The Crisis Point 2 episode of Lower Decks is quite the emotional rollercoaster. It literally had me at hello, with some low-stakes holodeck fun inspired my multiple Star Trek movies. No failing safety protocols, just some friends having fun.
Gosh, I'm so there for it.
But then of course, the plot thickens. Boimler's transporter duplicate is dead?! And Boimler is now desperately seeking for some meaning of life in this holonovel! Tendi is deeply moved by the virtual death of a character designed after Dr T'Ana, and this way finds herself articulating her own ambitions for the very first time?!
This started as some harmless fun with great meta-level allusions to Trek movies, and now I'm amidst a story about the power of storytelling and art!
Plus, I learned that the Wright Brothers had their historic first flight in a town called Kitty Hawk. And guest starring: Sulu! Marvellous episode.
But then,
SECTION FUCKING 31?!?! IN MY LOWER DECKS EPISODE?!
(It's more likely than you think.)
Truly, a rollercoaster of emotions. Perfect score, no notes.
