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Summary Our Lower Deckers have trouble bonding with Ensign Jet Manhaver, who has been assigned Boimler’s bunk and shift duties. Meanwhile, we get a glimpse of Boimler’s life on the U.S.S. Titan, which is more intense than he thought it…

Summary Approximately three months after the events of the season one finale, the U.S.S. Cerritos is dispatched on a mission where it ends up in a sci-fi event resulting in “strange energy,” which Commander Ransom inadvertently absorbs. Our Take Solid,…

Summary Season finale. The U.S.S. Cerritos encounters a familiar enemy. Tendi helps a struggling recruit find her footing. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Star Trek: Lower Decks works.

Summary Mariner repurposes Boimler’s holodeck program to cast herself as the villain in a Lower Decks style movie. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford are caught off guard when aliens force them to testify about a series of seemingly unrelated events. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Mariner tries to impress her best friend from Starfleet Academy who is now a visiting Captain. Boimler is sent to a Starfleet medical ship after a transporter accident puts him “out of phase.” Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The…

Summary The lovable, but awkward, Ensign Fletcher makes work difficult for Mariner and Boimler. Rutherford introduces Tendi to a holodeck training program he created. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Mariner is suspicious of Boimler’s new girlfriend. Tendi and Rutherford grow jealous of a bigger starship’s gear. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.

Summary Captain Freeman seeks the ultimate payback after Mariner blatantly disrespects her in front of the crew. A well meaning Tendi accidentally messes up a Lieutenant’s attempt at spiritual ascension and tries to make it right. Our Take A strong…

Summary A new work protocol eliminating “buffer time” has the Lower Decks crew running ragged as they try to keep up with their tightened schedules. Ensign Mariner and Commander Ransom’s mutual lack of respect comes to a head during an…