[s1e1] Second Contact -

: The primary conflict involves a "zombie" virus caused by a Galactic mosquito bite that turns the crew into mindless, rage-filled attackers. Ensign Tendi, on her first day, finds herself thrust into the middle of this sick bay crisis. Character Dynamics :

"Second Contact" is the series premiere of the animated show Star Trek: Lower Decks . The episode establishes the show's unique premise: while most Star Trek series focus on the high-stakes decisions of the bridge crew, Lower Decks follows the everyday lives of the ensigns who handle the grunt work on Starfleet's "least important" ships.

: A rule-follower who desperately wants to be a captain.

: The episode is firmly canon , exploring parts of the Federation universe that were previously left to the imagination, such as what happens to planets after the Enterprise leaves. Everything Wrong With Lower Decks S1E1 - "Second Contact"