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Doug Jones shares behind-the-scenes moments with Sonequa Martin-Green while filming coda

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As a seasoned gamer and Star Trek enthusiast who has navigated through the vast galaxy of virtual universes and real-life series alike, I must say that the final episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Life, Itself,” was nothing short of a celestial journey. Sonequa Martin-Green‘s Michael Burnham and David Ajala’s Cleveland Booker, characters who have weathered stormy intergalactic seas together, bid an emotional adieu in a way that resonated deeply with me, a fellow spacefarer.

heads up: The following discussion may reveal plot details from the last season of Star Trek: Discovery, particularly the climactic episode titled “Life, Itself.” Proceed with caution if you haven’t watched it yet and wish to avoid spoilers.

As a long-time fan of Star Trek: Discovery, I was thrilled to see the series come to a close on May 30, 2024. Over the years, I have grown attached to the characters of Michael Burnham and Cleveland Booker, portrayed brilliantly by Sonequa Martin-Green and David Ajala, respectively. The way the show ended left me with mixed feelings, as it was not until after they had finished filming season five that they were informed of the series’ cancellation. This meant that the ending we received was a coda, filmed later to provide some closure for the characters.

Captain Burnham is embarking on one last journey with Discovery, and as she settles into the captain’s chair, she reflects upon the loved ones and comrades she formed aboard this vessel. A poignant moment unfolds between Burnham and Saru, and in an exclusive chat with TV Insider, Doug Jones revealed the intricacies of each take during their emotional exchange.

And I’ll tell you the final scene where she’s kind of gone back in time and is back on the bridge with her old crew, oh, what an emotional day that was. So that was a real gift and I was the first one to greet her when she came out of that stupor. And there was no dialogue—it was going to have music over it—so every time Sonequa stepped up to me face-to-face, she whispered, “I love you.” And I whispered back, “I love you,” and you’re not going to be aware of that, but take after take after take, we did not miss one take with that. And at one point she said, “I could do this all day.” And I said, “Me too, me too.” And by then we were getting [teary]. So it was a teary day for sure, but happy tears.

Doug Jones

Despite not overhearing any dialogue between characters Jones and Martin-Green, it’s clear their bond is heartwarming as they interact for what seems like the final time in their respective roles. This scene is particularly poignant because it symbolizes a full circle moment for their characters. Their initial trust on the USS Shenzhou was shattered due to Burnham’s mutiny, but the series finale suggests this trust has been restored. This emotional moment is made even more captivating by Jones’ off-screen insights.

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2024-08-05 03:23

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