8 things Star Trek did better than Star Wars
Better dialogue
It’s safe to say that the dialogue in Star Trek hits a bit different, in a good way, compared to Star Wars. This is coming from the woman who has a sticker with Y.W.T.C.O.I.W.S.T.Y.W.D.T.S.N.J.T.B.B.T.T.F.N.L.I.I.D.I.H.Y.Y.W.M.B.A.I.L.Y. on her things. If you know what it means, high-five!
Regardless, both franchises have created their own unique universe, but when you’re in the zone, Star Trek’s dialogue just tends to roll off the characters’ tongues more naturally. Star Trek’s dialogue doesn’t just deliver plot points and defines character interactions – it’s given us cultural staples that have been used ever since The Original Series aired in 1966.
The dialogue in Star Trek is so much more than just about communicating facts and plot points. There’s an essence of philosophical debate, scientific explanation, and even an exploration of what it is to be human. It’s this multi-layered dialogue that adds a degree of intellectualism, making it feel more like a space exploration saga rather than just a sci-fi fantasy.
In Star Wars, the dialogue tends to be more straightforward and binary—think the constant Light Side vs. Dark Side debates. But in Star Trek, it’s less black-and-white. The characters often discuss and deal with complex ethical dilemmas and talk about potential consequences of their actions. This rich dialogue, along with the iconic catchphrases, gives Star Trek an edge.
Star Trek and Star Wars both have their unique appeal and strengths. Some argue they’re completely different genres altogether, which isn’t wrong. However, when it comes to character dynamics, diversity, social themes, romance, science, morality, villains, and dialogue, Star Trek seems to outshine its sci-fi counterpart by more than just a little.
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Are you a fan of Star Wars and Star Trek? Do you prefer one over the other?