Star Trek: Section 31 recently wrapped production, and Variety has the first look at Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou in the upcoming Paramount+ movie. The sprawling cover story (which is well worth a read) also spills on the surprising return of a character who hasn’t been seen in over thirty years.
The Star Trek: Section 31 first look features Michelle Yeoh as the morally dubious Georgiou having a word with someone with a few cybernetic enhancements. The last we saw of the character was on Star Trek: Discovery when she stepped through a portal to somewhere in the past. The exact timeframe remains unknown, but thanks to the addition of one particular Star Trek character, we may have a much better idea.
Section 31 will include a younger version of Rachel Garrett, the future captain of the USS Enterprise C, who was introduced in Yesterday’s Enterprise, one of the...
The Star Trek: Section 31 first look features Michelle Yeoh as the morally dubious Georgiou having a word with someone with a few cybernetic enhancements. The last we saw of the character was on Star Trek: Discovery when she stepped through a portal to somewhere in the past. The exact timeframe remains unknown, but thanks to the addition of one particular Star Trek character, we may have a much better idea.
Section 31 will include a younger version of Rachel Garrett, the future captain of the USS Enterprise C, who was introduced in Yesterday’s Enterprise, one of the...
- 3/27/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" has a knack for proving skeptics wrong. You say Paramount+ can't do a prequel "Star Trek" series that reimagines iconic characters like Spock, Kirk, and Uhura with a cast of new actors? Watch them. Think it's impossible to strike the original series' balance between earnest pathos, sci-fi geekery, warm-hearted hijinks, and indelible camp? Think again. Don't even get this show started on which genres do and don't check classic "Star Trek" boxes; it'll blow your personal definition of classic "Trek" wide open with a Medieval costume drama, an animation-live action crossover, a musical, or -- in the upcoming season, according to Variety -- a "Hollywood murder mystery."
In Variety's new cover story about the future of the franchise Gene Roddenberry first created in 1966, the future of "Star Trek" is bright. The dynamic, weird, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking prequel series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" comes...
In Variety's new cover story about the future of the franchise Gene Roddenberry first created in 1966, the future of "Star Trek" is bright. The dynamic, weird, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking prequel series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" comes...
- 3/27/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Star Trek: Section 31 connects to The Next Generation through legacy character Rachel Garrett, played by Kacey Rohl in a shocking twist. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig Sweeny, the series uncovers the dark secrets of Starfleet's black ops agency. Michelle Yeoh's Georgiou time travels to confront the sins of Section 31, adding depth to her character's journey across the Star Trek universe.
Star Trek: Section 31 reveals a shocking connection to Star Trek: The Next Generation in the form of a legacy character who meets Emperor Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh). Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig Sweeny, Star Trek: Section 31 recently wrapped production in Toronto. Yeoh's Georgiou, who was originally a popular part of Star Trek: Discovery, travels through time as she confronts the sins of Starfleet's secretive black ops agency.
A new Variety cover story about the Star Trek franchise reveals that Star...
Star Trek: Section 31 reveals a shocking connection to Star Trek: The Next Generation in the form of a legacy character who meets Emperor Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh). Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig Sweeny, Star Trek: Section 31 recently wrapped production in Toronto. Yeoh's Georgiou, who was originally a popular part of Star Trek: Discovery, travels through time as she confronts the sins of Starfleet's secretive black ops agency.
A new Variety cover story about the Star Trek franchise reveals that Star...
- 3/27/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Details on Paramount+'s upcoming Star Trek: Section 31 movie have so far been as top-secret as its namesake Starfleet spy agency. But now we know one of the characters who will encounter Michelle Yeoh's Philippa Georgiou - and she's an important part of Star Trek history. A new feature in Variety goes behind the scenes of the filming of the streaming-original film, which recently wrapped filming, and reveals that previously-announced cast member Kacey Rohl (Hannibal) will be playing Rachel Garrett, a character who captained the USS Enterprise-c in the classic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Yesterday's Enterprise".
- 3/27/2024
- by Rob London
- Collider.com
It's not always easy to follow the Prime Directive, especially when lives are at stake. The crew of the Enterprise must grapple with moral dilemmas that challenge Starfleet's rules. Sometimes, the right thing to do may mean breaking the Prime Directive for the greater good.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) always strives to uphold the Prime Directive on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and he once almost destroyed a planet to avoid violating Starfleet's most important rule. The Prime Directive has been around since Star Trek: The Original Series and states that Starfleet officers must not interfere with developing pre-warp cultures. While this rule has been interpreted in many different ways throughout Star Trek's history, it remains an important rule that every Starfleet Captain must do their best to adhere to. Although the Prime Directive sounds good in principle, it often raises complicated questions.
In Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, episode 15, "Pen Pals,...
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) always strives to uphold the Prime Directive on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and he once almost destroyed a planet to avoid violating Starfleet's most important rule. The Prime Directive has been around since Star Trek: The Original Series and states that Starfleet officers must not interfere with developing pre-warp cultures. While this rule has been interpreted in many different ways throughout Star Trek's history, it remains an important rule that every Starfleet Captain must do their best to adhere to. Although the Prime Directive sounds good in principle, it often raises complicated questions.
In Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, episode 15, "Pen Pals,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine broke boundaries by exploring life outside the Federation and tackling contemporary issues like racial injustice. Iconic DS9 episodes like "Duet" and "Necessary Evil" delve into complex themes of morality and justice, pushing the Star Trek universe forward. The show's ability to tell huge, sweeping epics while maintaining nuanced character development sets Deep Space Nine apart in the Star Trek franchise.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine had an incredible hit rate across seven seasons, making it difficult to choose the best episode per season. Premiering in 1993 and clocking up 173 episodes over seven years, DS9 broke new boundaries for the Star Trek franchise. Set aboard a former Cardassian space station rather than a Starfleet vessel, DS9's cast of characters hail from a diverse range of backgrounds. This allowed Deep Space Nine to tell new stories that explored life outside Star Trek's Federation. For example, many...
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine had an incredible hit rate across seven seasons, making it difficult to choose the best episode per season. Premiering in 1993 and clocking up 173 episodes over seven years, DS9 broke new boundaries for the Star Trek franchise. Set aboard a former Cardassian space station rather than a Starfleet vessel, DS9's cast of characters hail from a diverse range of backgrounds. This allowed Deep Space Nine to tell new stories that explored life outside Star Trek's Federation. For example, many...
- 3/27/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Michael Piller wanted Star Trek: Voyager's "Basics" to mirror "The Best of Both Worlds" success Despite Piller's past success, "Basics" failed to live up to the iconic status of Tng's "The Best of Both Worlds" Unlike Tng's game-changing impact, "Basics" did not influence either Voyager or the wider franchise much after it aired.
Star Trek: Voyager's season 2 finale failed to recreate the success of one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's best episodes, despite producer Michael Piller's intentions. Piller began his tenure in the Star Trek franchise as a writer on Tng and worked as executive producer/showrunner on both Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Voyager. Although Piller departed the franchise after two seasons on Voyager, he is still remembered for his significant contributions to the 1990s-era Star Trek series, having written some of the franchise's best episodes during that time period.
One of these episodes was the Tng season 3/4 two-parter,...
Star Trek: Voyager's season 2 finale failed to recreate the success of one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's best episodes, despite producer Michael Piller's intentions. Piller began his tenure in the Star Trek franchise as a writer on Tng and worked as executive producer/showrunner on both Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Voyager. Although Piller departed the franchise after two seasons on Voyager, he is still remembered for his significant contributions to the 1990s-era Star Trek series, having written some of the franchise's best episodes during that time period.
One of these episodes was the Tng season 3/4 two-parter,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Dana Hanson
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek draws parallels to Greek mythology with episode titles, showcasing influences in storytelling. Greek myths like Icarus, Chimera, and Daedalus are reinterpreted in episodes across Star Trek series. Elements from Greek mythology play a significant role in shaping the narratives and themes of Star Trek episodes.
Since its inception, Star Trek has included numerous references to Greek mythology, and several episode titles come directly from Greek myths. Star Trek: The Original Series even provided an explanation for the Greek gods themselves in Tos season 2, episode 2, "Who Mourns For Adonais?" When Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the USS Enterprise are held captive by the Greek god Apollo (Michael Forest), he explains that the Greek gods of Earth are actually powerful aliens who require adoration to survive. Although the gods themselves never make another appearance in Star Trek, several episodes take their titles from Greek mythological stories.
Since its inception, Star Trek has included numerous references to Greek mythology, and several episode titles come directly from Greek myths. Star Trek: The Original Series even provided an explanation for the Greek gods themselves in Tos season 2, episode 2, "Who Mourns For Adonais?" When Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the USS Enterprise are held captive by the Greek god Apollo (Michael Forest), he explains that the Greek gods of Earth are actually powerful aliens who require adoration to survive. Although the gods themselves never make another appearance in Star Trek, several episodes take their titles from Greek mythological stories.
- 3/24/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Actress Marina Sirtis played the role of Deanna Troi in Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek: The Next Generation, which remains the defining iteration of the sci-fi franchise for a large section of fans. As a result, Star Trek fans have often taken issue with some of the depictions, themes, and storylines in the series that ran for seven seasons.
Marina Sirtis in a still from Star Trek: Picard
One of the major issues with the show was the portrayal of Deanna Troi, which initially lacked any sort of nuance as she was reduced to a decorative item. Marina Sirtis has voiced her concerns with her character’s sexualized depiction in the series, which will only add to the displeasure of fans. Here is what Sirtis has said about playing Deanna Troi.
Marina Sirtis Criticized Deanna Troi’s Costume in Star Trek: The Next Generation
Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi in...
Marina Sirtis in a still from Star Trek: Picard
One of the major issues with the show was the portrayal of Deanna Troi, which initially lacked any sort of nuance as she was reduced to a decorative item. Marina Sirtis has voiced her concerns with her character’s sexualized depiction in the series, which will only add to the displeasure of fans. Here is what Sirtis has said about playing Deanna Troi.
Marina Sirtis Criticized Deanna Troi’s Costume in Star Trek: The Next Generation
Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi in...
- 3/24/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
"Star Trek" is notoriously good to its actors. If a hard-working performer gets a small gig in one episode of "Star Trek," it becomes incredibly likely they'll be invited back for another. Armin Shimerman, for instance, played a talking treasure chest and a random Ferengi character on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" years before he was offered the main role of Quark on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Likewise, Tim Russ played a terrorist on the "Next Generation" episode "Starship Mine" before he became Tuvok on "Star Trek: Voyager." There are dozens of other examples. Once you're in the "Star Trek" family, you'll be a part of it for life.
According to the book "Star Trek: The Next Generation 365," by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann, actress Famke Janssen was offered a venerated spot in the Trek family ... that she turned down. Janssen appeared in the episode "The Perfect Mate" as Kamala,...
According to the book "Star Trek: The Next Generation 365," by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann, actress Famke Janssen was offered a venerated spot in the Trek family ... that she turned down. Janssen appeared in the episode "The Perfect Mate" as Kamala,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Before they were Professor Charles Xavier and Jean Grey in "X-Men," Patrick Stewart and Famke Janssen shared the screen on an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Stewart was, of course, the series lead, Enterprise-d Captain Jean-Luc Picard, while Janssen played Kamala, one of the many beautiful alien women on "Star Trek." Captain Kirk may be the famed womanizer, but Picard had his dalliances over the show's seven seasons -- Kamala included.
The episode is "The Perfect Mate," the 21st installment of the fifth season. Kamala is a Kriosian "metamorph," an empathetic being who can read their partners' feelings and adjust themselves to them. She's been betrothed to an ambassador from the neighboring world Valt, in hopes this will help end a conflict between the planets. As she travels on the Enterprise-d and works alongside Picard, they grow closer and closer.
Aired in 1992, this was Janssen's first role on television.
The episode is "The Perfect Mate," the 21st installment of the fifth season. Kamala is a Kriosian "metamorph," an empathetic being who can read their partners' feelings and adjust themselves to them. She's been betrothed to an ambassador from the neighboring world Valt, in hopes this will help end a conflict between the planets. As she travels on the Enterprise-d and works alongside Picard, they grow closer and closer.
Aired in 1992, this was Janssen's first role on television.
- 3/24/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Odo and Data in Star Trek share similar journeys as alien characters seeking to understand humanity. Plans to have Odo play both himself and Dr. Mora in DS9 were abandoned due to logistical issues. Odo and Data both start out as orphans and later discover their origins and evil counterparts.
An abandoned plan for the character of Constable Odo (Rene Auberjonois) in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine would have made him more like Star Trek: The Next Generation's Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) in one key way. Like Spock (Leonard Nimoy) before them, Odo and Data were alien characters who sought to understand more about what it meant to be human. However, while Spock and Data were aware of their origins, Odo's own origin story was shrouded in mystery for the first two seasons of DS9.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine seasons 1 and 2 did, however, reveal details about his early life.
An abandoned plan for the character of Constable Odo (Rene Auberjonois) in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine would have made him more like Star Trek: The Next Generation's Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) in one key way. Like Spock (Leonard Nimoy) before them, Odo and Data were alien characters who sought to understand more about what it meant to be human. However, while Spock and Data were aware of their origins, Odo's own origin story was shrouded in mystery for the first two seasons of DS9.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine seasons 1 and 2 did, however, reveal details about his early life.
- 3/24/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Rule against conflict in Tng made Riker father-son reunion fall flat. Director wanted more emotion in Riker father-son story but was overruled. Conflict between Riker and his father resolved too quickly, lacking depth.
Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) reunites with his father, Kyle Riker (Mitchell Ryan), in Star Trek: The Next Generation, but Gene Roddenberry's insistence on avoiding conflict made the episode fall flat. When creating Tng, Roddenberry implemented a "rule" that there would be no conflict among the show's main characters, implying that they would have moved past that by the 24th century. Many of Tng's writers struggled to adapt to this rule, as it made crafting dramatic and interesting stories more difficult. Conflict is a major part of storytelling, after all, and it does not always come from an outside source.
Roddenberry's infamous rule becomes particularly apparent in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, episode 14, "The Icarus Factor,...
Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) reunites with his father, Kyle Riker (Mitchell Ryan), in Star Trek: The Next Generation, but Gene Roddenberry's insistence on avoiding conflict made the episode fall flat. When creating Tng, Roddenberry implemented a "rule" that there would be no conflict among the show's main characters, implying that they would have moved past that by the 24th century. Many of Tng's writers struggled to adapt to this rule, as it made crafting dramatic and interesting stories more difficult. Conflict is a major part of storytelling, after all, and it does not always come from an outside source.
Roddenberry's infamous rule becomes particularly apparent in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, episode 14, "The Icarus Factor,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
The Trill were first introduced in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Host". In that episode, Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) engaged in an intense love affair with a Trill super-diplomat named Odan (Franc Luz), a man whom she later discovered had a very unusual biology. It seems some members of the Trill species are joined with incredibly long-lived worm-like symbionts that are surgically implanted in their stomachs. The symbionts possess the memories and experiences of all their hosts and take over the personalities of the people they are implanted inside of. Symbionts can live through dozens of hosts in their lives.
In "The Host," Odan sported inverted v-shaped forehead ridges above his eyes and a larger, extended septum. The makeup was designed by Michael Westmore, a longtime "Next Generation" makeup artist.
It wouldn't be until "Emissary", the pilot episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," that Trekkies would encounter another Trill.
In "The Host," Odan sported inverted v-shaped forehead ridges above his eyes and a larger, extended septum. The makeup was designed by Michael Westmore, a longtime "Next Generation" makeup artist.
It wouldn't be until "Emissary", the pilot episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," that Trekkies would encounter another Trill.
- 3/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
James Sloyan portrayed four distinct characters across Star Trek series, delivering unforgettable performances in every appearance. From Romulan Admiral to Klingon Time Traveler to complex scientists, Sloyan's versatility shone in his various Star Trek roles. Sloyan appeared in popular TV shows and movies, showcasing his talent beyond Star Trek with voice work in commercials and trailers.
James Sloyan has portrayed four different characters in the Star Trek universe, across three different shows. An accomplished character actor, Sloyan portrayed memorable guest stars in every one of his Star Trek appearances. On Star Trek: The Next Generation, Sloyan played Romulan Admiral Alidar Jarok in "The Defector," and time-traveling Klingon K'mtar in "Firstborn." Sloyan appeared as Haakonian scientist Doctor Ma'Bor Jetrel in Star Trek: Voyager's "Jetel," and as Bajoran scientist Dr. Mora Pol in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's "The Alternate" and "The Begotten."
Since he began acting in the 1970s,...
James Sloyan has portrayed four different characters in the Star Trek universe, across three different shows. An accomplished character actor, Sloyan portrayed memorable guest stars in every one of his Star Trek appearances. On Star Trek: The Next Generation, Sloyan played Romulan Admiral Alidar Jarok in "The Defector," and time-traveling Klingon K'mtar in "Firstborn." Sloyan appeared as Haakonian scientist Doctor Ma'Bor Jetrel in Star Trek: Voyager's "Jetel," and as Bajoran scientist Dr. Mora Pol in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's "The Alternate" and "The Begotten."
Since he began acting in the 1970s,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
In the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Perfect Mate," the U.S.S. Enterprise-d is tasked with transporting a Kriosian ambassador (Tim O'Conner) to an arranged peace ceremony with a species called the Valtians. As a peace offering, the Kriosians aim to deliver a mysterious, eight-foot pod to the Valtians. Thanks to the meddling of some traveling Ferengi, the pod is cracked open, revealing Kamala (Famke Janssen) to have been sealed inside. Kamala was roped into an arranged marriage with the Valtian ambassador, a humanoid gift to "sweeten the deal." She was being transported in stasis.
The reason for her stasis quickly becomes clear. Kamala is an "empathic metamorph," meaning she can sense the desires of the men in her vicinity and alter her personality to match what they might be attracted to. She also produces clouds of powerful pheromones, driving men wild with lust. Having her wander...
The reason for her stasis quickly becomes clear. Kamala is an "empathic metamorph," meaning she can sense the desires of the men in her vicinity and alter her personality to match what they might be attracted to. She also produces clouds of powerful pheromones, driving men wild with lust. Having her wander...
- 3/23/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Time loop episodes in TV shows, like Stargate Sg-1 and Supernatural, offer creative variations and character growth, avoiding repetition. The best time loop episodes blend humor, desperation, and scientific intrigue, showcasing the characters' determination and personalities. Shows like Charmed and The X-Files use time loop narratives to explore fate, sacrifice, and emotional stakes, elevating the trope beyond gimmickry.
Many TV shows have explored the time loop concept, often dedicating standalone episodes to this narrative device popularized by the film Groundhog Day. However, there are 10 episodes that have mastered this storytelling technique, showcasing a range of creativity and execution, and representing the finest examples in television history. From iconic sci-fi TV shows, like the Star Trek series The Next Generation and Stargate Sg-1, to supernatural dramas such as Supernatural, these shows have tackled the time loop trope with ingenuity and skill. Each episode on this list demonstrates a unique approach to the concept,...
Many TV shows have explored the time loop concept, often dedicating standalone episodes to this narrative device popularized by the film Groundhog Day. However, there are 10 episodes that have mastered this storytelling technique, showcasing a range of creativity and execution, and representing the finest examples in television history. From iconic sci-fi TV shows, like the Star Trek series The Next Generation and Stargate Sg-1, to supernatural dramas such as Supernatural, these shows have tackled the time loop trope with ingenuity and skill. Each episode on this list demonstrates a unique approach to the concept,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Kayla Turner
- ScreenRant.com
Starfleet crews in various Star Trek series have defeated the fearsome Borg Collective, showcasing heroism and tenacity. Key encounters include saving Earth from assimilation, battling the Borg Queen, and allying with the Borg to defeat a greater threat. These epic battles showcase the resilience and resourcefulness of Starfleet officers in the face of the deadliest threats to the Federation.
The Borg Collective are one of the most fearsome enemies in the Star Trek franchise, but a handful of heroic Starfleet crews have managed to defeat them and defy assimilation. First introduced in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, the Borg became the deadliest threat to Starfleet and the Federation in almost a century. The threats from the Borg Collective, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Dominion meant that the mid 24th century was an extremely difficult time for Starfleet.
The Borg and the Dominion would later pool their resources...
The Borg Collective are one of the most fearsome enemies in the Star Trek franchise, but a handful of heroic Starfleet crews have managed to defeat them and defy assimilation. First introduced in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, the Borg became the deadliest threat to Starfleet and the Federation in almost a century. The threats from the Borg Collective, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Dominion meant that the mid 24th century was an extremely difficult time for Starfleet.
The Borg and the Dominion would later pool their resources...
- 3/23/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Odo's best DS9 episodes focus on criminal investigations, his origins, and ideological clashes with Changeling Founders. Odo's relationships with Quark and Kira define many episodes, showcasing his softer side and developing romantic connections. Odo's characterization shines in episodes like "The Begotten" and "Treachery, Faith and the Great River" with emotional depth.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's best episodes about Constable Odo (Rene Auberjonois) focus on his criminal investigations, the search for his origins, and his ideological clash with the Changeling Founders. Played by acclaimed actor Rene Auberjonois, Odo's best episodes of DS9 are characterized by some incredible acting, delivered from underneath heavy layers of prosthetics. Across seven seasons, the beloved Star Trek: DS9 character had to grapple with prejudice, unrequited love, and the sins of his past in episodes that showcased the thematic heft of the Star Trek: The Next Generation spinoff.
Odo's relationships with Quark (Armin Shimerman) and...
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's best episodes about Constable Odo (Rene Auberjonois) focus on his criminal investigations, the search for his origins, and his ideological clash with the Changeling Founders. Played by acclaimed actor Rene Auberjonois, Odo's best episodes of DS9 are characterized by some incredible acting, delivered from underneath heavy layers of prosthetics. Across seven seasons, the beloved Star Trek: DS9 character had to grapple with prejudice, unrequited love, and the sins of his past in episodes that showcased the thematic heft of the Star Trek: The Next Generation spinoff.
Odo's relationships with Quark (Armin Shimerman) and...
- 3/23/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Time travel plays a key role in shaping the world of Star Trek: The Next Generation, offering unique challenges and storylines to the Enterprise crew. Episodes like "Cause and Effect" and "All Good Things..." skillfully navigate time travel concepts, providing engaging and satisfying conclusions. Despite some inconsistencies and rushed scriptwriting, Tng remains a pioneer in incorporating time travel into its storytelling, capturing the essence of the sci-fi genre.
Throughout the seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the crew of the USS Enterprise-d have several experiences involving time travel. Although time travel is technically possible in the 24th century of Tng, it often comes with many risks and complications. While time travel has been depicted in every Star Trek series since Star Trek: The Original Series, it does not always work the same way. Some of Star Trek's best television episodes and films incorporate time travel, including two...
Throughout the seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the crew of the USS Enterprise-d have several experiences involving time travel. Although time travel is technically possible in the 24th century of Tng, it often comes with many risks and complications. While time travel has been depicted in every Star Trek series since Star Trek: The Original Series, it does not always work the same way. Some of Star Trek's best television episodes and films incorporate time travel, including two...
- 3/23/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Ending Star Trek: Discovery with its fifth season, can it match Picard's high standard in its series finale? Discovery improves, promises intense sci-fi action and emotional character moments for a satisfying series conclusion. Discovery's final season aims to deliver a poignant series finale with no plot threads left dangling, ending an era.
Star Trek: Discovery will come to an end with its upcoming fifth season, but can its series finale live up to the gold standard set by Star Trek: Picard? In 2023, Picard season 3 came to a close with an ending that captured the magic of the original Star Trek: The Next Generation series finale and brought the story of Admiral Jean Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the crew of the USS Enterprise-d to a deeply satisfying conclusion. Although Picard season 3 had the benefit of nostalgia and a cast full of beloved returning characters, "The Last Generation" worked as...
Star Trek: Discovery will come to an end with its upcoming fifth season, but can its series finale live up to the gold standard set by Star Trek: Picard? In 2023, Picard season 3 came to a close with an ending that captured the magic of the original Star Trek: The Next Generation series finale and brought the story of Admiral Jean Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the crew of the USS Enterprise-d to a deeply satisfying conclusion. Although Picard season 3 had the benefit of nostalgia and a cast full of beloved returning characters, "The Last Generation" worked as...
- 3/23/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Irish actress Fionnula Flanagan played iconic roles in different Star Trek series from 1993-2002. Flanagan's characters had close ties to major heroes, impacting storylines in intriguing ways. Star Trek: DS9, Tng, and Enterprise featured Fionnula Flanagan in memorable guest star roles.
Irish actress Fionnula Flanagan played three very different characters in the Star Trek franchise between 1993 and 2002. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Flanagan trained at the Abbey Theatre School, where Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Colm Meaney would also train as an actor. Fionnula Flanagan moved to Los Angeles in the late 1960s, and became a recognizable face, popping up in guest roles on classic TV shows like Gunsmoke and Kojak, before winning a regular role in How the West was Won, which also starred Ricardo Montalban, best known as Khan Noonien-Singh in Star Trek.
Fionnula Flanagan has also appeared with several Star Trek personalities over the years, outside the franchise itself.
Irish actress Fionnula Flanagan played three very different characters in the Star Trek franchise between 1993 and 2002. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Flanagan trained at the Abbey Theatre School, where Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Colm Meaney would also train as an actor. Fionnula Flanagan moved to Los Angeles in the late 1960s, and became a recognizable face, popping up in guest roles on classic TV shows like Gunsmoke and Kojak, before winning a regular role in How the West was Won, which also starred Ricardo Montalban, best known as Khan Noonien-Singh in Star Trek.
Fionnula Flanagan has also appeared with several Star Trek personalities over the years, outside the franchise itself.
- 3/23/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
William Shatner re-does Captain Kirk's death scene on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Shatner celebrates his 93rd birthday and promotes his documentary, William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill. Shatner's new performance of Kirk's death is hilarious.
William Shatner finally gets to re-do his performance of Captain James T. Kirk's death in Star Trek Generations. Star Trek's original Captain of the USS Enterprise was famously killed off at the end of the first movie starring the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1994. Shatner has expressed dissatisfaction with how he said Kirk's final words, "Oh my!", but he got another chance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
William Shatner was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote his new autobiographical documentary, William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill, and to celebrate his 93rd birthday. At the end of their interview segment, Kimmel offers Shatner the chance to perform Captain...
William Shatner finally gets to re-do his performance of Captain James T. Kirk's death in Star Trek Generations. Star Trek's original Captain of the USS Enterprise was famously killed off at the end of the first movie starring the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1994. Shatner has expressed dissatisfaction with how he said Kirk's final words, "Oh my!", but he got another chance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
William Shatner was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote his new autobiographical documentary, William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill, and to celebrate his 93rd birthday. At the end of their interview segment, Kimmel offers Shatner the chance to perform Captain...
- 3/22/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" isn't quite like any other "Star Trek" show, and when it debuted in 1993, it was quite the departure from both the original series and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Instead of following intrepid explorers on starships trekking across the galaxy, "Deep Space Nine" followed the stories of the people who lived on board the space station Deep Space Nine (DS9) — civilians, Bajoran militia, and Starfleet officers alike. Showrunner Rick Berman was in charge of taking the "Star Trek" universe in a new direction following the success of "The Next Generation," but he ended up looking to a rather old television series for inspiration.
In an interview with StarTrek.com, Berman explained the inspiration behind "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and revealed that he and writer/producer Michael Piller got their biggest idea from a classic 1950s Western. That's pretty great given the fact that "Star Trek...
In an interview with StarTrek.com, Berman explained the inspiration behind "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and revealed that he and writer/producer Michael Piller got their biggest idea from a classic 1950s Western. That's pretty great given the fact that "Star Trek...
- 3/22/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Star Trek: Voyager writer/producer Ken Biller wanted to mimic Tng's "The Inner Light" for Janeway and Chakotay. Biller proposed a plot for "Resolutions" where Voyager left Janeway and Chakotay behind to age 40 years. Implementing the Janeway/Chakotay romance would have dramatically altered the series' premise.
Star Trek: Voyager almost incorporated a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode premise for one of Captain Janeway's (Kate Mulgrew) and Commander Chakotay's (Robert Beltran) most romantic episodes, but abandoned the idea before it aired. Tng was the blueprint for the other 1990s-era Star Trek series, meaning that Voyager and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine often borrowed heavily from it for story ideas. It isn't at all surprising then that Voyager would be interested in copying one of Tng's most popular episodes, "The Inner Light," for an important episode at the end of season 2 involving Janeway and Chakotay.
Season 2, episode 25, "Resolutions" saw Janeway and...
Star Trek: Voyager almost incorporated a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode premise for one of Captain Janeway's (Kate Mulgrew) and Commander Chakotay's (Robert Beltran) most romantic episodes, but abandoned the idea before it aired. Tng was the blueprint for the other 1990s-era Star Trek series, meaning that Voyager and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine often borrowed heavily from it for story ideas. It isn't at all surprising then that Voyager would be interested in copying one of Tng's most popular episodes, "The Inner Light," for an important episode at the end of season 2 involving Janeway and Chakotay.
Season 2, episode 25, "Resolutions" saw Janeway and...
- 3/22/2024
- by Dana Hanson
- ScreenRant.com
Guinan's son was almost introduced on Star Trek: DS9, but the plan was abandoned due to Whoopi Goldberg's availability. Martus Mazur in DS9 episode "Rivals" was intended to be Guinan's son, but turned out to be an evil version of her character. Martus, the antagonist resembling Guinan, used his listening skills for criminal activities, showing a darker side than Guinan.
Star Trek: Next Generation's Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg) was almost given a son in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 2. Not much was known about the enigmatic El-Aurian bartender in Tng season 2, beyond the fact that Guinan had been a refugee fleeing the Borg Collective. Later episodes revealed her life on 20th century Earth, and her rivalry with Q (John de Lancie). However, details about Guinan's family or offspring were largely kept under wraps.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine writers Jim Trombetta and Michael Piller sought to change this,...
Star Trek: Next Generation's Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg) was almost given a son in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 2. Not much was known about the enigmatic El-Aurian bartender in Tng season 2, beyond the fact that Guinan had been a refugee fleeing the Borg Collective. Later episodes revealed her life on 20th century Earth, and her rivalry with Q (John de Lancie). However, details about Guinan's family or offspring were largely kept under wraps.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine writers Jim Trombetta and Michael Piller sought to change this,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
An animated Star Trek: Enterprise revival could bring back beloved legacy characters & do season 5's planned storylines. Animation is a cost-effective way to continue the series without the need for the original cast to physically appear. Fans' enthusiasm for a revival, including the cast's willingness to return, makes an animated series a viable option for Paramount+.
Star Trek: Enterprise needs to be revived as a Star Trek animated series. The first Star Trek prequel series, Enterprise (its original title) was created by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga, and aired on Upn for 4 seasons from 2001-2005. Set in the 22nd century, Enterprise chronicled the pioneering voyages of the Nx-01, the first Starship Enterprise commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula).
A far cry from the low-rated whimper Star Trek: Enterprise ended with, the prequel series has grown more popular in recent years, finding a more appreciative audience thanks to streaming on...
Star Trek: Enterprise needs to be revived as a Star Trek animated series. The first Star Trek prequel series, Enterprise (its original title) was created by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga, and aired on Upn for 4 seasons from 2001-2005. Set in the 22nd century, Enterprise chronicled the pioneering voyages of the Nx-01, the first Starship Enterprise commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula).
A far cry from the low-rated whimper Star Trek: Enterprise ended with, the prequel series has grown more popular in recent years, finding a more appreciative audience thanks to streaming on...
- 3/21/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Without Q's involvement, Time Squared lacks logical explanation, leaving viewers baffled by the unexplained events. Time travel in this Star Trek episode works unlike any other, deviating from traditional Trek time-travel norms. Gene Roddenberry removed Q from the episode due to a preference for standalone stories, disrupting planned serialized elements.
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry broke this time travel episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation by removing a Q (John de Lancie) storyline that would have explained everything. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng struggled in its first two seasons, before eventually becoming one of the greatest sci-fi television shows of all time. One of the most successful elements introduced in early Tng was the character of Q, whose nearly limitless powers allowed the show's writers to experiment with genre.
After being introduced in the series premiere episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation,...
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry broke this time travel episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation by removing a Q (John de Lancie) storyline that would have explained everything. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng struggled in its first two seasons, before eventually becoming one of the greatest sci-fi television shows of all time. One of the most successful elements introduced in early Tng was the character of Q, whose nearly limitless powers allowed the show's writers to experiment with genre.
After being introduced in the series premiere episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Brent Spiner's diverse acting career within the Star Trek universe allowed him to play every Soong character, showcasing his range. Dr. Noonien Soong, Data's creator, focused on creating androids, while Dr. Arik Soong's experiments led to genetic disasters. Dr. Adam Soong, a villainous figure, sought personal acclaim over the well-being of his cloned daughters and was willing to murder to achieve it.
Most remembered for his turn as Lt. Commander Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Brent Spiner also went on to play every single Soong character that has been introduced in the Star Trek universe. Starting with Data's creator, Dr. Noonien Soong on Tng, the celebrated character actor has been tapped to play different Soongs throughout Trek's extended timeline. Each new Soong gave Spiner a chance to show off his acting range, and they also fleshed out the dynasty of Data's mysterious cyberneticist father. The complicated...
Most remembered for his turn as Lt. Commander Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Brent Spiner also went on to play every single Soong character that has been introduced in the Star Trek universe. Starting with Data's creator, Dr. Noonien Soong on Tng, the celebrated character actor has been tapped to play different Soongs throughout Trek's extended timeline. Each new Soong gave Spiner a chance to show off his acting range, and they also fleshed out the dynasty of Data's mysterious cyberneticist father. The complicated...
- 3/21/2024
- by Dalton Norman, Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Voyager finds familiar things from the Alpha Quadrant in the Delta Quadrant, sparking important questions and connections. Encounter with Ferengi negotiators leads Voyager crew to stop their interference in a pre-warp civilization for profits. Janeway and crew discover humans abducted by aliens in the 1930s living in the Delta Quadrant, including Amelia Earhart.
For a show with the conceit of being so far from home, Star Trek: Voyager found a surprising number of things in the Delta Quadrant that originated in the Alpha Quadrant, including several from Earth itself. The USS Voyager, commanded by Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), and Commander Chakotay's (Robert Beltran) Maquis raider Val Jean were both brought to the Delta Quadrant in 2371 by the Caretaker (Basil Langton). After Janeway destroyed the Caretaker's array to save the Ocampa, Voyager and the Val Jean were left without a ticket back to the Alpha Quadrant, and banded...
For a show with the conceit of being so far from home, Star Trek: Voyager found a surprising number of things in the Delta Quadrant that originated in the Alpha Quadrant, including several from Earth itself. The USS Voyager, commanded by Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), and Commander Chakotay's (Robert Beltran) Maquis raider Val Jean were both brought to the Delta Quadrant in 2371 by the Caretaker (Basil Langton). After Janeway destroyed the Caretaker's array to save the Ocampa, Voyager and the Val Jean were left without a ticket back to the Alpha Quadrant, and banded...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant.com
William Shatner is open to reprising Captain Kirk if it's not a "stunt" and adds to Star Trek lore. Shatner's Kirk remains dead with the Star Trek franchise recasting the role in newer movies and series. Shatner discusses his criteria for playing Kirk again.
WIlliam Shatner hasn't played Captain James T. Kirk in 30 years, but he would "definitely consider" a Star Trek comeback under the right circumstances. Captain Kirk was killed off in Star Trek Generations in 1994, where Shatner passed the torch of the Star Trek movie franchise to Patrick Stewart's Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Amazingly, Kirk has stayed dead and the Star Trek franchise never resurrected the iconic Captain of the Starship Enterprise.
Speaking to THR about his remarkable 70+ year career in entertainment, which is chronicled in his new autobiographical documentary William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill, William Shatner...
WIlliam Shatner hasn't played Captain James T. Kirk in 30 years, but he would "definitely consider" a Star Trek comeback under the right circumstances. Captain Kirk was killed off in Star Trek Generations in 1994, where Shatner passed the torch of the Star Trek movie franchise to Patrick Stewart's Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Amazingly, Kirk has stayed dead and the Star Trek franchise never resurrected the iconic Captain of the Starship Enterprise.
Speaking to THR about his remarkable 70+ year career in entertainment, which is chronicled in his new autobiographical documentary William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill, William Shatner...
- 3/20/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
The main reason anyone will pick up Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series is right there in the title. The book is filled with the immaculate work of concept artists, production designers, plus makeup and effects artists responsible for making Patrick Stewart's return to Star Trek look as good as it did. But with 60 years of history behind the universe created by Gene Roddenberry, longtime Trekkies know the drama unfolding behind the camera is often just as interesting as (or even more so than) the shows themselves. This book does not disappoint when it comes to chronicling Star Trek: Picard's history and creation.
Making any television series is a near-impossible effort, even more so when it's part of a franchise as storied Star Trek. Like every set that brought Starfleet's adventures to life, Star Trek: Picard encountered many hurdles. The largest, of course, was...
Making any television series is a near-impossible effort, even more so when it's part of a franchise as storied Star Trek. Like every set that brought Starfleet's adventures to life, Star Trek: Picard encountered many hurdles. The largest, of course, was...
- 3/20/2024
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
Stardate -332921.4 (1990 on Earth's calendar). The British Empire has long been on the wane, while its former colony, the United States of America, is near the height of its global dominance. American television is watched all over the world. Star Trek: The Next Generation, a more cerebral sequel to the original 1960s space opera, debuts in the United Kingdom on BBC2. During the show's original run, every episode will air in Britain, except for one — the Season 3 episode, titled "The High Ground."...
- 3/19/2024
- by David Hunter
- Collider.com
There are huge, deep, reality-altering questions at the heart of Netflix’s new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem. But when TVLine kicked off our recent chat with the show’s cast, we were more concerned with a small, silly one:
What did it feel like to wear that silver virtual-reality headset while shooting?
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What did it feel like to wear that silver virtual-reality headset while shooting?
More from TVLineJeff Goldblum Is Zeus in Netflix's Kaos: Watch Trailer for Greek Mythology Riff From End of the F***ing World EPTVLine Items: Snyder's Rebel Moon Part 2 Trailer, Rhoa Exit and MoreExclusive Constellation Sneak Peek: Jo and Alice Talk About That Conversation They Apparently Didn't...
- 3/19/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Roth believes backlash against Star Trek: Discovery will lessen over time, comparing it to The Next Generation. At SXSW, Roth discussed fan detractors, Paramount+ cancellation, and hopes for series reappraisal. He hopes Discovery's contribution to the Star Trek universe will be recognized more as time goes on.
Roddenberry Entertainment's chief operating officer, Trevor Roth has revealed that he believes that Star Trek: Discovery will be better appreciated in time. Since its premiere in 2017, Star Trek: Discovery has had a rough ride from certain corners of fandom, but Trevor Roth has pointed to how beloved shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation also struggled to win over some members of the audience. Roth believes that, as time goes on, the importance of Discovery to the wider Star Trek franchise will become more apparent to its detractors.
At SXSW, Roddenberry COO Trevor Roth spoke to Screen Rant about Star Trek: Discovery...
Roddenberry Entertainment's chief operating officer, Trevor Roth has revealed that he believes that Star Trek: Discovery will be better appreciated in time. Since its premiere in 2017, Star Trek: Discovery has had a rough ride from certain corners of fandom, but Trevor Roth has pointed to how beloved shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation also struggled to win over some members of the audience. Roth believes that, as time goes on, the importance of Discovery to the wider Star Trek franchise will become more apparent to its detractors.
At SXSW, Roddenberry COO Trevor Roth spoke to Screen Rant about Star Trek: Discovery...
- 3/19/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Keating found the Enterprise finale disrespectful to the cast, feeling Riker and Troi took away from their last episode. The controversial inclusion of two Next Generation characters ticked off Keating, who believes a standalone episode was needed. Despite initially moving on from the show, Keating now believes the finale was a misstep that disrespected the Enterprise cast.
Lt. Malcolm Reed actor Dominic Keating has revealed that the hated Star Trek: Enterprise finale "really bothered" him. "These Are the Voyages" was the final episode of the canceled Enterprise, but it also served as a finale for the entire Star Trek franchise. To that end, it featured Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) observing the final mission for the Enterprise Nx-01 on the holodeck during the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Pegasus".
The inclusion of Riker and Troi in the Star Trek: Enterprise finale...
Lt. Malcolm Reed actor Dominic Keating has revealed that the hated Star Trek: Enterprise finale "really bothered" him. "These Are the Voyages" was the final episode of the canceled Enterprise, but it also served as a finale for the entire Star Trek franchise. To that end, it featured Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) observing the final mission for the Enterprise Nx-01 on the holodeck during the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Pegasus".
The inclusion of Riker and Troi in the Star Trek: Enterprise finale...
- 3/19/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Voyager's 2-part episodes raised stakes for Janeway & crew, challenging identity and time travel. Featuring notable villains and exploring moral quandaries, Voyager's 2-part episodes set a high standard. Crafted like movies, these ambitious episodes reflect the quality Voyager achieved with risks in storytelling.
Star Trek: Voyager's 2-part episodes regularly raised the stakes for Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and the USS Voyager's crew on its journey homeward through the Delta Quadrant, making them some of Voyager's best episodes. Each of Voyager's seven seasons incorporated at least one 2-part episode, with many of Voyager's 2-part episodes following the tradition established by Star Trek: The Next Generation that aired the first part as a season finale cliffhanger before resolving the story lines in the second part as next season's premiere episode.
The 2-part episodes of Star Trek: Voyager were ambitious, compared to Voyager's usual episodic fare. Several 2-part episodes...
Star Trek: Voyager's 2-part episodes regularly raised the stakes for Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and the USS Voyager's crew on its journey homeward through the Delta Quadrant, making them some of Voyager's best episodes. Each of Voyager's seven seasons incorporated at least one 2-part episode, with many of Voyager's 2-part episodes following the tradition established by Star Trek: The Next Generation that aired the first part as a season finale cliffhanger before resolving the story lines in the second part as next season's premiere episode.
The 2-part episodes of Star Trek: Voyager were ambitious, compared to Voyager's usual episodic fare. Several 2-part episodes...
- 3/18/2024
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant.com
Quick Links The Creation of the Borg Through Star Trek: Enterprise Star Trek: The Next Generation Is When Starfleet Engaged the Borg Star Trek: Voyager Traveled Through Borg Space and Almost Destroyed Them The Borg Returned in Star Trek: Picard for One Last Battle
Throughout the six-decade history of Star Trek, there have been many iconic villains, but perhaps none more so than the Borg. Created by Maurice Hurley, the head writer for Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 2, the Borg began as an organic species looking attain perfection. They achieved this by merging their organic bodies with cybernetic components. Individuality was erased, creating a hivemind culture of beings that sought only to assimilate more species and their technology in the search for perfection. They are led by a queen, a singular consciousness that can occupy multiple bodies.
The Borg are incredibly powerful and are known to travel via transwarp.
Throughout the six-decade history of Star Trek, there have been many iconic villains, but perhaps none more so than the Borg. Created by Maurice Hurley, the head writer for Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 2, the Borg began as an organic species looking attain perfection. They achieved this by merging their organic bodies with cybernetic components. Individuality was erased, creating a hivemind culture of beings that sought only to assimilate more species and their technology in the search for perfection. They are led by a queen, a singular consciousness that can occupy multiple bodies.
The Borg are incredibly powerful and are known to travel via transwarp.
- 3/18/2024
- by Joshua M. Patton
- Comic Book Resources
After a long wait, the U.S.S. Enterprise has received a response from the planet Eminiar VII. They had hoped to contact the planet and establish diplomatic relations with the inhabitants in the star cluster. But the message they receive in return is simple: stay away.
When Kirk gets that reply, he intends to respects their wishes. But no sooner does he order the Enterprise to change course than a man arrives on the bridge and overrides Kirk. This moment must have shocked the first viewers of “A Taste of Armageddon” from the first season of The Original Series of Star Trek. After all, who could override the Captain on his own ship?
The answer is the United Federation of Planets, for whom the man, Ambassador Robert Fox (Gene Lyons), works. Although “A Taste of Armageddon” aired in 1967, the distinction between Starfleet and the Federation still confuses viewers today.
When Kirk gets that reply, he intends to respects their wishes. But no sooner does he order the Enterprise to change course than a man arrives on the bridge and overrides Kirk. This moment must have shocked the first viewers of “A Taste of Armageddon” from the first season of The Original Series of Star Trek. After all, who could override the Captain on his own ship?
The answer is the United Federation of Planets, for whom the man, Ambassador Robert Fox (Gene Lyons), works. Although “A Taste of Armageddon” aired in 1967, the distinction between Starfleet and the Federation still confuses viewers today.
- 3/18/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The Breen are a highly mysterious and powerful species in the Star Trek universe, and were a major player in the last days of the Dominion War. Sons of Star Trek #1 explores an alternate reality where the Breen are winning a war against the Federation. Never underestimate the Breen, - their advanced technology and ruthless tactics make them a formidable adversary.
Warning: contains spoilers for Sons of Star Trek #1!
Star Trek has confirmed that the Breen are powerful enough to destroy the Federation. The Breen are one of the most mysterious races in the Star Trek franchise, with rumors swirling throughout the galaxy about their true nature. The Breen allied themselves with the Dominion during the War, and as seen in Sons of Star Trek #1, they have the ability to take the Federation down to the wire.
Sons of Star Trek #1 is written by Morgan Hampton and drawn by Angel Hernandez.
Warning: contains spoilers for Sons of Star Trek #1!
Star Trek has confirmed that the Breen are powerful enough to destroy the Federation. The Breen are one of the most mysterious races in the Star Trek franchise, with rumors swirling throughout the galaxy about their true nature. The Breen allied themselves with the Dominion during the War, and as seen in Sons of Star Trek #1, they have the ability to take the Federation down to the wire.
Sons of Star Trek #1 is written by Morgan Hampton and drawn by Angel Hernandez.
- 3/18/2024
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
Spin-offs often diverge significantly from the original show, attracting new audiences. Popular shows like Star Trek and Avatar have successful spin-offs with different storylines and characters. Spin-offs like Frasier and The Simpsons can thrive independently, appealing to new viewers without prior knowledge.
Spin-offs from popular shows can often expand on the original story and capitalize on a fanbase, but some spin-offs are so different, that they appear to be entirely separate from the original. When a TV show gets to a certain level of popularity, the networks behind them start to look for ways to expand their reach. One of the most popular ways to do this is by creating spin-off stories that focus on other characters, or take place in the same TV universe.
However, not all spin-offs are created equal, and some fall completely flat, like the Joey spin-off, despite the original's popularity. In other cases, a spin-off...
Spin-offs from popular shows can often expand on the original story and capitalize on a fanbase, but some spin-offs are so different, that they appear to be entirely separate from the original. When a TV show gets to a certain level of popularity, the networks behind them start to look for ways to expand their reach. One of the most popular ways to do this is by creating spin-off stories that focus on other characters, or take place in the same TV universe.
However, not all spin-offs are created equal, and some fall completely flat, like the Joey spin-off, despite the original's popularity. In other cases, a spin-off...
- 3/17/2024
- by Ben Gibbons
- ScreenRant.com
Guinan was a mysterious character that even the writers of Tng struggled to understand at first. Guinan's unique relationship with Captain Picard was the key to her importance and development in the show. In Star Trek: Picard season 2, Guinan returns in two different timelines, shedding more light on her complex history.
Whoopi Goldberg's Guinan joined the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation in season 2, but it took some time for the writers to figure out this mysterious new bartender character. Guinan was added to Tng's cast after Whoopi Goldberg herself reached out to production requesting a role on the show. Goldberg had been a fan of Star Trek: The Original Series, and wanted to play a part in the Star Trek universe. Although Tng got off to a bit of a rocky start in its first two seasons, hints of the show's eventual greatness began shining through during...
Whoopi Goldberg's Guinan joined the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation in season 2, but it took some time for the writers to figure out this mysterious new bartender character. Guinan was added to Tng's cast after Whoopi Goldberg herself reached out to production requesting a role on the show. Goldberg had been a fan of Star Trek: The Original Series, and wanted to play a part in the Star Trek universe. Although Tng got off to a bit of a rocky start in its first two seasons, hints of the show's eventual greatness began shining through during...
- 3/17/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Jonathan Frakes has been a vital part of Star Trek: Discovery since season 1's finale. Frakes transitioned to directing after playing Commander Will Riker, contributing to multiple Star Trek series and films, showcasing his talents behind the camera. Riker won't appear in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, but Frakes is directing Discovery's penultimate episode, which is the first half of the series' two-part finale.
Jonathan Frakes still plays a significant part in Star Trek: Discovery even though Captain William Riker does not make an appearance in Discovery season 5. Frakes first joined the Star Trek family as Commander Riker in 1987 when Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered. As the First Officer on the USS Enterprise-d under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Riker went on to become, in Picard's words: "the finest officer with whom I have ever served." Despite numerous offers of promotion to his own command, Riker...
Jonathan Frakes still plays a significant part in Star Trek: Discovery even though Captain William Riker does not make an appearance in Discovery season 5. Frakes first joined the Star Trek family as Commander Riker in 1987 when Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered. As the First Officer on the USS Enterprise-d under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Riker went on to become, in Picard's words: "the finest officer with whom I have ever served." Despite numerous offers of promotion to his own command, Riker...
- 3/17/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Voyager's finale "Endgame" could have been a great theatrical release, expanding on Janeway's story with more Voyager crew involvement. Garrett Wang's idea of making Voyager's finale a movie in theaters could have generated hype for the uncertain Star Trek theatrical future. Releasing "Endgame" as a feature film could have given the Voyager crew a more fitting sendoff after 7 years of missed chances.
It would have been a great idea to show the finale of Star Trek: Voyager as a feature film in movie theaters when Voyager ended in 2001. Star Trek: Voyager ended its seven-year run with the two-part episode "Endgame", which sprawls over two timelines and features Kate Mulgrew as both a time-traveling Admiral Kathryn Janeway and present-day Captain Kathryn Janeway, who team up to get the USS Voyager's crew home to the Alpha Quadrant in record time, while also finally defeating the Borg Queen (Alice Krige) once and for all.
It would have been a great idea to show the finale of Star Trek: Voyager as a feature film in movie theaters when Voyager ended in 2001. Star Trek: Voyager ended its seven-year run with the two-part episode "Endgame", which sprawls over two timelines and features Kate Mulgrew as both a time-traveling Admiral Kathryn Janeway and present-day Captain Kathryn Janeway, who team up to get the USS Voyager's crew home to the Alpha Quadrant in record time, while also finally defeating the Borg Queen (Alice Krige) once and for all.
- 3/17/2024
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: The Next Generation still ranks as one of the best science fiction TV series in history. It successfully updated the venerable franchise for a new era, liberating it from the confines of a single crew and paving the way for every Star Trek series that followed. Its crew has become beloved icons, perhaps best evinced by their triumphant return in Star Trek: Picard's celebrated final season. Its legacy behind the scenes may be even more significant, with actor-turned-director Jonathan Frakes essentially turning the production into a training ground for similarly minded actors.
Few television shows of any kind can claim such influence, and yet, its early years were an entirely different story. The first few seasons of The Next Generation were infamously hard-going, marred by poor scripts, departing cast members and the sense that the show really didn't know what it was doing. It stands in stark...
Few television shows of any kind can claim such influence, and yet, its early years were an entirely different story. The first few seasons of The Next Generation were infamously hard-going, marred by poor scripts, departing cast members and the sense that the show really didn't know what it was doing. It stands in stark...
- 3/17/2024
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
Jake Sisko takes center stage in parallel universe, embraced as a Federation hero in Sons of Star Trek #1. Actor Cirroc Lofton's portrayal of Jake Sisko broke the mold, refusing to follow in his father's footsteps and join Starfleet. Through Q Jr's scheme, Jake Sisko navigates Starfleet in an alternate reality, and remains a hero no matter the universe.
Warning: contains spoilers for Sons of Star Trek #1!
Star Trek is retconning Jake Sisko as a great Federation hero. Jake, the son of Captain Benjamin Sisko, was a main character in all seven seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and has been a key player in Idw’s revitalized line of Trek titles. Now, Jake takes the center stage in Sons of Star Trek #1, finding himself in a parallel universe where he is in Starfleet.
Sons of Star Trek #1 is written by Morgan Hampton and drawn by Angel Hernandez. Jake...
Warning: contains spoilers for Sons of Star Trek #1!
Star Trek is retconning Jake Sisko as a great Federation hero. Jake, the son of Captain Benjamin Sisko, was a main character in all seven seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and has been a key player in Idw’s revitalized line of Trek titles. Now, Jake takes the center stage in Sons of Star Trek #1, finding himself in a parallel universe where he is in Starfleet.
Sons of Star Trek #1 is written by Morgan Hampton and drawn by Angel Hernandez. Jake...
- 3/17/2024
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
Three of the 12 "Star Trek" shows to date begin with the same familiar narration, which was originally spoken by Captain Kirk (William Shatner) in 1966:
"Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise, its five-year mission to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before."
For "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" (2022), "no man" was changed to "no one." "Next Generation" was also a "continuing mission" and not a "five-year mission." That narration has come to represent the ethos of the entire "Star Trek" franchise, highlighting that the various shows and movies are about exploration, new life, and going boldly. Unlike the title crawl of "Star Wars," there is no talk of conflict, conquering enemies, or asserting dominance. In the original series, the narration played over a gentle...
"Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise, its five-year mission to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before."
For "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" (2022), "no man" was changed to "no one." "Next Generation" was also a "continuing mission" and not a "five-year mission." That narration has come to represent the ethos of the entire "Star Trek" franchise, highlighting that the various shows and movies are about exploration, new life, and going boldly. Unlike the title crawl of "Star Wars," there is no talk of conflict, conquering enemies, or asserting dominance. In the original series, the narration played over a gentle...
- 3/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Rick Berman compared Terry Farrell's Dax to Grace Kelly and Yoda, aiming for elegance and wisdom in the Trill character's portrayal. Farrell found Berman's note confusing, as the contrast between Kelly's poise and Yoda's wisdom was perplexing for her acting process. Using pop culture references like Grace Kelly and Yoda can lead to miscommunication with actors.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine producer Rick Berman told Lt. Jadzia Dax actress Terry Farrell that Farrell should play Dax like "Grace Kelly and Yoda." Early in DS9's production, many now-familiar aspects of DS9's cast of characters were still being fleshed out, but even then it was clear that joined Trill Jadzia Dax was going to be a particularly complex character, especially compared to the straightforward series lead, Commander Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks). Episodes like DS9 season 1, episode 8, "Dax", expounded on the nature of the Trill as a joined species,...
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine producer Rick Berman told Lt. Jadzia Dax actress Terry Farrell that Farrell should play Dax like "Grace Kelly and Yoda." Early in DS9's production, many now-familiar aspects of DS9's cast of characters were still being fleshed out, but even then it was clear that joined Trill Jadzia Dax was going to be a particularly complex character, especially compared to the straightforward series lead, Commander Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks). Episodes like DS9 season 1, episode 8, "Dax", expounded on the nature of the Trill as a joined species,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant.com
Many iconic Star Trek characters are played by classically trained Shakespearean theater actors, creating a close relationship between the two worlds. Shakespearean quotes are abundant in Star Trek episodes, with Patrick Stewart being the most associated actor with both Shakespeare and Star Trek. Star Trek actors like Armin Shimerman, Marc Alaimo, and René Auberjonois also have deep roots in Shakespearean theater, showcasing their diverse talents.
Star Trek and Shakespeare have always had a close relationship, and numerous Shakespearean actors made the jump from the stage to the stars. From Starship Captains to Cardassians to Klingons, many iconic Star Trek characters have been played by classically trained theater actors. Beyond the actors who have connections between Shakespeare and Star Trek, references to the Bard and his work have been appearing in Star Trek since the early days of Star Trek: The Original Series. Even the humans of the far future continue to perform Shakespeare's plays,...
Star Trek and Shakespeare have always had a close relationship, and numerous Shakespearean actors made the jump from the stage to the stars. From Starship Captains to Cardassians to Klingons, many iconic Star Trek characters have been played by classically trained theater actors. Beyond the actors who have connections between Shakespeare and Star Trek, references to the Bard and his work have been appearing in Star Trek since the early days of Star Trek: The Original Series. Even the humans of the far future continue to perform Shakespeare's plays,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Playing Data allowed Brent Spiner to showcase his range by embodying various characters beyond the android, including personalities taken over by alien beings. Even with the challenge of portraying an emotionless character, Spiner brought heart and nuance to Data, prompting questions about his true emotional capacity. Post-tng, Spiner continued his Star Trek journey by portraying multiple characters in the Soong family, demonstrating the unlimited potential of Data's character.
Brent Spiner has been playing the android Data on and off since the character debuted in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, and he has always enjoyed the versatility of the role. Tng followed the adventures of the USS Enterprise-d and its crew as they explored the galaxy, and Data's journey to learn more about humanity became one of the show's most successful storylines. By observing Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the others around him, Data did his best to emulate...
Brent Spiner has been playing the android Data on and off since the character debuted in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, and he has always enjoyed the versatility of the role. Tng followed the adventures of the USS Enterprise-d and its crew as they explored the galaxy, and Data's journey to learn more about humanity became one of the show's most successful storylines. By observing Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the others around him, Data did his best to emulate...
- 3/16/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
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