So instead it did as it always does: its own thing.

And honestly, for a final episode, its actually surprisingly straightforward in everything it wants to deal with.

Sure, the stakes are extremely highall of reality as they know it is under threat.

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The ship gets there, deals with the Klingons along the way, and seals it.

Everyone gets a hero moment, the day is saved, and life goes on.

Regardless of how dire the threat, theyre going to face it head on and overcome it.

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And thats exactly what happens.

They dontknowits a series finale in the text ofLower Decks.

There is no grand ending here, life simply goes on.

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