Rest in peace, “Lower Decks.” You and your irreverent humor, controversially horny vibes, and self-referential love for the franchise flew too close to the sun. The Variety report sadly indicated that the upcoming fifth season of the animated series, which first premiered in 2020, will also be its last. There’s a certain sense of logic to this, since the entire premise of the show relies on junior officers stuck at the lowest end of the food chain on the USS Cerritos, and our main heroes Beckett Mariner (voiced by Tawny Newsome), Brad Boimler (Jack Quaid), D’Vana Tendi (Noël Wells), and Samanthan Rutherford (Eugene Cordero) all recently received promotions for their actions. But while “Lower Decks” as we know it may be concluding, Kurtzman and showrunner Mike McMahon left some room in their joint statement for future appearances down the line in other projects:
“We remain hopeful that even beyond season 5, Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, Rutherford, and the whole Cerritos crew will live on with new adventures. While five seasons of any series these days seems like a miracle, it’s no exaggeration to say that every second we’ve spent making this show has been a dream come true.”
For now, at least fans have time to prepare themselves for one last ride. The last season of “Lower Decks” is scheduled to leave space dock later this year, arriving on Paramount+ streaming in the fall on a date to be determined. As for “Strange New Worlds,” season 3 is currently scheduled to premiere in 2025.