: The mission introduces Commander Jett Reno (Tig Notaro), a cynical but brilliant engineer who has kept survivors alive for months using makeshift technology.
The emotional core of the episode—and the source of its title—is the strained relationship between Michael Burnham and her foster brother, . [S2E1] Brother
: It is revealed that Spock and Michael haven't spoken in years due to a deep, personal fallout. : The mission introduces Commander Jett Reno (Tig
: Spock has taken a leave of absence from the Enterprise after experiencing haunting visions of the red signals, which he recorded in his quarters through cryptic drawings. : Spock has taken a leave of absence
The episode begins with the USS Discovery coming face-to-face with the legendary USS Enterprise . This encounter introduces , portrayed by Anson Mount, who takes temporary command of the Discovery to investigate seven mysterious red signals appearing across the galaxy.