Show notes
Grabs your fancy drinks, we're hitting the slopes and tropical beaches with Lower Decks this week. We'll be reviewing season 5, episode 3, "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel".
Also, Netflix makes a big mistake with Star Trek Prodigy.
LeVar Burton isn't holding back as he talks about Star Trek Legacy.
And Denise Crosby shares what she and Star Trek Picard showrunner Terry Matalas had planned.
All that and more on Trekcast.
Episode summary:
The crew are deployed to remove a nanite swarm in a space hotel, but Mariner is dismayed when the mission is joined by Jennifer Sh'reyan, an ex-girlfriend who Mariner ghosted. Jennifer acts as if they are still dating, and the others encourage Mariner to have a mature conversation and end things. Mariner avoids the confrontation, but her awkward, passive-aggressive behavior lets the nanites get out of control. Jennifer reveals she was just trying to force Mariner to talk about their breakup, and the two apologize. Rutherford finds a way to disable the nanites, discovering that they were controlled by a microscopic Starfleet ship from a parallel universe. Meanwhile, Boimler goes on a mission with Commander Ransom to locate AWOL Starfleet admiral Milius. Boimler suspects Ransom is treating him as cannon fodder, and briefly sides with Milius, who says he left Starfleet out of resentment at being assigned low-prestige missions. Ransom admits that he brought Boimler because he is always prepared and wanted to give him opportunities to showcase his bravery; Boimler subdues Milius, securing the mission. Milius is reassigned to help the microscopic ship return to its universe. Jennifer and Mariner part amicably, having officialized their breakup.
News:
Netflix will not renew Prodigy
https://screenrant.com/star-trek-prodigy-netflix-mistake-showrunners-lego-ninjago-movie/
LaVar Burton talks about Star Trek Legacy
https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/star-trek-levar-burton-thoughts-picard-legacy-spinoff-idea-still-makes-sense
Denise Crosby Shares Legacy Plans
https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/denise-crosby-was-in-talks-to-appear-in-star-trek-legacy-01jbgfjtkmx2
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