Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5: Full voice cast list explored

The first two episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 were released on Paramount+ on October 24, 2024. New episodes of the adult animated series will be rolled out every Thursday. The season will conclude with the tenth episode on December 19, 2024.

It is an animated comedy series within the Star Trek universe of Alex Kurtzman. Kurtzman is known as the writer and director of several shows in the Star Trek universe, along with other franchises like Transformers (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), and The Mummy (2017).

The trailer for the fifth and final season was released at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024. Created by Mike McMahan, the show debuted in 2020 on CBS All Access (now Paramount+), marking a departure from the traditional Star Trek series by focusing on the junior officers rather than senior command.

Set in 2380, Star Trek: Lower Decks captures the lives of officers onboard the USS Cerritos, a Starfleet vessel responsible for "second contact" missions—tasks that include follow-ups rather than high-stakes exploration.

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Cast list of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5

1) Beckett Mariner (voiced by Tawny Newsome)

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Beckett Mariner is a highly energetic and rebellious character, voiced by Tawny Newsome. Mariner is also the daughter of the captain of the ship, Carol Freeman. In Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5, she is a rule-breaking ensign with a carefree approach towards Starfleet's protocol, possessing excellent skills and knowledge of space missions.

Tawny Newsome, a comedian, actor, and musician, has gained recognition for her roles in shows like Space Force, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, and her comedy podcast, Yo, Is This Racist?

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2) Brad Boimler (voiced by Jack Quaid)

Jack Quaid at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 (Image via Getty)

Brad Boimler is an earnest and ambitious ensign, voiced by Jack Quaid. Boimler's characteristics are opposite to that of Mariner's, he is rule-abiding, anxious, and always by-the-book. Known for his awkward yet determined personality, he is eager to rise in the ranks of Starfleet. His dynamic with Mariner makes the duo often land in hilarious and chaotic scenes, which is one of the central plots of the show.

Jack Quaid rose to fame with his portrayal of Hughie Campbell in The Boys. He also appeared in The Hunger Games (2012), Oppenheimer (2023) and other projects.

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3) D'Vana Tendi (voiced by Noël Wells)

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D'Vana Tendi is an Orion ensign, voiced by Noël Wells in Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5. She works in the medical division of Starfleet. Her optimistic attitude and curiosity about Starfleet create a contrast with the cynicism of her crewmates.

Noël Wells has worked in shows like Master of None and SNL, and as the voice of Kelsey Pokoly in the animated television series, Craig of the Creek.

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4) Sam Rutherford (voiced by Eugene Cordero)

Eugene Cordero at 'Star Trek Day' celebration (Image via Getty)

Sam Rutherford is an engineer onboard Starfleet, voiced by Eugene Cordero. He has a cybernetic implant that allows him to organize his memories, and change his behavior and vision. He is a dedicated and lovable character, who often finds himself at odds with his implant’s quirks.

Eugene Cordero was previously seen in Loki, Kong: Skull Island, The Mandalorian, and The Good Place.

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Other cast members of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5

• Captain Carol Freeman (voiced by Dawnn Lewis)
• Commander Jack Ransom (voiced by Jerry O’Connell)
• Dr. T’Ana (voiced by Gillian Vigman)
• Lieutenant Shax (voiced by Fred Tatasciore)
• Lt. Commander Andy Billups (voiced by Paul Scheer)
• Dr. Migleemo (voiced by Paul F. Tompkins)
• Jennifer Sh'reyan (voiced by Lauren Lapkus)
• D'Erika Tendi (voiced by Ariel Winter)

In Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5, Captain Carol Freeman (voiced by Dawnn Lewis) is the leader of the USS Cerritos. Freeman balances the comedic chaos of her ship’s not-so-important assignments with Starfleet’s ideals. Commander Jack Ransom is the Cerritos' self-assured first officer. He is voiced by Jerry O’Connell.

Gillian Vigman has lent her voice to a character named Dr. T’Ana, an aloof yet competent chief medical officer aboard the ship. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Shax is the Bajoran security chief who enjoys battle and fiercely protects his crew. The man behind this character is renowned voice artist Fred Tatasciore, best known for Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.

Following recent promotions in season 4, the main characters Boimler, Mariner, Tendi, and Rutherford find themselves adjusting to more prominent roles and higher expectations in Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5. The crew continues to humorously tackle Starfleet missions while exploring themes of loyalty, teamwork, and most of all, the unpredictable challenges of deep space.

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Catch Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 on Paramount+.