Star Trek: S.C.E. #9: The Riddled Post by Aaron Rosenberg had a solid premise — a mysterious space station, a problem in need of solving — but the execution fell a bit flat for me. The story unfolds in a very straightforward, almost clinical fashion, lacking the tension or stakes that have helped elevate previous entries in the series. While there’s a mystery at the heart of the plot, it’s solved rather quickly, and what follows feels more like a checklist of tasks than a compelling narrative arc.
There are some good character moments scattered throughout, but they’re not enough to overcome the overall sense of detachment. It’s not a bad story, just one that doesn’t do much to stand out — and in a series that thrives on fast pacing and inventive engineering problems, that made it feel disappointingly forgettable.
