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Dawnn Lewis talks Carol Freeman’s growth in Star Trek: Lower Decks

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Dawnn Lewis talks Carol Freeman's growth in Star Trek: Lower Decks

As a longtime fan of cartoon shows spanning decades, it’s been a joy to witness the evolution from standalone adventures to complex, multi-season narratives. Shows like X-Men and Spider-Man set the stage for this transformation, and now, Star Trek: Lower Decks is following suit with its rich storytelling and character development.

Initially, cartoon series were structured similarly to comics, offering a fresh adventure every week without much connection between episodes. However, in more contemporary times, the narrative structure has evolved, and events from one episode or even seasons can have lasting impacts felt later on. This means that instead of waiting for multiple episodes in a set for continuation of significance, those effects are now more immediately noticeable.

Starting from the 1990s, cartoons began to be recognized as equal to other long-form narrative genres, capable of delivering deep, meaningful stories. Shows such as X-Men and Spider-Man: The Animated Series pioneered this trend, but there were earlier instances of this type of storytelling as well.

Increasingly, cartoons (and entire series) are adopting a novel approach to storytelling. Instead of being tied to a weekly format, they’re unfolding intricate and captivating plots over multiple seasons. Shows like Star Trek: Lower Decks mirror this trend by permitting their characters to evolve and mature as the series progresses.

Among the characters, the development of Captain Carol Freeman, initially less prominent compared to others, has been particularly noteworthy. Despite her status as a secondary character, she’s left a significant mark on the show. Skillfully portrayed by Dawnn Lewis, the growth in Captain Freeman’s character across the seasons is quite remarkable.

In conversation with TrekMovie.com, Lewis discussed her character’s development and the emotions she experiences watching her character progress throughout the seasons.

We self-criticized a lot, we saw a lot of what was wrong in those early seasons, and rightly so, but now we stop talking about what’s wrong and see some of those things as strengths, and where it can lead us to even greater strengths, which to me, is a beautiful commentary in life and humanity, that none of us are perfect, and so instead of self-criticizing all the time, recognize the good about you and the fact that there’s always room to be even better as you collaborate and cooperate with the people in your circle, in your village, on your job, in your family.

Freeman has gained widespread popularity among viewers, mainly because of her relationship with her daughter, the main character Beckett Mariner. Many fans find this relationship familiar, and their scenes often mark the peak moments of the show.

As Star Trek: Lower Decks concludes, we won’t see much more of Captain Freeman played by Lewis in this animated series. However, there could be an opportunity somewhere in the future for a more serious iteration of this character to transition to the realm of live-action Star Trek productions.

Which is something I think most people would love to see.

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2024-11-16 21:23

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