10 Biggest Star Trek Moments Of 2021

6. Brad Boimler Breaks The Internet

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Star Trek: Lower Decks' second-season episode I, Excretus delivered an image that will forever remain etched into the memories of viewers. Brad Boimler, fresh from a round of yoga, spreadeagled on the bar in the mess hall. It was at the same moment glorious, and impressive - that man can bend.

What the writers probably didn't anticipate was the sheer explosion that went off on social media once this episode aired. Rather strong opinions were expressed, with many calling this an example of 'is this what Star Trek has become?' It even inspired a fantastic pumpkin carving, arriving so close as it did to Halloween.

Naturally, the scene had its fans as well - this writer being chiefly among them - who saw it for the hilarious nonsense it was. This version of Boimler appeared in one of Mariner's training programs, shocking her sufficiently to dive out of the simulation, chased as she was by a very naked Shax and Dr. T'ana.

Special mention must go to Billups, the wonderful chief engineer of the Cerritos who, even in this simulation, retains his asexual status. Go enjoy that PADD, you prince among men.

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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"