This is one of my favorite LD episodes. It's a testament to how we change and grow as we age. The Rutherford we know had to win out, because we can't go back to the people we were 10 years ago even if we wanted to -- but we can carry them forward within us. It's beautiful and it gets me in the feels every time. It's also a great episode for Eugene Cordero and even pays homage to his Philippine heritage with the Sampaguita (the state flower and symbol for the Philippines).
@JAYWALKER1000
5 ай бұрын
Boimler when he lost his shit at Tulgana IV
@garethspotfur1
2 ай бұрын
boimler at tulgana, his eyes red!
@cameronharmon3843
5 ай бұрын
What a great episode. I just wanted to address a few points some of which you touched on. 1. As horrible as Rutherford’s accident was it did make him a better engineer due to the personality change. By not holding on to whatever anger he had he was able to form bonds with others and had the humility to admit that he wasn’t all knowledgeable. This is reflected in the two ships his psyche built. The old one as said built a chair strapped to an impulse engine which might be faster but can go horribly wrong since it’s more unstable due to lack of testing. While the delta flyer is essentially a modified shuttle craft it has been thoroughly tested and can safely push limits with a proper crew leading to my next point 2. Our Rutherford had his friends to help which means they can focus on specific tasks and confront problems better where as the old Rutherford was alone and less capable when things go wrong like his ship or the engine that caused the accident. 3. Finally I feel many reactors overlook how Shax is an incredibly competent security officer in this episode and the show as a whole. He is able to track down the old Rutherford multiple times and get him help immediately. This in a universe where the Enterprise of all ships constantly got taken over due to bad security Looking forward to seeing future reactions
@Vectorspace000
5 ай бұрын
10:55 Rutherford's flight-suit outfit comes from Voyager 7x07 Drive, which also featured a race involving the Delta Flyer
@Vectorspace000
5 ай бұрын
You didn't show it, but at the end when Boimler is in the brig (for a change!), to the left of the "Mariner's HQ" doodle (which now has 4 ticks), there is now a "Boimler's Guesthouse" doodle
@WarpReactor
5 ай бұрын
I saw it and thought it was awesome! Someone suggested I keep an eye on the sketch :D Thanks for looking out, my friend!
@antonbrakhage490
5 ай бұрын
It's sad that old Rutherford got erased. But Rutherford bringing in his friends into the race was great. And Brad was really provoked. Do NOT question the Doctor's agency. For that matter, if their laws are anything like the modern world's, grabbing his rank pip would probably be grounds for arrest for assault.
@LightingInvoker
5 ай бұрын
Love your insight, dude! "The willingness to fuck up that which you hold most dear for the betterment of the overall story" lol I couldn't agree more
@WarpReactor
5 ай бұрын
This Writing team exemplifies the ‘story above all’ approach. I really appreciate and sympathize with the choices they make. Thank you for watching, G!
@bemasaberwyn55
3 ай бұрын
God Brad's freakout is the stuff of LEGEND
@OpinionsNoOneCaresAbout
5 ай бұрын
Every time it's referenced, I say "Damn, Starbase 80?"
@almasbaibolov1446
5 ай бұрын
3:10 I love how in less than blink of an eye, Brad’s facial expression changed from slightly annoyed “Here you go again. Let’s just get over with it, shall we?” to lightly sassy “Ha! See, it does happed”. My man getting more and more comfortable expressing his emotions without words.
@IronDino
5 ай бұрын
1:30 "Let's get a bombshell. I want a big one. I want a big, revelatory bombshell." I hope you're ready cuz we're about to detonate the warp core with this one.
@SpiralSine6
5 ай бұрын
Oh god, It’s this episode. The moment where Rutherford made Barnes cry. Ya hate to see it.
@vadalia3860
5 ай бұрын
Love this episode! Love the twist where it was Boims who ended up misbehaving instead of Mariner. And love Rutherford adding his friends to the race- the whole point of Starfleet (from a Star Trek fan perspective) is the community of being part of Starfleet.
@commandere2475
5 ай бұрын
2:55 Lower Decks is a parody of Star Trek the same way The Incredibles is a parody of superhero movies.
@commandere2475
5 ай бұрын
1:33 you should be carefull with wishes like that. Eddit: Also, while it technically wasn't a bomb, something did explode.
@Drakoni23
5 ай бұрын
Lower Decks absolutely makes fun of Star Trek tropes. Everyone does it. Kirk speaches, evil AI leader, communication breaking down when convenient, transporter and holodeck shenanigans, the Riker maneuver. They are silly, that's why many of us love Star Trek. That's why Galaxy Quest which IS a parody movie, is seen by the fandom as an unofficial Star Trek movie. And just like that one, Lower Decks doesn't do it out of spite, they do it out of love. At its core, LD is a love letter to Star Trek and you can feel that this is made by a fan. And the further we get, the more it stands on its own legs. Where it starts more relying on references, its leading characters, both the LD crew, as well as the bridge crew and all between, are great. Just a feedback note. The zoom in effect during the discussion makes me feel dizzy. So I end up mostly listening.
@jasondolph2785
5 ай бұрын
Agree on the zoom. Makes me slightly nauseous.
@thebpphantom
5 ай бұрын
Brad going off was \chef's kiss\
@OpinionsNoOneCaresAbout
5 ай бұрын
Oh yeah...this is the one that kind of messes with continuity. Because, if you recall the pilot, Mariner introduces Rutherford to Tendi as "recently" getting his cybernetic implant. Off topic, I also totally ship Tenderford.
@adamlambert2541
5 ай бұрын
The first five episodes of S3 have been some of my favorites and I was so glad you got to them. Rutherford’s backstory never fails to choke me up and Boimler’s rant (“Stop trapping people inside of games!”) never fails to make me laugh. Re. Boimler and the Kobayashi Maru: I like to think that Boimler somehow got pulled into a dare at Academy to see how many times he could fail the KM in an hour or something and no one has ever beaten it or attempted to beat it.
@supersonicheroes
5 ай бұрын
I loved getting a look at Rutherford’s past, and a revelation on why his implant has always been malfunctioning on him. My favorite part was Boimler’ rage breaking and trashing all the hecklers while simultaneously convincing a few others to join Starfleet. I heard there is an urban legend in the military that in order to get promoted past a certain point you need some kind of disciplinary action on file. If that is true in Starfleet than Boimler’s minor slap on the wrist punishment here of spending the night in the brig will actually help his career in the long run.
@antonbrakhage490
5 ай бұрын
"We've got new worlds, they're strange, and they need seeking out!" But really, this is what Starfleet is supposed to be about. And a big part of what Mariner and Brad have in common, first and foremost, is that they both understand and respect that.
@OpinionsNoOneCaresAbout
5 ай бұрын
Federov needs to stop wandering around in just a towel. Tendi, on the other hand...
@almasbaibolov1446
5 ай бұрын
13:11 In the way, it is a fifth time Rutherford died… Man, that is why he is my favourite character - despite all sh1t he keep going through, he still walking definition of positively.
@SirMarshalHaig
5 ай бұрын
Ah some mystery about Rutherford and his solution to bring in his friends...loved it. Boimler's rant...100% with him. And that ex Starfleet is full of crap. You're violent when you're not a total pacifist. I wonder if she would allow it to happen if someone came over to break her bones.
@tyrant-den884
5 ай бұрын
People come expecting Big Bang Theory, not Futurama.
@kirkdarling4120
5 ай бұрын
You're right, this is not a parody, this is Star Trek. All of the Trek series have had their quirky, funny episodes...this is just a Trek series of quirky, funny episodes. And it's certainly not irreverent. This is like Picard Lore and Data...but earlier. Was there some cross-pollination between the writing teams?
@garethspotfur1
2 ай бұрын
the writers missed a chance for a harry kim joke. "hey, you want to stay an ensign for 7 years?"
@jimlight5137
5 ай бұрын
I can’t wait for you to get to Prodigy.
@susansokoloski2233
5 ай бұрын
Good morning, Trekkies and my friend, @WarpReactor! ☕ Today we start getting into s3 things and get plenty of visual and verbal Easter Eggs!
@almasbaibolov1446
5 ай бұрын
8:46 Still feel little uncomfortable how Cadet Rutherford acts closer to Mariner, while Current Rutherford is more like a Boimler. But more hostile to each other.
@almasbaibolov1446
5 ай бұрын
10:25 At that moment Brad all negative energy he handled for these years spilling out like a waterfall.
@GregPrice-ep2dk
5 ай бұрын
It's pronounced "dee-dare-ih-dex".
@nicktechnubyte1184
5 ай бұрын
A real plot twist Thank you for your reactions to this series!
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