The little scissors that they use to chew the food for them and then drop it in their mouth was my favorite sight gag. The same way baby birds are fed. I absolutely loved that little detail 😂
It's just as Migleemo said when he had that replicated soup in one episodes "this doesn't taste like my mother regurgitating it back into my mouth? Die replicator!" And he then proceeds to destroy it.
I mean technically speaking the dude died because he stabbed Ma'ah in the back after the fighting concluded thus violating the laws of the Klingons and the retributive kill by Ma'ah is all perfetly legal. Mariner and Boimler had no hand in that part of the whole situation and it happened to quickly for them to intervene, so I think theyre in the clear.
I can't hear Migleemo's species name without hearing the word cloaca, which, considering he's an avian creature, is just funny as heck. That has to be intentional.
I just LOVE how the Lower Decks episodes are so packed full of Easter eggs that the Ups & Downs takes nearly twice as long to get through as the episode itself!
In Brazil, Farewell to Farms doesn't translate quite right. It'd be "Adeus às Fazendas", which doesn't rhyme too well with "Adeus às Armas" (the brazilian translation to Farewell to Arms). So... The episode's translator reached to another Hemingway book. They named the episode after For whom the Bells Toil - in portuguese, Por quem os Sinos Dobram. The episode was named Por quem os Targs Rosnam/ For Whom the Targs growl. It was genius.
The Episode is very similar to "Family" when Jean Luc Picard came Home to His Brothers vineyard and they clashed. The dynamic of the both Klingon Brothers is very remembering to that of Robert and Jean-Luc
Watching Klingon farmers apply their craft was a nice new change of pace for once then to see those in "noble" Houses decry about honor. And to see how they make the blood for the wine was a nice touch, UP!
It wasn't until this episode that I learned that the doctor comes from the planet "Klowakha". This is a phonetic spelling of a biology (and so Latin) term "cloaca" which is the word for the orifice that birds and other animals use for passing waste. In Ancient Rome the enormous sewer system under the city was called "Cloaca Maxima." "Cloaca" can also be a synonym for "asshole."
I have been going through some things for a while. Depression and motivational issues in my personal life, that sort of thing. Seeing you guys and your videos does always make me happy. I look forward to your lists, and especially your ups and downs. They've given me new appreciation for a franchise that I already liked quite a bit, especially as I'm something of a trivia nerd, so I love learning all of the deep cuts and behind the scenes tidbits. You lot keep it up. Y'all are legends, too.
This channel is the only part of the fandom i even interact with cause these videos are fun and i share a lot of opinions with you, i'm from Venezuela, we're far away from each other, but knowing we all have this fandom in common makes me happy
To Sean, Tom, Kris, and everyone at TrekCulture who puts these videos together...thank you. I look forward to these videos as much as I look forward to actual episodes of Trek! I had a negative, life-altering experience a couple years ago, and things have been really tough, but Ive always been able to count on you to help me through it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. LLAP
That is something that I believe was mentioned on DS9. The Klingon that builds the warp drive may not be a warrior but he makes their conquest possible and is no less honorable.
I hold off on watching the new episodes just so I can watch these right after while everything is fresh in my head. I try to catch as many easter eggs as I can, and love seeing what I missed!
The moment that the biggest laugh out of me was the hover biker near collision followed by the swear “EXPERIENCE BIJ!!!” Love me a good ol Star Trek the VHS Game reference! 😂
Loved the opening credits. Had to go back and see the trailer because of Boimlers mustache! Laughed that it wasn't in the trailers. Great way to keep surprises going!
I'm glad you gave an up for the "the one that did impressions". I didn't catch that line until I watched the episode a second time but it is SUCH a funny line.
Awesome Lower Decks episode. The scene when they had to walk down aisle while getting hit by pain sticks had me roaring laughing on the floor! Brilliant!
More Migleemo? Check. More Mah, Check. More Korrin? Check. An exploration of the Klingon captain Mah Killed in Wej Duj? Check. More exploration of the quantum fissures? Check. Boims rockin a Ron Jeremy stache? CHECK. Bloody hell I love this show
I agree with your down about the Migleemo storyline. I would have been happier to see Legnog and Gonald reveal their faulty tastebuds earlier in the episode and have the B store be that they lost their taste because they’re each hiding a secret love for whatever the Klowahka’s version of instant ramen or 99¢ frozen Slug Pot Pies is or something.
I just noticed the Batleths on the customised hoverbike look like the strange, 4 bladed reverse batleths that appeared in Chronicles of Riddick. I had one that i picked up from a comic book store in the early 00s.
I could be wrong but there's a scene where you see a Klingon metal band playing - it reminded me of the Voyager episode where the doctor has a holographic family. His holo-son listened to Klingon metal with his friends and I always wondered what it sounded like. Now I know! I thought that was pretty awesome
Excellent video, as always. I think the writers of the episode were going for a much simpler reference when naming the food critics. My guess is Legnog was meant to reference Foghorn Leghorn and Gonald was simply a play on Donald the Duck.
@VegetaLF7, statistically speaking, the majority of Americans got what they wanted. Thus, for many of them, it has been great. Ergo, your experience is not the be-all and end all. Furthermore, many of us aren't American, so our week has been completely independent of yours.
I really like this channel's up's & downs videos. They bring to light so many little things I would miss the first ten or twenty times through a show 🤣
Someone has probably mentioned it already, but Sam Witwer played a Xindi Arboreal in Enterprise and voiced Tenavik in STO (at Kenneth Mitchell's request).
Well said right at the end there Sean ❤. Loved that you mentioned the Fact Files and Vhs game, as I still have all my binders with every issue and I have two copy’s of the board game one of which is still mostly sealed.
sean..you always put a smile on my face.. and as for the episode, as i just watched it, i thought it was a brilliant love letter to tony todd, who our community just lost.. may we all remember how to smile in years to come..peace..rocky
I seriously doubt it would happen but with Boimler getting a bit hardcore with fighting and such, I would love for the show to bring back the black alien monster that "hunted" him on the Cerritos in the first season. Could you imagine him coming back and asking Boimler if he would mind doing the hunting ceremony again and Boimler says, "Sure! Let's do this!" and the alien is surprised to find Boimler has turned into a fighter since last time? I could see a strong-friendship growing between the two of them for that reason. (edit) Regarding A Farewell To Arms: spoilers, the book is not all that good.
Not related to this episode but I really wish there would be more of them being teamed up a bit differently. Those episodes were always fun to me and I feel like we need to see more of Boimler and Tendi interacting, for example (and T'Lyn just everywhere, of course).
Sean, this episode made me incredibly happy. Your Ups & Downs really embellished it. Very grateful. Kudos to the creators, animators and actors. Happy birthday Mary Cheiffo!
Starfleet General Order One, commonly known as the Prime Directive, is one of the most fundamental principles in the Star Trek universe. It prohibits (only) Starfleet personnel from interfering with the natural development of alien civilizations, particularly those that are pre-warp (i.e., they have not yet developed faster-than-light travel). Non Starfleet personnel are not subject to the Prime Directive. The core of the Prime Directive is to avoid any action that would alter the course of a society's evolution, as this could have unintended consequences, including the introduction of advanced technology, diseases, or ideologies that could destabilize or harm the society. The directive is often a source of moral and ethical dilemmas for Starfleet officers, especially when they encounter situations where intervention seems necessary to prevent harm or suffering, such as when a civilization is under threat from natural disasters or hostile forces. Despite its rigid nature, the Prime Directive is considered a guiding principle to maintain the integrity of civilizations' autonomy and to avoid imposing Starfleet's values on other species. This directive is often referenced in episodes of Star Trek, where the crew must grapple with the decision of whether to follow it or break it for a greater good. Picard is said in the episode "Drumhead" to have broken the Prime Directive 9 times, and not faced consequences. Boimler and Mariner do not alter Klingon culture, in fact thanks to Boimler's knowledge of the Klingon rules means that their actions are inline with Klingon culture. As they are not altering Klingon society in any way, and rather acting within Klingon rules, they are not violating the Prime Directive.
This episode is my favourite so far this season. It was klingon as hell. I really liked seeing how blood wine was produced by crushing worms instead of grapes like an earth wine. Always thought it was targ blood or another large animal.
I delayed my watch a day because I had to process an UPs & Downs being longer than the episode it was reviewing, but here we are. In the end, it’s been a tough week, and little bits of joy shouldn’t be delayed, but savored. Honor to you and your house!
Thanks as always peeps. It’s now a Saturday lunchtime ritual here to watch Lower Decks (or the current Trek) then immediately watch your ups and downs.
I LOVE the Klingons!!!!!! Which is one of the many reasons why I did not like Discovery. I thought this episode HONORED them in such a great way!! Thank you for your Ups and Downs!!
This has been a trying week for a lot of Americans (myself included). To say that this episode of Lower Decks & this video was a welcome break would be an understatement. Just know that these videos are very special & your positive vibes really help!
One more for cetacian observations, the klingon helmets adorning the background in the committee chamber look like they were lifted straight from the Kelvin timeline Klingons.
21:12 in the episode, listen closely to when Capt. Freeman says “shhh, those two are punks, just let him have his win”. That’s not Dawnn Lewis’ voice, but rather Tawny Newsome’s. Weird AF.
I am not hearing it, Her early line about "being undiplomatic" while funny, also sounded a bit different to my ears. I think she just had a different voice direction for this episode.
Sean, I'm quite surprised about 2 things you didn't touch on 1) the title card reminded me a bit of Star Wars Tatooine seeing Luke's Uncle's farm 2) the whole Klowaken species name being a reference to bird anatomy...
yeah, I immediately thought of Insurrection and loved the ironic contrast between what we normally expect of Klingons, and the almost trope-like depiction of idealised rural life (complete with idyllic music) that Star Trek sometimes loves
Bit of Junior Cert English in there as well, nice one Seán. Lovely the Star Trek Fact Files Klingon knife note too, thought the same thing when it came up. And yes, we are all trekkies, take solace in this franchise wherever it feels right for you when times are tough. Things can get better.
Thank you Sean, for another wonderful episode of Ups and Downs. There's certainly been a lot of downs this week IRL and as someone who takes injustice personally I've been more than a little broken with feeling like we've taken a massive step back away from the future I think most of us crave. Seeing you, and by extension the rest of the TrekCulture crew, share my love of the franchise each week is a big morale booster, especially your shout outs at the end. Keep up the good work as I know it's bringing joy to a lot of people right now. Live logs and proper _\||/
Sean absolutely spot on with the different take on the LD theme it was a wonderful take on it. Additionally the Klingon bikers hoverbikes reminded me a heck of a lot of the space chopper DC comics character Lobo uses to get around.
Totally agree, Migleemo’s story completely threw cold water on my enjoyment of this episode. It’s such a bummer because the Klingon stuff was really fun.
The little scissors that they use to chew the food for them and then drop it in their mouth was my favorite sight gag. The same way baby birds are fed. I absolutely loved that little detail 😂
I thought having them eat with beans was a hoot.
It's just as Migleemo said when he had that replicated soup in one episodes "this doesn't taste like my mother regurgitating it back into my mouth? Die replicator!" And he then proceeds to destroy it.
I came here to mention that same utensil that looks like a mama bird feeding a baby bird.
*beaks
@@jojoone1099🎉😢😢
I mean technically speaking the dude died because he stabbed Ma'ah in the back after the fighting concluded thus violating the laws of the Klingons and the retributive kill by Ma'ah is all perfetly legal. Mariner and Boimler had no hand in that part of the whole situation and it happened to quickly for them to intervene, so I think theyre in the clear.
i came here to say the same thing lol .. he got killed because the p'tak had no honour
By klingon laws, duel to the death is basically the equivalent of sueing someone. You gotta respect local culture if you are starfleet
It happened on the Klingon Homeworld so if they tried to intervene they would have been Court Martialed for sure!
Trek Culture Ups and Downs are really good for bringing a smile when I don’t feel like smiling.
Indeed!
Did Lower Decks not make you smile?
Same
I don't even know you. But I love you.
@@BillBinder Whereas I only like you as a friend. 😋
I can't hear Migleemo's species name without hearing the word cloaca, which, considering he's an avian creature, is just funny as heck. That has to be intentional.
It definitely was.
I take it that they're 'singular a$$holes' as a group.
@@djkittycat The joke writes itself. LOL!
Thank you for pointing it out.
Its basically saying theyre a species of Aholes which tracks for a race of food critics
I just LOVE how the Lower Decks episodes are so packed full of Easter eggs that the Ups & Downs takes nearly twice as long to get through as the episode itself!
In Brazil, Farewell to Farms doesn't translate quite right. It'd be "Adeus às Fazendas", which doesn't rhyme too well with "Adeus às Armas" (the brazilian translation to Farewell to Arms).
So...
The episode's translator reached to another Hemingway book.
They named the episode after For whom the Bells Toil - in portuguese, Por quem os Sinos Dobram.
The episode was named Por quem os Targs Rosnam/ For Whom the Targs growl.
It was genius.
That's cool
Wow that is excellent localization! Reminds me of how the Asterix comics go with localized puns whenever they are translated out of French.
The translator is awesome!
Percebi isso também haha
Having a different title just so they can keep wordplay is great.
"I see khaless, the original one. The one who did impressions" 😂😂😂 Savage Curtain shout-out
The Episode is very similar to "Family" when Jean Luc Picard came Home to His Brothers vineyard and they clashed. The dynamic of the both Klingon Brothers is very remembering to that of Robert and Jean-Luc
Same hat?
That's what I thought as well.
@@maxschon7709 Yes!
Watching Klingon farmers apply their craft was a nice new change of pace for once then to see those in "noble" Houses decry about honor. And to see how they make the blood for the wine was a nice touch, UP!
It wasn't until this episode that I learned that the doctor comes from the planet "Klowakha". This is a phonetic spelling of a biology (and so Latin) term "cloaca" which is the word for the orifice that birds and other animals use for passing waste. In Ancient Rome the enormous sewer system under the city was called "Cloaca Maxima." "Cloaca" can also be a synonym for "asshole."
The cloaka is multi purpose:
- peeing
- crapping
- reproduction
😂😂😂😂
Well, I think this is the first mention of the planet name.
It is @@AlexanderOsias
@@byrlea7703 The cloaca is a multi purpose hole:
- peeing
- defecation
- reproduction
Big Tatooine vibes in that opening too.
THANK YOU!!! it wasnt just me!
I was thinking Orgrimmar, there's that swine farm right outside the main gates.
It felt a bit Star Trek Insurrection opening to me. I think it was the combination of the music and farming scenes.
The farm set up and silos reminded me a lot of the Enterprise pilot. Our first klingon encounter!
In the first minute or so, I was expecting Mariner or some other cast member to crash her ship there, just like how Broken Bow started.
I absolutely love that they're making Boimler's beard the running gag of the season. I 100% expect him to have a full Riker by the finale.
So they're growing a beard just in time for the series to end. That might be one of the more meta jokes in the whole thing.
I'm expecting his arc this season to end with him deciding to be his own person and shaving it off before he gets to the full Riker.
The full Sean!
We already saw him get a full Riker in Strange New Worlds
I have been going through some things for a while. Depression and motivational issues in my personal life, that sort of thing. Seeing you guys and your videos does always make me happy. I look forward to your lists, and especially your ups and downs. They've given me new appreciation for a franchise that I already liked quite a bit, especially as I'm something of a trivia nerd, so I love learning all of the deep cuts and behind the scenes tidbits. You lot keep it up. Y'all are legends, too.
This channel is the only part of the fandom i even interact with cause these videos are fun and i share a lot of opinions with you, i'm from Venezuela, we're far away from each other, but knowing we all have this fandom in common makes me happy
Saludos desde Chile 😘
@@MariaMartinez-researcher 🖖🏻💖
Hello from Philadelphia USA! I love to hear of another trekkie across the world also watching and loving this show 🖖
Any episode with Dr. Migleemo is bound to be a hoot.
😂😂
Caw, caw
Owls well that ends well.
Bah dum tss
To Sean, Tom, Kris, and everyone at TrekCulture who puts these videos together...thank you. I look forward to these videos as much as I look forward to actual episodes of Trek! I had a negative, life-altering experience a couple years ago, and things have been really tough, but Ive always been able to count on you to help me through it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. LLAP
Prediction: He will have a full beard by end of season and Riker will show up in the Titan to complement his beard.
It’s refreshing to see non-warrior cast Klingons and how different they are from the warriors.
That is something that I believe was mentioned on DS9. The Klingon that builds the warp drive may not be a warrior but he makes their conquest possible and is no less honorable.
love the fact you got an ups and downs that's almost twice as long as the episode itself
I love the bird eating utensils that pre-chew the food.
I hold off on watching the new episodes just so I can watch these right after while everything is fresh in my head. I try to catch as many easter eggs as I can, and love seeing what I missed!
The moment that the biggest laugh out of me was the hover biker near collision followed by the swear “EXPERIENCE BIJ!!!”
Love me a good ol Star Trek the VHS Game reference! 😂
I dug that game out of storage not long ago and I am waiting for Gryph to come by so we can play it
Genuinely laughed out loud at that 😂
Yeah, I laughed when I heard that! I was like "OMG I REMEMBER THAT GAME!" 🤣😂🤣😂
@ Was half expecting one of them to turn to Boimler and say “Take the challenge of the Klingon sword to determine your destiny…” 🤣🤣
YOU EXPERIENCE BIJ!!!
I always love that subtle Klingon musical theme that LD introduced.
I love how Boimler helps out fellow farmers, using his knowledge of red tape and loop holes.
It took me way too long to get the Klowakhans joke. Also, I CACKLED at the "Experience BIJ!" reference, absolutely brilliant!
Loved the opening credits. Had to go back and see the trailer because of Boimlers mustache! Laughed that it wasn't in the trailers. Great way to keep surprises going!
it was fantastic !
I'm glad you gave an up for the "the one that did impressions". I didn't catch that line until I watched the episode a second time but it is SUCH a funny line.
To be fair, The murder klingon did a fake surrender and try to murder Ma'ah in the back. that pretty damn dishonorable if you ask me.
It is
Awesome Lower Decks episode. The scene when they had to walk down aisle while getting hit by pain sticks had me roaring laughing on the floor! Brilliant!
More Migleemo? Check. More Mah, Check. More Korrin? Check. An exploration of the Klingon captain Mah Killed in Wej Duj? Check. More exploration of the quantum fissures? Check. Boims rockin a Ron Jeremy stache? CHECK. Bloody hell I love this show
I agree with your down about the Migleemo storyline. I would have been happier to see Legnog and Gonald reveal their faulty tastebuds earlier in the episode and have the B store be that they lost their taste because they’re each hiding a secret love for whatever the Klowahka’s version of instant ramen or 99¢ frozen Slug Pot Pies is or something.
When I heard Legnog and Gonald. I thought of Foghorn Leghorn and Donald Duck.
I love this episode. Klingon episodes are my favourite, i always wanted more Klingon backstory on screen and this one delivered.
This was a great Star Trek episode. A different style of story telling, but it worked.
with this type of story, they should keep going it was fantastic !
I really appreciate that lower decks finally did a klingon episode
I just noticed the Batleths on the customised hoverbike look like the strange, 4 bladed reverse batleths that appeared in Chronicles of Riddick. I had one that i picked up from a comic book store in the early 00s.
Or the space bike that Lobo from Superman TAS and Justice League rode in on
Gotta love that for the scene where Boimler jumps on the Targ that they edited out his mustache in the trailer
This episode is wild, and goes on another level. A bond, a promise, but also learning from each other. Absolutely love it. 🖖
Thanks for what you said at the end there. Outside of that Tendi looked like she was wearing Capt Pikes apron
Wooooo! Honor Guard uniform! More of STO is Canonized!
YEAH!!
Its such a good Armour set too, of all the uniforms to be made cannon, im glad that one made it
I always love how you all at trek culture put the videos together. Thank you
The altered intro almost felt like what a movie version of LD would look like. Beautiful work.
I could be wrong but there's a scene where you see a Klingon metal band playing - it reminded me of the Voyager episode where the doctor has a holographic family. His holo-son listened to Klingon metal with his friends and I always wondered what it sounded like. Now I know! I thought that was pretty awesome
I think the food critics could just be tongue-in-cheek references to Foghorn Leghorn and Donald Duck, two other famous animated birds.
Excellent video, as always. I think the writers of the episode were going for a much simpler reference when naming the food critics. My guess is Legnog was meant to reference Foghorn Leghorn and Gonald was simply a play on Donald the Duck.
This has been a rough week for a lot of Americans. I appreciate you guys giving us something to smile about.
What? This week's been great.
@@ddrhero sorry, they meant for Americans who aren't misogynist bigots.
The majority obviously disagreed.
@@ddrhero No, no it hasn't
@VegetaLF7, statistically speaking, the majority of Americans got what they wanted. Thus, for many of them, it has been great. Ergo, your experience is not the be-all and end all. Furthermore, many of us aren't American, so our week has been completely independent of yours.
I really like this channel's up's & downs videos. They bring to light so many little things I would miss the first ten or twenty times through a show 🤣
Sean, remember the birth of BOLD BRAMBLE(after they'd been playing Bat'leths and bhi'nochs) He's been into Klingon stuff since like season 2
Thank you for having longer episodes. 😍
Love how the hover bikes look like Lobo's from the DCAU.
I cant believe they got a Paul F Tompkins Big Chunky Bubbles Reference in with the Soups Stews and Chowder joke.😂
Just want to say thank you for your words on us as a community.
He must have missed the joke with the birds cutlery, the tongs they used are a beak, and they used it to pre chew the food like they're baby birds.
😂😂😂
Someone has probably mentioned it already, but Sam Witwer played a Xindi Arboreal in Enterprise and voiced Tenavik in STO (at Kenneth Mitchell's request).
I loved the new opening to this episode and hope that we get more like this!
I loved the Experience Bij reference.
Well said right at the end there Sean ❤.
Loved that you mentioned the Fact Files and Vhs game, as I still have all my binders with every issue and I have two copy’s of the board game one of which is still mostly sealed.
sean..you always put a smile on my face..
and as for the episode, as i just watched it, i thought it was a brilliant love letter to tony todd, who our community just lost..
may we all remember how to smile in years to come..peace..rocky
I seriously doubt it would happen but with Boimler getting a bit hardcore with fighting and such, I would love for the show to bring back the black alien monster that "hunted" him on the Cerritos in the first season. Could you imagine him coming back and asking Boimler if he would mind doing the hunting ceremony again and Boimler says, "Sure! Let's do this!" and the alien is surprised to find Boimler has turned into a fighter since last time? I could see a strong-friendship growing between the two of them for that reason.
(edit)
Regarding A Farewell To Arms: spoilers, the book is not all that good.
The intro for this episode was beautiful. So, so beautiful.
I enjoy your videos more than the actual episodes!
The Klingon architecture of the farm seemed to be lifted straight from Orcs in the Warcraft franchise.
0:14 😂😂😂 omg thanks for that. First real laugh in days
Im an American, no our November 5th wasn't good
@ that’s the point. He was comparing it to the world of V for Vendetta
I think you missed an easter egg. The dummies with all the knives in them had 2 targets painted on them, because Klingons have 2 hearts.
Not related to this episode but I really wish there would be more of them being teamed up a bit differently. Those episodes were always fun to me and I feel like we need to see more of Boimler and Tendi interacting, for example (and T'Lyn just everywhere, of course).
Sean, this episode made me incredibly happy. Your Ups & Downs really embellished it. Very grateful. Kudos to the creators, animators and actors. Happy birthday Mary Cheiffo!
I thought that maybe those space-time fissures are the Prodigy fissures but I guess LD happenes slightly before Prodigy timeline? Or not? 🤨
Starfleet General Order One, commonly known as the Prime Directive, is one of the most fundamental principles in the Star Trek universe. It prohibits (only) Starfleet personnel from interfering with the natural development of alien civilizations, particularly those that are pre-warp (i.e., they have not yet developed faster-than-light travel). Non Starfleet personnel are not subject to the Prime Directive.
The core of the Prime Directive is to avoid any action that would alter the course of a society's evolution, as this could have unintended consequences, including the introduction of advanced technology, diseases, or ideologies that could destabilize or harm the society.
The directive is often a source of moral and ethical dilemmas for Starfleet officers, especially when they encounter situations where intervention seems necessary to prevent harm or suffering, such as when a civilization is under threat from natural disasters or hostile forces. Despite its rigid nature, the Prime Directive is considered a guiding principle to maintain the integrity of civilizations' autonomy and to avoid imposing Starfleet's values on other species.
This directive is often referenced in episodes of Star Trek, where the crew must grapple with the decision of whether to follow it or break it for a greater good. Picard is said in the episode "Drumhead" to have broken the Prime Directive 9 times, and not faced consequences.
Boimler and Mariner do not alter Klingon culture, in fact thanks to Boimler's knowledge of the Klingon rules means that their actions are inline with Klingon culture. As they are not altering Klingon society in any way, and rather acting within Klingon rules, they are not violating the Prime Directive.
This episode is my favourite so far this season. It was klingon as hell. I really liked seeing how blood wine was produced by crushing worms instead of grapes like an earth wine. Always thought it was targ blood or another large animal.
I was surprised how much better you do at this compared to what I saw trying to watch the first season of Ups & Downs:Lower Decks.
I delayed my watch a day because I had to process an UPs & Downs being longer than the episode it was reviewing, but here we are. In the end, it’s been a tough week, and little bits of joy shouldn’t be delayed, but savored. Honor to you and your house!
Tying the jaws to the ship reminded me of Firefly and Serenity. When they tied dead bodies to their ship as camouflage against the Reavers.
I very much enjoyed the Doctor Mingleemo plot, was genuinely surprised at how much you seemed to dislike it.
Thanks as always peeps. It’s now a Saturday lunchtime ritual here to watch Lower Decks (or the current Trek) then immediately watch your ups and downs.
I LOVE the Klingons!!!!!! Which is one of the many reasons why I did not like Discovery. I thought this episode HONORED them in such a great way!! Thank you for your Ups and Downs!!
I had to go back and rewatch. I can’t believe I missed the experience bij scene. lol. That may be the best reference ever!
Love those kind words at the end. Youre always so thoughtful of others ❤
This has been a trying week for a lot of Americans (myself included). To say that this episode of Lower Decks & this video was a welcome break would be an understatement. Just know that these videos are very special & your positive vibes really help!
-Boimler struggling to pick up the Batleth, that's a reference to Riker struggling to pick a Batleth in Star Trek:Picard episode "the last generation"
One more for cetacian observations, the klingon helmets adorning the background in the committee chamber look like they were lifted straight from the Kelvin timeline Klingons.
You! The one who is presenting the ups and downs! Experience Bij!
21:12 in the episode, listen closely to when Capt. Freeman says “shhh, those two are punks, just let him have his win”. That’s not Dawnn Lewis’ voice, but rather Tawny Newsome’s. Weird AF.
😂😂
Yeah that was weird. I wonder what that was about.
I am not hearing it, Her early line about "being undiplomatic" while funny, also sounded a bit different to my ears. I think she just had a different voice direction for this episode.
episode was a solid UP
Having recently read The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet the “Doctor Chef” line in the cooking scene made me chuckle
This was a fun episode of up/down that mirrors the vibe I got from Lower Deck's episode.
Sean, I'm quite surprised about 2 things you didn't touch on
1) the title card reminded me a bit of Star Wars Tatooine seeing Luke's Uncle's farm
2) the whole Klowaken species name being a reference to bird anatomy...
I love how ups and downs is actually longer than the episode itself awesome just goes to show how much they pack into a 25-minute episode of Star Trek
Serious Star Wars Tatooine New Hope vibes in the opening.
Reminded me of Picard back on the family vineyard with his brother after the trauma of Borg.
The opening titles sequence reminded me of both "ST: Picard" and "ST: Insurrection".
yeah, I immediately thought of Insurrection and loved the ironic contrast between what we normally expect of Klingons, and the almost trope-like depiction of idealised rural life (complete with idyllic music) that Star Trek sometimes loves
Bit of Junior Cert English in there as well, nice one Seán.
Lovely the Star Trek Fact Files Klingon knife note too, thought the same thing when it came up. And yes, we are all trekkies, take solace in this franchise wherever it feels right for you when times are tough. Things can get better.
Thank you Sean, for another wonderful episode of Ups and Downs. There's certainly been a lot of downs this week IRL and as someone who takes injustice personally I've been more than a little broken with feeling like we've taken a massive step back away from the future I think most of us crave. Seeing you, and by extension the rest of the TrekCulture crew, share my love of the franchise each week is a big morale booster, especially your shout outs at the end.
Keep up the good work as I know it's bringing joy to a lot of people right now.
Live logs and proper _\||/
Thanks for everything. You help the week.
I really loved the sharp attention to detail on the Klingon world!
Sean absolutely spot on with the different take on the LD theme it was a wonderful take on it.
Additionally the Klingon bikers hoverbikes reminded me a heck of a lot of the space chopper DC comics character Lobo uses to get around.
The intro got a hint of Discovery intro and a big dose of Insurrection.
Bold Boimler and fleet magazine may be heading to a section 31 ending.
Totally agree, Migleemo’s story completely threw cold water on my enjoyment of this episode. It’s such a bummer because the Klingon stuff was really fun.
This has edged out Something Borrowed Something Green for my favorite episode of Lower Decks. Just delightful.
I would almost say it gave a Star Wars vibe at the beginning. And wow, My spellcheck spell checked Tatooine correctly