US: Star Trek: Lower Decks (the new animated series)

ivrytwr3 · 11 Oct 2020 at 22:54

Just binged watched all the episodes - actually quite enjoyed it.

Mariner - really good character, but i wish she would slow down her speech, made it feel like any other kids show. Got better as the series went on though.

Tendi - as above and annoying, didn't get better, but definitely good character penitential

Cat doctor - wtf? Wasted character as didn't really do much, maybe see more of her in S2.

Ransom - great character.

Lots of easter eggs throughout and loved the final episode.

glenimp617 · 12 Oct 2020 at 16:30

I've really tried to get into this, but watching the first two episodes was a very painful experience.

It's just awful. It's slow in places then too fast in others, and I generally go through the episode wondering what on earths going on. It might be better after a line of speed and a vodka chaser?

I got two minutes into episiode three and had to turn it off.

Security guards don't snap violins in the 24th century lol It seems as though it's made for kids, but kids won't tear themselves away from youtube, roblox or fornite for this tripe.

Do I struggle on or give up?

Terminal_Boy · 12 Oct 2020 at 16:33

Looks like it makes Discovery and Picard appear decent additions to the Trekverse in comparison.

Alas, another, once beloved franchise is now ******ed beyond redemption.

steve5424 · 20 Oct 2020 at 08:07

FYI those calling it a kids show.

WRONG. That is still to come and is airing on Nickelodeon.

This is definitely aimed at adults with the humour and violence, nudity etc.

I personally enjoyed it 100% more than Picard and Discovery. It was decent TNG era Trek. Set in the right time with proper Trek looking ships, aesthetics etc. The showrunner obviously knows and cares about Trek and its many years of canon.

ivrytwr3 · 26 Aug 2022 at 22:11

S3 back - great first episode with loads of Trek references

Malevolence · 26 Aug 2022 at 22:21

ivrytwr3 said:
S3 back - great first episode with loads of Trek references

It's Star Trek, it would be strange if there wasn't loads of references? :confused:

ivrytwr3 · 26 Aug 2022 at 22:28

Malevolence said:
It's Star Trek, it would be strange if there wasn't loads of references?

Where's the *groan* button?

OK, i'll bite Captain Pedantic - Lower Decks is known for references throughout the whole Trek Universe. From bringing in other series characters to subtle references smattered throughout - and this episode was full of them.

something daft already!! · 26 Aug 2022 at 22:33

I can't bring myself to watch this. After all the poor reviews it got and I tried the first episode and found it so annoying, I had to switch it off. Maybe it has improved but I have no plans to find out, given how poor the series of Discovery were and how that most episodes of Strange new worlds were also rubbish. The less said about Picard the better.

steve5424 · 26 Aug 2022 at 22:43

something daft already!! said:
I can't bring myself to watch this. After all the poor reviews it got and I tried the first episode and found it so annoying, I had to switch it off. Maybe it has improved but I have no plans to find out, given how poor the series of Discovery were and how that most episodes of Strange new worlds were also rubbish. The less said about Picard the better.

Most episodes of SNW were fantastic. It was certainly not rubbish.

But this series is brilliant and certainly found its feet.

ivrytwr3 · 26 Aug 2022 at 23:19

Loved Strange New Worlds!

I was initially hesitant to Lower Decks, I thought it was a kiddie version of Trek - it isn't. Deffo recommend it

something daft already!! · 26 Aug 2022 at 23:47

I think there were a few good episodes of SNW but a lot of filler type episodes which you should not expect of a series of such a short run. I guess this happens when you spread yourself thin over a number of different but the same TV shows.

Btone · 27 Aug 2022 at 20:36

i've really like season 1-2 , but wasn't that impressed with the opening of season 3, or more to the point i'm forming a strong dislike to Mariner, she need kicked out of starfleet, cut off from her mother and father and forced to live in a hard cold universe with no help from anyone

ivrytwr3 · 27 Aug 2022 at 21:11

Btone said:
i've really like season 1-2 , but wasn't that impressed with the opening of season 3, or more to the point i'm forming a strong dislike to Mariner, she need kicked out of starfleet, cut off from her mother and father and forced to live in a hard cold universe with no help from anyone

Did you watch the end of the episode? They have addressed exactly that issue!

Her Mom and Dad have acknowledged that they are always bailing her out and have handed over her fate to non-family, if she fails she has to leave Starfleet (ofc she won't

)

Btone · 28 Aug 2022 at 09:46

yea did watch to the end, but does anyone really believe that if ransom was to kick her out ma and da won't come to her aid again, given what the covered up for her so far

Malevolence · 30 Sep 2022 at 05:19

You know every now and then in a program something is said that just hits you right in the funny bone and you can't stop laughing? Well, being a massive DS9 fan I was in tears...

steve5424 · 30 Sep 2022 at 08:19

That bit had me too. Loved that it was mostly set on DS9. With Kira in charge.

Malevolence · 30 Sep 2022 at 17:28

And Morn made an appearance too. :cool:

cu3ed · 30 Sep 2022 at 18:11

That keep circling and restart of the theme had me laughing. Brought some really good guest voicing as well this season.

JRS · 30 Sep 2022 at 18:41

I was very against this show. Still am to a degree, because Mariner irritates me beyond belief. But their reverence for, and willingness to play to, Trek canon is great.

Malevolence · 30 Sep 2022 at 18:42