Star Trek: Lower Decks

If you don't enjoy this show, you have forgotten how to have fun. Is it serious? No. Is it funny? Yes. Are there great Star Trek references? Yes. Is it cheesy? Yes. Does it live up to the standards of a great Star Trek show? YES!

The characters are great. The writing is funny and quick witted. It takes existing ideas and presents them from a great new perspective adding a new dynamic to the universe. It is the perfect addition to an IP that is, frankly, floundering to find itself.

Go in with an open mind and enjoy the frivolity!

As the title suggests, this was unexpected. I was a big doubter off the show due to the trailer, but after relenting, I watched the first episode. Then the second, and third, etc.

Unlike other Klutzman "Trek-ish" shows from CBS, this show is made by people who care about canon and continuity. Each episode gets better as the season goes on, becoming more and more like Star Trek. The humor is what you are expecting, but can be quite good at times when made with good timing. The world and ship designs, voice acting, and music is excellent, capturing a TNG era which gives the show great presence. This makes me wonder, how is it an animated comedy can be more Trek than a show with a knighted legendary actor, costing a few billion dollars per episode?!?

Overall this was an excellent start with some kinks to iron out, but I am definitely anticipating season 2, and ready to flaunt Lower Decks in the face of STD and Picard.

To comment on two themes I see in other reviews: this series is rated TV-14, so of course, it's not for young kids. And I'm not sure why fans who want all Star Trek shows to highlight social, moral, ethical and dramatic themes would even watch this. You know this show isn't for you. It's okay that this show isn't for you - be well and live your life. For reference, I'm 45 and watched all of TNG, all the movies, and Picard. I like this show because it's a funny, zany cartoon with Star Trek themes. Period. Life is hard - if you want to laugh at a Star Trek cartoon, then watch this. If you want to critique a cartoon that dares to be part of Star Trek, then skip it because this isn't for you...and that's okay!

Following the adventures of the backbone crew of a Starship...

Those expecting Lower Decks to echo 1973's Star Trek the animated series may be left feeling like Gene Roddenberry Holodeck ghost. In terms of tone this animated vision of Star Trek is reminiscent of The Orville, Futurama with a mix of Rick and Morty. It's sharp, fast paced and above all entertaining.

Thankfully, with plenty of in-jokes it never leaves the Star Trek universe, firmly set in the Star Trek world of TOS, TNG, DS9 and Voyager etc showing that if anyone can and should be parodying Star Trek it's, er, Star Trek. Lower Decks is wacky, funny, refreshing and outlandish.

With a cast of excellent voice actors the character are humorously and likably brought to life and for obvious reasons Tawny Newsome's Mariner is a sure instant fan favourite. Notable are Jerry O'Connell as Freeman and Noël Well's Tendi to name a few.

While no doubt many fans prefer a live action serious series and rightly so, but so long as they are running this wonderful animated incarnation in conjunction with the usual traditional style series this is Praxis shockwave gold.

Overall, once you buy into the style, it's plain Starship sailing, recommend.

I have been working my way through the ST catalogue and came across this gem. I really didn't know what to expect and was almost going to skip it, glad I didn't.

While this is a parody show and pokes fun at Star Trek and the lesser thought of aspects of the Federation it takes itself serious enough that it ends up being pretty good Star Trek, a funny comedy, decent sci fi.

It's not well rounded, meaning it's really aimed at adults and fans of Star Trek. If you haven't watched ST before there will be tons of small jokes and events that won't make much sense so in that case it's better to have watched at least some Star Trek. Probably at least OG Star Trek, The Next Generation up to Voyager and you will get a lot of the gags and references in this show.

Looking forward to more seasons!