[gdubs]

One thing I really love about Strange New Worlds is that they finally realized that fans love the beautiful, comfortable looking ships of the earlier series.

For a solid decade it was like all Star Trek ships felt like some "alternate timeline" from Next Generation in which the Federation is an endless war, and the ships are all dim and militaristic.

A huge part of the show was about exploration. And doing it in style. I love that about Strange New Worlds. It has captured a lot of great elements — another notable mention being the more episodic nature, and a return to more diplomatic narratives.

[parl_match]

Despite Lower Decks' jokes and loose adherence to any "hardness" of its sci-fi, I've found it to be one of the most casually optimistic of any star trek in a long time. The first few episodes are a bit rough, but I actually really enjoy it now.

[Night_Thastus]

I bailed partway into the first or second episode I think. I've heard it's good trek though.

Is it like the Orville where it tones down the comedy a bit later on? Orville felt like a parody of trek for the first few episodes, then just became trek for the rest of its runtime.

[parl_match]

The comedy gets better. It's also a much lower stakes show - they're ensigns, not captains. That allows it to be a little more flexible.

[lallysingh]

No it stays heavy on the comedy.

[Night_Thastus]

Oof. Well hopefully it gets a little less cringey.

[fknorangesite]

The first couple episodes of Lower Decks are the worst ones. The show only gets better.

I get that not everything is for everyone, but I really love Lower Decks. It's terrific Trek, even if it is a comedy.

[lallysingh]

It's a combination of comedy and a giant warm loving hug to the rest of Trek.