in this Mirror Universe. You can’t perpetrate a symbol, have that symbol become the definition of the trope (I know Star Trek didn’t invent the Evil Beard, but it is one of the best examples), and then just drop that symbol later. That’s uncool. It throws off expectations and sometimes expectations must be met. Gif from BurnhamandTilly.tumblr.com Second, in regards to the Ash Tyler/Michael Burnham relationship, I’m the best friend who says, when they break up, “I told you he wasn’t no good for you girl! I TOLLL YOU!” In reality, even though we all knew Tyler was too good to be true, I’m sad for Burnham. Not only is the break up in full effect, but well, I’m not going to spoil that just yet. Let’s get to the recap. #Bury the Gays I was wondering how Tyler covered his tracks back on the Discovery. Turns out that he sabotaged some electrical systems on that deck, leaving it in the dark. Now the fix-it crew is here. They find Stamets, deep in tree-blabbering mode, hugging the limp body of Culber.

As much as I’m willing to suspend my judgment about this particular storyline — only at the explicit assurances of the actors involved — this is ge…