Jack Quaid's Boimler Achieves Epic Star Trek Feat - You Won't Believe His Milestone!
Boimler's journey takes a thrilling turn as he bravely leads a significant Star Trek away mission, facing unexpected challenges that push him to the limits A true testament to the show's tradition, Boimler's experience highlights the transformative nature of the Star Trek universe
WARNING: Contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4, episode 3, "In the Cradle of Vexilon."
Summary
Lt. Brad Boimler achieves a significant feat in Starfleet and takes charge of his inaugural away mission in episode 3 of season 4 of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" titled "In the Cradle of Vexilon."
Facing difficulties in his newfound leadership role, Boimler bravely puts his life on the line to protect his away team, though he is later revived.
Boimler joins the ranks of numerous Starfleet officers who have faced both death and resurrection, a common occurrence in the Star Trek universe. In "In the Cradle of Vexilon," the third episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4, Lt. Brad Boimler achieves a significant milestone as he and his fellow Lower Deckers are all promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade on the USS Cerritos. This episode delves into the extent of their newfound responsibilities, highlighting the mixture of changes and similarities they encounter. As an example, Lieutenants Beckett Mariner, D'Vana Tendi, and Samanthan Rutherford are assigned a mundane task that leads them to question whether they are being subjected to an elaborate hazing ritual.
Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4, episode 3, "In the Cradle of Vexilon" showcases the growth of Jack Quaid's character, Boimler, after his recent promotion. As he takes charge of a routine away mission that quickly spirals into chaos, Boimler faces the challenge of giving orders to his former Ensign colleagues. Thanks to the assistance of Provisional Lt. T'Lyn (Gabrielle Ruiz) and the unwavering support of his fellow Ensigns, Boimler not only successfully completes the mission but also achieves a significant milestone in the Star Trek universe.
Boimler Leads His First Star Trek Away Mission - And Dies
Boimler and his away team have been assigned the important task of revamping the power grid on the planet Corazonia. This ambitious project involves the delicate transportation of highly unstable components. The magnitude of the instability in these Corazonian generator parts is such that mishandling them could result in a catastrophic detonation. However, an unexpected complication arises when Captain Carol Freeman (Dawnn Lewis) unintentionally triggers climate chaos while trying to update the software of Vexilon, the planet's benevolent computer responsible for controlling its unique climate. Fearing for the safety of his ensigns, Boimler courageously takes it upon himself to independently manage the transfer of the precarious components.
Lower Decks Is Right - Dying Is A Star Trek Rite Of Passage
Despite the fine line between bravery and stupidity, Boimler's understanding of responsibility and teamwork allows him to embrace his command position with greater ease. Unfortunately, it is his comfort in this role that leads him to sacrifice his life in order to save his away team by shutting down Vexilon's generator, resulting in a catastrophic explosion. Tragically, Boimler falls victim to the estimated fatality rate for an officer's first away mission in command. However, thanks to the intervention of Dr. T'ana (Gillian Vigman), Boimler joins the ranks of a long list of Star Trek characters who have been resurrected.
Star Trek: Lower Decks adds to the ongoing joke within the Star Trek universe that death is a common occurrence for Starfleet officers. This means that Boimler has now experienced this significant event and has completed the rite of passage. Boimler joins an esteemed group of Star Trek characters who have also faced this fate, including Captain Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) and his multiple deaths in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) who has died more than once in both TNG and Star Trek: Picard. With his death, Boimler finds himself following in the footsteps of these notable Starfleet figures.
Boimler faces the challenge of surpassing Captain Kathryn Janeway's impressive death record. His ambition will be put to the test. It remains to be seen how his death in season 4 of Star Trek: Lower Decks will impact future episodes. In season 3, it was revealed that Boimler's transporter clone, William Boimler, faked his own death to join Section 31. The near-death experiences shared by the two Boimlers may facilitate their reconciliation in the future. You can catch Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4 on Paramount+ every Thursday.
