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Star Trek: Lower Decks
Mike McMahan · Series · 2020
You love how Star Trek: Lower Decks grounds epic space-faring chaos within the relatable, often hilarious struggles of its underdog ensemble.
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The source
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Gene Roddenberry · Series · 1987
Adaptation
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Rick Berman · Series · 1993
Adaptation
Star Trek: Voyager
Jeri Taylor · Series · 1995
Books on the same thread
The Employees
Olga Ravn · Book · 2022
If you enjoyed the workplace dynamics of Star Trek: Lower Decks, you will appreciate how this novel explores the dehumanizing absurdity of corporate culture through its unique, experimental narrative lens.
Films on the same thread
Star Trek Beyond
Justin Lin · Film · 2016
Fans of Star Trek: Lower Decks will recognize the same spirit of found family and high-stakes survival against overwhelming odds that defines the quintessential experience of serving in Starfleet.
KPop Demon Hunters
Film · 2025
Much like the ensigns in Star Trek: Lower Decks, these characters balance their professional obligations with hidden lives, offering a comedic take on managing extraordinary responsibilities under immense public pressure.
Galaxy Quest
Dean Parisot · Film · 1999
This film is the spiritual predecessor to Star Trek: Lower Decks, masterfully deconstructing sci-fi tropes with the same satirical bite and affection for the genre that drives the Cerritos crew.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Mike Rianda · Film · 2021
The underdog energy of Star Trek: Lower Decks translates perfectly to this chaotic family adventure, where unlikely heroes must overcome a massive technological threat through humor and sheer persistence.
Podcasts on the same thread
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward · Podcast · 2026
If the scientific curiosity and bizarre anomalies of Star Trek: Lower Decks kept you watching, this podcast delivers the same enthusiastic, irreverent deep-dive into the fascinating details of our universe.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Dan Le Batard, Stugotz · Podcast · 2026
The irreverent, meta-commentary style of Star Trek: Lower Decks mirrors the tone of this show, which treats its subject matter with a blend of professional critique and hilarious, unscripted chaos.
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Common questions
Is Star Trek: Lower Decks set during the same era as Star Trek: The Next Generation?
Yes, Star Trek: Lower Decks takes place in the year 2380. This is shortly after the events depicted in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which concluded its primary run in 2370. The show maintains continuity with the established Starfleet timeline of that era.
Do I need to have watched Star Trek: Deep Space Nine to understand Star Trek: Lower Decks?
You do not need to have watched Star Trek: Deep Space Nine to follow the plot of Star Trek: Lower Decks. While the show features many references to the broader franchise, it focuses on the original stories of the support crew serving on the U.S.S. Cerritos.
Does Star Trek: Lower Decks follow the same crew as Star Trek: Voyager?
No, Star Trek: Lower Decks does not follow the crew from Star Trek: Voyager. Instead, it centers on the lives of four ensigns, Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford, and Tendi, who serve as the support crew on the U.S.S. Cerritos, a ship considered one of Starfleet's least important vessels.
What is the primary focus of Star Trek: Lower Decks?
Star Trek: Lower Decks focuses on the daily lives and social interactions of the support crew serving on the U.S.S. Cerritos in 2380. The ensigns must balance their professional duties with their personal lives while dealing with frequent sci-fi anomalies that rock their ship.