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Star Trek: Lower Decks
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  • Episode aired Aug 20, 2020
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 25m
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7.1/10
1.2K
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Eugene Cordero, Jack Quaid, and Tawny Newsome in Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020)
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A new work protocol eliminating "buffer time" has the Lower Decks crew running ragged as they try to keep up with their tightened schedules. Ensign Mariner and Commander Ransom's mutual lack... Read allA new work protocol eliminating "buffer time" has the Lower Decks crew running ragged as they try to keep up with their tightened schedules. Ensign Mariner and Commander Ransom's mutual lack of respect comes to a head during an away mission.A new work protocol eliminating "buffer time" has the Lower Decks crew running ragged as they try to keep up with their tightened schedules. Ensign Mariner and Commander Ransom's mutual lack of respect comes to a head during an away mission.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.2K
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  • Directors
    • Juno John Lee(supervising director)
    • Bob Suarez
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Mike McMahan
    • David Ihlenfeld
  • Stars
    • Tawny Newsome(voice)
    • Jack Quaid(voice)
    • Noël Wells(voice)
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  • Directors
    • Juno John Lee(supervising director)
    • Bob Suarez
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Mike McMahan
    • David Ihlenfeld
  • Stars
    • Tawny Newsome(voice)
    • Jack Quaid(voice)
    • Noël Wells(voice)
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    • 10Critic reviews
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    Tawny Newsome
    Tawny Newsome
    • Ensign Beckett Marineras Ensign Beckett Mariner
    • (voice)
    Jack Quaid
    Jack Quaid
    • Ensign Brad Boimleras Ensign Brad Boimler
    • (voice)
    Noël Wells
    Noël Wells
    • Ensign D'Vana Tendias Ensign D'Vana Tendi
    • (voice)
    Eugene Cordero
    Eugene Cordero
    • Ensign Samanthan Rutherfordas Ensign Samanthan Rutherford
    • (voice)
    Dawnn Lewis
    Dawnn Lewis
    • Captain Carol Freemanas Captain Carol Freeman
    • (voice)
    Jerry O'Connell
    Jerry O'Connell
    • Commander Jack Ransomas Commander Jack Ransom
    • (voice)
    Fred Tatasciore
    Fred Tatasciore
    • Lieutenant Shaxsas Lieutenant Shaxs
    • (voice)
    Gillian Vigman
    Gillian Vigman
    • Dr. T'Anaas Dr. T'Ana
    • (voice)
    Neil Casey
    Neil Casey
      Kevin Michael Richardson
      Kevin Michael Richardson
      • Vindoras Vindor
      • (voice)
      • …
      Sam Richardson
      Sam Richardson
      • Vendomeas Vendome
      • (voice)
      Jessica McKenna
      Jessica McKenna
      • Ensign Barnesas Ensign Barnes
      • (voice)
      • …
      Michelle Wong
      Michelle Wong
      • Starfleet Admiralas Starfleet Admiral
      • (voice)
      Nolan North
      Nolan North
        Paul Scheer
        Paul Scheer
        • Lieutenant Commander Andy Billupsas Lieutenant Commander Andy Billups
        • (voice)
        • Directors
          • Juno John Lee(supervising director)
          • Bob Suarez
        • Writers
          • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
          • Mike McMahan
          • David Ihlenfeld
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        • Trivia
          Great Bird of the Galaxy was a nickname for Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.
        • Quotes

          [Mariner has just let Ransom off the hook for intentionally stabbing her foot on the away mission]

          Commander Jack Ransom: Take her away, boys!

          [two security officers come up behind Mariner]

          Ensign Beckett Mariner: W-wait, what? Why?

          Commander Jack Ransom: Because you ignored me when I ordered you to roll down your sleeves. They're against code.

          Ensign Beckett Mariner: The sleeve thing? You're an idiot.

          [the security guards grab her and begin to carry her away. She kicks a tray of medical equipment towards Ransom]

          Commander Jack Ransom: You just earned an extra day in the brig!

          Ensign Beckett Mariner: [struggling with guards] . Joke's on you, man - I love the brig! I'm going to my *favorite* place!

          [gets loose from guards and throws a bedpan at Ransom]

          Ensign Beckett Mariner: Next time, I'm going to let somebody kill you.

          [guards grab her again]

          Ensign Beckett Mariner: . I'm gonna dance in your blood...

          [guards carry her off]

          Commander Jack Ransom: Okay. That was kind of hot.

        • Connections
          References Star Trek (1966)

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        5/10
        Temporal Edict
        An episode that shows what happens if the Captain does not cut the lower decks a bit of slack.

        The crew enjoy a bit of buffer time, some extra time added on to their tasks.

        When the Captain brings in a tight time schedule. The crew are run ragged, overtired and make a blunder when making contact with Galrek V a new planet to the Federation.

        The Cerritos is boarded by a hostile party and the crew are too tired to fight back.

        In a sense this is the kind of episode to show lower deck life. Also it also highlights what a squealer Boemler is.

        On Galrek V, Commander Ransom gets to mimic classical Star Trek as he gets to do a gladiatorial combat.

        I'm still unsure whether I can be completely onboard with cartoon Star Trek. One of the reasons is that so soon after after watching Picard and Discovery. You have to remember to switch your brain off for this.
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        • Mar 12, 2021

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        • Release date
          • August 20, 2020 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • United States
        • Language
          • English
        • Filming locations
          • Chicago, Illinois, USA
        • Production companies
          • 219 Productions
          • CBS Eye Animation Productions
          • Important Science
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          25 minutes
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          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Dolby Digital

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