Star Trek: Lower Decks
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Moving back in with your parents as an adult has become relatively commonplace, especially during this pandemic.
Some of it is temporary, but others are seeing this move as more permanent.
And we know Mariners way of doing things certainly does not sit well with Freeman.
But in true Mariner fashion, she manages to turn these endeavors into something enjoyable.
As a result, Mariner receives the one thing she cannot handle: a promotion to Lieutenant.
Its not that she cant succeed; its that she doesnt really want to play the game thats required.
Freeman treats Mariner very differently than her other crew members, and thats not necessarily a good thing.
Its something so many people grapple with, especially as theyve moved back home over the last few months.
(Are you sure thats the best rock for this?
is both classic momandclassic Starfleet.)
I appreciated the focus in this episode on the women.
She comes across as self-assured, but that masks self-doubt and anxiety.
I really like seeing this side of the equation, because all that stress cant be healthy.
Captains Log:
Ofcoursethats what the crew uses the holodeck for, do you know people atall?
WELL now we know.
AnyStargate SG-1fans out there find the discussion (and depiction) of ascension incredibly funny?
Also, is someone who ascends to a higher plane of being listed as a mission casualty?
What kind of paperwork does that involve?
WHAT is Ransom going to do to Boimler, and is it going to involve killing him?
All that water cant be good for the warp core, can it?
Nah, its probably waterproof.
