I thought it really was one of the weaker lower decks episodes. Didn't quite care about the Ferengibepisode, but it was a nod to DS9. This one, no couldn't relate to it...

The whole season is very, very good. Really loved this episode and the characters development in it. Mayby the overall story of this episode wasn't the best, but who cares it is real classic trek 🖖

This really was classic trek, Star Trek as Star Trek should be.
Don't have much to add, but I really loved the episode