Episodes 6 & 8 are where long time fans usually fall in love with the show. Many of us find it the Trekiest thing ever.
But it very deliberately takes its time to get there. It’s like the lobster in the pot of hot water trick for kids formed with SW and other 3D kids animation. By the time they get to the end of the first half of season one, they’re fully into Star Trek, but without culture shock.