[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.