This show is a mess in my opinion. It's taken 12 episodes to clean up some of the wonky writing and ideas.
I can't get into a full critique because it's all spoilers. I read there was a pivotal staffing change after the first two episodes, which may make sense because the direction of the show changes abruptly right around episode three.
I can watch anything Star Trek, yet this show keeps pushing the stupid button and expecting fans to accept it.