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Summary On a tropical paradise planet, Mariner questions Commander Ransom on how he structures his away team. Boimler makes a bold career decision. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Summary Mariner enlists her friends on a rogue mission to exonerate her mother, as Captain Freeman faces a military tribunal for the destruction of Pakled Planet. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Star Trek: Lower Decks…

Summary In the season two finale, the U.S.S. Cerritos is tasked to aid an Excelsior class starship on a first contact mission. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Star Trek: Lower Decks keeps its grip…

Summary Boimler tries to find a bridge buddy while the U.S.S. Cerritos crew has down time during a long warp trip. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary A consultant arrives on the U.S.S. Cerritos to run drills that require the lower deckers and bridge crew to swap duties. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Mariner and Boimler are stranded on an uninhabited planet with a sentient computer. On the Cerritos, Lt. Commander Billups must prove his engineering abilities to an old adversary. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel…

Summary Anomaly consolidation day on the U.S.S. Cerritos leaves the Lower Deckers with mixed emotions. Captain Freeman attempts to negotiate peace on the Pakled home world. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you…

Summary Mariner and Boimler try to track down the location of a legendary Starfleet party while the bridge crew deals with an insecure alien diplomat. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary The U.S.S. Cerritos is dispatched to a planet to investigate an unexplained sighting of a dangerous Mugato. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Assigned a special task by Dr. T’Ana, Tendi enlists Mariner for help. On the U.S.S. Cerritos, Rutherford is consumed by a bridge crew mystery. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour…