Reflecting on the Finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks - A Journey Through the Last Season In this episode of Make It So, a Star Trek Legacy podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network, Hosts Geoff Owen and Baz Greenland are joined by Craig McKenzie from the We Are Starfleet Podcast. They discuss the final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, covering the series' progression, the character arcs, and the overall impact of the show. They share their thoughts on key moments from the last season, including the evolution of the characters, the finale's execution, and the potential future for Star Trek in the modern era. The episode concludes with reflections on Lower Decks' place within the Star Trek franchise. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:30 Lower Decks Season 5 Overview 04:39 Final Episode Breakdown 07:36 Klingon Subplot Discussion 10:42 Enterprise Cameo and Crew Moments 23:46 Animation Highlights and Ship Designs 26:43 Rutherford's Cybernetic Implant Revelation 30:20 Mariner and Boimler's Future Roles 40:03 Reflections on Lower Decks' Journey 43:58 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices