Star Trek: Lower Decks

To comment on two themes I see in other reviews: this series is rated TV-14, so of course, it's not for young kids. And I'm not sure why fans who want all Star Trek shows to highlight social, moral, ethical and dramatic themes would even watch this. You know this show isn't for you. It's okay that this show isn't for you - be well and live your life. For reference, I'm 45 and watched all of TNG, all the movies, and Picard. I like this show because it's a funny, zany cartoon with Star Trek themes. Period. Life is hard - if you want to laugh at a Star Trek cartoon, then watch this. If you want to critique a cartoon that dares to be part of Star Trek, then skip it because this isn't for you...and that's okay!

As the title suggests, this was unexpected. I was a big doubter off the show due to the trailer, but after relenting, I watched the first episode. Then the second, and third, etc.

Unlike other Klutzman "Trek-ish" shows from CBS, this show is made by people who care about canon and continuity. Each episode gets better as the season goes on, becoming more and more like Star Trek. The humor is what you are expecting, but can be quite good at times when made with good timing. The world and ship designs, voice acting, and music is excellent, capturing a TNG era which gives the show great presence. This makes me wonder, how is it an animated comedy can be more Trek than a show with a knighted legendary actor, costing a few billion dollars per episode?!?

Overall this was an excellent start with some kinks to iron out, but I am definitely anticipating season 2, and ready to flaunt Lower Decks in the face of STD and Picard.

... By mediocre scores or disgruntled purists pining for a canon that was shattered before the original series even ended it's first run. Star Trek has always been escapist fun with an added layer of social awareness. It never became "woke" - it was "woke" back when we called "woke" people hippies and it never changed (with the notably shameful exception of S01 of TNG). It's enjoyable, Trek flavoured comedy with added in-jokes for nerds. The older (and nerdier) you are, the more of those in-jokes will hit home. As a 50 year old, lifelong Sci-fi fan I really enjoyed the 1st episode and look forward to more.

As a Berman era Trek fan, I am loving this show. First episode is so so but it really takes off after that.

It's a show that pokes fun at itself, in the most loving way. I really don't get all the hostility to a cartoon, but if you like TNG, DS9 etc, at least give it a shot and make up your own mind.

I was going into it without any expectations. But i enjoyed it very much. Its an ironic take on star trek. As long as it doesnt join canon iam fine with it!