Lower Decks' final season is here, and signifies a sweet addition to the 2024 TV schedule. While it's great that creator Mike McMahan promised a satisfying conclusion for the series, there's still optimism in regard to the show receiving a second life in some way.

When I spoke to McMahan recently, he explained that his goal for this final season was to wrap up the “Lower Decks era” of Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford, and Tendi’s lives, but not their overall stories.

Lower Decks" Season 5 spoke with Space.com about the series coming to an end and what it will mean for their characters.