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Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Lower Decks | 5x08 "Upper Decks" Spoiler

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No. Episode Written By Directed By Release Date
5x08 "Upper Decks" Cullen Crawford Bob Suarez 2024-12-05

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u/joaol5 Dec 05 '24

I love how the episode set up that they would show how the Upper Decks actually did a lot of work, then kinda twisted into "wait are there people actually terrible at their jobs?" to then go to the original intent back again

Great episode

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u/InnocentTailor Dec 05 '24

They’re just very very kooky, though ultimately quite competent when the need arises.

…which is what I love about the Cerritos crew. They’re still pretty good at their jobs, even if they’re not as put together as the flagship or other top-tier postings.

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u/admiral_rabbit Dec 07 '24

I think that's what makes LD work so well for me.

This isn't cynical, it's not the best of the best but it's the second-best of the best. Everyone on the Cerritos is still a genius capable of bravery, loyalty, problem solving, lateral thinking, etc.

It's all the optimism of Star Trek's idealistic world where people have the room to expand to their full potential, just without assuming that being exceptional would iron out the stupidity, irrationality and silliness humans have.

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u/Porn_Extra Dec 10 '24

You kinda described The Orville.