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10 most disliked Star Trek couples, ranked

It's almost Valentine's Day! Love is in the air... and so are terrible choices in Star Trek couples.

By Camila Domingues

"Such Sweet Sorrow" -- Ep#213 -- Pictured (l-r): Shazad Latif as Tyler; Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham of the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Photo Cr: Ben Mark Holzberg/CBS ©2018 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
"Such Sweet Sorrow" -- Ep#213 -- Pictured (l-r): Shazad Latif as Tyler; Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham of the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Photo Cr: Ben Mark Holzberg/CBS ©2018 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved. /
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In the vast expanse of the Star Trek universe, where boldly going often means stumbling into awkward romantic encounters, the love stories are as varied as the alien species cataloged by the Federation.

It's like Starfleet issued a directive that every crew must include at least two members whose romantic tension could power a warp core. Sometimes, these cosmic couplings are the stuff of legends, stirring the hearts of fans across the star systems. Other times, they crash land harder than a shuttle with a malfunctioning inertial dampener, leaving viewers to sift through the wreckage and wonder what in the name of Q just happened.

Take, for instance, the iconic romances that truly hit the mark. When Captain Picard and the archaeologist Vash trade barbs and glances, you can't help but root for the star-crossed lovers, despite knowing it's doomed to fail because, well, Picard has that little issue of running a starship. Or when Worf and Jadzia Dax spar in a Klingon martial arts session, you sense the sparks flying, charged with more energy than a photon torpedo. These relationships add layers to our beloved characters, showing us that even in the 24th century, the heart wants what it wants, whether it's logical, honorable, or downright forbidden by Starfleet regulations.

But then, there's the other side of the asteroid belt. Romances that make as much sense as a Ferengi philanthropist. Like when you see two characters, who've barely exchanged two words over five seasons, suddenly declare undying love in the span of a single episode. It's as if the writers decided to play Cupid with a phaser set to stun, zapping characters together in a bewildering display of forced affection. These are the moments that leave fans scratching their heads, reaching for their tricorders to scan for signs of alien mind control. In the end, whether it's a match made in the heavens or a love story that's lost in space, Star Trek's attempts at romance remind us that the final frontier isn't just about exploring new worlds and new civilizations, but also navigating the unpredictable nebula of the heart.

With that in mind, let's look at 10 couples that just did not need to be a thing in the Star Trek franchise.

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