Star Trek: All Discovery characters ranked from worst to best

Pictured: Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Photo Cr: Marni Grossman/Paramount+ © 2021 CBS Interactive. All Rights Reserved.
Pictured: Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Photo Cr: Marni Grossman/Paramount+ © 2021 CBS Interactive. All Rights Reserved. /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 13
Next
Star Trek, Star Trek: Discovery
“Die Trying” — Ep#305 — Pictured: Emily Coutts as Lt. Keyla Detmer of the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Photo Cr: Michael Gibson/CBS ©2020 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved. /

11. Keyla Detmer

Every so often, there are characters on TV that intrigue us with a sense of mystery. We don’t know much about them, but we want to get to know them. That’s where this next character comes in.

Keyla Detmer, the helmswoman of the USS Discovery, presents an intriguing blend of mystery and mastery in Star Trek: Discovery. Wearing a distinctive cybernetic eye implant, she stands out not just for her unique appearance but for her exceptional piloting skills. Picture Detmer at the helm, her hands effortlessly guiding the ship through the vastness of space, weaving through nebulas and dodging asteroids with the finesse of an astronomical ballet dancer. Her role is crucial, yet it’s her quiet, understated presence that leaves fans yearning for more.

Detmer’s past, particularly the story behind her cybernetic enhancement, is a canvas waiting to be painted. Viewers see her as calm and competent, but the depth of her experiences, the challenges she’s faced, and the journey she’s traveled to become the officer we see each episode remain shrouded in secrecy. This aura of mystery makes her fascinating. She’s more than just a crew member; she’s a vault of untold tales, a character whose every appearance on screen prompts many questions.