8 things Star Trek did better than Star Wars

Character dynamics and relationships

When it comes to dynamic duos, the Captain Kirk and Spock tag team from Star Trek really steals the show. Kirk, the fiery and passionate leader, plays off against Spock, the cool-tempered and logical second-in-command. This set-up creates a fantastic push and pull between emotion and reason, leading to some pretty intense moments – I mean, who can forget logical Spock’s sacrifice in The Wrath of Khan?

Star Wars, on the other hand, tries to pit spiritual/Force believers against skeptics/non-Force believers. This dynamic doesn’t seem to pack the same punch, at least in my opinion, and it’s also a little too close to religious debates we see or experience in our lives. Sure, you get some interesting debates on the nature of the Force and all, but it’s not quite the same raw and gripping conflict as the “heartfelt emotion versus cold logic” showdown we get In Star Trek.

Star Wars has given us plenty of memorable character interactions and dynamics, but we have to give this one to Star Trek.

Let’s face it, Kirk and Spock’s friendly rivalry, connection, and deep bond is really hard to beat.