Fair rating?Star Trek: Discovery· Season 5 · Episode 1
Red Directive
After an 800-year-old Romulan vessel is found, Captain Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery are sent to retrieve it. But the artifact inside is stolen, starting an epic chase. Saru is offered a lifetime position.
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#10In Season 5of 10 rated episodes
#52All-timeof 65 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.6
2024First airedApril 4, 2024
Guest stars
Oded Fehras Admiral Charles Vance
Annabelle Wallisas Zora (voice)
Tara Roslingas President T'Rina
David Cronenbergas Dr. Kovich
Eve Harlowas Malinne 'Moll' Ravel
Elias Toufexisas L'ak
Emily Couttsas Lt. Cmdr. Keyla Detmer
Patrick Kwok-Choonas Lt. Cmdr. Gen Rhys
Oyin Oladejoas Lt. Cmdr. Joann Owosekun
David Benjamin Tomlinsonas Lt. J.G. Linus
Orville Cummingsas Lt. Christopher
Natalie Licontias Lt. Gallo
Victoria Marie Sawalas Lt. Naya
Julianne Grossmanas EV Suit Computer (voice)Crew
Olatunde OsunsanmiDirector
Michelle ParadiseWriterShows like Star Trek: Discovery
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