Feeling chemistry is always subjective to some degree, but claiming they had no chemistry at all is ridiculous and obviously based strongly on shipper bias and hypocrisy.
The scene was pure chemistry, full of sensuality, intimacy and erotism, from the setting and their outfits (still wonder if it was Spock who requested "appropriate attire" for dancing Tango or if La'an just went all in on her own by chosing THAT dress), the romantic music, the sensual dance moves and touches, the breathlessness in La'an's voice and the depths in Spock's, the eye contact and then that super tender kiss!
Like I could write whole essays just about the chemistry in that scene!
But it's the same with Spock touching hands. They complain about Spock being too touchy but cheered "oh my god, so much chemistry! They Vulcan kissed and are already in love!" about the 5 seconds handshake between Spock and Kirk. So I'm not surprised they deny the chemistry between La'an and Spock.
As for Spock and La'an feeling forced... isn't every interaction basically forced, because they're written by writers and written with narrative and character development intent? The interactions between other characters are just as forced. Spock and Kirk interacting is definitely forced (and blunt fanservice) because there's no reason for them to even know each other at this point in time, so forced!!!!
But like I said before, I don't feel it's forced given the glimpses we got before hinting at their attraction and the huge amount of parallels between them which felt like they build up to this, they just didn't dangle them in front of our faces like shiny car keys like other pairings.
I'm also baffled at the comments about La'an's shifting personality and people call her out of character, which is especially funny coming from people who cheered for her to fall for a Kirk she knew less than a day (which I thought was out of character, at least if you interpret it as true love and not a fleeting crush or experiment in romance).
La'an said it herself, she basically lived in the constant wait and fear for the Gorn coming back, but now that they're gone because La'an defeated them, with this huge weight having fallen of her shoulders, she's allowed to losen up and live those experiences she's denied herself before. I actually find it amazing and right that she's having these new experiences with Spock, not just because they build so much trust working together, mind melding and with Spock having stolen the Enterprise for her that it makes sense for her to be comfortable like this with him, but also because he's doing exactly the same. They're both learning to explore their own humanity and they're doing it with the one person who can absolutely relate to where they're coming from. It's beautiful and makes so much sense. But people are mad La'an is smiling and expressing her feelings now in a positive way and I'm like OMG! SHE'S BEEN THREW ENOUGH! LET HER BE HAPPY! LET MY GIRL LIVE A LITTLE!
Also peopole saying Spock is sleeping his way through the entire crew because he's involved with... checks notes.... 2 crew members (from over 200!). Seriously???
The only complaint I've seen that I kind of agree with is the pacing, that it feels a bit rushed. Not really complaining myself, but I didn’t expect them to kiss this early and expected a bit more of a slow-burn after the hints in the 2nd episode (though they can still take their time now), but I'm not really surprised because objectively the writers just don’t have the best track record writing romance on the show. They put the development of Pike and Batel from just a casual fling to her being his big love off-screen and I personally didn't feel any mutual attraction between Spock and Chapel before their first kiss, so I can see where people are coming from here.
But I'm also suspecting they're "rushing" on purpose for what's to come later in the season. We know there'll be a shift in the 2nd half of the season, much likely darker and more dramatic, and what happened to Spock during the mind meld with Batel will definitely come back to play a role, and I feel like that his relationship with La'an will become important while he struggles with whatever's going on with him.
I thought his wedding speech to Christine, talking about needing someone as an emotional anchor through emotional turmoil, felt very much like a foreshadowing reflection of what Spock needs himself and I think they're building his connection and feelings for La'an to become the calm eye and anchor in the storm of his emotions.
Sorry for rambling, just having a lot of thoughts and feelings.
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