The New Next Generation' is the last-ever episode of 'Lower Decks', but it almost feels like a backdoor pilot for a new 'Star Trek' show.

"The New Next Generation" kicks off with a fleet of Klingons patrolling the edge of their territory when the fissure shows up and emits waves that mess with the universe. Before one of the ships is destroyed, one of the Klingons transforms from their regular style based on the TNG era to resembling the Klingons from Star Trek: Discovery.

Given these explanations, most fans grudgingly accepted that Discovery's Klingons were just a natural variation of Klingons. However, the events in the series finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks offer another potential explanation for why Discovery's Klingons are so different from their brethren.

The last episode of Lower Decks is titled “The New Next Generation,” and it’s hard to think of something more appropriate for the show. Not only does Lower Decks take its name from a season seven episode of TNG, but its theme and font choices all recall that classic.

After five seasons, fans are preparing to say goodbye to the misfits of Star Trek: Lower Decks as it approaches its finale on9. But when the cast, along with creator Mike McMahan, stopped by TV Insider’s studio at New York Comic Con this fall to talk about what the future holds,

Lower Decks adds a fresh perspective by focusing on the lower-ranking officers in Starfleet. The series finale pays homage to TNG's "Lower Decks" episode through a recreated poker scene. Lower Decks remains true to its unique storytelling style while honoring Star Trek's legacy.

Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan unpacks the series finale with CBR - and shares where he'd like Mariner, Boimler and the crew to go next.

Set phasers to spoilers, because this article discusses major plot details from the "Star Trek: Lower Decks" series finale. The time has finally come for one of the best new additions to the "Star Trek" franchise (and one of the biggest pleasant surprises) to sail into the sunset,