Ep 2. Kayshon, His Eyes Open

Kayshon, His Eyes Open is the second episode of the second season of Star Trek: Lower Decks. The show is an animated comedy series set in the Star Trek universe that follows the lives of the crew members who work in the lower decks of the U.S.S. Cerritos, a Starfleet vessel.

The episode begins with Ensign Brad Boimler, who has been transferred to the U.S.S. Titan, struggling to adjust to his new environment. Meanwhile, on the U.S.S. Cerritos, Ensigns Beckett Mariner, Tendi, and Rutherford are given the task of transporting a group of diplomats to a conference on a neighboring planet.

One of the diplomats, a reptilian named Kayshon, is mistrustful of the crew and refuses to open his eyes, which causes some tension between the crew and the diplomacy team. However, as the journey progresses, the crew begins to suspect that Kayshon might be an impostor.

As they investigate, the crew members face a number of obstacles, including a phaser-wielding space pirate and the ship's malfunctioning holographic entertainment system. Along the way, they learn more about Kayshon's history and the complex political situation on the planet they are traveling to.

Ultimately, the episode concludes with a surprising twist that sets up further storylines for the rest of the season.

Fans of the Star Trek franchise will appreciate the show's references to established lore and the way that it plays with tropes from the original series and other iterations of the franchise. However, even those who are new to the Star Trek universe will enjoy the show's witty writing, colorful animation, and engaging characters.

Overall, Kayshon, His Eyes Open is an entertaining and engaging episode that builds on the promising groundwork laid down by the first season of Star Trek: Lower Decks.