Screen Rant

Star Trek: Lower Decks' Mariner has no love for the Starfleet higher-ups. 1 / 8

She often breaks rules and defies orders. 2 / 8

In an episode 1 twist, Captain Freeman was revealed to be Mariner's mother. 3 / 8

This was hinted at in their similar phaser stances. 4 / 8

Neither parent wants responsibility for her. 5 / 8

This might explain why Mariner is still employed by Starfleet. 6 / 8

As well as why she's so sour on the higher-ranked officers. 7 / 8

Is her reluctance to be promoted due to a fear of nepotism accusations? 8 / 8