What did folks think of the latest Strange New Worlds? (S2E4)

Felt like a neat add on to TOS but probably my least favorite of the season so far even tho I did like it.

I’m still pretty lukewarm on the Pike/Batel relationship. The reunion at the end didn’t feel very earned. Would be nice to get some more time with those two so I can get why I’m supposed to like them as a couple.