This is the same guy who directed the Black Mirror's Star Trek homage episode "USS Callistor"

I honestly think that Lower Decks has the potential to be the longest running Star Trek show.

I assume they are cheaper to produce than the live action shows so less risk for the executives but still decent return on investment.

I would love for them to do a cross over show again but Roger Rabbit style.

I would love for my food metaphors to come back

The title is a play on the TNG episode “The Inner Light”

But why? I don't see a storyline connection/similarly between this episode and "The Inner Light".

I think the episode is just about Mariner's inner fight about being in Starfleet, and the similarity in title is just coincidental.

Lower Decks, the TNG episode was an amazing episode. I almost cried at the end - it was so sad and poetic as well and I agree that reviving her now would undo the beauty and weight of the TNG episode.

Mariner always has the funniest way of being annoyed or angry

Currently weighing up whether to get my partner to watch First Duty and Lower Decks before we watch it together later.

Both. The answer to that is both. Two of the finest TNG episodes.

This was actually funny (unlike the previous ones which were quite cringey).

T'Lyn's voice always reminds me of the Alexa or Google Home, and it's hilarious.

Also relevant: When Kate Mulgrew surprised everyone at an AOC campaign speech before she got elected.

So apparently this is from the guy who did the "Too Many Cooks" special, which is kinda awesomely weird. It will be interesting to watch!