The panel discusses their frustrations with the later half of Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, critiquing the show's lack of a unifying vision, inconsistent writing, and character development. They compare the show's emotional tone to daytime soap operas and highlight how the "burn" plot device feels like a hollow mystery box. The group also compares the storytelling and character arcs in The Mandalorian to Discovery, while expressing deep dissatisfaction with the portrayal of the mirror universe and the treatment of the character Philippa Georgiou. Finally, the team analyzes production issues including cinematography, lighting choices, and the overwhelming number of executive producers.