Lower Decks season 2

[MarkB]

That came as a pleasant surprise today - I somehow had it in my head that the next season was still months away.

A solid start to season 2, though the A plot outstays its welcome a little.

 

[Benjamin Olson]

I had filed it away in my mind as a "coming in a couple months" thing and then happened to think of it a few days ago right after it was released.

I felt it was a weaker episode, but not without its charms. Basically trying to do a high action episode that also reminded us of where everything was last season led to a lot of characters awkwardly yelling their thoughts and motivations in a way that took me out of the comedy sometimes. Also one of the lead characters was absent until the very end, and that naturally throws off the established comedic rhythms of the show a bit. But it left me excited for the next episode, so not a complete miss.

 

[Umbran]

... a lot of characters awkwardly yelling their thoughts and motivations ...

That's not anything different from any other episode, though.

 

[Janx]

As cartoons, they ensigns get away with a lot more than should fly on a Federation vessel.

 

[DollarD]

I'm kind of enjoying season 2 a bit more than season 1, to be fair. Not quite sure why...

 

[MarkB]

I'm kind of enjoying season 2 a bit more than season 1, to be fair. Not quite sure why...

So far I've found it better than the first half of season 1, but not quite up there with the last handful of episodes.

 

[MarkB]

Absolutely superb finale. This has been the best season of Star Trek I've seen in years, and I say that as someone who's enjoyed the modern live-action series.

 

[Ryujin]

I'd say that someone obviously saw "The Orville" and realized the bet that they were missing.

 

[Vael]

I'm quite surprised at how much I've turned around on the show. Mid S1, I hated Mariner and Boimler, didn't find the show funny ... both have changed now. S2 was really enjoyable, I like all the characters, and the finale was packed for a half hour show.

 

[Umbran]

I'd say that someone obviously saw "The Orville" and realized the bet that they were missing.

The basic idea of covering such characters has been knocking around since the original "Lower Decks," episode of ST: TNG in 1994.

The pitch for the show came from Mike McMahan - whom folks might know as a former producer and head writer for Rick and Morty - he got an Emmy for "Pickle Rick" for those who are familiar. This was not a guy who needed The Orville to give him ideas for comedy Star Trek.