he thought it was stupid because it wasn't anywhere in the original script nor what the original creator wanted.
Honestly, this might be needed, sci-fi on any of the main networks is a difficult sale. It's been a very long time since they've even tried, it has to have some universal appeal to it, unlike the stuff that airs on Space/Syfy.
Yes that means diversity in the cast, also keep in mind the hardcore star trek fans are pretty intense, having female leads gives the writers more room to get away from existing arcs.
How fucking white is MR that every other person bitches about diversity?
The irony is that the alt-right has been going on and on about white genocide and statistically white caucasians will become a minority because of their low birth rate. Having a racially diverse crew is realistic and a majoritarily white crew is actually a fantasy.
