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Star Trek: Discovery season 2 episode 5

Saints of Imperfection

 
Burnham and the crew navigate a dangerous alien landscape in a race against time to save Tilly’s life, but Stamets is not at all prepared for what they find in the process. Section 31 is assigned to help track down Spock, much to Pike’s dismay.
 
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Star Trek: Discovery / S02E05 : Saints of Imperfection
Season 2, Episode 5 | Aired on February 14, 2019 | TV-14 | 48 min. | Paramount+
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Star Trek: Discovery season 2 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Tilly is transported into the mycelial network by May, a JahSepp species member, to help stop Hugh Culber,

Full Episode S02E05 Recap

### Opening Scene: The Search for Spock - **Captain Pike is concerned about Spock's aggressive behavior**, seen when Spock's shuttle approaches with shields up and weapons hot. - **Pike tries to communicate with Spock**, believing he might not recognize the Discovery as a friendly ship. - **Spock's shuttle evades and hides in a nebula**, leading Pike to disable it with a torpedo. ### Georgiou's Debriefing - **Georgiou is interrogated about her presence on Spock's shuttle**. She reveals she's on a mission to hunt a Starfleet officer (Spock) wanted for multiple murders. - **Pike learns Georgiou is working for Section 31**, a covert operations division of Starfleet. ### Tilly's Predicament in the Mycelial Network - **Tilly is transported into the mycelial network by May**, a member of the JahSepp species. - **May reveals an alien (Hugh Culber) is ravaging their ecosystem** and needs Tilly's help to stop him. ### Discovery's Plan to Rescue Tilly - **Stamets proposes a partial spore drive jump** to enter the mycelial network and rescue Tilly. - **The Discovery enters the mycelial network**, risking decomposition by the network's lifeforms. ### The Discovery Crew's Encounter with Culber - **The crew discovers Hugh Culber alive in the network**. He's been using tree bark as protection against the JahSepp. - **May initially sees Culber as a threat**, but the crew realizes he's defending himself. ### The Dilemma of Returning Culber - **Stamets and the crew struggle to find a way to bring Culber back**, as he's now made of mycelial matter. - **Using Tilly's cocoon, they attempt to recreate Culber's body in the normal universe**. ### Culber's Return and the Resolution - **Culber successfully transitions back to the normal universe**, reuniting with Stamets. - **The Discovery escapes the mycelial network**, narrowly avoiding destruction. ### Section 31 and Starfleet's Collaboration - **Admiral Cornwell informs Pike and Leland (Section 31) about the mystery of the signals** and their connection to Spock. - **Tyler, now a Section 31 agent, is assigned to the Discovery** as a liaison. ### Closing Scene: Burnham's Reflections - **Burnham muses on faith, connection, and the uncertain future**, contemplating her path and the possible guidance of a "greater hand".

Frequently Asked Questions

What mission is Georgiou on regarding Spock's shuttle?

Georgiou is on a mission to hunt down Spock, a Starfleet officer wanted for multiple murders.

What is Section 31's role in the episode?

Section 31, a covert operations division of Starfleet, is involved in the hunt for Spock and later collaborates with the Discovery crew.

Who is May and what does she want from Tilly?

May is a member of the JahSepp species in the mycelial network who needs Tilly's help to stop an alien, later revealed to be Hugh Culber, from damaging their ecosystem.

How does the Discovery crew plan to rescue Tilly?

The crew plans a partial spore drive jump to enter the mycelial network and retrieve Tilly.

What threat does the Discovery face in the mycelial network?

The Discovery risks being decomposed by the lifeforms in the mycelial network.

Who is the alien causing havoc in the mycelial network?

The alien is Dr. Hugh Culber, previously thought dead, who has been using tree bark to defend himself against the JahSepp.

How is Culber brought back to the normal universe?

Culber is brought back by using Tilly's cocoon to recreate his body in the normal universe.

What does Admiral Cornwell reveal about the signals?

Admiral Cornwell reveals the signals left a trail of tachyon radiation, suggesting a connection to time travel, and their link to Spock.

What is Ash Tyler's role in this episode?

Ash Tyler, now a Section 31 agent, is assigned to the Discovery as a liaison.

What does Burnham reflect on at the end of the episode?

Burnham reflects on themes of faith, connection, love, and the uncertain future, contemplating the guidance of a "greater hand."

 
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Andrew Salisbury
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so basically, the entire episode was just an excuse to get Stamets gay lover back?
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