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Star Trek: Discovery - S04E03 - Choose to Live
 

Star Trek: Discovery season 4 episode 3

Choose to Live

 
Burnham and Tilly hunt the killer of a Starfleet officer. Stamets and the science team race against the clock to prevent the anomaly from killing anyone else.
 
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Star Trek: Discovery / S04E03 : Choose to Live
Season 4, Episode 3 | Aired on December 2, 2021 | TV-14 | 48 min. | Paramount+
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EPISODES
Season 4
Season 4
Season 4
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 1 - Kobayashi Maru
    Episode 1
    Kobayashi Maru
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 2 - Anomaly
    Episode 2
    Anomaly
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 3 - Choose to Live
    Episode 3
    Choose to Live
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 4 - All Is Possible
    Episode 4
    All Is Possible
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 5 - The Examples
    Episode 5
    The Examples
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 6 - Stormy Weather
    Episode 6
    Stormy Weather
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 7 - …But to Connect
    Episode 7
    …But to Connect
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 8 - All In
    Episode 8
    All In
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 9 - Rubicon
    Episode 9
    Rubicon
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 10 - The Galactic Barrier
    Episode 10
    The Galactic Barrier
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 11 - Rosetta
    Episode 11
    Rosetta
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 12 - Species Ten-C
    Episode 12
    Species Ten-C
  • Star Trek: Discovery - Episode 13 - Coming Home
    Episode 13
    Coming Home

Star Trek: Discovery season 4 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In Star Trek: Discovery, the crew faces a mysterious anomaly, leading to a partnership with Ni'Var. Gray, seeking visibility, undergoes a procedure to be truly seen. Book wrestles with grief over Leto, while others reminisce about simpler times at Starfleet Academy. A Qowat Milat nun, J'Vini, commits dilithium thefts for a noble cause – protecting the last Abronians, an endangered species in cryostasis. Lieutenant Tilly steps up, displaying unexpected diplomatic skills. The episode balances personal struggles, like Gray's journey

Full Episode S04E03 Recap

### Previously on Star Trek: Discovery - **Gray's Visibility**: The crew acknowledges Gray's existence and commits to finding a way for him to be truly seen, celebrating his chance to start life anew. - **Book's Grief**: Book grapples with visions of Leto, his lost love, expressing regret over not fully conveying his feelings. - **Starfleet Academy Nostalgia**: Characters reflect on their Starfleet Academy days, noting the simplicity of that time compared to current complexities. - **Anomaly Investigation**: Discovery investigates a mysterious moving anomaly, with Ni'Var offering help. This leads to a partnership reflecting on the importance of Federation and Ni'Var unity. - **Dilithium Thefts**: A string of dilithium thefts, including a murder by a Qowat Milat nun, J'Vini, prompts a joint mission between Starfleet and Ni'Var. - **Gray's Incorporation**: Dr. Culber and Guardian Xi work to transfer Gray's consciousness into a synthetic body. - **Booker's Grief and Discovery**: Booker struggles with grief and guilt over Kwejian, while Stamets continues to theorize about the anomaly, now named the DMA (Dark Matter Anomaly). - **Discovery of Abronians**: The joint mission uncovers J'Vini's true motive – protecting the last of the Abronians, an endangered species in cryostasis. - **Tilly's Growth**: Lieutenant Tilly steps out of her comfort zone, demonstrating diplomatic and intuitive skills during the mission. - **Resolution and Consequences**: The mission concludes with J'Vini's arrest. While she faces consequences for her actions, her noble cause is acknowledged. - **Emotional Journeys**: Characters navigate personal challenges and growth, including Adira and Gray's unique bond, Book's path to healing, and Tilly's exploration of new experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What anomaly is the Discovery crew investigating?

The crew is investigating a mysterious moving anomaly, later named the DMA (Dark Matter Anomaly).

Who is Gray and what is his situation?

Gray is a character whose existence the crew acknowledges and is working to help him be truly seen, by transferring his consciousness into a synthetic body.

What personal struggle is Book facing?

Book is grappling with grief and visions of Leto, his lost love, expressing regret over not fully conveying his feelings to Leto.

Why does the Discovery crew team up with Ni'Var?

The crew teams up with Ni'Var to investigate the DMA and to address a series of dilithium thefts committed by a Qowat Milat nun, J'Vini.

What is Lieutenant Tilly's role in the mission?

Lieutenant Tilly is chosen for the mission for her intuitive diplomatic skills, stepping out of her comfort zone.

What is the significance of the Abronians in the episode?

The Abronians are an endangered species in cryostasis, protected by J'Vini, the Qowat Milat nun, from grave robbers.

What challenge is Booker facing regarding the anomaly?

Booker is struggling with grief and guilt over the loss of Kwejian, which was affected by the anomaly.

What theory does Stamets have about the anomaly?

Stamets theorizes that the anomaly might be a primordial wormhole, based on its gravitational distortions and dark matter content.

How does the crew plan to help Gray?

The crew, with the help of Dr. Culber and Guardian Xi, plans to transfer Gray's consciousness into a synthetic body.

What are the consequences for J'Vini's actions?

While J'Vini is arrested for her crimes, her noble cause of protecting the Abronians is acknowledged, and mitigating circumstances are considered in her sentencing.

What is the relationship between the Federation and Ni'Var?

The Federation and Ni'Var are allies, working together on the anomaly investigation and reflecting on the importance of their unity.

How does the episode explore personal growth?

The episode explores personal growth through characters like Tilly stepping out of her comfort zone, Book's path to healing, and the unique bond between Adira and Gray.

 
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