Star Trek Lower Decks is a (mainly) unfunny Star Trek parody and, as such, does not deserve an actual review but a few observations may resonate with older viewers. Those who have always taken the traditional Star Trek message of tolerance and inclusivity to heart may struggle to cope with a loud-mouthed, insubordinate bully as the lead character.
Irrespective of the race or gender apparently being depicted, IT IS NOT A PERSON, IT IS JUST PIXELS. A whole committee of people came up with Mariner and then spent ten episodes reinforcing that character's least sympathetic characteristics. They did it on purpose. Apparently, the expression used nowadays is "being triggered" and, once that is accepted, this entire venture can be understood as a minor and rather tasteless foray into the culture wars of the day.
Stay safe, stay kind and, above all, please do not give up on Gene Roddenberry's original, warm-hearted creations.
Irrespective of the race or gender apparently being depicted, IT IS NOT A PERSON, IT IS JUST PIXELS. A whole committee of people came up with Mariner and then spent ten episodes reinforcing that character's least sympathetic characteristics. They did it on purpose. Apparently, the expression used nowadays is "being triggered" and, once that is accepted, this entire venture can be understood as a minor and rather tasteless foray into the culture wars of the day.
Stay safe, stay kind and, above all, please do not give up on Gene Roddenberry's original, warm-hearted creations.