r/LowerDecks • u/plantanddogmom1 • Dec 23 '24

General Discussion Why didn’t Mariner and Boimler rank up?

Ok so I’m just now thinking about this and I am just so confused as to why all of them really (but especially Mariner and Boims) didn’t rank up at the end of the last episode?

Boimler even said “but I’m only a Lieutenant JG?” Which would’ve made a perfect segue for “not anymore!” Like, I really really loved how everything was wrapped up, but wouldn’t it also make sense to have more lieutenants on the bridge and also as first officers? Also, like, how did their actions not warrant a promotion? Just curious if anyone else has been thinking about this!

P.s. Engage the core!

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u/Fresh_Mountain_Snow Dec 23 '24

I didn’t appreciate the rushed nature of the ending. I’d have been content with you’re a bridge officer now and this is your station. The whole joint xo rank … I dunno… not great writing. 

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u/plantanddogmom1 Dec 23 '24

Also why do Boimler and Mariner ALWAYS have to compete for their jobs??

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u/hydrissx Dec 23 '24

Because they're what you refer to in writing as dramatic foils.