Star Trek: Discovery season 1 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a parallel universe, Burnham and the crew of the Discovery grapple with startling revelations: Burnham confronts Voq, who resides within Ash Tyler's body; Stamets is trapped in the mycelial network, encountering his own mirror image and a vision of his deceased partner, Culber. Emperor Georgiou holds court, revealing a darker side, while Burnham learns her Captain Lorca originated from this universe, having manipulated her for his own motives. The episode weaves themes of identity,
Full Episode S01E12 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What universe is the Discovery crew currently in?
They are in a parallel universe.
What ship from their universe crossed over to the parallel universe?
The U.S.S. Defiant.
Who is Voq/Ash Tyler?
He is a Klingon who has taken on a human's appearance but remains Voq inside.
What is wrong with Stamets?
Stamets is trapped inside the mycelial network and in a coma-like state.
Who is Emperor Georgiou?
Emperor Georgiou is the ruler in the parallel universe, a counterpart to Burnham's deceased mentor.
What is the plan regarding the U.S.S. Defiant?
The crew plans to find the original report on the Defiant in the Imperial Palace to learn how to return to their universe.
How does Stamets plan to escape the mycelial network?
Stamets, with the help of his mirror self, is trying to navigate a path out of the network.
What deal does Emperor Georgiou offer Burnham?
Georgiou offers to let the Discovery crew return to their universe in exchange for their spore drive technology.
What is revealed about Captain Lorca?
It is revealed that Captain Lorca is actually from the parallel universe and has been manipulating events.
How does Lorca's true identity come to light?
His sensitivity to light, a trait of humans from the parallel universe, reveals his true identity.
Who is Ava in relation to Lorca?
Ava was someone Lorca was involved with before he found Burnham more suitable for his plans.
What is the state of the mycelial network?
The mycelial network is being corrupted and needs to be saved.
What is the fate of the character Culber?
Culber appears as a vision to Stamets in the network, revealing he is deceased.
How does Burnham react to Emperor Georgiou?
Burnham is conflicted, recognizing Georgiou's resemblance to her mentor but aware of her different, crueler nature in this universe.
What does L'Rell reveal about Tyler/Voq?
L'Rell explains that Voq's consciousness was grafted into Tyler's body, making him a human-Klingon hybrid.
