Star Trek: Lower Decks
Star Trek: Lower Decks

Star Trek: Lower Decks

2024TV ShowEndedEnglish

The lives of the support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos, in 2380. Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford and Tendi have to keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users87%
Director: Mike McMahanGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The animated comedy series Star Trek: Lower Decks follows the support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships, the USS Cerritos. Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford have to keep up with their duties and social lives, often ending up in the middle of galactic crises that Starfleet needs them to resolve.

Critical Reception

Star Trek: Lower Decks has been widely praised for its humor, fast-paced storytelling, and genuine affection for the Star Trek franchise, while also offering a fresh perspective through its focus on the lower-ranking crew members. Critics and audiences alike have embraced its blend of satire and heartfelt moments, cementing its place as a beloved addition to the Star Trek universe.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humor and faithfulness to the Star Trek spirit.
  • Appreciated for its unique perspective on the franchise, focusing on often-overlooked characters.
  • Lauded for its clever writing and engaging ensemble cast.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoy Star Trek: Lower Decks, frequently highlighting its humor, its ability to capture the essence of Star Trek while being a fresh take, and the relatable struggles of its main characters. Many appreciate its lighthearted approach and its clever references to the wider franchise.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple awards including Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program.

Fun Fact

The USS Cerritos' registry number, NCC-75574, was chosen as a subtle nod to the original series episode "The Naked Time," which aired in 1966, with the numbers 7, 5, 5, 7, 7, 4 rearranged.

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EmmanuelGoldstein

EmmanuelGoldstei...

**It's a different Star Trek, but it's finally Star Trek** When Lower Decks first came out, I gave it a bad review and now I would like to make up for that. It's not that I disagree with my earlier reviews, they were accurate regarding t...
outeh

outeh

As a Fanchise Star Trek used to be known for having a Message, some Idea that transcends the Episode. And this Series follows in those footsteps. But it also improves on that formula.It (other than Previous examples) focuses all it's narra...