Star Trek: Lower Decks
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The seventh episode ofStar Trek: Lower Decksstarts out with a lot of promise.
We get some new pairings in Boimler and Rutherford, and later Boimler and Tendi.
Its a refreshing story line.
Only it turns out that Mariner was failing on purpose.
She knew that Ramsey wanted to recruit her, and she wasnt interested so Mariner sabotaged herself.
How is sabotaging yourself so someone doesnt make a run at hire you any more mature than that?
I understand Mariners point in theory, but it doesnt really play well here.
It only makes sense!
Before Boimler gets there, though, he becomes involved in a rebellion.
The denizens of the ship have become convinced they are stuck there forever (communication is key!)
and have decided to revolt, taking Boimler with them.
In the end, though, all is well, and Boimler rematerializes back to normal.
We understand that Mariner isUber-competent.
We get that Tendi likes weird experiments.
(Also, despite being on the ship with Boimler, we barely saw her in this episode!)
Its time to see something new.
And what about giving Tendi or Rutherford an A-plot once in a while?
Im being a bit harsh here because I expect a lot out ofLower Decks.
Its smart and funny and very well written.
Im ready for the show to give us something new.
Tendis distaste for actual dogs is amazing.
Captain Freeman in her Chain of Commandtype uniform and mission,excellent.
I hope we see more of Captain Ramsey, especially with Ransom.
The alien at the end of the episode is very reminiscent of the ones from Farpoint, right?
