Star Trek: Lower Decks S5, E5 – “Star Base 80?!”

The Cerritos deviate to the infamous Starbase 80 to fix their navigational system or spend the next 700 years on impulse getting home. Captain Freeman is troubled knowing that her alternate dimension doppelganger was reassigned to their Starbase 80 as punishment for some failure of leadership. It inspires her to make sure this trip goes well. Unfortunately, the crew, including Boimler, gets infected by a mysterious disease. Mariner believes it was caused by “the curse of Starbase 80.” Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S5, E5 – “Star Base 80?!”

Star Trek: Lower Decks S2, E10 – “First First Contact”

Now, THIS was a thrilling way to end a season! It had it all. A planet-destroying impending danger. A new mystery about Rutherford’s cybernetic implant. Boimler’s life threatened in a heroic act. Plus, horny Beluga whales. All of that and more. Oh yeah, we’ll break down “First First Contact,” the Season Two finale for Star Trek: Lower Decks. Also, there’s a cliffhanger ending. What more could you want? Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S2, E10 – “First First Contact”