Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 12 Through the Valley of Shadows

In season 2, episode 12 of Star Trek: Discovery, viewers join the crew of the titular starship as they embark on a seemingly impossible mission. The episode, entitled "Through the Valley of Shadows," sees the Discovery crew obtain critical information regarding the location of a vital component needed to build a device capable of defeating the menace known as Control.

The device in question is a time crystal, a rare and dangerous substance that allows those who possess it to manipulate time itself. The information the crew has obtained indicates that the time crystal they need is located on the Klingon homeworld, Qo'noS.

This poses a significant problem for the crew, considering the current state of relations between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. Not only would it be a potentially fatal mission, but they would have to find a way to get onto the planet undetected, retrieve the crystal before anyone else finds it, and make it back to the Discovery in one piece.

To make matters worse, during the course of the episode, Captain Pike discovers that his future has been glimpsed by a dangerous entity known as a Pah-wraith. According to the creature's visions, Pike will be involved in a catastrophic accident that will result in his eventual death. The crew must therefore find a way to prevent this from happening, without altering the timeline or engaging in any behavior that could be construed as predestination.

As usual, the episode is filled with tense moments, moral dilemmas, and action-packed sequences that showcase the crew's bravery and ingenuity. The audience will watch as they enter the Klingon Empire and attempt to traverse it undetected, even as they must contend with both the Empire's formidable defenses and the various factions vying for control of the region.

Ultimately, "Through the Valley of Shadows" will challenge the Discovery crew in ways they never thought possible, as they race against the clock to prevent both the destruction of the universe and their captain's untimely end. They will have to rely on their instincts, their training, and each other, if they hope to make it out of this mission alive.