Wow! Who would have thought that there could have been so many action scenes packed into a one-hour episode? This was definitely a well thought out story. Even the intro scenes showed aspects of the alternate universe rather than what viewers have been used to for the last four seasons. The alternate universe theme song was better, too! Despite the fact that there wasn't much on character development, the Archer/Forrest conflict dramatized some of the back-stabbing, plotting, and scheming that would be typical for people of this mirror universe. It was almost like a chess game. Each would make their move while trying to anticipate the others next move. The emotional dramatization of these alternate characters were fun to watch. It did seem like the actors were having fun doing these scenes. I'm not sure if it would be appropriate for T'Pol to have a goatee, but she did show some liveliness in this alternate character.

There was a also a good tie-in with the TOS episode, 'Tholian Web'. The disappearance of the Defiant from that episode and its mysterious emergence in the alternate universe had a good, basic, and sound science fiction explanation. The details of the Defiant were well done! Uniform insignia, registry number, wall panels , and instrumentation were all actuate for what was from that era. A very good job and thanks goes to the production staff for being able to recreate such a likeness to the TOS era!!

Overall, this episode served well and stayed true to the TOS original episode, "Mirror, Mirror". Once again, humanities true basic colors showed through from Cochrane's first shot at Vulcans to the agony chamber.  A job well done.

1) Mayweather is a MACO dude!

2) Hoshi is a Ho.

3) Porthos is a real dog.

4) Forrest dies again.

5) We get to see a whole Tholian!