“Under the Cloak of War” is the one of most ambitious and mature episodes of SNW thus far. It tells a story of trauma that investigates the moral grey area of war. It shows how extreme brutality can exact a price on those who are exposed to it.

We loved this episode for the serious, adult tone it took to the subject of war and the scars some carry with them long after the fighting is over. “Under the Cloak of War” works so well because it delivers an intelligent approach to a story that is extremely timely. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, E8 – “Under the Cloak of War”