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JagenNov 14, 2022

Remains an excellent mix of humour and unashamed fan indulgence! Return to form after a shakier previous season.

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ultenhiemerJan 1, 2023

Honestly, it's pretty brilliant. I like how it doesn't take itself as seriously as a flagship of the fleet, that's the entire point! This whole underdog, second contact has a unique charm that other sci-fi's don't have. It just shows that youHonestly, it's pretty brilliant. I like how it doesn't take itself as seriously as a flagship of the fleet, that's the entire point! This whole underdog, second contact has a unique charm that other sci-fi's don't have. It just shows that you don't need to be the Enterprise to be interesting as a show.

I am only writing this because there are a lot of people **** on this show here. But it is actually good!… Expand

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RoqueNEAug 14, 2023

I was very skeptical and did not think that Star Trek as a modern animation series with a focus on humor could actually work. Boy was i wrong. The series doesn't take itself too seriously, (as many fans unfortunately do), and that is itsI was very skeptical and did not think that Star Trek as a modern animation series with a focus on humor could actually work. Boy was i wrong. The series doesn't take itself too seriously, (as many fans unfortunately do), and that is its greatest strength. It's a fun, heartfelt journey packed with references and I have great pleasure in watching it.… Expand

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LiveseyMDMay 7, 2022

As a truly TNG fan, this series actually keeps the spirit of the TNG. Most of the problems feel like local ones (like in TNG where they were limited by some planet or system). They don't save the universe as in Picard Season 2 (after watchingAs a truly TNG fan, this series actually keeps the spirit of the TNG. Most of the problems feel like local ones (like in TNG where they were limited by some planet or system). They don't save the universe as in Picard Season 2 (after watching it I like LD even more).… Expand

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MFTSep 5, 2020

Actually - it's not that bad. I watched every episode of TNG, Voyager and DS9 multiple times over my life, so i guess im a fan and i didn't hate the cartoons. Yes the humour is bit on a generic side, yes self-reference is strong in here butActually - it's not that bad. I watched every episode of TNG, Voyager and DS9 multiple times over my life, so i guess im a fan and i didn't hate the cartoons. Yes the humour is bit on a generic side, yes self-reference is strong in here but it still feels like Star Trek. I don't know what you could've expected from a comedy cartoon. Or why would you take it so seriously and argue about "starfleet conduct" in a cartoon. It's just a matter of person preference. tl:dr - worse than "rick and morty" and slightly below "solar opposites" and "final space" but completely watchable, if generic cartoon. Frankly i hated recent movies much much more.… Expand

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MeranthiosAug 18, 2020

loving this series! I suspect if you're a fan of shows like Rick and Morty you will too. The show is hyper kinetic and has me constantly smiling from Trek easter eggs and frequently laughing! This show is freshly fantastic. I honestlyloving this series! I suspect if you're a fan of shows like Rick and Morty you will too. The show is hyper kinetic and has me constantly smiling from Trek easter eggs and frequently laughing! This show is freshly fantastic. I honestly don't know why others give it such a low score. Maybe they want a serious show like TNG or DS9. People lament there's nothing new then criticize it when it shows up. My recommendation is to sit back and enjoy the show for what it is, a frenetic comedy that loving portrays a new side of Star Trek.… Expand

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GribbledulAug 7, 2020

Strong opening, with clearly defined characters, but it felt like it tried to pack a little too much in. It needs to slow down a bit and let jokes and character beats land better.

But it’s a very tight script and very wisely makes the leadsStrong opening, with clearly defined characters, but it felt like it tried to pack a little too much in. It needs to slow down a bit and let jokes and character beats land better.

But it’s a very tight script and very wisely makes the leads “Trek fans” in a very unique way. Curious to see how these characters grow.… Expand

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Diako83Aug 6, 2020

I love this show. I little bit of Rick and Morty with some Final Space in the setting of Star Trek. Don’t take the show to seriously and enjoy the ride

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KroliusAug 16, 2020

I like this show. It is light-hearted and somehow despite its modern pace it feels almost akin to the ST TOS (one of my childhood favorites) in it's gleefulness and cheesiness. It is trying to be like Final Space and I guess that's goodI like this show. It is light-hearted and somehow despite its modern pace it feels almost akin to the ST TOS (one of my childhood favorites) in it's gleefulness and cheesiness. It is trying to be like Final Space and I guess that's good (because Final Space is awesome). This show delivers self-irony that ST franchise in particular and sci-fi TV series in general needs a lot. And I guess we all do.… Expand

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ComandanteCobraOct 15, 2021

Funny Star Trek humorous series. It is simple but effective in his job: Make fun (without diserespect) of Star Trek franchise.
Lots of references of TOS, TNG, TAS and so on.
It seems like a series of humoristic adventures in an humorous StarFunny Star Trek humorous series. It is simple but effective in his job: Make fun (without diserespect) of Star Trek franchise.
Lots of references of TOS, TNG, TAS and so on.
It seems like a series of humoristic adventures in an humorous Star Trek rpg pen and paper.
I agree with some other comments that said: "Relax and enjoy a simple show".
If you aren't familiar with one of the Star Trek Tv Series lower my score...this series seems dedicated and targeted toward Trekkies

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kirkenderAug 25, 2021

Lower Decks is awesome. It balances storytelling, characters, and Trek nostalgia quite well. I love star trek and I hate star trek fans, y'all are exhausting. This show has low stakes and often surpasses them. If you enjoy any modern adultLower Decks is awesome. It balances storytelling, characters, and Trek nostalgia quite well. I love star trek and I hate star trek fans, y'all are exhausting. This show has low stakes and often surpasses them. If you enjoy any modern adult animation, this is up there with the rest of them.… Expand

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BluntageAug 18, 2020

Some pretty harsh reviews here. This show isn't a masterpiece but it's good for sure. It's not trying to be Star Trek but it represents it well. If you're in the mood for something light and simple to watch it's a great choice.

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Flophi0207Feb 3, 2021

Its a more light hearted mix between the orville and Rick&Morty, which isnt a bad thing. Also, the References to the Star Trek Franchise are hilarious, but you dont have to be a Star Trek Fan to enjoy the show.

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xReeferCrazedxMar 6, 2021

Good funny Star Trek animation. Sometimes goofy, and breaks away from typical Star Trek. Does a great job of making it feel apart of the Star Trek universe though.

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ProfMoriartyOct 9, 2020

Don’t listen to the haters-/it’s only 10 episodes and you’ll know whether you like it after the first ten minutes. Lowe Decks is the best Star Trek series since DS9.

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CoconuttPeteOct 17, 2020

Amazing series! Exactly what Star Trek needed! It's Rick and Morty style humor with tons of fun callbacks.

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czar190Oct 1, 2020

As someone who has been a Star Trek fan for as long as I can remember my experience has been that all Star Trek shows get better as they progress and Star Trek: Lower Decks is no different. The first episode is undeniably weak but as theAs someone who has been a Star Trek fan for as long as I can remember my experience has been that all Star Trek shows get better as they progress and Star Trek: Lower Decks is no different. The first episode is undeniably weak but as the series has progressed I have come to appreciate it and it's loving sense of humor that clearly comes from people with a deep respect for the franchise. If you are a Trek fan I recommend sticking with it through the first few episodes because I think the payoff is worth it.… Expand

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NathanFanOct 7, 2020

Lower decks comes out swinging but quickly settles into a wholesome adult animation series with delightful characters and a ship ripe for story growth. The humor is a little brash at times but nothing surprising for a new animation series.Lower decks comes out swinging but quickly settles into a wholesome adult animation series with delightful characters and a ship ripe for story growth. The humor is a little brash at times but nothing surprising for a new animation series. Lower Decks has the makings of a fantastic animated series. Im excited to see where it goes.… Expand

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stressowlOct 8, 2020

A humorous installment of the star trek franchise.

Great writing, great animation, hilarious jokes, and amazing character dynamics.

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veruszetecSep 10, 2020

"Futurama" meets "Star Trek". There's little not to like here unless you're the special kind of nerd that insists every permutation of Star Trek be a shot-for-shot remake of TNG. There's a lot of silly stuff in the Star Trek universe, and"Futurama" meets "Star Trek". There's little not to like here unless you're the special kind of nerd that insists every permutation of Star Trek be a shot-for-shot remake of TNG. There's a lot of silly stuff in the Star Trek universe, and this show does a great job of calling it out while preserving the general attitude and feel of the TNG/DS9/VOY era Star Trek that we know and love. If you lost faith with Discovery, give this a chance, just don't expect to take it seriously. This show is hilarious to anyone with a sense of humor short of "half-blooded vulcan".… Expand

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latenights1982Aug 24, 2020

This was exactly what I figured it would be and thats okay. Its a fun dive into 2380, a time period most of us are explicitly familiar with in canon. You're not going to get melodrama or social commentary or anything serious; it makes fun ofThis was exactly what I figured it would be and thats okay. Its a fun dive into 2380, a time period most of us are explicitly familiar with in canon. You're not going to get melodrama or social commentary or anything serious; it makes fun of itself and throws plenty of shade at established Starfleet framework. I'd rather that this exist than not.… Expand

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charles_barkinSep 3, 2020

Finally, a great new Star Trek show! This one works as a comedy or canon ST, hopefully appealing to fans of either and both. I love how in the opening sequence it shows the Romulans fighting the Borg, which represents the current worldwideFinally, a great new Star Trek show! This one works as a comedy or canon ST, hopefully appealing to fans of either and both. I love how in the opening sequence it shows the Romulans fighting the Borg, which represents the current worldwide political situation. The ship promptly turns away, saying "Nope!". This is sage advice for most people. The people downvoting this show clearly have taken one of the sides of Borg or Romulan. These people are angerballs and should be ignored and/or otherwise cut out of the positive life you mean to live. Watch Star Trek: Lower Decks !!… Expand

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nightbringerAug 26, 2020

First: I think writing a review before you watch first season is premature, but here I am, because of all reviews of people who watched the first episode and wrote a review prematurely.

I enjoyed it. It's funny. Characters are interestingFirst: I think writing a review before you watch first season is premature, but here I am, because of all reviews of people who watched the first episode and wrote a review prematurely.

I enjoyed it. It's funny. Characters are interesting and there is a room for growth for all of them. If you liked Final Space or Rick and Morty, and you would like to see something like that mixed with TNG you will probably enjoy it too.

All I'm saying: give it a chance, you might be suprised - I was (after watching all those negative reviews on youtube).

It is a lot better than Discovery and Picard. It does not have this deppressing and opressive atmosphere of those shows.

I would refer you to a review by Lore Reloded, that I found very helpful.

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BoxtearsOct 12, 2020

Keeps getting better and better until by the end I'm convinced the only ones still hating it are the ones who didn't watch it.

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amontilladoAug 24, 2023

I'm surprised by a lot of the hate seen here in the review section; this show is goddamn gem! It's the real next iteration of Star Trek - forget Discovery or Picard, those are written by people who really don't understand and/or don't careI'm surprised by a lot of the hate seen here in the review section; this show is goddamn gem! It's the real next iteration of Star Trek - forget Discovery or Picard, those are written by people who really don't understand and/or don't care about the spirit and lore of Trek. This show captures that joy of discovery, of what it means when self-discovery leads to you being a better person, contributing to a better world, in which all walks can learn and grown from each other. This show gets you jumping out of your damn chair when at the climax, butt is kicked, day is saved, and we're all better for it. If you have been hankering for a real good Star Trek show, something we've been waiting for since Voyager (...or Enterprise), then this is the show for you. And even for the folks that like Discovery and Picard, they may find themselves loving this show too. This isn't endless references, but a show that gets what Trek is and can inspire, and wants to inspire in you.… Expand

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ShaManaOct 7, 2021

Season 1 was a very uneven experience, but this all changed in season two. It embraced its identity as a Star Trek parody and does it well without going off the rails too much. There are some genuinely good stories in a very compressedSeason 1 was a very uneven experience, but this all changed in season two. It embraced its identity as a Star Trek parody and does it well without going off the rails too much. There are some genuinely good stories in a very compressed format. It didn't start like this, but now, its a solid show worth watching.… Expand

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StrykenineFeb 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just binged the first season in a weekend. I'll back up a little - I've been watching Trek since TNG. I recall having a literal fit of excitement when the TV spot for The Best of Both Worlds II aired back in the late 80's. What I am trying to say is, I have been with Trek for a long time and to me, it is the show that defines science fiction. I take the franchise and its message of futurism and optimism seriously. That being said...

The pickings at the Trek table have been pretty slim lately. I watched ST:Enterprise in the early 2000's and that was the first time I was genuinely disappointed in a Trek show. It wasn't all bad, but it wasn't great either. I picked up All Access to watch ST:D, and have made it through one and two-thirds of a season. Similarly, I made it through about half of ST:P. All of these shows have similar problems, particularly the more recent examples. They have good (even occasionally spectacular) production values, good actors and serviceable scripts. They don't lean too heavily on sci-fi jargon, which is a Trek trope as much as rubber-forehead aliens are. But, and this is my opinion, they are not fun. ST:D and ST:P commit the unforgivable sin of being largely pretty and largely boring. In my opinion, they lean into the grimdark too much for Trek. They are trying to be GoT or something similar. Perhaps that is a reflection of the world in which we live, but it hasn't been a good one for entertainment that is optimistic about the future. All of this doesn't say anything about the movies, and I don't want to digress into that particular pit, but here we are.

With all that out of the way, I want to say that I loved this series. Finally - a Trek show that was not afraid to have a good time. A Trek show that recalled the giddy energy of someone who might be seeing the future through the eyes of Gene Roddenberry for the first time. This show is not perfect. It is limited by its format of 24 minute episodes, so it feels a little clipped and bare-bones at times. The characters, even the main two or four, feel like cutouts of character archetypes that we have seen elsewhere. That doesn't mean they aren't well-written, just that the character tropes trod over very familiar ground. One other thing about this show is that it's straight comedy with a sci-fi bent. Think Rick and Morty but populated by less awful characters. The humor is mostly adult with abundant swearing peppered in and bleeped out. Not sure if this was a post- or pre-production choice, but I think it's the right one. There is blood and gore, but not so much as to be distracting. The animation is sharp and bright, the ships are cool and we get a few cool cameo's (Frakes gets to be in every dang thing Trek, doesn't he?) here and there. I want to convey that I enjoyed just about every minute of this show, more than I have anything Trek in a long time. I know we're getting season 2, and I am very happy about that. I can only hope that sooner or later, the more optimistic tone that this little show has rediscovered makes it back into Trek at large. I won't say we need it, but I do think people deserve to be optimistic again. Strongly recommended.… Expand

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DiscoveryOct 3, 2020

Those who put 1 crazy) As a tracker with 20 years of experience, I think this series is great ) He's positive, interesting and has the spirit of the very Star Trek that I love. I liked this show more than Picard and Discovery.

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hellogamerFeb 15, 2021

Well, I found it a welcome addition to the whole franchise. First Its humour works and second, the characters give an intriguing perspective on the world of StarTrek. I ve given "only" a 7, because to me the humour, well it s not reallyWell, I found it a welcome addition to the whole franchise. First Its humour works and second, the characters give an intriguing perspective on the world of StarTrek. I ve given "only" a 7, because to me the humour, well it s not really inventive or original. It s the one we constantly see in US cartoon sitcoms. And it clearly aims to be Futurama (from Mariner to Leila it s not a huge step) but the punchlines are not to be able to hold a candle to Groening´s. But thats not the point (it s funny nonetheless). What I really want to point out, is the fact, that its lacks innovation (not inventive). I think all those trekkies amongst us expected just that. Bottom Line: I am bit dissapointed, but I cant wait to watch the next season.… Expand

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AToMiCL2WSep 13, 2020

I ENJOY this series and have watched it multiple times. I almost passed it up due to the ratings on this site but i decided to give it a chance. The characters are JUST what they need to be to give this show some substance and make it easy toI ENJOY this series and have watched it multiple times. I almost passed it up due to the ratings on this site but i decided to give it a chance. The characters are JUST what they need to be to give this show some substance and make it easy to continue the story with these characters and still keep it Star Trek. When i say STAR TREK... I mean come on guys.. Its a CARTOON....those of you looming for a completely SERIOUS show should stick to the actual STAR TREK.... This is a CARTOON and it parodies the show but thats what males it GREAT. It puts the characters in unknown situations and unexpected dangers to have them. And pulls them through it while entertaining us all with the jokes that a comedy cartoon would.... Think Solar Opposites but in the star trek universerve. VERY GOOD SHOW AMD IT HAS REPLAY VALUE to really see what makes the show stand apart from others… Expand

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mit_mSep 19, 2020

Star Trek Lower Decks is a lot of fun. It's the right balance of Star Trek and comic relief. I hope it continues on as it's perfect to unwind and have a laugh. It's a good counterbalance to Picard (philosophical) or Discovery (militaristic).Star Trek Lower Decks is a lot of fun. It's the right balance of Star Trek and comic relief. I hope it continues on as it's perfect to unwind and have a laugh. It's a good counterbalance to Picard (philosophical) or Discovery (militaristic). And it keeps most positive Star Trek values alive.

The negative reviews aren't wrong per se. The series is likely hit or miss depending on your protectiveness or conservatism about Star Trek form. But on substance it's first degree fun with second degree good positive values.… Expand

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br3ntOct 24, 2020

Lower Decks is what you get when you mix Star Trek with The Orville, Futurama, and Rick and Morty. The characters are light-hearted and fun. Seeing what life is like for the lower ranks on a starship is novel and allows the story to deviateLower Decks is what you get when you mix Star Trek with The Orville, Futurama, and Rick and Morty. The characters are light-hearted and fun. Seeing what life is like for the lower ranks on a starship is novel and allows the story to deviate from and make fun of the series norms. I actually think it fits nicely into the Trek universe. I like the return to the episode-of-the-week style of story-telling as it makes it easier to rewatch the best episodes. I really enjoyed the playfulness and shenanigans of this series and look forward to seeing more.… Expand

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