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Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Finale Added A Game-Changing Element To The Franchise, And Mike McMahan Said It Took ‘A Little Bit’ Of Convincing To Get Approved
CinemablendStory by mick.joest@CinemaBlend.com (Mick Joest)
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The finale of 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' broke new ground for the franchise, thanks to some tricky negotiations by showrunner Mike McMahan.
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- The finale revealed the first-ever on-screen Starfleet captain who identifies as transgender, a major milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in the 'Star Trek' universe.
- McMahan had to convince Paramount+ executives to approve the groundbreaking storyline, saying it 'took a little bit' of convincing to bring this historic moment to life.
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Mike McMahan, Paramount+, Star Trek: Lower Decks