This week’s episode of Lower Decks features a shift in tonality that continues to solidify it’s place in the Star Trek universe. While this may seem uncharacteristic against the backdrop of comedy the show has presented thus far, the tone shift does…
We’re joined by Dr. Rumman Chowdhury for an in-depth look at many of the different depictions of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the Star Trek universe. Why are malevolent AIs always susceptible to logic problems? Why gender an android?…
A new ship, new characters, and more Trek references than you can shake a bat’leth at! Kennedy, Andi, Grace, and Sarah review the first season of Lower Decks and discuss what they hope to see in Season 2. Badgey, put…
This episode is probably the first in the season where the senior staff’s professional respect and appreciation for their lower decks crewmates are finally called into question. First thing out of the gate, our Favorite Four are in trouble. Locked…
This week on Lower Decks, we’re granted a small peek behind the veil of Ensign Mariner’s mysterious past, watch a dog do things a dog should never do, and find out exactly what happens to all of the victims of…
After comparing who’s rendition of what starship engine sounds best, our Favorite Four find themselves in two distinct predicaments. For the bulk of this episode, the bridge crew has their hands full wrestling century-old Starfleet cargo from the hands of…
This week’s episode, “Cupid’s Errant Arrow”, jumps right into the mission at hand, focusing on the daunting task of imploding a derelict moon. Tendi and Rutherford are hype to assist the USS Vancouver, a Parliament-class starship with all the bells…
An ancient generation ship, adrift with a mummified crew, carries an elemental liquid capable of bringing inorganic material to life. Captain Freeman teams up with former crewmate Captain Durango of the Merced (A Tellarite captain? Let’s go!!) to escort the…