
Star Trek: Lower Decks
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.
First Air Year
2020
Seasons
5
Audience Score
7.6
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
Series Snapshot
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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Star Trek: Lower Decks is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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