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Any Trekkie Fans Watching the New Series?

Discussion in 'TV, Music and Movies' started by KeyFin, Nov 8, 2017.

  1. KeyFin

    KeyFin Well-Known Member

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    I refuse to pay ABC 7 a month to watch the show AND get commercials every few minutes, but I found the new Star Trek pirated on ShowBox to stream for free. So far I think it's really, really good and it's cool they came out with a brand new angle to the series where the Federation isn't the central point of every decision. It may be my favorite of all the series so far.
     
  2. Ohio Fanatic

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    It's an excellent show IMO. based on first few episodes, It's my favorite as well. I started paying the $$, but will likely cancel and reup next year to catch up on the series.
     
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    Unlucky 13 Team Raheem Club Member

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    Of they eventually release it on DVD, I'll watch it then.
     
  4. KeyFin

    KeyFin Well-Known Member

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    I finished watching the first season (it's only 8 episodes) and they end it on a few cliffhangers so you're ready for season two. I thought it was super well written though and it took every possible advantage with special effects....really fun show! CBS did have a free 30-day trial going for their online content, so if you want to see it for free, just pick a time where you can binge watch over a few weekends.
     
  5. Unlucky 13

    Unlucky 13 Team Raheem Club Member

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    8 episodes? How cow, they expect people to subscribe to a special service just for that? I'm not going to go out of my way to watch 1/3 of a season of a show.
     
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    Actually, I just read on their site that they are releasing season 1 in two chapters....the other 7 start again on January 7th. That's still two seasons in my opinion, but at least it's only about 7 weeks to wait for them to restart.

    There is still a free trial, although they don't say how long it lasts anymore. So you'd have to sign up, watch all 8 episodes, then cancel before the trial ended. Here's the link- https://www.cbs.com/all-access/

    Again, my advice is to download the app ShowBox and watch em free and without commercials. But that's just me.
     
  7. Unlucky 13

    Unlucky 13 Team Raheem Club Member

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    OK. Thats better. Still, the fact that many channels/providers are now attempting to trick people into thinking that they've been around longer than they have is frustrating. It started with reality shows and has bled into scripted ones.

    A season is whatever episodes are released within a given year, whenever the clock happens to start on that given show, whether its September or the summer. Usually that means 20-26 episodes, though many networks are getting cheap and cutting that number back lately.

    I just watched another show do the same thing. "Two episodes left this season!!!", when they know they'll be back in January with a dozen more.
     
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