It's impossible to actually dislike Kirk or Alt!Kirk in either of his guest appearances this season but it is odd to me they are leaning so heavily on using him as prominent guest star when any of their main cast could do with the exposure and screen time. His conversation with La'an was a highlight though.

I don't care for the Spock/Chapel plot and I have to wonder at Spock wanting to officially declare his affair with Chapel to Starfleet when he's engaged.