4. Sylvia Tilly
Watching a fully mature Sylvia Tilly was a treat in this episode. Many Trek fans may remember how bubbly and over-the-top Tilly was when she first arrived in Star Trek: Discovery. However, Tilly herself has experienced serious grief to match that of the cadets, and this episode serves to add to her character arc in that regard.
Captain Nahla Ake is forced to call in Tilly to try and help the cadets through their grief. She begins by introducing them to the play, Our Town, as a mask for accomplishing her task. Forcing the main cadets to come together and learn the play results in their reconnection over a common goal and theme, especially since SAM was so excited about the play before her glitching forced her to leave.
While at first the cadets feel as though the play is a waste of time, Tilly’s ability to get serious with them and talk them through their actual feelings significantly contributes to each character’s growth. Her portrayal in this episode indicates that Tilly has clearly moved on from being a semi-annoying character to a fully fleshed-out character. That is simply great writing at work.
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