Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5 Recap and Discussion with Special Guest Ashley Thomas

In this episode of Make It So, host Geoff Owen continues the Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5 coverage with special guest Ashley Thomas from the sister podcast 'We Are Starfleet.'

They discuss the return of characters like Tendi and Jennifer, the inclusion of Blue Orions from the animated series, and Boimler's ongoing development.

The conversation includes analyses of comedic moments, character relationships, and potential plot directions, alongside some fun nostalgic references and personal anecdotes. Finally, they share some predictions and hopes for the rest of the season.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:55 Lower Decks Season 5 First Impressions

01:22 Animated Series Canon Discussion

02:30 Animation Anecdotes

05:38 Current Episode Breakdown

06:30 Boimler's Character Development

08:08 Tendi's Return and Character Highlights

10:04 Mariner and Jennifer's Relationship

16:31 Ransom's Dangerous Assignments for Boimler

19:29 Hilarious Alien Encounter

19:54 Talyn's Fangirl Moment

20:49 D&D References

21:26 Video Game Nostalgia

22:44 Mysterious Reveal

24:45 Rutherford and Tendi's Bond

25:30 Voyager Spoof and Sci-Fi Fun

27:17 Fangirling in Vulcan Style

30:05 Ransom's Suave or Creepy Dilemma

32:02 Predictions and Cameos

33:48 Outro and Where to Find Us

Host/Editor

Geoff Owen

Guest

Ashley Thomas

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