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All 13 Star Trek shows 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: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1990 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: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1990 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. /
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“Pictured: Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham of the Parmount+ series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Photo: Michael Gibson©Paramount+ 2021, All Rights Reserved. /

5. Star Trek: Discovery

Not only does Star Trek: Discovery have the most amazing theme song in the franchise, it also offered a breath of fresh air, marking a crucial turning point in Star Trek history.

Apart from being my personal favorite Star Trek show, this groundbreaking series has truly and boldly gone where no Star Trek series had gone before, reflecting the actual diversity of our modern society within its futuristic and interstellar narrative. The inclusion of characters from a range of ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ identities, and alternative gender representations is not just a subtle nod to the changing times, but a commitment towards authentic representation. Discovery‘s determination to prioritize such inclusivity, paired with its intense narrative choices, proves how seamlessly a franchise can adapt to the evolving cultural aspect of our world, and how important it is for these spaces to foster rich and diverse storytelling.

However, despite these amazing advancements, Star Trek: Discovery often deviates from the typical optimistic tone of the previous shows. The series is definitely more somber, filled with conflict, mistrust, and the exploration of darker themes.

While this tonal shift underscores the complex and challenging nature of its conflicts, it also contrasts with Star Trek’s utopian vision – a vision where humanity has overcome its pettiness and societal skeletons to explore the universe as one. This departure from the original hopeful tone has spurred debates among Trekkies, opening discussions about the evolving nature of the franchise and its ability to reflect not just an ideal future, but the often messy and complicated journey towards it.

Nevertheless, the Sonequa Martin-Green-led Star Trek: Discovery has proven to be a success, running for four seasons, with a fifth and final outing on the way.

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