Ep 2. New Eden

In Star Trek: Discovery season 2 episode 2, titled "New Eden," the U.S.S. Discovery responds to a distress call from a remote human colony in a far-off sector of space. The planet, which has no known strategic or scientific value, is inhabited by a small group of humans living in a pre-warp society, and there is no explanation as to how they arrived there.

After arriving on the planet, the Discovery crew discovers that the colonists are descendants of a group of humans from Earth who were part of a religious movement in the 21st century. The movement was believed to be a doomsday cult, and they fled Earth in an attempt to avoid the apocalypse they believed was coming. They wandered through space for several generations until they found this planet, which they named "New Eden."

The crew is faced with a dilemma as the Prime Directive prohibits them from interfering with the natural development of a pre-warp society. However, on their arrival, the Discovery discovered that the colonists are not the only ones on the planet. There is also a nearby asteroid that is on a collision course with the planet.

As the crew races to find a solution, Captain Pike faces challenges from his own crew, as well as the settlers on the planet. Some believe that their arrival is proof of divine intervention, while others are skeptical of their intentions. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Saru struggles with questions about his own religious beliefs as he observes the colonists' faith and rituals.

Throughout the episode, the crew is forced to confront difficult questions about the balance between the need to preserve a pre-warp culture and the responsibility to protect life from a natural disaster. They must also navigate complex ethical issues surrounding the settlers' belief system and how it impacts their future survival.

Ultimately, the episode is a poignant exploration of faith, morality, and sacrifice that challenges the crew's beliefs about what they know and what they are willing to do to help those in need. It showcases the complexities of the Prime Directive and the difficulty in balancing the need to preserve cultures against the need to save lives. Overall, "New Eden" is a compelling and thought-provoking episode that is sure to resonate with viewers.