All 10 Star Trek bridge crews ranked from worst to best

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 left to right: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Denise Crosby as Lieutenant Tasha Yar, Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi and John de Lancie as "Q" in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen Grab: ©1987 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved /

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2. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9)

The captivating crew of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, made up out of Captain Benjamin Sisko, Major Kira Nerys, Odo, Lieutenant Commander Worf, Lieutenant Jadzia Dax, Dr. Julian Bashir, Chief Miles O’Brien, and Quark, the Ferengi bartender, secures the coveted second spot on our ranking of the Star Trek bridge crews. A deserved position indeed, but what is it that makes them so good?

Captain Sisko leads this dynamic team through a series of fun, intriguing, intense, and complex narratives and explores darker themes with a fearlessness that sets them apart. What propels Deep Space Nine‘s crew to this high rank is not just its stellar cast but also the show’s commitment to constantly diving deep into the intricacies of the human condition. The crew’s depth, both individually and collectively, adds layers to the storytelling that captivates audiences.

From the enigmatic Captain Sisko to the well-written characters surrounding him, DS9‘s crew stands out for their willingness to confront tough issues head-on, making them a beloved and formidable force in the Star Trek universe.

Honestly, we don’t talk about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine enough; let’s change that, and give this underrated gem in the Star Trek universe – and its amazing crew – the love that it deserves.

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