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feb 2023 · Oscar Huckle

Can the Marlin compete with the bigger players?

Lots of frame sizes

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Roomier seated position would be preferred

Quick-release rather than thru-axle

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This cheap mountain bike is the perfect gateway drug to your next (trail riding) addiction.

Wide range of gears with 2x9 drivetrain

Wheels and tires aren’t tubeless-ready

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jun 2019 · Alan Muldoon

The first of two 29er to make it into the sub 500 category, the Trek Marlin 6 certainly didn't behave like a fish out of water.

Top-rate frame quality, available in seven sizes Independent Shimano shifters

Cable and chain rattle. Rear tyre is too skinny

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Trek 7.5 FX Hybrid Bike

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As an in town commuter for Sacramento Fencing Pros , this is quite simply the best bike I've ever bought. It's fast,agile, and extremely reliable mechanically. As for those that say the brakes are finicky, I can't say that I've seen that on mine, even with me putting over 3000 miles on mine in the first year.

None so far.

Fast, efficient, great power to speed ratio. Great, easy gears. Great brakes. No damage after 5 years use. Safe. responsive.

Worry about rust on front brake.

Light weight, very smooth ride. Upright riding position, Deore rear derailleur. Feels like a road bike.

Shifting on front chain ring is somewhat poor.

Just got a 2014 model on sale at lbs. This bike is definitely worth the price! The Isozone and carbon fork smooth out all the road vibration and I like the road bike gearing. The compact double still allows for me to climb some steep hills in the saddle. The Deore rear derailleur shifts very crisply every time. I like the black paint. The only complaint is the "clunky" shifting on the front chain ring. I had a 2010 7.3 FX that I rode on BRAN in 2011, after that bike was stolen I missed it for almost 4 years but no more, the 2014 7.5 FX is awesome! A road bike in disguise!

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2010 Trek 7.3 FX

Let me start by saying this is not a hybrid. Trek classifies this as a fitness bike. As an in town commuter, this is quite simply the best bike I've ever bought. It's fast,agile, and extremely reliable mechanically. Mine is the 2011 model with the hydraulic disc brakes. As for those that say the brakes are finicky, I can't say that I've seen that on mine, even with me putting over 3000 miles on mine in the first year. In fact,other than adjusting for cable stretch, I had absolutely no mechanical issues with mine. None. The only thing I changed on mine was the tires, I switched the factory tires for the 110 psi Racelites, which boosted the top end performance immensely.

The only problem I could point out is that it's not terribly good on loose surfaces. So I simply modified my routes to avoid areas that have loose gravel etc.

This was an outstanding bike for the money. It's a shame Trek dropped it in their 2013 line up. If you can get one used, I wouldn't hesitate to say grab it.

Light & Responsive. Carbon fork is easy on the elbows. I never had a problem with the seat once I started wearing cycling shorts. It is like a road bike for people who don't want a road bike. Well built.

Lever for front derailleur (left hand) is tough on the thumb as a lot of pressure is needed to change the gear. Not a problem with the rear (right hand).

I have a 2009, bought in September of 2008. Previously, I had had a GT hybrid for 13 years. This Trek was much lighter. I have never had a flat tire with this one! I bought the bike at Metro Bikes, NYC. I brought it in for yearly maintenance. It never needed anything else, except new brake pads. I did upgrade, after several years, to pedals that I could clip into . Eventually, in Sept. of 2012, I decided to up the ante and ride with a bike club. They all ride road bikes, so I am making the switch. Also, for me, I thought that the varied hand positions on a road bike would be better for the health of my upper extremeties as I begin to approach and will soon exceed 50 mile rides. But for 35 mile casual rides, this bike fits the bill!

Great bike for the price! Have had it 18 months now and put 3400 miles on it. Changed tires and went with Continental Gator Skins, just for a change and I'm well pleased with them after about 250 miles. Ride is smooth and changing gears a breeze. At 70 years old, both of these is a real plus. Had a vine catch my helmet last month and got a double flip off the back end of the bike with a lot of road rash to my knee, leg and arm. Bicycle took it hard laying down on the pavement. Twenty min. At the bike shop and she was looking just as good as before the accident.

None considering the price.

Bottom line, I'm More than satisfied. It answers my need for exercise and a daily hobby. In my area, seashore NC , we enjoy pretty good winters most years so I'm able to use the bike year round. Looking forward to many more thousands of miles, God willing. Two Wheeler Dealer in Wilmington, NC is where I purchased the bike and all my incidental equipment, clothing, etc. Can't say enough good things about them and their staff. Very professional and helpful in every way.

Have put 200 miles on my 2013 Carrera Blue 7.5 FX and I truly LOVE this bike. My previous ride was a 7.3FX and I'm very happy with the upgrades which include carbon front fork, monostay rear frame and 24 spoke rims. The carbon fork and monostay frame do seem to smooth out the ride. This the derailer is the same as what I had on the 7.3 but this thing shifts liek a dream, fast & sure. The brakes are outstanding. I ride paved roads, side walks and bike trails and this this performs like a dream. Added a node 2.1 computer, rack and new seat.

Seat was not comfortable, changed it before I brought the bike home

Putting lots of miles on this bike, riding it is a pure joy, very pleased with the purchase. When Trek added the monostay frame and offered the 7.5 in Carrera Blue, made the decision to buy immediately. Loved my 7.3 but everything about the 7.5 is more refined, more high performance. Getting used to 18 vs 24 speeds. I'd probably prefer 24 but the move to 18 is not that big a deal, use every gear and have had no issues. Was a little concerned about the 700x28 tires on sidewalks compared to 700x32 on the 7.3. No issues, they wear like iron and handle like a dream. The paint job and graphics on this bike are outstanding, I love just looking at the bike. Very happy with my Trek 7.5FX, intend to own this bike for a very long time and log thousands of miles. .

Good riding position for an old guy with an 'iffy' lower back. Did RAGBRAI with it this year and had zero problems w/ it. Our team propbably ranked in the top 25-30% of finishers each day so we were not dawdling out there. Shifters work well [now better than when new]. Chain ring shifts are slow and must be held when shifting into big ring for a moment to avoid chain issues. Not a deal-breaker but I did have to adjust to its character. Brakes are superb; I have the disc brake model and they're fade-free wet or dry. My Trek bike shop exemplifies 'customer service'. It's a very smooth roller and often I an outcoast the racing bikes costing several thou more.

Bottom bracket started making noises ~3 months old and a 'clicking' noise was there sometimes and then not - hard to diagnose. Finally, it was determined to be a bracket failure & Trek replaced in an expedited fashion. BB's have a 7K-10K? lifespan but I had less than 1K on it when it failed.

Good, solid machine for what it purports to be. It's rugged [I'm a 215 pounder & it's taking me on nicely]. It's too heavy to be a pure road machine but if you utilize 700x23's on it, it will keep up with most of the traffic on a typical ride. I may add a graphite-framed road machine to my stable for use with the longer rides or to add that extra 2 mph to keep up with the kids. I'm 69. :-)

Poorly made

Let me first say that I am 6'2 and i weigh 250 lbs. With that being said, this bike is simply not made for a large man or woman. I have to repair it after every ride.

Strong, stylish,light weight. Responsive gearing.

Poor pedal bearings, breaks need adjusting a bit too often.

A great all rounder, quick and responsive. I cycle 50 km daily and find the bike to be comfortable, easy handling and of reliable quality albeit the poor breaking and inferior pedal bearings. I have cycled 3000km since I purchased my Trek 7.5 and am at the end of the day not sorry.

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2023 Trek FX Sport 5 Review

Are you planning on buying a hybrid bike this year and want to ensure you’re getting your money’s worth? If so, you need to read our Trek FX Sport 5 review before making a decision.

The Trek FX Sport 5 is a hybrid bike that is suitable for various conditions and activities such as commuting, off-roading, and general recreational use. 

It features a lightweight aluminum frame that is both strong and durable. 

The Trek FX Sport 5 also comes with an adjustable stem and handlebar post, allowing riders to customize the fit of the bicycle to their body type. 

In addition, the components are made of high-quality parts and materials, ensuring great performance in all types of terrain.

2023 Trek FX Sport 5 Review

The Trek FX Sport 5 has become one of the top hybrid bikes on the market this year due its wide range of features and benefits. 

In this review we will explore all aspects of this bike in detail – from its design to its performance – so you can better decide whether or not it’s the right choice for your needs.

The Trek FX Sport 5 is a high-end hybrid bike that is perfect for those who intend to take their cycling experience to the next level. 

With a touring-grade frame and components, this bike is designed for performance, comfort and control. 

In this article, we’ll review some of the features that make the Trek FX Sport 5 stand out from the competition.

2023 Trek FX Sport 5 Review

The Trek FX Sport 5 is a hybrid bike for multi-purpose use. 

With its versatile frame design and components, it is essentials for any road trip or race. 

It combines performance, durability and safety with comfortable riding, no matter where you are going.

The reliable 400 series OCLV Carbon frameset with Bontrager GR1 Expert 40mm tires make the ride both smooth and efficient while keeping your speed up when encountering tough terrain. 

The FX Sport 5 is perfect for bikepacking trips, trail riding adventures and daily commutes around the city.

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– Reliable 400 series OCLV Carbon frame provides robustness on rough surfaces

– Carbon fork absorbs shock to enhance rideability on offroad trails

– Shimano GRX 1×11 drivetrain ensures smooth shifting and precise gear selection

– Shimano hydraulic disc brakes provide superior stopping power in all conditions

– Tubeless ready Bontrager Paradigm wheels combined with Bontrager GR1 Expert 700x40c tires offer dynamic trail riding experience

– Fender mounts allow fitting mudguards to the bike

– Internal cable routing keeps cables out of sight while adding extra protection on tougher terrain

2023 Trek FX Sport 5 Review

The Trek FX Sport 5 features an 400 series OCLV Carbon with a premium tapered carbon fork that are designed to provide superior rigidity while also keeping weight down. 

The geometry of the bike is comfortable yet aggressive, making it suitable for both short rides around town and extended day trips.

2023 Trek FX Sport 5 Review

The Shimano drivetrain provides precise shifting performance, along with powerful hydraulic disc brakes for safety and control over any terrain. 

The Shimano GRX RX600 crankset features a 40t chainring paired to a Shimano SLX 11-42t, 11 speed cassette offer plenty of gear range for most riders. 

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Performance

What really sets the Trek FX Sport 5 apart from other hybrid bikes is its outstanding performance in both on and off-road conditions. 

Whether it’s commuting to work or taking on some light trails on the weekend, you can trust this bike to deliver an enjoyable ride every time. 

It’s even more impressive when you consider its price point – you won’t find another bike at this price range with comparable performance.

2023 Trek FX Sport 5 Review

All in all, if you’re looking for a high-end hybrid bike that performs no matter what terrain you plan to tackle – look no further than the Trek FX Sport 5! 

Not only does it offer exceptional quality components but also unmatched durability in a lightweight package. 

Whether you’re hitting up nearby trails or commuting around town – You’ll do so in style with this beautiful machine in tow!

Order online and have it shipped to your local dealer for final assembly!!

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Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Review – Episodes 1-4

In the future when all’s well….

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Since its debut in 2017, Star Trek: Discovery has undergone many more onscreen changes than the average Trek show, featuring a different captain in each of its first four seasons, transporting its crew 900 years into the future for a full reset after Season 2, basically destroying the United Federation of Planets (don’t worry, it got better), and perhaps most notably, introducing its main character, Michael Burnham, at one of the lowest points possible for a Starfleet character – as a hated mutineer in Season 1 – only to eventually have her become the inspiring captain of the USS Discovery.

Indeed, as Discovery enters its fifth and final season, that is where we find Burnham, played by the always great Sonequa Martin-Green: She’s in charge of the Disco, has saved the galaxy a couple of times over, and is a pretty different person than she was when we first met her. Some might even say, with apologies to Will Riker, that she’s more seasoned now … But if the thrust of Burnham’s arc has always been to push out of the box she had placed herself in in the pilot – even last season, when she was captain, she was continuously at odds with the president of the Federation! – how can showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise keep things interesting now that the character, essentially, has it all?

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For one thing, after the events of the Season 4 finale, she doesn’t really have it all anymore. Her partner, Cleveland “Book” Booker (David Ajala) – one of the best things about the show since the time-jump at the start of Season 3 – has been disgraced after falling in with the wrong crowd last season (long story). He’s doing his penance, working for Starfleet now – “I go where the Federation tells me,” he says – but Burnham and Book’s romantic relationship has seemingly come to an end… even as he rejoins the ship to help in the search for this season’s McGuffin (more on that in a bit).

Interestingly, Book’s fall from grace parallels Burnham’s own from back in Season 1, but the damage last season’s incident did to their connection isn’t the only personal challenge facing the captain now. Whereas she has so often punched up in the past – at her captains, her superiors, even, as noted, the president – at the start of Season 5 Michael is introduced to a new frenemy who she must contend with: Captain Rayner (Callum Keith Rennie). As a Starfleet skipper who came into his own during the rough and tumble years after The Burn, Rayner takes a more raw approach to his missions, as in their first meeting when he’s willing to put his ship and crew at risk while attempting to capture some baddies.

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Without delving into spoilers, I will note that in the first four episodes of the season that Paramount+ has provided for review, Burnham and Rayner’s relationship goes in a different direction than I was expecting, and it’s a refreshing one that seems to affirm that Michael really has grown as a character over the course of her time on Discovery. Things reach a peak in Episode 4 (again, the last one I’ve seen at the time of this writing), as the pair find themselves on something of a standalone adventure that is fun, intriguing, and the perfect forum for a connection to begin between the two characters. Rennie, forever immortalized as Leoben on Battlestar Galactica , harnesses his edgy persona to great effect as a new regular castmember.

But about those baddies: They’re the human Moll (Eve Harlow) and alien L'ak (Elias Toufexis), a pair of couriers not unlike the pair of couriers that Burnham and Book once were (when Michael was separated from her ship between Seasons 2 and 3). Moll and L’ak are looking for an ancient piece of technology which, no joke, can be connected to an episode of 1990s Trek in the most tenuous of ways. An overreliance on treasure hunt-style stories has been a weakness of Discovery since Season 2, taking entire seasons to resolve as the characters go from clue to clue week by week. Unfortunately, it looks like Season 5 is continuing in that vein. But Harlow and Toufexis bring a certain likability to their characters that is intriguing, and as noted above, the show seems to be figuring out how to do breakout episodes if the fourth hour is any indication.

As always, the production design and visual effects on Discovery are outstanding and feature-quality, even if some of the events being depicted occasionally stretch credulity even by sci-fi standards. Burnham riding the outside of a starship while at warp speed is a tough one for an old nerd like me to take, but there’s no denying that it looks as realistic as Burnham riding the outside of a starship at warp speed could look!

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Meanwhile, the rest of the core cast are mostly given compelling things to do in these first four: Saru (Doug Jones) continues his relationship with the Vulcan T'Rina (Tara Rosling); Tilly (Mary Wiseman) returns after taking part of last season off, and she’s back to her humorous Tilly ways after encountering some Andorian champagne in Episode 1; and Wilson Cruz gets to put a unique spin on Dr. Culber in Episode 3 (sorry, no spoilers!). Stamets (Anthony Rapp), meanwhile, is confronted with the shuttering of his entire livelihood – the spore drive program – after the events of last season, though the scripts haven’t quite given the actor a chance to fully dig in on that prospect yet.

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  • I still don’t understand why David Cronenberg is a recurring player on Star Trek. I just wish he showed up more often.
  • I had almost forgotten how fast Saru can run!
  • Yes, Tig Notaro’s Jett Reno pops back in to crack wise here or there.
  • Hey, the Saurian Linus is very present on the bridge this season – with dialogue and everything! Get ready to hear about his people’s mating habits.
  • The big question about Star Trek: Discovery’s final season, of course, is… how final will it be? We know Paramount+ has a Starfleet Academy series in the works. Will that be set in the 32nd century as well, as Tilly is already an instructor there? And who’s to say that Captain Burnham or the others can’t show up again in some future Trek?

Star Trek: Discovery starts its fifth and final season in fine fashion, setting up another season-long mystery but doing so with enough interesting character developments to avoid the pitfalls of that approach that have sometimes plagued the show in the past. Sonequa Martin-Green is as strong as ever as Captain Burnham, and these first four episodes deal directly with the evolution of her character over the years, an evolution that at one point might’ve been seen as a bug of inconsistent writing but is now framed as a feature of the character. Callum Keith Rennie’s Captain Rayner makes for an intriguing addition to the cast, and the show looks as amazing as it ever has. Through four episodes, the last voyage of the USS Discovery is on course to stick the landing.

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Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Review – Episodes 1-4

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Early Review: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Flies Into A New Adventure In Season 5

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| March 11, 2024 | By: Anthony Pascale 15 comments so far

Paramount has made the first four episodes of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ season 5 available to members of the media in advance of the April 4 premiere. As per usual, TrekMovie will post extensive recap/reviews and podcast discussions for each individual episode, starting on April 4. This is an early review (mostly) without spoilers to give a first impression of the new season.

I’m making this up as I go

It seems like every season Discovery goes through a sort of rebirth. These updates add new elements, but have also served as course corrections. While some of the changes for season 5 may not be as obvious as jumping into a new century or giving Klingons hair again, they are perhaps more profound, presenting a fresh, new perspective. A new spirit of adventure is evident from the first scene in an action-packed season opener. But Discovery  still remembers where it came from and holds on to the emotional core of these characters who (for the most part) seem to be well settled into the roles in this new century. The end result isn’t perfect, and some of the show’s lingering issues remain, but the combined effect is a series that feels more confident than ever and should be a welcome return for fans—and could even bring back some who may have left after previous seasons.

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Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 (Paramount+)

One thing fans will notice about season 5 is an improvement in the pacing. Even though the producers didn’t know this was going to be their last season, it feels like everyone was aware they were running out of time. Cutting down from 13 to 10 episodes is likely helping keep it tight. The show remains highly serialized with a single arc holding it all together, but so far each episode stands on its own, giving it a bit more of an episodic feel. Rarely does the new season drag, although the series still can’t seem to nail the art of weaving the character stories and plot seamlessly; moments that can be sweet and pay off years of emotional connection can also feel out of place while a ticking plot clock gets louder. This show always wears its heart on its sleeve and so these emotional beats are in its DNA. Season 5 certainly delivers, and again, you get a sense that these characters can feel that their time together is limited.

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L-R Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham and Doug Jones as Saru in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 (Paramount+)

That belongs in a museum

That new arc holding the season together is an epic search for an ancient power. This galactic treasure hunt is the core of the new Indiana Jones-style adventure. Just like Indy, Captain Burnham and her crew travel far and wide going from clue to clue. This helps form the self-contained structure for each episode — as well as getting this Star Trek show to actually do some Trekking to some strange worlds, including new ones. In the first four episodes, we get visits to unique locations in three, and the fourth makes up for it with a delightful new take on an old sci-fi setup. And while previous seasons seem to relish in drawing out some of the plot mysteries, season 5 doesn’t waste time and starts opening up its presents right away.

One of the ways this adventure works is by giving the good guys some competition in the form of the 32nd century’s Bonnie and Clyde: L’ak (Elias Toufexis) and Moll (Eve Harlow). Discovery has been a bit hit-and-miss when it comes to the villains, but this pair is something new and different. Instead of a galaxy ending superevent or a moustache-twirling bad guy, these two are just a couple of former Emerald Chain couriers making a go of it on their own, they have plenty of tricks up their sleeves, and are always just ahead or right behind the Disco gang in the race to the season’s MacGuffin. And even with just four episodes, they are already showing some dimensions beyond just being clever foils.

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Elias Toufexis as L’ak and Eve Harlow as Moll Ravel in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 (Paramount+)

The other new character this season is Callum Keith Rennie as Captain Rayner. The pointy ears may appear Vulcan ( this deep-cut species may actually a better match), but he is very much not driven by logic. Fans of Battlestar Galactica will be familiar with Rennie, who brings an intensity to the role that shakes up the crew of the Discovery and brings a new gruff energy to the season, something missing since the departure of Jason Isaac’s Lorca (and Stamets’ injection of tardigrade DNA). As a veteran of the fallow “ Burn ” years, Rayner has a lot to teach the wide-eyed optimists of the Disco, but they may have more to teach him about learning to trust in each other. One thing is for sure, you will pay attention in any scene with Rayner in it.

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Callum Keith Rennie as Rayner in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 (Paramount+)

I followed you on many adventures, but into the great unknown mystery, I go first

An emerging theme of the season is one that has been a part of the show since the beginning: the connection between people and how together they are always stronger. Discovery  is first and foremost about the journeys of its characters, with a focus on Sonequa Martin-Green’s Michael Burnham. She continues to be a strong performer in season 5, settling well into her role as a captain to a crew she sees as a family. But like any family, there are some issues, including the return of Cleveland “Book” Booker, who took a bit of a dark turn in season 4 and paid the price. Theirs has always been one of the best portrayals of a couple in Star Trek with all the relatable ups and downs, even when they are being chased by plasma-spewing space monsters.

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L-R Doug Jones as Saru and Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 (Paramount+)

Any scene with Doug Jones’ Saru is always like a warm embrace, but season 5 shakes things up for the Kelpien as the show remembers he is an interesting alien and puts him through the paces from spine-shooting action to romantic tension and political intrigue with his love interest, Ni’Var president T’Rina. Its good to see Jones stretch, although hopefully, the T’Rina storyline doesn’t end up dominating this fascinating character for the season.

The return of Mary Wiseman as a series regular is very welcome as the show had a Tilly-shaped hole since her departure for the Academy early in the fourth season. While she still serves as that point-of-view character who can break up a tense moment with just the right quip, the character has also noticeably grown in her time away.

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Mary Wiseman as Tilly in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 (Paramount+)

Stamets, Adira, and Culber are still a heartwarming space family, but they too have some clear arcs, especially with Paul trying to find a place for himself, with a bit of a retread on his season 4 arc. Adira is finally growing out of their shell, no longer defined by their relationship with Gray — who is now on Trill. As for Culber, after he went through some stuff in season 4, Wilson Cruz is bringing a whole new chill vibe to this character, who gets to experience some really cool Star Trek stuff in early in the season. All together the regular characters are all building on their established histories and still finding new challenges for the new season. Oh, and Jett Reno is back and she is more Jett Reno than ever, as Tig Notaro elevates any scene with her unique wit, but in season 5 she also adds a bit more depth to her acerbic engineer.

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Blu del Barrio as Adira in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 (Paramount+)

Not as easy as it used to be

While there have been many welcome changes, updates, and evolutions in season 5, the show still holds on to some frustrating elements. For example, Discovery has never been interested in the details for things like understanding how the ship’s hierarchy works and defining character roles and responsibilities, and that trend continues. Thirty-second century technology continues to blow right past technobabble to simply become magic. The bridge crew gets little moments here and there, but they remain mostly in the background to make room for the main cast. And while there has been some improvement, the series often forgets the axiom that it is better to show than to tell. And as noted before, if you aren’t a fan of those scenes when they stop the action to have a sidebar about their feelings, this show is just never going to let those go.

One thing that can help get back into things for those planning to watch would be to rewatch the season 4 finale just to get back into the Discovery style and mindset. It also doesn’t hurt to get a reminder of where all these characters were and the state of the political worldbuilding as they begin this new storyline, especially as it has been a couple of years since that finale aired.

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Anthony Rapp as Stamets in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 (Paramount+)

You have chosen wisely

Frustrations aside, what has been shared so far of season 5 is thoroughly entertaining. While remaining thoroughly Discovery , the new season is full of fun sci-fi adventures you can tag along with these great characters. It really feels like Discovery is getting into a cool new groove. The shifts big and small feel like the show is picking up some of the best elements of the other new Trek shows. There are more ties into Trek lore, ala Picard , a lighter tone with more episodic elements like Strange New Worlds , and even some of the optimistic enthusiasm of  Prodigy .  This all comes together to make something new for the show that started this new era of Star Trek.

Regular fans will certainly embrace the new season and if you haven’t checked out the show in a while, it’s worth giving it another shot.

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David Ajala as Book, Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham and Wilson Cruz as Culber in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 (Paramount+)

The fifth and final season of Discovery debuts with two episodes on Thursday, April 4 exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., the UK, Switzerland, South Korea, Latin America, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, and Austria. Discovery will also premiere on April 4 on Paramount+ in Canada, the series is also expected to be broadcast on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel in Canada. The rest of the 10-episode final season will be available to stream weekly on Thursdays. Season 5 debuts on SkyShowtime in select European countries on April 5.

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“And as noted before, if you aren’t a fan of those scenes when they stop the action to have a sidebar about their feelings, this show is just never going to let those go.” Thank you very much, TrekMovie. You’ve told me exactly what I need to know.

Hey, by sharing your feelings to make a judgement this quickly, aren’t you kind of just doing the same thing that Anthony pointed out Discovery is doing?

The only real complaint I’ve had about Discovery is just how damn weepy it is. Someone cries in every episode. Every conversation is emotionally fraught. It drives me batshit insane.

“ This show always wears its heart on its sleeve and so these emotional beats are in its DNA. ”

Yes. This has always been Discovery’s biggest problem. The writers just don’t understand how to balance emotional scenes within a narrative.

“ Theirs has always been one of the best portrayals of a couple in Star Trek ”

Snort. Yeah, OK. Book is great, but their portrayal as a couple never worked because of how weakly Burnham has always been written and acted.

Sounds like S5 will be another great season of a show that has been great from Day 1. I have always loved how Discovery journeys/dares/ to try different things that other Trek shows that where afraid/weren’t allowed to do.

Hopefully future Trek shows follow in Discovery’s footsteps and continue to journey/dare bringing new elements into the franchise and continue to make a path into the future of new stories with new characters.

“ Stamets, Adira, and Culber are still a heartwarming space family” when were they a heartwarming space family?

At least it’s good to hear that the character of Adira isn’t defined by their box-ticking relationship with Grayzzzzzzz.

Thanks for the balanced review. Although I have not always been the biggest fan of Discovery the criticism directed at it has the crossed the line at times. So to see someone try to bring both sides to the table is refreshing. I will definitely try to keep an open mind going into the final season as it seems like they are once again trying something new. Let’s hope it pleases their most devoted fans while giving its critics something entertaining.

I second that. I always found DSC an acquired taste, so I cringe about reviews where the show never could be wrong. I think it has had serious problems with its writing but also acting and direction. However, the show has a fanbase that adores the stories and characters. And I wouldn’t want to take it away from them The show has something for them that they love. More power to them! I’m glad you all get another season with your favorites.

Well put, Q-less. I hope all its fans will enjoy it.

Glad to hear about the changes; I hope the final season will be great!

I enjoy Disco for what it is, and mostly because of some great characters and actors. I really like Saru and Stamets, Still, i do think a better name would be

Star Trek: ( add echo) Space! Feeeelings!!!!

You had me at epic search for an ancient power traveling far and wide from clue to clue… but throw in hyper-emotionalism AND Silly Tilly® galore and I think I am about to set a course for… SQUEEEEE!!! “Come fly with me.” -Captain Eo

Star Trek Discovery season 5 spoiler-free review: "As if Strange New Worlds and Picard season 3 never happened"

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The last leg of Discovery’s five-year mission gets off to an unremarkable start. Season 5 has some spectacular moments and no shortage of potential, but the ponderous storytelling will make you feel like Strange New Worlds and the brilliant Picard season 3 never happened.

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This spoiler-free review is based on Star Trek: Discovery season 5 episodes 1-4.

A lot of water has flowed under the (starship) bridge since the Disco crew fixed the Federation’s Dark Matter Anomaly problem in the season 4 finale . Two years later, multiple seasons of Strange New Worlds , Picard and Lower Decks have shown us a more exciting vision of the final frontier, but the top brass on Discovery’s fifth and final season don’t appear to have received the subspace memo. As a result, the four episodes we’ve been given for review feel like they were created in a mirror universe – a place where phasers are set to earnest and everyone is (dare we say it) a little bit dull.

That’s not the opening paragraph we thought we’d be writing after an all-action start to the season, in which a spacesuited Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) finds herself clinging to the back of a warping starship. The story quickly flashes back four hours, to show how David Cronenberg’s enigmatic Dr Kovich – still, inexplicably, wearing a suit and tie in the distant future – interrupted a Federation shindig to dispatch the USS Discovery on a topper-than-top secret mission. (Just to emphasize how off-the-books this "Red Directive" assignment is, Kovich can only talk about it in a futuristic, sci-fi version of Get Smart’s Cone of Silence .)

At the risk of incurring the wrath of Kovich (or even Paramount Plus), we won’t go into story specifics here, but we can say the arc plot involves an 800-year-old Romulan spacecraft, an artifact of cosmic importance, and an Indiana Jones-esque race to stay ahead of the bad guys in an interplanetary treasure hunt. There’s also some old-school Trek problem-solving, ethical dilemmas, and some truly cinematic action sequences. Thought speeder bike chases on alien worlds were a Star Wars thing? Now Trek’s getting in on the act in spectacular style.

There’s no question these are highly promising building blocks, yet this opening quartet of episodes doesn’t come close to fulfilling their potential. Discovery’s quest is only a big deal because pivotal characters repeatedly remind us it is, while the nominal villains – a pair of resourceful thieves – never feel like a credible threat to the technological might of Starfleet.

And just as season 4’s DMA story arc strained to fill an entire season, there’s barely enough plot here to sustain a single episode of The Next Generation – something that doesn’t bode well for a 10-episode run. It’s only in the comparatively standalone fourth episode – a welcome throwback to the big sci-fi ideas of TNG and Voyager – that the storytelling switches off the autopilot to try something different.

Disco discontent

The USS Discovery remains a wonderfully supportive and inclusive working environment, but it’s also a little bland. Yes, a harmonious, efficient Starfleet crew is totally in tune with Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry’s original vision for the future but – as many writers complained during the TNG era – it’s hard to write good drama without conflict. 

Nobody’s expecting a return to the war footing of the show’s first season – where evil Captain Lorca ruled Discovery by fear – but now we’ve seen best buds Jean-Luc Picard and Will Riker have a barney on the bridge in Picard, there's surely room for a little more Disco discontent. A new cynical, mission-obsessed officer (played by Battlestar Galactica’s Callum Keith Rennie) does his best to shake things up, but it’s all a little too cuddly.

That wouldn’t matter so much if the characters were fun to be around, but these co-workers lack the easy chemistry of Trek’s finest. There’s been a humor deficit on board ever since Michelle Yeoh’s Philippa Georgiou departed for her Section 31 spin-off movie in season 3, but even Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp), Sylvia Tilly (Mary Wiseman) and Jett Reno (Tig Notaro) – characters who could traditionally be relied on for a tension-breaking one-liner – have lost their edge.

That said, there’s no shortage of romantic subplots, as Saru (Doug Jones) contemplates settling down with Ni’Var ambassador T’Rina (Tara Rosling), and Book (David Ajala) – who’s still in the Federation’s bad books after his treasonous acts in season 4 – is brought back into the fold, nominally to help Discovery’s mission but mostly to engineer a bit of tension with his ex, Michael.

Beyond the walls of Discovery, the show still struggles to make the most of its 32nd century setting. When the crew waved goodbye to the pre-Original Series era in the season 2 finale, it felt like an opportunity to broaden Trek’s horizons beyond its traditional 23rd/24th century stomping ground. It hasn’t really played out like that, as the Federation is still populated by the same old alien races, inhabiting worlds that rarely qualify as strange or new. 

Iconic, genre-defining new races like the Borg or the shapeshifting Dominion aren’t created every day, but Discovery could at least try to give us a glimpse of the unknown. Indeed, aside from its fan-friendly McGuffin, season 5’s obsession with the past is holding Discovery back – when it comes to delivering precision-engineered nostalgia, it simply can’t compete with Strange New Worlds and Picard.

Genuine peril also remains elusive in a far-future where technology is so advanced that – to paraphrase Arthur C Clarke – it’s effectively magic. Does it matter if you lose a phaser if programmable matter can conjure a new one out of thin air? Are you ever in actual danger if you’re wearing a spacesuit loaded with enough gadgets to make Tony Stark jealous?

Don’t give up hope just yet, however. Star Trek has always been a franchise of optimism, and season 5 offers enough hints of something bigger – more exciting – on the horizon to suggest the series could still end on a high. But, seeing as the writers simply had to tune into Strange New Worlds, Picard and even Lower Decks for tips on crafting a more entertaining iteration of Trek, you have to wonder how Discovery’s final season has left Spacedock like this.

Star Trek: Discovery season 5 debuts with a two-episode premiere on Thursday, April 4. New episodes will stream on Paramount Plus every Thursday.

For more, check out our guides to the Star Trek timeline and the  best Star Trek episodes  that every Trekkie should watch right now.

Richard is a freelancer journalist and editor, and was once a physicist. Rich is the former editor of SFX Magazine, but has since gone freelance, writing for websites and publications including GamesRadar+, SFX, Total Film, and more. He also co-hosts the podcast, Robby the Robot's Waiting, which is focused on sci-fi and fantasy. 

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Star trek: discovery season 5 review - thrilling star trek season is stretched to its breaking point.

Star Trek: Discovery season 5's intergalactic treasure hunt has all the cinematic thrills we've come to expect, but suffers from big pacing issues.

  • Star Trek: Discovery season 5 delivers an amazing adventure.
  • Star Trek: Discovery season 5 has a lot of downtime.
  • Season 5 is a thrilling cinematic Star Trek movie stretched across 10 hours.

Star Trek: Discovery returns for one last dance that occasionally feels as if the show has two left feet. It's worth mentioning that Discovery season 5 wasn't originally written as the final outing for Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew. An epilogue was written and shot after filming on Discovery season 5 was completed to provide proper closure. While there's no sense of those reshoots impacting the first four episodes available for review, there are some attempts to tie up character arcs that feel quite clunky in their execution.

Star Trek: Discovery is an entry in the legendary Sci-Fi franchise, set ten years before the original Star Trek series events. The show centers around Commander Michael Burnham, assigned to the USS Discovery, where the crew attempts to prevent a Klingon war while traveling through the vast reaches of space.

  • Star Trek: Discovery delivers an Indiana Jones in Space adventure
  • The new characters cleverly shake things up
  • The action sequences are stunning
  • Discovery season 5 lacks urgency
  • The focus on character relationships undermines other intense scenes

The final season of Star Trek: Discovery sends Burnham and the crew on the hunt for the " greatest treasure in the known universe " that links its 32nd century setting with the wider Star Trek timeline . Frustratingly, this epic quest often has to vie for attention with a focus on the interpersonal relationships of Burnham and the crew, which creates some pacing issues. At times, it feels like the impressive action sequences in Discovery have to pause so that characters can discuss their feelings . Thankfully, Discovery 's new additions, Callum Keith Rennie, Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow brilliantly shake things up.

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Star trek: discovery's new cast members make season 5 fly.

Captain Rayner (Rennie) is the standout new character in season 5. Rayner's gruff professionalism is hilariously at odds with the family atmosphere that Burnham has cultivated aboard the USS Discovery. Rayner is, therefore, the perfect foil for Burnham, and keeps the rest of the Discovery crew on their toes in season 5, too. Rayner also has some great scenes with the returning Lt. Sylvia Tilly (Mary Wiseman) and reformed grump, Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp), to whom Rayner quickly endears himself.

Rayner's gruff professionalism is hilariously at odds with the family atmosphere that Burnham has cultivated aboard the USS Discovery.

The addition of Captain Rayner recalls how Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced Ensign Ro Laren (Michelle Forbes) to shake up the dynamics aboard the USS Enterprise. Like Ro, Rayner is a welcome addition to the crew of Discovery that breaks up their over-familiarity and adds some much-needed urgency to their Red Directive mission . Rayner isn't the only thing in Discovery season 5 that reminds us of TNG . After all, it's no secret that Discovery season 5 has a TNG connection via the 800 year-old Romulan science vessel that triggers this season's intergalactic treasure hunt.

The treasure hunt brings us to Moll (Harlow) and L'ak (Toufexis), who are villains unlike any that Captain Burnham has faced before. Essentially an intergalactic Bonnie and Clyde, Moll and L'ak are refreshingly driven by their own self-interest. After two seasons of galaxy-threatening powers, it's refreshing that it's Moll and L'ak's selfishness and criminality that could drastically change the shape of the Star Trek universe . Moll and L'ak's single-minded focus on their goal makes them compelling and unpredictable villains, making them difficult for Burnham — and us as viewers — to second guess.

The first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery season 5 will be released on Paramount+ on April 4th.

Discovery's Treasure Hunt Is Breathtakingly Stunning, But Poorly Paced

From Burnham surfing the hull of a starship at warp to the desert chase sequence, season 5 has some of the most cinematic action sequences in the modern franchise . In these sequences, Discovery more than lives up to its promise of doing an Indiana Jones movie in space . Frustratingly, the series can't let some of these action sequences play out in full. For example, a thrilling set-piece in which Book and Burnham evade a terrifying monster is butchered by frequent cutaways to other characters discussing their relationships; these scenes could've waited until after Book and Burnham had solved their predicament.

...You start to wish that the younger, more maverick Michael Burnham would emerge, defying orders and moving things along.

It's a minor complaint, but speaks to a larger problem with the pacing of Star Trek: Discovery season 5. The USS Discovery is supposed to be in a race against time to locate treasure, but there's a surprising amount of downtime . At one point, Burnham blames Starfleet bureaucracy for delaying their search, and you start to wish that the younger, more maverick Michael Burnham would emerge, defying orders and moving things along. Part of the issue with pacing is the spore drive, providing the crew with instantaneous travel to where they need to be, completely undermining any sense of urgency.

Discovery season 5 reminds us how this show revitalized Star Trek for the modern era.

In its most frustrating moments, Star Trek: Discovery season 5 feels like the most cinematic and thrilling Star Trek movie stretched to breaking point across 10 hours . In its best moments, however, the series reminds us how it revitalized Star Trek for the modern era. Discovery is a show that has a lot of heart, and it's the most stunning and cinematic of all the modern Trek shows. Despite some flaws, Star Trek: Discovery season 5 is a testament to that, and feels like a fitting summation of everything that has come to define the show since its premiere.

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Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Eps 1-4 Review: Waltz of Jellico

By Luke Y. Thompson

Longtime fans of Star Trek may remember Captain Jellico, played by Ronny Cox, from decades ago on The Next Generation and more recently on Prodigy . A real hardass of a Captain who took over the Enterprise-D while Picard was on a covert mission, he liked more formality on the bridge and a tougher work schedule, all of which led to him butting heads with Riker. Ultimately, though, his hawkish tactics proved effective, and he forced the Cardassians to back down and release a now-captured Picard. He may have been mean to many of our favorite characters, but he was essential for the mission at hand.

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Star Trek Discovery has needed a Jellico ever since it lost Michelle Yeoh’s Captain Georgiou and her Mirror Emperor double — season 4 proved particularly insufferable in its sentimentality, focusing on couples and their issues. Fun fact: it’s entirely possible to be down with the politics of showing all sorts of diverse couples as normal and still wish Star Trek would focus more on the business of trekking through the stars. The actual plot last season basically stretched the premise of The Motion Picture out to 13 grueling hours; meanwhile, characters endlessly talked, cried, and worked on romantic issues. For one season, it was almost exactly the show that chronically online, angry YouTubers pretend every new sci-fi or superhero movie and show is.

Ronny Redux

So the addition of Rayner (Callum Keith Rennie, in massive prosthetic ears that make Spock’s almost insignificant) as a Jellico type to season 5 is the most welcome change. He’s the Star Trek equivalent of a Cold Warrior, and the TV equivalent of an ’80s or ’90s lead out of retirement, unused to the resurgent touchy-feely peaceful Federation after years of the disaster known as the Burn. Though he inevitably butts heads with Captain Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and all the touchy-feely types on her crew, she soon sees the value of having an actual badass on her crew. Especially since the story contrives to bring her lover Booker (David Ajala) back aboard yet again, because indeed, there will still be couples issues on this show.

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Incidentally, Burnham’s way less hardass about the whole sleeping-with-coworkers thing than Sisko, who was willing to have his fiancé followed and bugged, or Picard, who knew his wild archaeologist lover was not to be trusted. Discovery has become the show where love interests die tragically only to be resurrected almost immediately by handwaving magic technobabble, which makes it harder to worry too much about the latest romance for Saru (Doug Jones).

Co-Counseling

Wouldn’t you know it, even the villains are a couple this time. Shin Hati lookalike Moll (Eve Harlow) and her reptilian boyfriend L’ak (Elias Toufexis) are thrill-seekers in search of the same MacGuffin as Discovery this time out. It’s an object in multiple pieces, not unlike Doctor Who’s Key to Time, and allows for a lot of scenery changes and new environments on an intergalactic scavenger hunt.

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Clearly, the Discovery brain trust realized something was amiss last season, as their use of several tried and true fixes may indicate. Ever since The Wrath of Khan, Trek has course-corrected by going back to a plot point from a classic episode — in this case, all we can say without spoiling is that there is a callback fans should recognize. There’s also much more of David Cronenberg, and even such playing-the-hits tropes as a time-loop story, a desert chase, a misunderstood monster, and a level of Tomb Raider for dummies. Screening it this early for reviewers indicates confidence, some of which is earned.

It’s Tough to Be First

Discovery still remains the least of the current Trek shows, though it had the hardest job of all of them by being first and single-handedly spawning the rest, while undergoing major creative resets almost every season. And it may not seem like much of a selling point that the final season’s slogan could be, “We’re 50% less insufferable this time.” Borrowing from Avengers Endgame just a touch, however, it uses the time-loop episode to revisit key moments and remind fans why they’ve liked at least some of the series to date. Every show has to have season-long overarching arcs these days, but the fact that Discovery is searching for a multi-part item spread all across space allows for episode-long mini-stories within the bigger one this time.

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Discovery’s end comes none too soon, now that the Trek franchise overall has embraced the immediate post-Picard period once again and can move the story we know forward. It wouldn’t be altogether shocking if season 5 somehow ended with a chronological reset that ends everyone back to the “present,” leaving the slate free for other shows not to be bound by a canonical future. Really, though, most of this crew needs to spend time at home working on their issues and not in high-pressure, galaxy-saving situations.

What Would Kirk Do?

Star Trek primarily succeeds as a workplace drama, but with a few exceptions, the Discovery team aren’t the coworkers you’d want. Rather than the squad you need at your back in a foxhole, they’re the cubicle-mates who always insist you sign birthday cards and have cake and look at endless pictures of their adopted kids while you’re trying to actually get stuff done. There are signs of hope so far this season, enough to merit a passing grade — Rayner is practically a show-saver, and the return of Mary Wiseman’s mildly irreverent Tilly was a good call — but consider it highly conditional.

Star Trek Discovery Season 5 debuts April 4th on Paramount+.

Luke Y. Thompson

Luke Y. Thompson has been a professional film critic since 1999, and part of the toy blogging community since the aughts. He was the first blogger to cover Comic-Con panel by panel for a major trade publication, and has several LA Press Club awards and honorable mentions, including one for reviewing fast food.

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Star Trek: Discovery Season 5's Start Feels Bittersweet, And Really Drives Home How Much This Show Reminds Me Of Voyager

I don't want the ride to end.

Michael Burnham and Saru in Star Trek: Discovery

Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 feels like the show's best season yet, and that's incredibly bittersweet. I was only given the first four episodes to screen of the upcoming Star Trek show , but it's clear that the final adventure of the Sonequa Martin-Green-led series is primed to be the best of the run. While watching, I couldn't help but feel it's bittersweet and be reminded of the same feelings I had when watching Voyager Season 5. 

I think in the years to come, a lot of comparisons will be made to both shows, especially since they're both available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription . Beyond the fact that they're both shows with women as captains of vessels, Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 nails the comparison, similar to how I felt when watching the Season 5 episodes of Voyager . As a note, this is a spoiler-free analysis of the final season, so don't worry about having any bits tarnished before the big premiere on April 4th. 

Both Discovery And Voyager Hit Their Stride Late In The Run

If I've had any criticism regarding Star Trek: Discovery since its beginning, it was that it often suffered from uneven storytelling. Seasons 1 through 3 delivered on building anticipation and delivering some great episodes, but it always felt like the ending never quite lived up to the expectation of what was being built towards. Many times I was left feeling that the show reached a climax weeks ahead of the season finale, and the rest was good, but not quite as thrilling. 

Star Trek: Discovery Season 4, in my opinion, was the first time one of this show's seasons appropriately built toward a satisfying ending that peaked at just the right time. Now imagine that same vibe in Season 5, except it's balls-to-the-wall right out the gate. As promised, the series is delivering on action in Season 5 , but as Doug Jones told CinemaBlend, it's not sacrificing the parts people love about Discovery in the process. This is the perfect blend of action and emotion, and there's even some episodic fun likely inspired by Strange New Worlds ' success . 

It feels like Discovery finally nailed its formula in Season 5, which is exactly how I felt about Star Trek: Voyager . The show gets a big boost with Jeri Ryan joining as Seven of Nine in Season 4, and then by Season 5, we have strong stories with her, The Doctor, Janeway, and everyone else. There's an argument often made that Season 5 of Voyager is the peak of Star Trek storytelling, even if other shows like The Next Generation were more consistently solid. 

That feeling is the same here with Discovery , in that when this show is good, it's phenomenal. Discovery didn't re-invent itself to find this formula either, it just found what will ultimately be the ideal framework for serialized storytelling in the franchise going forward. There's no denying some fans felt it stumbled along the way, but I'm confident they'll be fully on board with this incredible, thrilling adventure that puts them in search of a powerful artifact. 

The Strength Of Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Will Have You Wishing We Had More Adventures

The massive downside of Star Trek: Discovery 's incredibly strong start to Season 5 is that for every thrill you have, it'll be in the back of your head that this show is ending. I can't tell you the number of times in the first four episodes that I said to myself, "Damn, if they just had another season or two." I very much have the feeling that the show is going to end its run on top and leave audiences begging for a follow-up and when to expect it.

The Doctor murdering people will haunt my dreams.

At the same time, I do have to wonder if Discovery would've kept this strong momentum or struggled in the same way in successive seasons as Voyager did. Voyager Seasons 6 and 7 certainly weren't bad if you overlook the weird Chakotay and Seven romance, but there's no denying Season 5 was the peak. I can't say  Discovery  would've followed the same pattern as  Voyager , but I can say that if it did, I would've gladly watched the next two seasons and sooner had the show ended like that than get this abrupt ending. 

The good news is that while Star Trek: Discovery will end as a series, the story is never truly over for these characters. Assuming the final scene shot that gave Doug Jones closure isn't the entire crew dying in a violent explosion, there will be opportunities in the future for this crew to appear in other projects and adventures. We also already have the first spinoff movie in development, with Star Trek: Section 31 's production kicking off , so it's not like the franchise is shying away from developing new projects based on it. 

And just to reiterate, these are just my thoughts and feelings on the first four episodes of Star Trek: Discovery Season 5. Paramount+ did not provide the remaining six episodes of the season so far, though based on what is set up in these episodes, I'm optimistic the quality will continue throughout the rest of the season. There are some big surprises in store for viewers that make themselves known from the first episode, and it's the kind of surprise that, again, makes you wish there were just more episodes for more moments like this to happen. 

Star Trek: Voyager has yet to get a movie, though I'd argue now is the perfect time for one. Star Trek: The Original Series , however, ended up getting six movies years after its cancellation. I can't say for sure what's possible in the modern streaming market, but I would wager that if the fans want it and the cast is available and willing, there are going to be opportunities in the future to bring back the Discovery crew for movies set in the 32nd century. For now, we have ten more episodes to enjoy, and I think fans definitely will like them. 

Star Trek fans can stream the first two episodes of Discovery Season 5 when they premiere on Paramount+ Thursday, April 4th. Keep with CinemaBlend in the coming weeks as we talk more about the upcoming season and share all we learned from the cast in our interviews about the past, present and future of Discovery !

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'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 5 Review: One Hell of a Final Ride

Michael Burnham takes her crew on one last spectacular adventure in 'Star Trek: Discovery's fifth and final season.

The Big Picture

  • Star Trek: Discovery 's mystery in Season 5 is more lighthearted than Season 4 while still maintaining the series' high stakes.
  • Sonequa Martin-Green shines in her role as Michael Burnham, one of Starfleet's best captains.
  • Season 5 is well-paced and structured, with each episode offering a satisfying piece of the full puzzle.

Let's fly, one last time. The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery is right around the corner , with Michael Burnham ( Sonequa Martin-Green ) gearing up to take us on the adventure of a lifetime. Discovery premiered back in 2017 and kicked off the current Star Trek renaissance that has seen six new shows brought to life along with a spin-off movie starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh . While it's bittersweet to see Discovery come to an end, showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise have crafted one hell of a ride for the show's final run.

Where Season 4 saw Michael and the crew of the Discovery stitching the federation back together in the wake of a devastating disaster, Season 5 sets up a more light-hearted adventure in the style of an Indiana Jones movie . Despite not knowing Season 5 would be the show's last, the cast and crew behind the series have set up a story worthy of the legacy of Discovery that stays true to the very best of Star Trek. The mystery laid out in the first four episodes of Season 5 stitches the franchise together in a creation myth that tangles Burnham and her crew with destiny itself.

What Is 'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 5 About?

One of Discovery 's biggest strengths is telling a captivating season-long, self-contained story, and it looks like the same stands true for Season 5. The premiere episode sends Michael and her crew on a mission that will bring them face-to-face with some of the most powerful forces in the galaxy. In a race against time, the crew of the Discovery enters a veritable treasure hunt for one of the franchise's greatest mysteries. Legendary filmmaker David Cronenberg returns as Doctor Kovich and acts as the architect for the mission that will likely span the entirety of the show's final episodes. Kovich is as enigmatic as always and Cronenberg's chemistry with Martin-Green is filled with the type of starry-eyed wonder that makes Star Trek so compelling.

In addition to the return of Cronenberg, Season 5 also introduces a few enemies and reluctant allies in the form of Eve Harlow ( The 100 ), Elias Toufexis , and Callum Keith Rennie ( Battlestar Galactica ). Harlow and Toufexis play Moll and L'ak, respectively, with the former both hardened and bold, shaped by a hard life in a challenging universe but knowing exactly how to get what she wants. L'ak is almost blindly devoted to her and that devotion makes him extremely dangerous. Not only are they formidable antagonists, but the duo is also set up as an interesting narrative foil to the relationship between Book ( David Ajala ) and Burnham, which is going through a rough patch following their fallout in Season 4.

While Burnham leads her crew on a planet-hopping scavenger hunt that will have audiences eagerly attempting to crack the riddles within each episode, she also has to deal with another rough-around-the-edges Starfleet captain. Rennie plays Captain Rayner, a war-weary leader with a single-minded focus that has Burnham calling upon 900 years' worth of patience. While they share the same goal, their command styles (and their personalities) couldn't be more different. But part of Star Trek's ethos is learning to look beyond those differences and make connections. Connecting with Rayner certainly won't be easy, but if the early episodes are any indication, it will be worth it in the end.

With Episodes 1-4 written by Michelle Paradise , Alan McElroy , Kyle Jarrow & Lauren Wilkinson , and Sean Cochran Season 5 is remarkably structured. Each episode adds another piece of the overarching puzzle while also providing some stellar character work and thematic connections worthy of a final season. While there are a lot of characters to catch up with, and several narrative threads to keep track of, Discovery Season 5 is well-paced. Each storyline gets the breathing room it needs without making the show feel unbalanced or creating any lulls in the less action-packed sequences.

'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 5 Keeps the Crew at the Heart of the Story

The driving force behind Discovery — and honestly, every Star Trek series — always comes back to the characters. Season 5 keeps Burnham and her crew at the heart of the story , allowing their complex relationships to move the narrative forward in an easy give-and-take. Martin-Green is phenomenal as always, imbuing Burnham with a level of empathy and grace that makes her one of the franchise's very best captains. Not only does Burnham show that it's possible to lead from the heart, but that's exactly what makes her so good . In the new episodes, we'll find out exactly how far Burnham has come since the show's inception as she comes face to face with some of the skeletons in her closet.

Though Season 4 saw Book and Burnham split up after the events with the DMA and Species 10-C, the spark between them is still there. Ajala and Martin-Green's chemistry is electric , and their characters have the kind of connection reminiscent of TNG 's Will Riker ( Jonathan Frakes ) and Deanna Troi ( Marina Sirtis ). Book and Burnham actually working through their issues and digging into the complexities of loving someone who's hurt you feels like a real treat, especially for TNG fans who longed for more depth in that show's episodic narrative.

Book and Burnham aren't the only relationship getting the spotlight in Season 5, either . The romance that sparked between Saru ( Doug Jones ) and T'Rina ( Tara Rosling ) in Season 4 is one of the show's sweet spots and the unconventional alien couple takes some big steps forward in the first four episodes. Meanwhile, love certainly plays a role in the intensity between Moll and L'ak, and Tilly ( Mary Wiseman ) also dabbles slightly in a little rom-com moment with a fellow teacher from Starfleet Academy. If the upcoming Academy-set series is confirmed as a Discovery spin-off, it would be lovely to see this little connection carry over.

The little family unit established between Stamets ( Anthony Rapp ) and Culber ( Wilson Cruz ) and their baby gays, Adira ( Blu del Barrio ) and Grey ( Ian Alexander ), is still present, but time apart has shifted things for the younger couple. While the steps they take make total sense within the narrative of Discovery , it does play into the apparent sanitization of queer relationships within the Star Trek franchise . The latest seasons of Picard and Lower Decks saw previously established queer relationships end, and to see Discovery follow suit (to a degree) is disheartening, as a queer viewer — especially when Star Trek's most comparable counterpart, Doctor Who, is openly embracing the community . We'll have to wait for the full season to play out to know the endgame of these relationships, so hopefully, not all is lost for LGBTQ+ romance in the 32nd century. Tig Notaro 's Jett Reno also makes a return, and Cruz, in particular, gets to flex his acting skills with a very sci-fi twist.

Another drawback of the final season is that it's unlikely we'll ever get the full backstories of the Discovery's bridge crew , like Owo ( Oyin Oladejo ), Rhys ( Patrick Kwok-Choon ), and Detmer ( Emily Coutts ). These characters have been part of the show since it began, but we know little about their lives outside their roles as Starfleet officers. That said, Burnham does connect with these crew members in an episode that is both incredibly Star Trek and one of the series' best.

How Does 'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 5 Hold Up as the End of a Series?

Despite not being planned as the show's final installment when production began on Season 5, it seems to take up the mantle remarkably well. Discovery took a bold turn within the franchise by introducing a serialized narrative when it first premiered, despite all previous series being episodic. That's worked beautifully in Discovery 's favor, as each season has delivered a satisfying story that keeps audiences consistently engaged across all 10 episodes.

On top of a compelling treasure hunt-style story and its complex characters, Discovery Season 5 also delivers some incredible action sequences and truly breathtaking visuals. The scale of the series feels massive in its final episodes, and viewers will no doubt want to rewatch each episode just to take in the beauty of it all. Without giving anything away, the season's plot is tied to a mystery that bridges multiple parts of the franchise together in a way that will have even the most niche Star Trek fan excited. Season 5 appears to be heading towards a very natural full-circle moment for the series — and if Starfleet Academy is confirmed as a spin-off for Discovery , saying goodbye to this chapter might just get a little bit easier.

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Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 sets up a thrilling adventure while keeping the characters at the heart of the story.

  • The show's mystery, while full of high stakes, is more light-hearted than Season 4.
  • Sonequa Martin-Green proves once again why Michael Burnham is one of the best captains in Starfleet.
  • Season 5 is well-paced and well-structured, with each episode offering a satisfying piece of the puzzle.
  • Season 5 delivers breathtaking visuals and heart-pounding action sequences.
  • The characters and their relationships drive the plot forward naturally.
  • With only 10 episodes remaining, some characters won't get their time in the spotlight.
  • Star Trek as a whole appears to be pulling back on LGBTQ+ relationships.

Season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery premieres on April 4, and you can catch up with the first four seasons on Paramount+ right now.

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Sonequa Martin-Green Teases Final ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season: It’s All About Relationships

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When asked to sum up Season 5 of “ Star Trek: Discovery ” in just one word, star Sonequa Martin-Green went with “Culminating.”

The Paramount+ series will conclude its run with the forthcoming season, premiering April 4 . Although cast and crew didn’t know this would be the final season when they shot it, as Martin-Green tells IndieWire, they are feeling good about where they end things.

“I was moved, I was touched, I think I cried,” Martin-Green said about the moment she read the final script. “…So I just think that it’s special, I think it’s bold, I think it’s beautiful, I think it’s poetic.”

In a separate interview, Ajala noted the same. “In the course of true love, nothing runs smooth. So there’s always going to be challenges,” he told IndieWire. “But I really do believe that Michael Burnham and [my character] have a love that is worth fighting for.”

And while fans wait to see how all of those relationships shake out, good Trekkies knows that just because this show is wrapping up for now doesn’t mean these characters are necessarily going away for good. When asked about Trek’s long history with bringing beloved actors back, Martin-Green was hopeful.

“Man, I hope that there are things going on in the future,” she said. “You know, we launched a digital platform and we became the mothership for a whole new era of Trek and so now we’re wishing our children success at this point. I think I can speak for all of us when I say any of us will come back and reprise these roles and love these characters. We love this world.”

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Star Trek: Discovery Doubles Down On Being Itself In The Final Season, (And I'm Finally Okay With That) [SXSW 2024]

W atching the world premiere of "Star Trek: Discovery" season 5 in a packed theater at the SXSW Film Festival is enough to give even the most cynical Trekkie a case of the fuzzies. Supporting characters earned applause as they entered. Big action beats elicited vocal appreciation. Even small gags brought big laughs. I watched and listened as a "Star Trek" show that has sometimes left me, a lifelong follower of the franchise, frustrated and annoyed held its intended audience in the palm of its hand. That intended audience? Well... "Star Trek" fans who happen to love "Star Trek: Discovery," I suppose. I don't want to put anyone in a box, but this show has to be someone's favorite iteration of "Star Trek," and it was clear the audience was full of those folks.

I don't think I will ever fully love "Star Trek: Discovery," which has undergone massive overhauls during its five-season run but has stuck to several fundamental guns that don't quite work for me. But I've made peace with that, and this screening allowed me to crystalize exactly why — because this isn't my "Trek," but it's probably your "Trek," and that's fantastic. Everyone deserves their a "Trek" series that speaks to their heart and soul.

Every "Trek" fan brings their baggage, and that baggage informs what they want out of a "Trek" show. And for the folks that have embraced the warm, flashy, "heart dangling on the sleeve with such force that you might as well brace for an aerial spray" ethos of this show, the first episode of the final season doesn't course correct. It doubles down. This is a "Star Trek" that bravely decided to be its own self, and to continue being that show for viewers who love it even as others (loudly) complained. I admire the gumption. Despite the chaos that drove the show's infamously uneven first season, no one will accuse the show of not having a strong identity at this point.

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Getting Touchy-Feely On The Bridge

I've always connected to "Star Trek" as a workplace show first and foremost , a franchise about doing your job, and doing it expertly, in space. Give me the calm, measured bridge crew meetings of "The Next Generation," with their incomprehensible technobabble and measured professionalism any day of the week. For me, it's still weird to watch the crew of "Discovery" so actively talk about their feelings, to treat each other like best buds at a slumber party, and to regularly weep and offer shoulders to cry on. "Aren't these people supposed to be work colleagues ?" I'll grumble to myself, knowing that Captain Picard would absolutely not tolerate the casual shenanigans of Captain Michael Burnham's touchy-feely crew.

But I look at Burnham's crew and I get it. They're the most diverse "Trek" crew in history, and it's not even close. All "Trek" has folded its progressive viewpoints into the fabric of its storytelling (and it's been that way since 1966), but "Discovery" had the nerve to remove the obfuscation altogether. Non-white characters and gay characters and non-binary characters share the bridge together. It's clear "Discovery" feels a responsibility to these characters and their identities, and by extension, the younger fans watching their first "Trek" show in the age of streaming. Let them share their feelings. Let them cry. Let them be buddies who are always there with a compliment in a moment of darkness.

The people for whom these portrayals are intended need that sense of connection, of these diverse people living in a future where they can be comfortable and happy with their identities, more than I need "Star Trek" that feels like the shows I grew up with.

Boldly Going Into A Big Trek Mystery

And yes, the first episode of season 5 is heavy on the feelings, just about all of them warm and gushy. There's romance, BFFs, and even figures of authority being far kinder and more understanding than they would in other iterations of "Trek." But it's also big on action, scope, and adventure, building to a set piece that will make fans who look for the hard science in their "Trek" cock their head but it sure looks cool as hell. In the Q&A following the premiere, showrunner Michelle Paradise described this season as the "adventure season," and you can tell. There's a bounce to this season, a spring in its step that even those who haven't fully embraced the show can't help but appreciate. A small taste of some "Original Series" space western spirit.

There's a lot to talk about, and therefore a lot to spoil, so I won't go further. But fans looking for more direct connections to past iterations of the franchise will be pleased (or at least they'll appreciate the swing) when the crux of the show's overarching storyline comes into focus. Perhaps for the first time, the fully serialized nature of "Discovery" will work to its advantage. They're digging up a "Trek" storyline that has been lingering for a long time, and it's massive enough to perhaps warrant something beyond a two-part episode.

At this point, I admire "Discovery" more than I like it, but I love that other people love it. And I love that it's clear the show will only grow in stature as the years go on. It's taken too many big swings. It's been brave when it could have cowered. It took fans a long time to embrace "Deep Space Nine" as prrrobably the best series in the franchise . It took fans even longer to recognize that "Enterprise" is a vital building block of the franchise, even in its abbreviated state. "Star Trek: Discovery" is its own loud, proud thing. Not my cup of Earl Grey, but the final season is clearly going out on its own terms. And I love it for that.

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Stavropol Krai - Overview

Stavropol Krai is a federal subject of Russia located in the central part of Ciscaucasia and on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus in the North-Caucasian Federal District. Stavropol is the capital city of the region.

The population of Stavropol Krai is about 2,780,200 (2022), the area - 66,160 sq. km.

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History of Stavropol Krai

The most ancient archaeological finds date back to the 4th millennium BC. The territory of the present Stavropol region was successively part of the state of the Scythians (the 7th - 5th centuries BC), Sarmatians (the 3rd century BC - the 3rd century AD), Huns (the 4th - 5th centuries AD).

Later, from 620 to 969, this territory was part of the ancient state called the Khazar Khaganate. Approximately in the 8th century, with the weakening of the Khazar Kaganate, the medieval state of the Alans appeared here. In 1238-1239, a significant part of the plain Alania was captured by the Mongols, and this state as a political entity ceased to exist.

In 1556, the Russian troops took Astrakhan and opened the way to the North Caucasus and the Caspian Sea. In Ciscaucasia, the interests of Russia, the Ottoman Empire, the Crimean Khanate, and Iran collided.

In 1777, according to the decree of Catherine II, the Azov-Mozdok defensive line was founded, which gave rise to colonization of the Ciscaucasia and the North Caucasus. The territory of the Stavropol region became part of Astrakhan oblast. In November 1777, the fortress called Stavropolskaya was founded. In 1782, about 500 retired soldiers lived there.

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In 1785, in connection with the development of Ciscaucasia, the Caucasian guberniya (province) was created that included the Caucasian and Astrakhan regions. Since that time, Stavropol officially became one of the six county-level towns of the Caucasus region.

With the development of the Ciscaucasia, Stavropol was gaining an increasing importance as an important trade and transit center. It became a kind of the main gate of the Caucasus. In 1822, the Caucasian province was transformed into an oblast and Stavropol became its center. After the defeat of the Decembrist uprising, a lot of its participants were sent here. In 1837 - 1841, Mikhail Lermontov, exiled to the Caucasus, visited Stavropol several times.

In 1847, the Caucasian oblast was reformed into Stavropol gubernia. With the formation of the Kuban and Terek Cossack regions and the end of the Caucasian War, the military-political and economic importance of Stavropol significantly reduced.

In 1919, the Stavropol province was occupied by the Bolsheviks and included in the territory of the North Caucasian Soviet Republic. As a result of the Second Kuban campaign the region went under the control of the Volunteer Army.

In October 1924, the North Caucasian region was formed and Stavropol gubernia was reformed into a district within the region. On January 10, 1934, the North Caucasian Krai was divided into the Azovo-Chernomorsky and North Caucasian. The town of Pyatigorsk became the center of North Caucasian Krai. In March 1936, North Caucasian Krai was reformed and, on its territory, Ordzhonikidze Krai with the center in Ordzhonikidze (Stavropol) was formed.

During the Second World War, from August 1942 to January 1943, the region was occupied by the German troops. In 1943, Ordzhonikidze Krai was renamed Stavropol Krai. In December 1956, the first part of the Stavropol-Moscow gas pipeline with a length of 1,300 km was commissioned (at that time, it was the longest gas pipeline in Europe).

During the 1970s-1980s, 56 new enterprises were opened in the region, among them the Prikumsky Plastics Plant - the largest chemical plant in the region, four power units at the Stavropol power station, and new capacities at the Nevinnomyssk enterprise “Azot”.

On July 3, 1991, Karachay-Cherkess Autonomous Region withdrew from Stavropol Krai and became the Karachay-Cherkess Soviet Socialist Republic. On April 21, 1992, it became the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia of the Russian Federation.

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Stavropol Krai - Features

Stavropol Krai stretches for 285 km from north to south and 370 km from west to east. The climate is temperate continental. The average temperature in January is minus 5 degrees Celsius (in mountains - down to -10), in July - plus 22-25 degrees Celsius (in mountains - +14).

The main natural resources are natural gas, oil, polymetals containing uranium, building materials. Mineral medicinal waters are a special riches of the region.

The Caucasian Mineral Waters is Russia’s largest resort region, which has no analogues in the whole of Eurasia for the richness and diversity of mineral waters and therapeutic mud. The healing properties of “narzan”, one of the popular local mineral waters, are known throughout Russia. The name can be translated into Russian as “Hercules’ beverage”, “Water of Hercules”.

The largest cities and towns are Stavropol (458,200), Pyatigorsk (145,500), Kislovodsk (127,300), Nevinnomyssk (114,400), Yessentuki (117,200), Mikhailovsk (94,500), Mineralnye Vody (72,400), Georgievsk (64,400), Budennovsk (59,600).

Stavropol Krai - Economy

The main industries of Stavropol Krai are engineering, production and processing of oil and natural gas, electric power industry, food (winemaking, butter, sugar), chemical (mineral fertilizers in Nevinnomyssk), building materials (glass in Mineralnye Vody), light (wool in Nevinnomyssk, leather in Budennovsk).

Agriculture specializes in growing grain and sunflower, the leading role in livestock breeding belongs to cattle breeding, fine-wool sheep breeding. Horticulture, viticulture, poultry farming, pig breeding, beekeeping are widespread. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the local economy, which employs more than 156 thousand people.

The main highway M29 “Caucasus” passes through Nevinnomyssk, Mineralnye Vody and Pyatigorsk. There are international airports in Stavropol (Shpakovskoye) and Mineralnye Vody. This region has a very dense and extensive network of pipelines.

Attractions of Stavropol Krai

A large number of various interesting places are concentrated on the territory of the Stavropol region. Here are just a few of the most famous sights:

  • Proval - a lake and a natural cave on the southern slope of Mount Mashuk in Pyatigorsk. The cave is a cone-shaped funnel with a height of 41 m, at the bottom of which there is a karst lake of mineral water of pure blue color;
  • Monument to Lermontov in Pyatigorsk at the place where the poet was fatally wounded during the duel;
  • Lake Tambukan (Black Lake), located near Pyatigorsk, is known for its unique healing mud;
  • Therapeutic park, mineral springs, Balneary mud baths named after Semashko in the resort city of Yessentuki;
  • Resort park in Kislovodsk is very popular with tourists. The territory of the park is huge. Here you can find a drinking gallery, ponds, grottoes, and the famous valley of roses. Plants growing in the park make the air unusually clean and healthy;
  • Koltso (Ring) Mount near Kislovodsk. Under the influence of natural factors, a ring with a diameter of 8 meters was formed in the center of the rock;
  • Pushkin Gallery (1901), the Emir of Bukhara Palace, the Cave of Permafrost, Zheleznaya Mount in the resort town of Zheleznovodsk.

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