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Star Trek: Lower Decks

2020·Show
50Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
74
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Very funny, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

The future, pop culture, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The adventure begins when their shift ends.

The lives of the support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos, in 2380. Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford and Tendi have to keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies.
Star Trek ParodyWorkplace ComedyNostalgic Sci-FiCharacter-Driven HumorSelf-Aware SatireWholesome FriendshipAbsurd Sitcom LogicDeep Lore ReferencesAnimated SitcomComing-of-Age in Space

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Star Trek: Lower Decks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Star Trek: Lower Decks legally?

Star Trek: Lower Decks is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Star Trek: Lower Decks worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Star Trek: Lower Decks rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Star Trek: Lower Decks have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 50 episodes of about 27 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Star Trek: Lower Decks?

Critics80
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Star Trek: Lower Decks higher (80) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Star Trek: Lower Decks air?

It ran from 2020 to 2024 and has ended.

What language is Star Trek: Lower Decks in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Star Trek: Lower Decks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Star Trek: Lower Decks in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Star Trek: Lower Decks use?

Bunny-Ears LawyerAffectionate ParodyDrinking on DutySickly Green GlowInk-Suit ActorShout-OutSeen It AllArch-EnemyFaux Affably EvilVirtual MaterializationNot-So-Harmless VillainWhile You Were in Diapersand 199 more

TV Tropes lists 211 storytelling tropes for Star Trek: Lower Decks, including Bunny-Ears Lawyer, Affectionate Parody, Drinking on Duty.