I struggle to think of a Trek character more Star Trek than Saru. DSC has its (sometimes severe, sometimes not) flaws, but it has an impressive track record of occasionally absolutely nailing how to make some of the trekkiest Trek characters.
It’s going to be interesting where the series ends up in the inevitable reevaluation once a few years have passed.
jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de 4 weeks ago
Spoiler
The “Look into my eyes and tell me if you see even the slightest glimmer of doubt” scene alone would ensure that.
ulkesh@beehaw.org 4 weeks ago
That’s a testament to Jones’s acting as well. I thoroughly enjoyed Action Saru in that scene.
th_in_gs@lemmy.sdf.org 4 weeks ago
He is so good at getting subtle facial expression through the prosthetic. Really remarkable.
ulkesh@beehaw.org 4 weeks ago
100% agreed. I mean, he is Pencilhead! I always wondered what became of Son of Pencilhead.