T’Lyn Triumphs in Agriculture: Recap of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5 Episode 7
In the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, titled “Fully Dilated,” the USS Cerritos faces a unique challenge as the crew tackles a quantum fissure involving an alternate version of the Enterprise-D. Captain Freeman sends an away team, including Mariner, Tendi, and T’Lyn, to investigate the debris left on the planet Dilmer III.
As the team navigates the time dilation on the planet, they spend a year there while only minutes pass aboard the Cerritos. Tendi and T’Lyn compete for the Senior Science Officer position, leading to tension between them. Meanwhile, Mariner finds herself getting into trouble, resulting in multiple arrests.
One interesting detail in the episode is the surgery the away team undergoes to appear as the aliens on Dilmer III. T’Lyn wears a headband to cover her pointed Vulcan ears, raising questions about Vulcan cultural taboos and sensitivities.
Overall, “Fully Dilated” is a standout episode that showcases the strengths of Lower Decks, including its quirky characters and classic Star Trek-style situations. With engaging interactions and a guest appearance by Brent Spiner as Data, the episode strikes a perfect balance between humor and heartfelt moments.
For fans of T’Lyn and Lower Decks in general, this episode is a must-watch. As the series continues to deliver entertaining and lighthearted content with a Star Trek twist, it’s clear that Lower Decks is hitting its stride. With only a few episodes left in the season, the show is sure to keep viewers engaged and entertained.
