I need to start by saying that I’m definitely not a sci-fi purist, I’m more of a “watch a movie with your heart” kind of person so I’m sure some of the reasons I love Star Trek: Discovery are quite different. It takes a whole other direction with things, and perhaps that’s why I like it. But outside the world-building and the show’s openness in terms of inclusivity, my love for the show stems from my love of the main character, Michael Burnham. Her sheer will to survive everything from captivity to broken limbs has been my motivation to get off my ass when the chips are down.
I started watching Star Trek: Discovery at a really difficult point in my life and to be honest the phrase “what would Burnham do” has gotten me through some of my lowest days. It might sound dramatic, but this show didn’t just entertain me, it genuinely changed me. Burnham’s resilience reminded me of my own, something I’d lost sight of for a while. Watching her journey inspired me to keep going, and to believe that even in the hardest moments, there’s a way forward. So, yes there’s one show that completely changed me and put me on a better trajectory overall. It’s time to share your little ray of film or TV sunshine.
Met Michael Burnham yet? Star Trek: Discovery is currently streaming on Paramount+.
