Like most Star Trek shows, Star Trek: Lower Decks features an ensemble cast, in this case, comprising the various crew members of the USS Cerritos. Still, Boimler and Mariner act as the show's main characters, and the pair have become two of the most essential in modern Star Trek. Through their voice performances, Jack Quaid and Tawny Newsome bring such personality to their Star Trek characters, making them feel larger than life and surprisingly realistic at the same time.
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Star Trek: Lower Decks crossover with Strange New Worlds has already proven that both actors can carry their characters over to live-action.
As Star Trek: Lower Decks comes to an end on Paramount+, fans can only hope that this does not mean the end of Boimler and Mariner as characters. Star Trek: Lower Decks crossover with Strange New Worlds has already proven that both actors can carry their characters over to live-action, but another animated show or movie could also continue their story. It remains to be seen how Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 will wrap up its story, but here's hoping the franchise finds a way to ensure Boimler and Mariner live on.
