"It's is possible make no mistake and still lose That's no weakness, that's life" Cptn Jean Luc Picard CO USS Enterprise NCC 1701-D This his how I feel right now
I like that there was an explicit reason they sent the Cerritos; William Boimler sent the rift to their dimension because he knew the Cerritos crew could fix it. Starfleet takes that seriously enough that they're willing to follow his word to the letter. None of this "only ship in the quadrant" bullshit. Someone asked specifically for the Cerritos, and they're gonna deliver. And from an engineering point, I like that Rutherford caught on that the Cerritos has become the ultimate custom mod, something Billups took advantage of for sure. The old girl is kind of a badass at this point.
Not just our main cast either. They absolutely pulled a _Scrubs_ and gave us a new batch of amazing lower deckers.Jessie gave a shout-out to Ensign Olly, but can we also show some love to Charlotte Nicdao's Ensign Meredith?
@@Renkencen I feel like it's more likely they give Mike Mcmahan a multiverse spinoff show and have Dawnn Lewis and Jack Quaid as regulars, maybe with guest appearances from the Cerritos crew.
The bit of Rutherford permanently ditching the implant makes sense to me, the implant was forced on him by Admiral (Then Lt. Commander) Buenamigo as part of his effort to cover up his role in helping develop the automated Texas class. So, at least to me it makes sense that he would have the implant removed for good, not to mention that if there's another crossover with Strange New Worlds or Star Trek: Legacy, It would make things much easier for Eugene Cordero to play the role without wearing a bunch of prosthetics as a live-action version of Rutherford.
I really do think given the circumstances its the absolute best series finale I could have hoped for, but it truly does make me morn for what could have been. But most of all I want to say thank you Lower Decks, for everything.
As with _Discovery,_ I felt that there were plenty more stories they could have told, but they did their best to give us a satisfying finale. I will also say that they left everything in the *perfect spot* for the Cerritos to make an appearance in _Prodigy._ I can't tell you how much I would explode with joy seeing Tendi and T'Lyn team up with Rok-Tahk. (and a check-in with Gillian, Matt and Kimolu wouldn't be the most egregious fanservice in the world, would it?)
14:32 the Sovereign class that appear at the end was the Enterprise-E as they were en-route and if you pause it. You can make out the registry number. Also Picard would be an Admiral by now as he was mentioned at the end of Season 3 as an Admiral, so Worf would be Captain of the Enterprise by this point.
Jessie, your final comments about what Lower Decks has meant to you and us is beautiful Long story short, I struggle with life even with support, I still struggle. This show has been a connection and has helped me through things. A light even when things are dark I hope to tell everyone who has worked on the show, thank you. For bringing joy, love, nerdiness, laughter, comfort, hope, beauty, and so much more to my life I will be there whenever Lower Decks comes back. And I will do my part to spread the love to try to speed up it's return To the cast/crew and my fellow fans live long and prosper friendship high five! 🖖
@@chacaf22 That actually closes a small plothole for me which is: how did Ma'ah get handed command so easily, and how did that fleet so readily accept his command? *Worf,* the right hand of Martok, no doubt intervened!
I used Lower Decks (and then SNW) to introduce my girlfriend to Star Trek. Now she is an ardent fan, has been researching the types of ships and wants to learn Klingon. We're both happy and sad about the end of the series, but the great thing about Star Trek is that there are so many wonderful things to see and now I'm sharing it with someone I love. We also "don't want the game to end", but we know that "all good things..."
The way I see it, When Boimler Breaks the red pad, that wasn't "Incidental", it was him almost instinctively deciding that Backing Mariner was more important than it is, this thing that he basically based his entire personality on all season, the culmination of his perpetual need to imitate others to attain success. It was an important moment.
Lower Decks was a great journey and I'm glad to have gone on it with you, Jessie. Of course I'll still watch your other media reviews and videos on other topics, but I always especially enjoyed watching you nerd out to this delightful show.
Great review. I am HOPING for a movie or two that really wraps this up. IF there is a Trek that deserves a movie (other than ENT ) it is Lower Decks. For that matter I'd love to see those same characters in live action after a time skip. This was the post Dominion War trek everyone wanted. (I'd love to see older versions of that crew in the right kind of story, kicking treacherous Romulan butt).
My thoughts on Rutherford's implant being removed is that it's a beat they planned in for the purpose of making it easier to give him cameos in live action like Mariner and Boimler got. I do agree that it felt out of nowhere though.
That seems likely, though I feel like if Noël Wells has to go through getting greened up, Eugene Cordero should be able to handle some time in the prosthetics chair.
I could understand that but wished they just minimized or modified Rutherford's implant I would've been fine if it was something akin to Seven's eye piece. Or even a small piece of metal on the temple
@GSBarlev I love Rutherford as a character, but the design of his implant has always felt...clunky?..to me due to how primitive it looked in comparison to Starfleet tech like VISORs or ocular implants. Honestly? Rutherford's implants feel more like something from TOS or the first six ST movies than TNG/DS9/VOY era Starfleet medicine. So I'm not sure how well a live-action version of Rutherford's prosthetic piece would work....especially when cybernetic implants like Keyla Detmer's exist in the same timeline.
Perhaps its denial but Star Trek Lower Deck: The Animated Motion Picture, feels like an absolute inevitability. The biggest hope now is that Tawny Newsome can keep the spirit of Lower Decks alive from the Starfleet Academy writers room.
@@richlynch9068 I think Tawny’s legacy in ST will be bringing improv/2nd city approaches into Star Trek. I’ve seen interviews with Jonathan Franks where he said that that was absolutely mind blowing and changes the way that they think about doing Star Trek shows
That Sovereign-class was the Enterprise, as it turns out! They do exactly one zoom in on the saucer where you can see half the name and registry. Also, Picard was already established as being promoted to Admiral in the S3 finale, so in theory this should have been Worf in command.
@claytonberg721 Picard S3, specifically the finale. The joke about the Enterprise-E not being available to be used to assault the Borg cube relies on the fact that Worf was the captain at the time of the E's destruction or permanent damage (and his protestations the E's loss wasnt his fault).
My headcannon that I just came up with just this very second: The gateway connects to a bunch of places, sure... including that gateway that opened at the end of Piccard Season 2, because seasons 1 and 2 are in a different universe, which is why season 3 just kind of largely ignores everything that happened in seasons 1 and 2. It's silly, but it's a fun thought and it made me giggle.
Those who made Lower Decks what it is are still around, many of them still making Star Trek. Star Trek Lower Decks inflows and the message is only going to grow not be forgotten. We are more connected and organised than ever, in part thanks to you Jessie, Cerritos Strong.
I just can't believe my favorite Star Trek show is over after only 50 episodes! Fifty is just so few. I feel so much at home with this crew. I love everyone in it, and I love the people who brought them to life. Big hug to you. I cried too hard when I finished the episode.
The implant arc and Rutherford hating the ship made sense to me. He started off trying to improve it because of his alt universe interaction and he was upgrading it throughout the series and he realized he didn't need to improve himself in that way.
I don't feel ready for this to end. As a queer person, wow did I relate to this show, especially as someone into space engineering, neurodivergent and so on, and the Lower Deckers are just so relatable to me (Boims being the big starfleet nerd but with anxiety and loves purple, the rebeliousness of Mariner that calls BS when it is but also growing as a person, Rutherford for being the big engineering nerd and how he related to Tendi ( saw a queerplatonic vibe) and ofc Tendi for being such a bright and enthusiastic optimistic person, plus T'lyn obviously for her not fitting the expected Vulcan box. This show seriously helped a lot with my happiness and I will miss it so much. BTW we see the Enterprise in the coda, orbiting SB80, but we don't see more than the ship. Also I think Picard in an Admiral now because he is funding the Archeologist Guild we saw earlier on LD season 3.
For me Rutherford loosing the implant works for me, since we saw Otherford in this season getting more of it since he never had friends. Rutherford ditching the implants therefore tells us he is trusting his friends completly.
There’s gonna be tons of jokes circulating Starfleet about how the Cerritos needs two officers for every job. Two science officers, two first officers. If they promote Rutherford to co-Chief Engineer the whole gang will be part of the redundancy. 😂
@@JustBen81Shax is definitely Chief of Security, but the same way Yar & Worf were on the Enterprise-D: bridge Tactical officer with a far bit of Operations duties mixed in. So I can see Keyshon covering a lot of Shax's internal security duties when Shax is basically pulling double duty.
I was getting kinda emotional and then the stupid joke about "A little birdy told me you made some upgrades to the plasma injectors." "Was it Dr. Migleemo?" "Yes." made me laugh so hard.
I definitely agree with you on this not feeling like the proper final ending. I also felt for this final season we spent way too much of time away from our beloved lower deckers. This series is what brought me to your channel while this may be the end of one of my favorite star trek series. I look forward to what comes for the creators and this crew whatever form that may take, and I look forward to continuing following your channel and creative endeavors.
For like half the episode I was expecting Rutherford's sudden hostility to the Cerritos to be that the bits of his old self that he absorbed were causing him issues.
I can't thank you enough for recommending me Lower Decks through your videos all the way back in season 1. It's been such a wild ride and I just love that we got this show
Ah, you made me cry more than I did watching the actual finale. Thank you for your recaps and for how much of yourself that you share in them. There are so many of us weirdos who love Star Trek and this show in particular. We're all still out here!
agreed so hard with what you said at the end, it's REALLY DIFFICULT to lose this ongoing glimpse into an inclusive future with all these goofy but supportive weirdos at this particular moment in history. 💔
Growing up, and still to this day, my very favorite television show is Stargate SG-1. There are a lot of reasons; the plot and setting are fascinating and unique, it has arguably one of the most faithful and successful spin-off series ever, the sheer nostalgia... But honestly, what always stood out to me was the chemistry between the characters. It is hard to truly nail interpersonal chemistry, especially on screen, where we don't have the filter of our own imaginations to perfect the experience visually or audially. But SG-1 was really special in how well the characters--the core cast especially, but also in general--meshed and bounced off each other. It's shaped how I write my characters more than any other media. In fact, I haven't come across SG-1's equal (in my opinion at least)... Until Lower Decks. The extraordinary chemistry the cast has struck me from season 1. It's hard to put into words, but just how perfectly they volley back and forth, whether teasing, or clashing, or cooperating. It's captivating and I adore it. Lower Decks surprised me in so many ways that others could extrapolate on much more eloquently than I could, but I just wanted to highlight the character writing, voice acting, and animation, and how it all comes together to work just so incredibly well. It couldn't have been done without any one of those contributing factors putting in their best. And to make it even more amazing, none of it had to be done. This was a comedy show most didn't expect much out of, I know I didn't at first. They didn't have to go all out in any of it, adult animation already has a reputation for being low-effort and kinda ugly, with little to no care or attention to plot. But Lower Decks put forth their best effort anyway, and made not just a genuinely hilarious and charming show, but a truly valuable entry to the Star Trek universe; one that demonstrated true love and understanding for Star Trek as a whole. I do feel bad they had to hastily wrap everything up, but I do feel the conclusions they crafted for each of the characters were satisfying and heartwarming. We even got justice for Starbase 80! And just some genuinely good leadership from Ransom. I'm so glad they gave him a moment to truly shine before his inevitable promotion. I'm gonna miss this show, but I'm so very glad it's here.
It was good, although not great. But more clever than I originally thought. After some consideration having the previous episode embrace mulitverse fanfic, this episode's ending was them opening the door for the fandom to explore other stories with these characters.
What Lower Decks meant to me was feeling like at least somebody out there gets what I love about Star Trek still. I recognize and appreciate that others can find their enjoyment of the other new Trek shows that are out there, and I'm glad that it opens up others to enjoy the world of Star Trek. But LD felt like a hug from an old friend. Like, hey, you're remembered! We still find value in what you love! The amount of times I cried happy tears when one of the characters was expressing what I value about Trek...it was a lot.
to me it makes sense for Randsom to give the co first officer post, it is his style to do stuff like that, and he trust the two of them so it just makes sense to me, plus they have good and bad points that they cover for each other
My thoughts on Rutherford's implant removal was "Oh they're definitely setting him up for live action version if there is one in the future for easier transition". I think one of the reason why the crossover episode of LD and STW in "Those Old Scientist" that only had live action version of Mariner and Boimler, is the make up and technical setup for Tendi and Rutherford is too complicated. Especially for Rutherford's implant eye piece, it had to have a matching digitized eye that can emote and correspond to his other real eye, just like in the animated version.
20:52 Matt and Kimolu are Belugas, which are toothed whales. They're not generally considered dolphins because of the lack of the dorsal fin. _That said_ *all dolphins are whales,* so when in doubt, go with "whale" unless your cetacean friend explicitly identifies as otherwise. 34:07 Also, the line about Migleemo (I only caught it the second time through) was a _really bad_ (read: hilarious) joke, as the prior line was, "A little birdie told me that..." So wait, is that a racial slur? 🤔
Sending lots of hugs, Jessie. Of all the stupid decisions that Paramount took in the recent years, cancelling Lower Decks was the worst. But man, did they do stupid things. They cancelled Discovery, they cancelled and un-cancelled, Prodigy and they stopped renewing the license with BlueBrixx - right before they finally got some mini-figs. I'm mad at paramount ... really, really mad.
I mean with Discovery, reason was lower watch numbers overall. Which sort of makes sense. With Lower Decks, we all know thats not the reason. Maybe animation budget?
I really didn’t like that Rutherford had the implant removed. Cyborg Rutherford always struck me as neurodivergent in some way (where pre-implant Rutherford very much did not), so removing the implant kind of struck me as the creators “curing” his neurodivergence, especially since he seemed like a slightly different person after it was gone.
We know from flashbacks that Rutherford was much more passionate and aggressive, before his accident. How will his more human emotional state mesh with the crew?
I feel like we could have done with a episode that was properly focused on Rutherford this season. It feels like he was in the background a little bit more this season, which I think made the issues you outlined more pronounced. I did however have tears in my eyes at least three times over the course of the episode. All of the characters got their moment in the spotlight, Like Boimler casually flipping the saucer section to take out a bird of prey, Tendi and T'lyn's Science besties, All of ransom's strength training paying off when he overpowers Ma'ah, Rutherford unlocking the true power of the Cerritos and Mariner's speach at the end. While the plot was alittle rough in the way you've outlined, the emotional beats were 100% on target.
Great review, Jessie. It was a nice ending of the series, but I'm very sad it's the end. I hope we see these characters in something else down the road.
Nailed it, as always! You are the only person whose review I’d watch that was 75% the length of the show, let alone 150% I agree with you on all points, and you brought up some I missed.
It’s as really nice episode but definitely lukewarm as a series finale. I don’t think it works as well as Life Itself, even if that was weakened by the shoehorned Calypso tie in. This got me emotional but that episode almost brought me to tears. It kind of reminds me a fair bit of Endgame, this seeming one off plot material that just has the expectation of series finale thrown at it and this is just what we’re stuck with. Better episode than Endgame, but not all it could’ve been
❤❤❤ Gonna miss your astute, emotionally intelligent, and skilled storytelling reviews of this show. I hope the show's creatives recognize how important their work is to some of us.
I see an option. yes, it is the end of lower decks as is. but it also pushes a new door wide open. basically DS9, but with a stable wormhole to other realities. just like a show, where a guy invented a device that opens wormholes to other realities. maybe captain ransom will slide to those realities? just for fun? ;-)
Yeah, definitely with you on how weird Rutherford's arc in this episode felt. I have a soft spot for cyborg characters in general and it felt a bit sudden for him to just go back to being a regular old human. Overall, I've absolutely adored this show. I love stories about the people who never really get paid attention to, and so much of the stories of our weirdo dorks reminds me of the thousands of hours I've sunk into Space Station 13(can't believe it took until now to realise that the two are more similar than I would've thought.) All these odd little guys living in a strange universe and bonding over their shared experience despite being so different from each other.
Thank you Ms. Jessie for taking the time to review Star Trek Lower Decks : The New Next Generation. It was a great show and it was so different, funny and very special within the Star Trek universe. I would love to see more of Mariner and Boimler in live action on Strange New Worlds or on another show if it is possible. It was sad to watch the last episode since it's understood that the series is ending. I watched it and I thought about the characters evolving over the years was great. Boimler is great and seeing him grow a beard and just change to have a little more confidence, Mariner really changed and she became responsible and learned to embrace her career in starfleet. Rutherford changed also and seeing him in his natural state was cool. Tendi changed and we saw her as a bad ass orion and T'lyn was a great member of the lower decks and she added so much "logic and goodie too shoes" to the show. Thank you for giving you honest opinion and review from week to week and while Lower Decks has ended we can still see you review various things. It was so much fun to see you weekly giving a review and your soul, heart and spirit is beautiful as a person, a human and as a WOMAN! I have been blessed to watch you and to see your heart being given to us with your reviews! The show was very beautiful and seeing your tears made me realize that Star Trek I have watched it since I was a kid in the 70s is so much more. There are always possiblities and I would hope that as a species Humans we can become better and be the best of mankind. Thank you again it's been an honor to see you weekly. LL&P
I hate that this show is canceled. I honestly don't understand what Paramount is doing with Star Trek Lower Decks, which is a great addition to the franchise.
Hard to believe the show that got me into Trek is coming to a close.. and yet, beautiful. Beautiful how it ended. I'm in some tears like- that's a good finale, but I'll miss everyone on-board.
Satisfying but i was kind of expecting the 5 including tyln to rank up. Also loved maah and malors involvement 😅 and that closing montage brought a tear to my eye.
I fully agree with all your thoughts on the episode. It's a good season ending but it definitely felt like but a steeping stone to more adventures for these characters. Here's hoping Newsome being on Starfleet Academy can keep the spirits of Lower Decks alive. Though what I wouldn't have given to see a Kelvin timeline variant of the Cerritos in the storm. But when it comes to catchphrases, Ransom won.
Not even going to lie, I was crying the entire finale. To see everyone get all the recognition they deserved. Mariner accepting her responsibilities. Boilmer finally becoming his own hero like he always wanted and being recognized for that. Tendi and T'Lyn truly achieving the heights theyre capable of. Rutherford accepting himself for what he is and loving the job he has. The respect of all the crew of Cerritos to one another. That moved me the most I think, seeing this ship that although is portrayed as the "outcasts" ends up being by far the most realistic representation of our humanity in space. Our small gripes, our prejudices, but then, also our brotherhood/sisterhood. For something that is dismissed as just a silly comedy in the Star Trek universe, is truly one of the most moving and enjoyable ST that has come out in our modern ST era.
I was thinking that earlier today, too. With the turn the world is taking, Lower Decks' optimism of the future is needed now more than ever, and yet it's gone as a show. This animated show that I, honestly, thought I would hate because it seemed to be just banking off nostalgia and referential humor became my favorite series in the franchise because the writers understood what made Star Trek Star Trek.
I watched it twice. It was a great episode but ooeee I am not ok. cried a bunch last night, tearing up now watching your video. I really hope we get more. I also wanna say, your reviews in general and especially for Lower Decks have been super important to me. I don't have too many friends who are star trek super fans so this has been a good outlet for me and it's like I get to have a nerd out discussion with a friend.
While I've enjoyed most of the recent Star Trek live-action shows, I love that this show demonstrates that you don't need to move on from that classic era of Star Trek in order to be a good and successful show - that the setting has plenty of scope to tell new and different stories without abandoning what made the older series so beloved. I so would love a Starbase 80 spin-off.
I love how Starbase 80 is introduced as this place, alternative captain Freeman ends up and our Freeman is afraid of ending up and in the end, she ends up ending up there but in a good way. I hope I'm making sense in a sense.
Well, our friends are truly no longer Lower Deckers. They are now Upper Deckers. Part of me thinks that it would be so funny to end ST:LD and then next year announce ST:UD. The same show, but evolved. Sadly, I know this isn't going to happen. But I need my delusions at this point.
@jessiegenderafterdark5287 I 3000% agree with you. We really need to keep the humour, messages of hope, laughter, friendship, strength, perseverance and sense of "wierdo" pride that LD has engendered these past few (and let's say eventful) years in our hearts not just in the hard days ahead, but for all time. I'm going to miss this show. It has meant a lot to me and has inspired and helped me get through some dark moments as it has you and so many others. 💙 and 🤗 to you and all our fellow "wierdos" Cerritos Strong!
This is a setup for a Lower Decks movie. We’re definitely seeing a movie within a few years. Starbase 80 with the Freemans? Next to the first known stable dimensional rift? Yes, the movie is coming, and it will be glorious.
I wanted to add on to some of the other great comments on Rutherford's removal of his implant. First off, I completely agree with you Jessie that it felt that arc was not fleshed out enough, but I think I see where this was going. In the episode (and in bits and pieces over the season), he was constantly making comments about the limitations of the Cerritos, when in reality, it was the limitations of his implants. He knew everything there was to know about the ship, from a technical point of view. This is all when and good when you're starting off, but as we've seen with other Engineers like La Forge, Scotty, O'Brien and many others, it isn't about what the ship is meant to do, but what it is capable of doing. So, what am I getting at? He outgrew his implants. He has enough experience where technical knowledge was no longer his limiting factor. What he needed was creativity! Something his implants were NEVER going to give him. They became a crutch, when he is capable of so much more now. This leads nicely to his comment on how adaptable the California Class of ships are and also the overall theme of growth for the characters. As someone who works in Aerospace, this is really relatable! So, there's my take on it, which I think they would have shown in a longer arc next season if they had the ability to do it. Love your work Jessie, keep up the good fight!
I think the writers and actors did what they could with the situation they found themselves in. So, the issue felt a bit rushed, and some things were not fully addressed (mainly, I think there was a lot more to the Rutherford arc that simply had to get cut). I will say that the penultimate episode of the season is the one that is really going to stand out over time, as they basically said "multi-verses and fan-service are passe", and then proceeded to make a multi-verse and fan-service-y episode that rocked!
Also, I'm going to miss Lower Decks. It's what got me into Star Trek in the first place. And I've made so many friends here too. In fact, I named my cat Q when I first adopted him last year. This show will always hold a very special place for me.
Really was an emotional episode to watch knowing at least for now it is all we will see of the lovable cast of goofballs living up to Starfleet ideals. Even knowing there were no rumors of a spin-off I had held out hopes that something would be teased to that effect and certainly where they left this season's plot there is absolutely room for multiple directions such a show could take. This show has been such a joy to watch within a group of friends active in a Trek RP that it will be quite the shame to not have more to look forward to or take inspiration from.
15:45 My excuse for buying it was that it could've been exaggerated for the audience, and maybe not what Captain Freeman experienced herself. Like how "invisible" creatures in cartoons are often shown transparent or in white outlines so that we, the audience, know where they are and what they're up to, but the other characters can't see them.
"It's is possible make no mistake and still lose
That's no weakness, that's life"
Cptn Jean Luc Picard
CO USS Enterprise NCC 1701-D
This his how I feel right now
I like that there was an explicit reason they sent the Cerritos; William Boimler sent the rift to their dimension because he knew the Cerritos crew could fix it. Starfleet takes that seriously enough that they're willing to follow his word to the letter.
None of this "only ship in the quadrant" bullshit. Someone asked specifically for the Cerritos, and they're gonna deliver.
And from an engineering point, I like that Rutherford caught on that the Cerritos has become the ultimate custom mod, something Billups took advantage of for sure. The old girl is kind of a badass at this point.
The old girl is the gem of the California class, after all.
Captain Freeman as the first Schrödinger wave hits: "Brace for weird!!" 🙃😄
Now I’m just gonna be sad most of today. I really liked this final episode but I just want more stories with all of these incredible characters.
Not just our main cast either. They absolutely pulled a _Scrubs_ and gave us a new batch of amazing lower deckers.Jessie gave a shout-out to Ensign Olly, but can we also show some love to Charlotte Nicdao's Ensign Meredith?
Yeah. Sure it was the last episode but they can still easily make more episode, just with Freeman not in it and seeing Ransom in charge!
@@Renkencen I feel like it's more likely they give Mike Mcmahan a multiverse spinoff show and have Dawnn Lewis and Jack Quaid as regulars, maybe with guest appearances from the Cerritos crew.
Maybe they’ll come out with some more Comics or Lower Decks Novels
The comics are pretty great!
The bit of Rutherford permanently ditching the implant makes sense to me, the implant was forced on him by Admiral (Then Lt. Commander) Buenamigo as part of his effort to cover up his role in helping develop the automated Texas class.
So, at least to me it makes sense that he would have the implant removed for good, not to mention that if there's another crossover with Strange New Worlds or Star Trek: Legacy, It would make things much easier for Eugene Cordero to play the role without wearing a bunch of prosthetics as a live-action version of Rutherford.
@@DelcoRanz93 I agree with this he never chose the implant
I actually thought he was going to lose the implant in Season Four.
I really do think given the circumstances its the absolute best series finale I could have hoped for, but it truly does make me morn for what could have been. But most of all I want to say thank you Lower Decks, for everything.
100% agreed with that statement.
As with _Discovery,_ I felt that there were plenty more stories they could have told, but they did their best to give us a satisfying finale. I will also say that they left everything in the *perfect spot* for the Cerritos to make an appearance in _Prodigy._ I can't tell you how much I would explode with joy seeing Tendi and T'Lyn team up with Rok-Tahk.
(and a check-in with Gillian, Matt and Kimolu wouldn't be the most egregious fanservice in the world, would it?)
I was hoping we could just let Lower Decks end without comparing it to Discovery. It's unfair.
Tendy and T'lin team up with Rok-Tahk? OK, I must be there to hug all three of them. I adore them all equally!
14:32 the Sovereign class that appear at the end was the Enterprise-E as they were en-route and if you pause it. You can make out the registry number. Also Picard would be an Admiral by now as he was mentioned at the end of Season 3 as an Admiral, so Worf would be Captain of the Enterprise by this point.
i am a little sad we didnt get like...3 seconds of Captain Worf but its totally okay!
Jessie, your final comments about what Lower Decks has meant to you and us is beautiful
Long story short, I struggle with life even with support, I still struggle. This show has been a connection and has helped me through things. A light even when things are dark
I hope to tell everyone who has worked on the show, thank you. For bringing joy, love, nerdiness, laughter, comfort, hope, beauty, and so much more to my life
I will be there whenever Lower Decks comes back. And I will do my part to spread the love to try to speed up it's return
To the cast/crew and my fellow fans live long and prosper friendship high five! 🖖
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As a bit of a fitness freak... I approve of, "Engage the core!". Best warp command phrase ever! 😂
Given that context, I guess it makes sense 🤔
It's perfect for Ransom
It has become my new start of workout hype phrase.
But I'm saying it like picard. "Engage. The core."
makes me giggle every time :)
"This isn't the end of the story, its the beginning" -Beckett Mariner
well, I certainly did not expect a chihuahua-targ.
But they were sooooo cute!
The Enterprise was shown at Starbase 80 with the other Starfleet ships at the end of the episode.
Ooh, good catch! That's definitely NCC-1701 on that Sovereign. There's also a Luna, which I'm assuming is the Titan.
This is seriously Worf's fault 👍
@@chacaf22 That actually closes a small plothole for me which is: how did Ma'ah get handed command so easily, and how did that fleet so readily accept his command? *Worf,* the right hand of Martok, no doubt intervened!
I used Lower Decks (and then SNW) to introduce my girlfriend to Star Trek. Now she is an ardent fan, has been researching the types of ships and wants to learn Klingon. We're both happy and sad about the end of the series, but the great thing about Star Trek is that there are so many wonderful things to see and now I'm sharing it with someone I love. We also "don't want the game to end", but we know that "all good things..."
The way I see it, When Boimler Breaks the red pad, that wasn't "Incidental", it was him almost instinctively deciding that Backing Mariner was more important than it is, this thing that he basically based his entire personality on all season, the culmination of his perpetual need to imitate others to attain success. It was an important moment.
I bet Doctor T'Ana was cursing when the Cerritos turned into an Oberth-Class.
😂😂
@@bemasaberwyn55 Well, like she isn't at any other time of day...
IK, but I'd be pretty pissed too. It's justified this time.@@Donnagata1409
Lower Decks was a great journey and I'm glad to have gone on it with you, Jessie. Of course I'll still watch your other media reviews and videos on other topics, but I always especially enjoyed watching you nerd out to this delightful show.
Great review. I am HOPING for a movie or two that really wraps this up. IF there is a Trek that deserves a movie (other than ENT ) it is Lower Decks. For that matter I'd love to see those same characters in live action after a time skip. This was the post Dominion War trek everyone wanted.
(I'd love to see older versions of that crew in the right kind of story, kicking treacherous Romulan butt).
My thoughts on Rutherford's implant being removed is that it's a beat they planned in for the purpose of making it easier to give him cameos in live action like Mariner and Boimler got. I do agree that it felt out of nowhere though.
That seems likely, though I feel like if Noël Wells has to go through getting greened up, Eugene Cordero should be able to handle some time in the prosthetics chair.
I could understand that but wished they just minimized or modified Rutherford's implant
I would've been fine if it was something akin to Seven's eye piece. Or even a small piece of metal on the temple
@GSBarlev I love Rutherford as a character, but the design of his implant has always felt...clunky?..to me due to how primitive it looked in comparison to Starfleet tech like VISORs or ocular implants. Honestly? Rutherford's implants feel more like something from TOS or the first six ST movies than TNG/DS9/VOY era Starfleet medicine.
So I'm not sure how well a live-action version of Rutherford's prosthetic piece would work....especially when cybernetic implants like Keyla Detmer's exist in the same timeline.
Picard is not captain anymore, IIRC Lower Decks even referenced Admiral Picard when Mariner was hanging out with that archeologist.
Yep. If the _E_ is around, it's (implied) to be under the command of Captain Worf.
**Update:** Yep, the _E_ is a part of the fleet around Starbase 80.
Perhaps its denial but Star Trek Lower Deck: The Animated Motion Picture, feels like an absolute inevitability. The biggest hope now is that Tawny Newsome can keep the spirit of Lower Decks alive from the Starfleet Academy writers room.
Yes, please and thank you! Tawny is Awesome!
@@richlynch9068 I would love this
Or live action
@@richlynch9068 I think Tawny’s legacy in ST will be bringing improv/2nd city approaches into Star Trek. I’ve seen interviews with Jonathan Franks where he said that that was absolutely mind blowing and changes the way that they think about doing Star Trek shows
Sure it’s a comedy show but improv approaches like that can actually work for serious television and drama as well.
Relga's pet made me think of a chihuahua version of the unicorn dog creature from "The Enemy Within" (TOS)
I think it's just a chihuahua Targ xD Of course she would have a Targ bred to be small and "cute" but more aggressive then an average Targ xD
That Sovereign-class was the Enterprise, as it turns out! They do exactly one zoom in on the saucer where you can see half the name and registry.
Also, Picard was already established as being promoted to Admiral in the S3 finale, so in theory this should have been Worf in command.
was there ever a canonical source that said worf got the enterprise, or was that all in STO/novels?
@claytonberg721 Picard S3, specifically the finale. The joke about the Enterprise-E not being available to be used to assault the Borg cube relies on the fact that Worf was the captain at the time of the E's destruction or permanent damage (and his protestations the E's loss wasnt his fault).
@@generalilbis right, thank you.
My headcannon that I just came up with just this very second:
The gateway connects to a bunch of places, sure... including that gateway that opened at the end of Piccard Season 2, because seasons 1 and 2 are in a different universe, which is why season 3 just kind of largely ignores everything that happened in seasons 1 and 2. It's silly, but it's a fun thought and it made me giggle.
Those who made Lower Decks what it is are still around, many of them still making Star Trek.
Star Trek Lower Decks inflows and the message is only going to grow not be forgotten.
We are more connected and organised than ever, in part thanks to you Jessie, Cerritos Strong.
It really is the worst time for this show to end. Sending you love, Jessie. Live long and all that jazz.
I just can't believe my favorite Star Trek show is over after only 50 episodes! Fifty is just so few. I feel so much at home with this crew. I love everyone in it, and I love the people who brought them to life. Big hug to you. I cried too hard when I finished the episode.
The implant arc and Rutherford hating the ship made sense to me. He started off trying to improve it because of his alt universe interaction and he was upgrading it throughout the series and he realized he didn't need to improve himself in that way.
I don't feel ready for this to end. As a queer person, wow did I relate to this show, especially as someone into space engineering, neurodivergent and so on, and the Lower Deckers are just so relatable to me (Boims being the big starfleet nerd but with anxiety and loves purple, the rebeliousness of Mariner that calls BS when it is but also growing as a person, Rutherford for being the big engineering nerd and how he related to Tendi ( saw a queerplatonic vibe) and ofc Tendi for being such a bright and enthusiastic optimistic person, plus T'lyn obviously for her not fitting the expected Vulcan box. This show seriously helped a lot with my happiness and I will miss it so much.
BTW we see the Enterprise in the coda, orbiting SB80, but we don't see more than the ship. Also I think Picard in an Admiral now because he is funding the Archeologist Guild we saw earlier on LD season 3.
For me Rutherford loosing the implant works for me, since we saw Otherford in this season getting more of it since he never had friends.
Rutherford ditching the implants therefore tells us he is trusting his friends completly.
There’s gonna be tons of jokes circulating Starfleet about how the Cerritos needs two officers for every job. Two science officers, two first officers. If they promote Rutherford to co-Chief Engineer the whole gang will be part of the redundancy. 😂
Two chiefs of security.
@@JustBen81 Right! I forgot about that!
@@JustBen81Shax is definitely Chief of Security, but the same way Yar & Worf were on the Enterprise-D: bridge Tactical officer with a far bit of Operations duties mixed in. So I can see Keyshon covering a lot of Shax's internal security duties when Shax is basically pulling double duty.
Honestly? I think Rutherford is already Billups' unofficial 2IC in engineering, so him getting a promotion in job duties wouldn't change a whole lot.
I was getting kinda emotional and then the stupid joke about "A little birdy told me you made some upgrades to the plasma injectors." "Was it Dr. Migleemo?" "Yes." made me laugh so hard.
I definitely agree with you on this not feeling like the proper final ending. I also felt for this final season we spent way too much of time away from our beloved lower deckers. This series is what brought me to your channel while this may be the end of one of my favorite star trek series. I look forward to what comes for the creators and this crew whatever form that may take, and I look forward to continuing following your channel and creative endeavors.
For like half the episode I was expecting Rutherford's sudden hostility to the Cerritos to be that the bits of his old self that he absorbed were causing him issues.
They missed the absolute golden opportunity to say the Enterprise would help but they're waiting for parts that will arrive Tuesday.
lower decks was definitely the highlight of this generation of trek, for me
I can't thank you enough for recommending me Lower Decks through your videos all the way back in season 1. It's been such a wild ride and I just love that we got this show
Ah, you made me cry more than I did watching the actual finale. Thank you for your recaps and for how much of yourself that you share in them. There are so many of us weirdos who love Star Trek and this show in particular. We're all still out here!
agreed so hard with what you said at the end, it's REALLY DIFFICULT to lose this ongoing glimpse into an inclusive future with all these goofy but supportive weirdos at this particular moment in history. 💔
The Star Trek episode with a kame-hame-ha
Awesomeness!!!
@ hell yeah
I loved this episode i didn't realize how much I had pent up, until i started to tear up.
Your last 8-10 minutes was really very moving and true, Jesse. Thank you.
Growing up, and still to this day, my very favorite television show is Stargate SG-1. There are a lot of reasons; the plot and setting are fascinating and unique, it has arguably one of the most faithful and successful spin-off series ever, the sheer nostalgia... But honestly, what always stood out to me was the chemistry between the characters. It is hard to truly nail interpersonal chemistry, especially on screen, where we don't have the filter of our own imaginations to perfect the experience visually or audially. But SG-1 was really special in how well the characters--the core cast especially, but also in general--meshed and bounced off each other. It's shaped how I write my characters more than any other media.
In fact, I haven't come across SG-1's equal (in my opinion at least)... Until Lower Decks. The extraordinary chemistry the cast has struck me from season 1. It's hard to put into words, but just how perfectly they volley back and forth, whether teasing, or clashing, or cooperating. It's captivating and I adore it. Lower Decks surprised me in so many ways that others could extrapolate on much more eloquently than I could, but I just wanted to highlight the character writing, voice acting, and animation, and how it all comes together to work just so incredibly well. It couldn't have been done without any one of those contributing factors putting in their best.
And to make it even more amazing, none of it had to be done. This was a comedy show most didn't expect much out of, I know I didn't at first. They didn't have to go all out in any of it, adult animation already has a reputation for being low-effort and kinda ugly, with little to no care or attention to plot. But Lower Decks put forth their best effort anyway, and made not just a genuinely hilarious and charming show, but a truly valuable entry to the Star Trek universe; one that demonstrated true love and understanding for Star Trek as a whole. I do feel bad they had to hastily wrap everything up, but I do feel the conclusions they crafted for each of the characters were satisfying and heartwarming. We even got justice for Starbase 80! And just some genuinely good leadership from Ransom. I'm so glad they gave him a moment to truly shine before his inevitable promotion.
I'm gonna miss this show, but I'm so very glad it's here.
We need more Lower Decks! Sending big hugs to everybody loving this show 🫶
It was good, although not great. But more clever than I originally thought. After some consideration having the previous episode embrace mulitverse fanfic, this episode's ending was them opening the door for the fandom to explore other stories with these characters.
13:08 I'm calling it a purg = pug + targ
Losing this and What we do in the Shadows in the same week hurt…
What Lower Decks meant to me was feeling like at least somebody out there gets what I love about Star Trek still. I recognize and appreciate that others can find their enjoyment of the other new Trek shows that are out there, and I'm glad that it opens up others to enjoy the world of Star Trek. But LD felt like a hug from an old friend. Like, hey, you're remembered! We still find value in what you love! The amount of times I cried happy tears when one of the characters was expressing what I value about Trek...it was a lot.
Sovereign Class Cerritos (love that the nacelles stay rounded) and ISS Cerritos were definitely my favorite variants
Your perspective, along with this series are tear-worthy. Thank you always for your depth of insight and open heart! 🥺❣
Just finished watching and then your video drops, perfect. I need to process these emotions.
That recent Ready Room episode with the cast is wonderful.
to me it makes sense for Randsom to give the co first officer post, it is his style to do stuff like that, and he trust the two of them so it just makes sense to me, plus they have good and bad points that they cover for each other
My thoughts on Rutherford's implant removal was "Oh they're definitely setting him up for live action version if there is one in the future for easier transition". I think one of the reason why the crossover episode of LD and STW in "Those Old Scientist" that only had live action version of Mariner and Boimler, is the make up and technical setup for Tendi and Rutherford is too complicated. Especially for Rutherford's implant eye piece, it had to have a matching digitized eye that can emote and correspond to his other real eye, just like in the animated version.
20:52 Matt and Kimolu are Belugas, which are toothed whales. They're not generally considered dolphins because of the lack of the dorsal fin. _That said_ *all dolphins are whales,* so when in doubt, go with "whale" unless your cetacean friend explicitly identifies as otherwise.
34:07 Also, the line about Migleemo (I only caught it the second time through) was a _really bad_ (read: hilarious) joke, as the prior line was, "A little birdie told me that..." So wait, is that a racial slur? 🤔
Sending lots of hugs, Jessie. Of all the stupid decisions that Paramount took in the recent years, cancelling Lower Decks was the worst.
But man, did they do stupid things. They cancelled Discovery, they cancelled and un-cancelled, Prodigy and they stopped renewing the license with BlueBrixx - right before they finally got some mini-figs.
I'm mad at paramount ... really, really mad.
I mean with Discovery, reason was lower watch numbers overall. Which sort of makes sense.
With Lower Decks, we all know thats not the reason. Maybe animation budget?
The Reliant is a Miranda Class, it's my personal favorite class.
I really didn’t like that Rutherford had the implant removed. Cyborg Rutherford always struck me as neurodivergent in some way (where pre-implant Rutherford very much did not), so removing the implant kind of struck me as the creators “curing” his neurodivergence, especially since he seemed like a slightly different person after it was gone.
Yeah, that felt awkward at best. Even beyond neurodivergence, it just felt ableist. Like a cure-all for any disability. Not cool.
We know from flashbacks that Rutherford was much more passionate and aggressive, before his accident. How will his more human emotional state mesh with the crew?
I feel like we could have done with a episode that was properly focused on Rutherford this season. It feels like he was in the background a little bit more this season, which I think made the issues you outlined more pronounced.
I did however have tears in my eyes at least three times over the course of the episode. All of the characters got their moment in the spotlight, Like Boimler casually flipping the saucer section to take out a bird of prey, Tendi and T'lyn's Science besties, All of ransom's strength training paying off when he overpowers Ma'ah, Rutherford unlocking the true power of the Cerritos and Mariner's speach at the end. While the plot was alittle rough in the way you've outlined, the emotional beats were 100% on target.
Great review, Jessie. It was a nice ending of the series, but I'm very sad it's the end. I hope we see these characters in something
else down the road.
Nailed it, as always! You are the only person whose review I’d watch that was 75% the length of the show, let alone 150% I agree with you on all points, and you brought up some I missed.
It’s as really nice episode but definitely lukewarm as a series finale. I don’t think it works as well as Life Itself, even if that was weakened by the shoehorned Calypso tie in. This got me emotional but that episode almost brought me to tears.
It kind of reminds me a fair bit of Endgame, this seeming one off plot material that just has the expectation of series finale thrown at it and this is just what we’re stuck with. Better episode than Endgame, but not all it could’ve been
❤❤❤ Gonna miss your astute, emotionally intelligent, and skilled storytelling reviews of this show. I hope the show's creatives recognize how important their work is to some of us.
I see an option.
yes, it is the end of lower decks as is.
but it also pushes a new door wide open. basically DS9, but with a stable wormhole to other realities. just like a show, where a guy invented a device that opens wormholes to other realities.
maybe captain ransom will slide to those realities? just for fun?
;-)
Yeah, definitely with you on how weird Rutherford's arc in this episode felt. I have a soft spot for cyborg characters in general and it felt a bit sudden for him to just go back to being a regular old human.
Overall, I've absolutely adored this show. I love stories about the people who never really get paid attention to, and so much of the stories of our weirdo dorks reminds me of the thousands of hours I've sunk into Space Station 13(can't believe it took until now to realise that the two are more similar than I would've thought.) All these odd little guys living in a strange universe and bonding over their shared experience despite being so different from each other.
Thank you Ms. Jessie for taking the time to review Star Trek Lower Decks : The New Next Generation. It was a great show and it was so different, funny and very special within the Star Trek universe. I would love to see more of Mariner and Boimler in live action on Strange New Worlds or on another show if it is possible. It was sad to watch the last episode since it's understood that the series is ending. I watched it and I thought about the characters evolving over the years was great. Boimler is great and seeing him grow a beard and just change to have a little more confidence, Mariner really changed and she became responsible and learned to embrace her career in starfleet. Rutherford changed also and seeing him in his natural state was cool. Tendi changed and we saw her as a bad ass orion and T'lyn was a great member of the lower decks and she added so much "logic and goodie too shoes" to the show. Thank you for giving you honest opinion and review from week to week and while Lower Decks has ended we can still see you review various things. It was so much fun to see you weekly giving a review and your soul, heart and spirit is beautiful as a person, a human and as a WOMAN! I have been blessed to watch you and to see your heart being given to us with your reviews! The show was very beautiful and seeing your tears made me realize that Star Trek I have watched it since I was a kid in the 70s is so much more. There are always possiblities and I would hope that as a species Humans we can become better and be the best of mankind. Thank you again it's been an honor to see you weekly. LL&P
Thank you so much for making this. My heart ❤
I hate that this show is canceled. I honestly don't understand what Paramount is doing with Star Trek Lower Decks, which is a great addition to the franchise.
I feel you, Jessie. I'm going to miss this wonky-beautiful ship and its misfit and weird crew too. We need Lower Decks' ethos more than ever.
Time for Star Trek: Cerritos!!!
I wish I was one of those people that can rewatch things over and over. I'm going to miss them so much.
21:54 the Vulcan scissor
Tendi's eyes reflecting on the tablet are staring INTO MY SOUL.
Totally agree we really need a show like this now more than ever. My all time favorite Star Trek show.
Hard to believe the show that got me into Trek is coming to a close.. and yet, beautiful. Beautiful how it ended. I'm in some tears like- that's a good finale, but I'll miss everyone on-board.
The doggo is a nod to Worf's pet, Chaula, from 'Home' in that TNG episode Where No One Has Gone Before.
Satisfying but i was kind of expecting the 5 including tyln to rank up. Also loved maah and malors involvement 😅 and that closing montage brought a tear to my eye.
Beautifully put at the end there
I fully agree with all your thoughts on the episode. It's a good season ending but it definitely felt like but a steeping stone to more adventures for these characters. Here's hoping Newsome being on Starfleet Academy can keep the spirits of Lower Decks alive.
Though what I wouldn't have given to see a Kelvin timeline variant of the Cerritos in the storm.
But when it comes to catchphrases, Ransom won.
Thank you - you put my own feelings on the end of this show into words in a way I couldn't. All the best
Not even going to lie, I was crying the entire finale. To see everyone get all the recognition they deserved. Mariner accepting her responsibilities. Boilmer finally becoming his own hero like he always wanted and being recognized for that. Tendi and T'Lyn truly achieving the heights theyre capable of. Rutherford accepting himself for what he is and loving the job he has. The respect of all the crew of Cerritos to one another. That moved me the most I think, seeing this ship that although is portrayed as the "outcasts" ends up being by far the most realistic representation of our humanity in space. Our small gripes, our prejudices, but then, also our brotherhood/sisterhood.
For something that is dismissed as just a silly comedy in the Star Trek universe, is truly one of the most moving and enjoyable ST that has come out in our modern ST era.
I was thinking that earlier today, too. With the turn the world is taking, Lower Decks' optimism of the future is needed now more than ever, and yet it's gone as a show. This animated show that I, honestly, thought I would hate because it seemed to be just banking off nostalgia and referential humor became my favorite series in the franchise because the writers understood what made Star Trek Star Trek.
I watched it twice. It was a great episode but ooeee I am not ok. cried a bunch last night, tearing up now watching your video. I really hope we get more.
I also wanna say, your reviews in general and especially for Lower Decks have been super important to me. I don't have too many friends who are star trek super fans so this has been a good outlet for me and it's like I get to have a nerd out discussion with a friend.
Also, definitely agree with some of your criticism, especially with Rutherford. The implant issues felt like they popped back up out of the blue
Also, people don't like Genesis? I've always loved that one, it's a blast and when I was a kid it was a little scary.
And now I'm tearing up again at the end of this. It really is a punch in the gut losing this show right now
While I've enjoyed most of the recent Star Trek live-action shows, I love that this show demonstrates that you don't need to move on from that classic era of Star Trek in order to be a good and successful show - that the setting has plenty of scope to tell new and different stories without abandoning what made the older series so beloved.
I so would love a Starbase 80 spin-off.
Well, one thing that came to mind is that that pheomenon at the end could easily be a gateway to some more Lower Decks live action appearances. :)
I love how Starbase 80 is introduced as this place, alternative captain Freeman ends up and our Freeman is afraid of ending up and in the end, she ends up ending up there but in a good way.
I hope I'm making sense in a sense.
Jessie, there are endings, but there is also beginnings. The journey... all our journeys, continue... 🖖😔❤
Well, our friends are truly no longer Lower Deckers. They are now Upper Deckers. Part of me thinks that it would be so funny to end ST:LD and then next year announce ST:UD. The same show, but evolved. Sadly, I know this isn't going to happen. But I need my delusions at this point.
@jessiegenderafterdark5287
I 3000% agree with you. We really need to keep the humour, messages of hope, laughter, friendship, strength, perseverance and sense of "wierdo" pride that LD has engendered these past few (and let's say eventful) years in our hearts not just in the hard days ahead, but for all time.
I'm going to miss this show. It has meant a lot to me and has inspired and helped me get through some dark moments as it has you and so many others.
💙 and 🤗 to you and all our fellow "wierdos"
Cerritos Strong!
This is a setup for a Lower Decks movie. We’re definitely seeing a movie within a few years. Starbase 80 with the Freemans? Next to the first known stable dimensional rift? Yes, the movie is coming, and it will be glorious.
Maybe there could be Lower Decks movies in the future.
I wanted to add on to some of the other great comments on Rutherford's removal of his implant. First off, I completely agree with you Jessie that it felt that arc was not fleshed out enough, but I think I see where this was going.
In the episode (and in bits and pieces over the season), he was constantly making comments about the limitations of the Cerritos, when in reality, it was the limitations of his implants. He knew everything there was to know about the ship, from a technical point of view. This is all when and good when you're starting off, but as we've seen with other Engineers like La Forge, Scotty, O'Brien and many others, it isn't about what the ship is meant to do, but what it is capable of doing.
So, what am I getting at?
He outgrew his implants. He has enough experience where technical knowledge was no longer his limiting factor. What he needed was creativity! Something his implants were NEVER going to give him. They became a crutch, when he is capable of so much more now. This leads nicely to his comment on how adaptable the California Class of ships are and also the overall theme of growth for the characters.
As someone who works in Aerospace, this is really relatable!
So, there's my take on it, which I think they would have shown in a longer arc next season if they had the ability to do it. Love your work Jessie, keep up the good fight!
"Everyone hates on [Genesis]"? What? Why? When? Where?
This is one of my favorite episodes!
I love this series and of all the new series this is the saddest I’ve felt that it’s “over” for new stories for these awesome characters.
Great review. Stay on trekking. You do great reviews. Live long and prosper!
I think the writers and actors did what they could with the situation they found themselves in. So, the issue felt a bit rushed, and some things were not fully addressed (mainly, I think there was a lot more to the Rutherford arc that simply had to get cut). I will say that the penultimate episode of the season is the one that is really going to stand out over time, as they basically said "multi-verses and fan-service are passe", and then proceeded to make a multi-verse and fan-service-y episode that rocked!
*takes a deep breath*
SCIENCE BESTIES!!!!!!
Also, I'm going to miss Lower Decks. It's what got me into Star Trek in the first place. And I've made so many friends here too. In fact, I named my cat Q when I first adopted him last year. This show will always hold a very special place for me.
Really was an emotional episode to watch knowing at least for now it is all we will see of the lovable cast of goofballs living up to Starfleet ideals. Even knowing there were no rumors of a spin-off I had held out hopes that something would be teased to that effect and certainly where they left this season's plot there is absolutely room for multiple directions such a show could take. This show has been such a joy to watch within a group of friends active in a Trek RP that it will be quite the shame to not have more to look forward to or take inspiration from.
15:45 My excuse for buying it was that it could've been exaggerated for the audience, and maybe not what Captain Freeman experienced herself. Like how "invisible" creatures in cartoons are often shown transparent or in white outlines so that we, the audience, know where they are and what they're up to, but the other characters can't see them.