186

If you’re a Paramount Plus subscriber, you can go watch Boimler of Lower Decks geek out over the cast of Strange New Worlds right now.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] Fuzzy_Dunlop@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

How important is it that I see Lower Decks first? I keep hearing good things about it, and I will get to it eventually, but I know very little beyond its premise.

[-] pjhenry1216@kbin.social 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Boimler is ambitious but kind of clumsy and awkward and stickler for rules (despite the boimler rule). Mariner is basically Ferris Bueller with the mouth of a sailor until her friends/family are in danger and then she's MacGuyver/007. (I also just realized I'm dating myself a lot of those references and I hope they still work.) The show is definitely written by fans of star trek that also are comfortable enough to poke fun at the source material.

Edit: that's probably enough to enjoy it, but I haven't seen it yet so don't know if they reference any lower decks story arcs heavily.

[-] andrewrgross@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Let me help you out: Boimler is a Feliz, and Mariner is an Oscar.

Now can someone explain all four LD characters based on their M* A* S* H counterparts? I want to make the joke but I'm literally not old enough to.

[-] deepthaw 6 points 1 year ago

You don’t need to. It might even help you figure out if you’d like Lower Decks.

[-] BeardedSingleMalt@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

I haven't watched past S2 of Lower Decks, but if you like slapstick humor busting at the seems with fanservice and callbacks then you might like it.

[-] JWBananas@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Jack Quaid plays Jack Quaid.

[-] kitonthenet@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I haven't seen the episode so take that into consideration, but probably not very. Lower decks hasn't broken that much new ground

[-] Hyacathusarullistad@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

0% important. I haven't gotten around to Lower Decks yet and I thought the episode was fantastic.

this post was submitted on 22 Jul 2023
186 points (96.5% liked)

Star Trek

10571 readers
3 users here now

r/startrek: The Next Generation

Star Trek news and discussion. No slash fic...

Maybe a little slash fic.


New to Star Trek and wondering where to start?


Rules

1 Be constructiveAll posts/comments must be thoughtful and balanced.


2 Be welcomingIt is important that everyone from newbies to OG Trekkers feel welcome, no matter their gender, sexual orientation, religion or race.


3 Be truthfulAll posts/comments must be factually accurate and verifiable. We are not a place for gossip, rumors, or manipulative or misleading content.


4 Be niceIf a polite way cannot be found to phrase what it is you want to say, don't say anything at all. Insulting or disparaging remarks about any human being are expressly not allowed.


5 SpoilersUtilize the spoiler system for any and all spoilers relating to the most recently-aired episodes, as well as previews for upcoming episodes. There is no formal spoiler protection for episodes/films after they have been available for approximately one week.


6 Keep on-topicAll submissions must be directly about the Star Trek franchise (the shows, movies, books etc.). Off-topic discussions are welcome at c/quarks.


7 MetaQuestions and concerns about moderator actions should be brought forward via DM.


Upcoming Episodes

Date Episode Title
11-21 LD 5x06 "Of Gods and Angles"
11-28 LD 5x07 "Fully Dilated"
12-05 LD 5x08 "Upper Decks"
12-12 LD 5x09 "Fissue Quest"
12-19 LD 5x10 "The New Next Generation"

Episode Discussion Archive


In Production

Strange New Worlds (2025)

Section 31 (2025-01-24)

Starfleet Academy (TBA)

In Development

Untitled comedy series


Wondering where to stream a series? Check here.


Allied Discord Server


founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS