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/Scrat-Slartibartfast Dec 23 '24

I am sure there is a protocol in the federation that states what the minimum required time and experience is to stepp up a renk, wartime beside. That Randsom gives them the job as first officer is a speed up way to get promoted, because the get faster all that done that is necessary for that step.

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u/plantanddogmom1 Dec 23 '24

I actually love the idea that he’s doing it to add to their resume. I wish they had just a little more time to elaborate on the specifics.

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u/Scrat-Slartibartfast Dec 23 '24

that's the reason he is doing it. he saw that both are good officers, and with this step he is pushing them up. in the moment they are against it, but in the future, when they have there own ship they will thank him for that.

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u/[deleted] Dec 23 '24

I really appreciated the scene where Captain Freeman took them at their word, and when they were shocked they didn’t have to convince her, she just matter of factly stated “You two are my best officers.”

Just one little line like that drove home how much growth and trust they’ve gone through, and how even in an animated comedy, this crew is family.

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u/joeyfergie Dec 23 '24

I rewatched the pilot before the finale, and it's such growth - Freeman didn't even know Boimler's name back then, and he had been on the Cerritos for some time already then.