This is a different timeline from that of the TOS of our memories, or so it is said on other boards that I have read. I dislike the entire Kirk the brash young ensign stepping above and over all those more seasoned officers, but hey, the combat leader is the one who stands up and says follow me, right? I will watch this Star Trek, but maybe I am going in with to many expectations, and baggage from the timeline that I have been a fan of. Maybe I need to stow those before going in to watch it.