'Star Trek: Discovery' Fans on Social Media React to the Season Finale

Star Trek: Discovery concluded its first season with a surprise ending that sent Star Trek fans on social media into shock: the appearance of the USS Enterprise.

With the entire crew having received medals of honor for helping to end the war with the Klingon Empire, the Discovery just needs its new captain before disembarking on its next mission. The ship sets its course for Vulcan with Saru acting as captain for the trip. Michael Burnham has been reinstated as a Starfleet officer with the rank of commander and her foster father Sarek joins them on the trip for a chance to see his home planet.

With the ship's spore drive offline until a non-human interface is built, the Discovery travels to Vulcan via warp drive. They don't get far before receiving a priority-one Starfleet distress call.

On the ship's computer consoles the registry number "NCC-170-" begin to appear. They are hailed by Captain Pike, whom Burnham recognizes as the captain of the Enterprise. She and Sarek share a look because they both also know that Pike's science officer is Spock - Sarek's biological son and Burnham's foster brother.

The two ships come nose to nose as the credits begin to roll. The end credits music from Star Trek: The Original Series plays as the credits roll.

Fans had a strong reaction to the arrival of the Enterprise, especially knowing that Spock should be aboard at this point in Star Trek history. Some were shocked by its arrival, other's simply pleasantly surprised. Some were impressed or annoyed by the Enterprise's new design, which makes it look like a more natural fit for Star Trek: Discovery's aesthetic. Everyone wants to know what this means for the show's second season.

Star Trek: Discovery will return for that second season on CBS All Access. In the meantime, here are some of the reactions from Star Trek fans on social media.