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Star Trek: Lower Decks S3, E6 – “Hear All, Trust Nothing”

Gary Anderson

Lower Decks offers up another solid episode with “Hear All, Trust Nothing.” It was a loving return to DS9 that captured some of the charm and a lot of the details of the beloved series. “Hear All, Trust Nothing” continues a trend started last week of humor, compelling story, and significant character development while also creating probably the most joy-filled, nerdy, fan service episode of the series. The three-prong story doesn’t feel overstuffed in any way. If the remaining four episodes are as good, Season Three could end stronger than it began. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S3, E6 – “Hear All, Trust Nothing”

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S3, E5 – “Reflections”

Gary Anderson

“Reflections” is the best episode of Season Three so far. Over two and a half seasons Lower Decks has kept us intrigued with two internal mysteries simmering just below the surface. Periodically allowing one or the other to heat up with an offhand reference, or as the main plot of an episode. Last week, we got a quick reminder of Shaxs unexplained resurrection. This week, we received a major advancement in the mystery behind Rutherford’s cybernetic implant. This was some of the best writing of the series to date. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S3, E5 – “Reflections”

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S3, E4 – “Room for Growth”

Gary Anderson

Episode Four is filled with more one liners than plot details, but that’s okay because it’s hilarious. The episode gives us two tracks to follow. While Mariner, Boimler, and Tendi clash with their arch-rivals, Delta Shift, Captain Freeman leads the Cerritos engineers on mandatory relaxation leave. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S3, E4 – “Room for Growth”

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S3, E1 – “Grounded”

Gary Anderson

“Grounded,” Star Trek: Lower Deck’s Season Three opener, picked up the cliffhanger from last season: Captain Freeman’s impending trial for the destruction of Pakled Planet. With the Cerritos impounded in dry dock, the crew stuck on Earth, scattered and confused. The senior officers refuse to talk to the press, and the lower deckers feel helpless, especially Freeman’s daughter.
But, instead of focusing on the progress of that trial, we follow the efforts of Beckett Mariner as she sets out on yet another rogue mission to prove her mother’s innocence. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S3, E1 – “Grounded”

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

Gary Anderson

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”

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S2, E9 – “wej Duj”

Gary Anderson

Vulcans! Klingons! Pakleds! Oh my!!

“Lower Decks” skips the cold opening to spends more time on the story. Good choice because this week’s action-pack episode is told across three different ships. I guess the title was a clue. We learn how the other lower deckers live and get to see Klingon ambition or Vulcan ingenuity are rewarded. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S2, E9 – “wej Duj”

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S2, E7 – “Where Pleasant Fountains Lie”

Gary Anderson

This week’s episode focuses on Chief Engineer Billups, who is heir to the kingdom of Hysperia – an earth-like planet with a Renaissance Faire-themed culture. This week’s episode focuses on the Cerritos Chief Engineer, Commander Andarithio “Andy” Billups, who we learn is heir to the kingdom of Hysperia – an earth-like planet with a Renaissance Faire-themed culture. His mother, Queen Paolana, is anxious for Billups to assume the role of the planet, which he will be obligated to do once he loses his virginity.

Meanwhile, Mariner and Boimler are transporting an evil sentient computer called AGIMUS to the Daystrom Institute when their shuttle crashes on a remote, uninhabited planet. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S2, E7 – “Where Pleasant Fountains Lie”