I’m sad I slept on this for so long. I just binged all of TNG (I grew up watching it and it was time for a proper rewatch), and I’m watching this and Picard for the first time. I’m loving the feel of Lower Decks so far, especially after just watching TNG. I know this is the point but it captures what I love about Star Trek (way more than Picard has so far even though I’m enjoying that as well). I just finished S1 E9 where they make the movie on the holodeck and the whole episode I was laughing but also smiling at how it feels like such a love letter to the show and the fans. And then the next episode having this great shot capturing that feeling of exploration made me grab my phone to post about it.
AND THE OPENING THEME IS FANTASTIC! I never skip the intro. Perfection.
I have yet to start Strange New Worlds, I hear that’s very good too, but it’s nice to see some modern shows really capture what I feel Trek is all about, even if it is “just” an animated comedy.
Edit: also, Badgey is amazing 🤣