In "Cupid's Errant Arrow," Ensign Boimler has a new girlfriend. 1 / 8
However, Mariner has trouble believing she is truly interested in Boimler. 2 / 8
In fact, Mariner believes she could actually be an alien hiding as a human. 3 / 8
She knows this has happened before, when she was serving on the U.S.S. Quito. 4 / 8
In a flashback, Mariner's friend references the time Data's brother Lore joined the Borg. 5 / 8
This means, the flashback takes place at the time of the Season 7 premiere of TNG. 6 / 8
It gives us a better idea of the timeline between the two series. 7 / 8
New episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks are released Thursdays on CBS All Access. 8 / 8