Buffer time is definitely the episode where I stopped doubting they knew how to handle trek.
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I get why long-time Trek fans can be mixed on it. The significant deviation from the traditional style into a comedic cartoon really alters the tone and vibe, and if that's not your thing, it's not your thing.
But I'll also say this. No media in all of Trek loves Trek and Trekkies more than Lower Decks. It expands on the lore respectfully while still hitting tongue-in-cheek, self-referential meta humor that rewards long time fans. It manages to succeed as a comedy that stands on its own, while also having some of the most quintessentially introspective, thought-provoking Trek episodes in the entire canon.
If you're a holdout Trek fan who isn't completely unable to enjoy a cartoon, I seriously encourage you to give it a chance. For all the praise it gets, the show never comes across as though it's trying to prove it's the "next great Trek." Instead, it feels humbly grateful to be part of the series. It's a love letter to Trek and all its fans, and if you love Trek, it's hard not to be won over by the end.
Its okey dokey in my book!
This review works almost as well for The Orville.