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Star Trek: Lower Decks: Second Contact (2020)
From an Older Generation
I am pleasantly surprised at this new entry into the StarTrek 'family'. To concentrate more on the 'workers' below decks rather than our usual shows which have mainly focused on the bridge, medical & engineering. I also appreciated the nod to S.T.O. & S.T.N.G. in the opening monologue...come on...who wouldn't or hasn't pretended to have a bat'leth & pretended to be Worf?
This opening episode had everything S.T. is famous for...action, exploration, contact (whether 1st or 2nd), entrige, space travel & a well honed style of story telling. While I was saddened at the length of this pilot, (expecting it to go at least an hour for the pilot), it was fitting, I say this because now I have grandchildren and wish to introduce them to Nanny's favourite show. It's been a long standing joke in my family (3 generations) that if any S.T. show/film is on...I don't move...HaHaHa!!!
I noticed closely when the Ensign's were getting to know each other...Boimler was explaining(showing via the 'blueprint')Tendi where they were on the ship. I had never really thought about how many crewmen and workstations there are. We are often told by captain's or other bridge crews as to how many serve aboard the vessel, whether or not there are family's as well.
I could rave on, yet alas, I'll leave it there...I truely look forward to the rest of the series.
Live long & Prosper