Spoilers Lower Decks General Discussion Thread

[Agony_Boothb]

I find it funny that there are some fans hating on LD which is the brain child of someone who clearly is highly knowledgeable and passionate about Star Trek.

Kinda throws water on the fire that is the whole 'We need/want trek that is produced by actual fans of the franchise who will respect gene's vision' argument.

 

[eschaton]

I find it funny that there are some fans hating on LD which is the brain child of someone who clearly is highly knowledgeable and passionate about Star Trek.

Kinda throws water on the fire that is the whole 'We need/want trek that is produced by actual fans of the franchise who will respect gene's vision' argument.

Not only that, but as I originally suggested prior to the release, it's basically the exact inverse of DIS/PIC in terms of story structure, tone, adherence to past style, etc.

As far as I can see, some people basically want more Berman Trek (or within-canon Orville) and nothing else.

 

[NCC-73515]

https://twitter.com/Lunarbaboon/status/1292471211109253120

 

[137th Gebirg]

Not only that, but as I originally suggested prior to the release, it's basically the exact inverse of DIS/PIC in terms of story structure, tone, adherence to past style, etc.

As far as I can see, some people basically want more Berman Trek (or within-canon Orville) and nothing else.

Yeah... that’s what DVD’s and BRD’s are for. Onward!

 

[Charles Phipps]

I love this show! I get most of the references, it's hilarious, and I love its upbeat incredible energy. I was a huge Gravity Falls fan and it reminds me of that more than Rick and Morty. Honestly, for the first episode, I assumed that Boimler was actually voiced by Jason Ritter.

As for the hate? Well, at this point I'm resigned to the fact that Trekkies will hate anything new until at least 15 years have passed and then it's a sacred cow.

 

[BillJ]

It would likely be a hard pass from me, except my wife and eleven year old son love Rick and Morty.

My thought two years, 68 pages ago.

 

[Charles Phipps]

I admit one thing irritates the hell out of me whenever I go to places to discuss this show. "I wanted a serious Young Justice or Justice League-esque adventure show, not a comedy!"

I feel like that's a fake complaint.

"This is not a restaurant. It's a buffet. Don't watch it then. Don't complain about the fact you don't get to tailor make your order."

 

[BillJ]

I admit one thing irritates the hell out of me whenever I go to places to discuss this show. "I wanted a serious Young Justice or Justice League-esque adventure show, not a comedy!"

Best comics I ever read was the late-80's, post-Legends Justice League by Giffen, DeMatteis and Maguire/Hughes. Deft mix of comedy and danger. Really fun stuff. What I'm hoping Lower Decks grows into.

 

[Orphalesion]

A thread in the TNG forum made me think...

Anybody up for seeing the Edo in Lower Decks? A more humorous approach might make them work....

 

[BillJ]

A thread in the TNG forum made me think...

Anybody up for seeing the Edo in Lower Decks? A more humorous approach might make them work....

No.

 

[BillJ]

Interview with Mike McMahan, some interesting nuggets...

https://blog.trekcore.com/2020/08/interview-star-trek-lower-decks-mike-mcmahan/

 

[TrickyDickie]

There needs to be Lower Decks trading cards made by....

....Upper Deck.

It's just begging for it.

"Been too long since you last collected Star Trek trading cards? Upper Deck: We're Bridging The Gap."

 

[NCC-73515]

A thread in the TNG forum made me think...

Anybody up for seeing the Edo in Lower Decks? A more humorous approach might make them work....

Yup.
Or a story about how their god turned into Lysian central command.

 

[BillJ]

Are trading cards still a thing?

 

[TrickyDickie]

Are trading cards still a thing?

Yup, there's still life left in the old hobby.

 

[Michael]

Merging this into the general discussion thread. @TrickyDickie, please try for a little more substance next time, okay? Thank you.

 

[TrickyDickie]

Merging this into the general discussion thread. @TrickyDickie, please try for a little more substance next time, okay? Thank you.

Okay....I see that this should have been here in General to begin with. Sorry.

 

[Galaxy]

I apologize if the discussion has been had, but what is Mariner's age? I had her pegged as early to mid 20s, however she has served on 5 Federation star ships and has done black ops with the Klingon, so I guess she is more 30ish?

 

[Tim Thomason]

I apologize if the discussion has been had, but what is Mariner's age? I had her pegged as early to mid 20s, however she has served on 5 Federation star ships and has done black ops with the Klingon, so I guess she is more 30ish?

"About the same age" as Boimler is all we know. Boimler graduated in 2379, making him (probably) about 23, unless he entered the Academy late.

 

[137th Gebirg]

She may be a kind of prodigy, who excelled early in life but became quickly disillusioned by Starfleet protocol and bureaucracy at the expense of getting things done - hence the shovel incident. It tracks with what we've seen so far.

Queue the "Mary Sue" bullshit.