In this week’s episode, “Mugato, Gumato”, we start off in the gym of the Cerritos. Ensigns Boimler (Jack Quaid) and Rutherford (Eugene Cordero) prepare for a bout of anbo-jyitsu. Ensign Mariner (Tawny Newsome) asks to join them, and they accept,…
One of the most common criticisms of Star Trek: Lower Decks is the monotonous way the Fave Four are paired. In this latest episode, we not only finally see a fresh pairing and a blast from the past, but we…
Life aboard the USS Cerritos seems to be settling into a groove of normalcy. Or at least, as normal as things can get on everyone’s favorite California-class starship… First thing out the gate, we learn that Ensign Beckett Mariner (Tawny…
A new ship, new characters, and more Trek references than you can shake a bat’leth at! Kennedy, Andi, Grace, and Sarah review the first season of Lower Decks and discuss what they hope to see in Season 2. Badgey, put…
If there was ever a concern that Lower Decks would be unable to sustain it’s intense, high-octane pacing for the entire season, this first season finale makes a strong argument for the undeniable staying power of this show. We open…
Starfleet, while a bit imperialist at times, has always been lauded for its benevolence towards other cultures, respecting the sovereignty of other civilizations and the natural development within them. While a good statue-toppling is always an appreciated spectacle, it’s very…
This episode is probably the first in the season where the senior staff’s professional respect and appreciation for their lower decks crewmates are finally called into question. First thing out of the gate, our Favorite Four are in trouble. Locked…
After comparing who’s rendition of what starship engine sounds best, our Favorite Four find themselves in two distinct predicaments. For the bulk of this episode, the bridge crew has their hands full wrestling century-old Starfleet cargo from the hands of…