Such Sweet Sorrow
| "Such Sweet Sorrow" | |
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| Star Trek: Discovery episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 13 - 14 |
| Directed by | Olatunde Osunsanmi |
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"Such Sweet Sorrow" is the two-part season of the finale of Star Trek: Discovery season 2. Part one was released on CBS All Access on April 11, 2019, and the next part was release a week later on April 18, 2019. The episodes were directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Michelle Paradise, Jenny Lumet, and show creator Alex Kurtzman.
In the episode, Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Discovery keep the information in the Data Sphere out of the possession of the evil AI race called Control. In the end, Control, which was inhabiting the body of Section 31 officer Leland, is killed by recurring character Philippa Georgiou and the crew USS Discovery time travel into the 32nd century.
Plot[edit]
Part 1[edit]
Discovery escapes and rendezvous with the Enterprise, with Discovery evacuated onto the other starship. From there, they initiate the self-destruct, but the sphere data takes control of Discovery's systems and prevents this from happening. It also defends itself from torpedoes. Burnham proposes that the time crystal be used to take Discovery itself to the future where Control cannot get to it, planning to wear a copy of her mother's suit to lead the ship there. Pike agrees and resumes command of the Enterprise to keep Control distracted. A new signal appears, leading Discovery and Enterprise to the planet Xahea which is ruled by Tilly's friend Queen Me Hani Ika Hali Ka Po. A brilliant engineer, Po helps Stamets, Tilly, and Reno prepare the suit and time crystal for the journey. Some of the Discovery's crew choose to stay with Burnham, as does Georgiou, while Pike makes Saru acting captain. As the Section 31 fleet arrives, Discovery and Enterprise prepare for battle while the suit and time crystal are finalized.
Part 2[edit]
Tyler retrieves the Klingon fleet to assist in the battle, while Siranna arrives with Ba'ul fighters after receiving a farewell message from Saru. Stamets is seriously injured and is cared for by Culber. A Section 31 torpedo penetrates the Enterprise without detonating, but a secondary detonation kills Cornwell after sealing off the surrounding area. Control-Leland boards Discovery and is defeated when Georgiou magnetizes the nanites in his body, allowing Section 31's fleet to be destroyed. In the suit, Burnham travels to the past and sets the five signals that led them to this point. She then sets a sixth for Discovery to follow as she travels forward over 900 years and promises to set a seventh when they arrive. The Enterprise tell Starfleet that Discovery was destroyed in the battle and are ordered to never speak of it or the crew again (on Spock's recommendation, to prevent another incident like Control). Tyler is placed in command of Section 31. Months later, the Enterprise detects the seventh signal as it begins a new adventure.
Production[edit]
Release[edit]
The first part of "Such Sweet Sorrow" was released on CBS All Access (later rebranded to Paramount+) on April 11, 2019.[1] The second part, entitled "Part 2" was released a week later on April 18.[2] The two-parter double episode was broadcast in Canada by Bell Media, on specialty channels Space (English) and Z (French) before streaming on Crave. Netflix released each episode of the season for streaming in another 188 countries, within 24 hours of its U.S. debut.[3]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
Part 1[edit]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 80% approval rating with an average rating of 6.87/10 based on 10 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "At once jam-packed and spacious, "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 1" provides moments of levity going into what could be a heartbreaking finale."[4]
Part 2[edit]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 75% approval rating with an average rating of8.18/10 based on 12 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Moments of brilliance pepper a mad dash to the finish line in, "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2," a season finale that leaves the door wide open for a third season, but may leave some viewers wondering: Will this show ever find its footing?"[5]
Accolades[edit]
In 2019, "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2" won four awards for television episodes, including the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One-Hour) and Outstanding Special Visual Effects.[6] Other accolades include one from the Directors Guild of Canada, for Tamara Deverell's design work in "Part 2"[7] and the Hollywood Professional Association for Outstanding Visual Effects – Episodic (Over 13 Episodes).[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ ""Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 1" | Star Trek: Discovery | Jammer's Reviews". www.jammersreviews.com. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ Krishna, Swapna (2019-04-18). "'Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2' marks the end of an incredible second season of Star Trek: Discovery". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ "International Broadcasters Set for New Star Trek Series". Star Trek. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ Star Trek: Discovery - Season 2 Episode 13, retrieved 2021-04-15
- ↑ Star Trek: Discovery - Season 2 Episode 14, retrieved 2021-04-15
- ↑ "71st Emmy Awards Complete Nominations List". Television Academy. Retrieved 2021-04-15. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "The 2019 DGC Awards Nominees and Winners for Best Production Design". Art Departmental. 2019-10-26. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ McCallum, Dayna (2019-11-22). "2019 HPA Award winners announced". postPerspective. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
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