Well, if you want my recommendation I would start with "Nerve and The Hidden Memory" towards the end of season 2, which introduces Scorpious and is a two parter, then move on to "Family Ties" the season finale and keep going with Season 2. I think there is a little more a plot line as you hit Season 2.

No offense to my fellow Trek fans but I don't feel like it goes against EVERYTHING Trek stood for. First of all, science is bad and I will not defend that part. Yeah, it's dumb but that is as much a failing of other series as Abrams trek. Abrams Trek just hyped it up and said no, we will do what we want. No argument there.

One place (and I may stand alone in this) is that Abrams recaptured a sense of fun and adventure that the Original Series had but was lacking, at times, in the other series. Abrams also attempts some social commentary, in both films, that I found more engaging that any of the TNG era movies.

Abrams Trek, for me, is driven by the characters. One aspect of Roddenberry's future was humans becoming more enlightened and reaching for their potential. I don't think he would set himself on fire (and I could be wrong) because Abrams takes a different tack at this future. It isn't that humanity isn't working towards a more peaceful and united world but that the vision is being challenged, either from within or without. TOS had a couple of episodes like this, and DS9 took it on more fully with the Dominion War.

Abrams does so mainly through characters. You have Kirk, who was the poster child Starfleet captain, a man of principle but flawed at times, but trying to become better. In Abrams Trek, Kirk is not reaching for anything beyond himself. He is not seeking to fulfill his potential but is willing to squander it. It takes the influence and guidance of Pike to make him take a step towards becoming better, to cultivate that potential within himself.

So, again, no offense, but I don't see it as antithetical to every aspect of Roddenberry's vision. I think that Pine's Kirk is more related to Shatner's Kirk than many realize. Shatner's Kirk is a flawed man who recognizes it, while Pine's Kirk is just now learning and maturing. The flaws are still there, but one is trying to correct them while the other is learning about them.

This was part of my reaction too. I am so confused by the large fan hatred that seems so I wish I knew what was up. Like I mentioned in the 2013 Movies thread, the fan reaction spans the continuum with the hatred being so much as accusations of racism, hack writing, Abrams hates Trek and wants to ruin it, etc.

So, yeah, internet...wow

Says who?

But, I would be done for Batman Begins, because it is one of the more interesting parts of the series as far as character stuff goes. The whole "becoming is more interesting" stuff

Also, a plug for Stargate: the movie. Sorry, one of my personal favorites, and it would be nice to hear them take it on.

Also, would not mind hearing Eddie take on Blade. Don't need to do all three, just the first one will do

Yeah, it's not exactly a great argument but it is still there. Also, it isn't even an in universe problem because I can see Admiral Marcus modifying his appearance to help disguise him further. One of the ways Kirk and Co figure him out in "Space Seed" (Khan's first appearance) was via pictures. So, disguise him. The perfect plan

But, yeah, there was a whole stink about it and even an article. I'll have to find it again.

Yes, but does Sean Bean die? That is the question

I am semi-interested in it, but fear that with Tatum (who I didn't recognize until someone said his name) it will be another John Carter. Pretty visuals, a little pulpy with a princess to boot, but lacking substance.

That all being said, I am impressed with the ideas behind the story. Most space opera style stories do not use Earth as a back drop (at least in recent years. Perhaps the Star Wars effect). The idea that Earth isn't the center of the universe or a galaxy spanning empire but rather a small cog in a larger machine is an interesting concept and one that I am at least willing to give it a shot with.

I'll take it lol

And here I was thinking I wasn't contributing

Personally, I haven't seen much, and continue to be the outlier in terms of liking Star Trek Into Darkness.

Also, I'll through Desolation out there since I will be seeing that and am anticipating good things