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Star Trek: All 9 commanders ranked from worst to best

By Camila Domingues

Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1967 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1967 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. /
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4. Commander Chakotay (USS Voyager)

Appeared in: Star Trek: Voyager

Transitioning from a renegade Maquis leader to the steadfast first officer on the USS Voyager, Commander Chakotay takes the fourth spot on our ranking of Star Trek captains.

His loyalty and unwavering support for Captain Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager made their dynamic a fascinating one to watch. Their camaraderie in the unpredictable Delta Quadrant showed that two people from completely different worlds could come together and form a rock-solid team. Also, Chakotay deserves praise for keeping his cool while stranded some 70,000 light-years from home.

But, and there’s always a “but,” there’s room for a little… constructive feedback. Some Star Trek fans feel that Chakotay had more potential waiting in the wings that was never fulfilled by the show he appeared in – which is very true. With a rich backstory and cultural heritage, there were definitely more layers to peel back. While we got glimpses of his spiritual beliefs and his past, a deeper dive into his character could have catapulted him to an even higher rank on our list.

Nevertheless, Commander Chakotay was a thrilling addition to Star Trek: Voyager and we thoroughly enjoyed watching Robert Beltran bring him to life.

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