'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Trailer Takes Trek into the World of Animated Comedy

[rogue emissary]

https://collider.com/star-trek-lower-decks-trailer/

CBS All Access has revealed the first trailer for Star Trek: Lower Decks. The show focuses on the support crew of one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos, in the year 2038. The 10-episode first season will premiere Thursday, August 6th on CBS All Access.

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Image via CBS All Access

Friends, Romulans, and countrymen: Lower Decks looks like a ton of fun and then some. There is definitely a more adult vibe to the show, which should come as no surprise since Rick and Morty scribe Mike McMahan is on duty. With this in mind, the deep cut jokes about the Star Trek hierarchy and canon also come through loud and clear, teasing at just how fun a watch this show will be for Trekkies everywhere. It also feels like such a refreshing take for a Star Trek series? Like, how did it take this long for a Star Trek property to take this approach to the unseen side of Starfleet? Regardless, I’m all in. . . .

[Cirque du So-What]

1. In the wake of multiple indignities inflicted by JJ Abrams

there are no more sacred cows where the Star Trek franchise is concerned.

[rogue emissary]

2. I'm not a fan of the Abramsverse, but I like this type of comedy.

I'm going to give it a shot, which could also be a sign of how desperate I am for anything Trek.

[cayugafalls]

3. Definite Rick and Morty vibe...Hope I live long enough to see it.

Pandemic humor, too soon?

[rogue emissary]

4. Never;

[VMA131Marine]

5. Set in 2038?

Surely that’s not correct!

[Iggo]

6. Ster Trek universe puts first contact in 2063, so I'd say you're right.

Plus, look at the thumbnail for the video. That ain't 2038...lol.