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
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
You really can't go wrong with a holodeck episode. Ironically, though, something always seems to go wrong within the holodeck. In one of the funniest episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, an out-of-depth Worf (Michael Dorn) gets trapped in a malfunctioning simulation of a Wild West tale where Data (Brent Spiner) plays almost every role. Season 6, episode 8, is one of the show's zanier episodes, but what's astounding is how rich the parody of Western conventions is. Directed by Patrick Stewart himself, 'A Fistful of Datas' finds what is so universally invigorating about these well-worn tropes. By the end, even Worf is smiling.
- 3/16/2024
- by Connor Scott
- Collider.com
Science fiction has been a cornerstone of scripted television for decades, with the 1950s and '60s being something of a Golden Age for the genre. In the decades since, the genre has had no shortage of brilliant series, with some decades seeing their best TV efforts in sci-fi. Known for its mastery of exploration, adventure, intriguing ideas, and subtle philosophical messaging, the genre can tell harsh truths about humanity or offer warnings of dangers to come.
Many fans view science fiction as impressively prescient, with classics like Star Trek having been proven correct on multiple predictions of the future. These stories stretch the imagination of possibility and often merge with other genres to terrify, entertain, enlighten, and impress viewers. A first season is vital to making a good impression and retaining a loyal audience, and some series have had incredible debuts.
The Last Ship Was A Great Post-Apocalypse Thriller...
Many fans view science fiction as impressively prescient, with classics like Star Trek having been proven correct on multiple predictions of the future. These stories stretch the imagination of possibility and often merge with other genres to terrify, entertain, enlighten, and impress viewers. A first season is vital to making a good impression and retaining a loyal audience, and some series have had incredible debuts.
The Last Ship Was A Great Post-Apocalypse Thriller...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ashley Land
- Comic Book Resources
Tracy Tormé was unhappy with his Tng episode "The Royale" due to extensive rewrites by head writer Maurice Hurley. The episode features Riker, Data, and Worf in a surreal casino adventure, with minimal focus on the original plot premise. Despite its flaws, "The Royale" is considered a fun and entertaining episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Star Trek: The Next Generation writer Tracy Tormé hated the end result of an episode he wrote so much that he didn't even want his name attached to it. The quality of Tng episodes varied wildly in the show's first two seasons, mostly due to behind-the-scenes difficulties involving the writers. Writers came and went with surprising regularity during the show's first two seasons, and the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike also negatively affected production. Although the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d would come to be regarded as...
Star Trek: The Next Generation writer Tracy Tormé hated the end result of an episode he wrote so much that he didn't even want his name attached to it. The quality of Tng episodes varied wildly in the show's first two seasons, mostly due to behind-the-scenes difficulties involving the writers. Writers came and went with surprising regularity during the show's first two seasons, and the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike also negatively affected production. Although the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d would come to be regarded as...
- 3/13/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Worf's joke in Picard season 3 about the missing USS Enterprise-e adds humor and mystery to the storyline, leaving fans guessing. Showrunner Terry Matalas purposely chose not to reveal the fate of the Enterprise-e, sparking speculation and imagination among viewers. The potential spin-off Star Trek: Legacy could shed light on Worf's final mission on the Enterprise-e, but for now, it remains a mysterious running gag.
Showrunner Terry Matalas explained the joke about Captain Worf (Michael Dorn) and the missing USS Enterprise-e in Star Trek: Picard season 3. Picard season 3 brought the cast members of Star Trek: The Next Generation back together for one final adventure aboard the rebuilt USS Enterprise-d. In Picard season 3, Worf is working with Starfleet Intelligence and serves as the handler for Commander Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd). Picard season 3 confirmed that Worf was the last Captain of the Enterprise-e, which suffered a mysterious fate.
Captain Worf's protest, "That was not my fault!
Showrunner Terry Matalas explained the joke about Captain Worf (Michael Dorn) and the missing USS Enterprise-e in Star Trek: Picard season 3. Picard season 3 brought the cast members of Star Trek: The Next Generation back together for one final adventure aboard the rebuilt USS Enterprise-d. In Picard season 3, Worf is working with Starfleet Intelligence and serves as the handler for Commander Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd). Picard season 3 confirmed that Worf was the last Captain of the Enterprise-e, which suffered a mysterious fate.
Captain Worf's protest, "That was not my fault!
- 3/10/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Tony Todd played two iconic characters in the Star Trek universe: Worf's brother Kurn and Jake Sisko, Captain Sisko's son. Todd's portrayal of Kurn and Jake Sisko added depth to the storylines of both characters, touching on themes of family and honor. In his final Star Trek role, Todd played an Alpha Hirogen on Voyager, showcasing his versatility and talent as an actor.
Candyman actor Tony Todd portrayed three characters in the Star Trek universe, across three different Star Trek shows. In his first Trek role, Todd appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation as the Klingon Kurn, the brother of Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn). Although Worf was initially meant to have only a minor role on Tng, he eventually developed into one of Star Trek's most beloved characters. Worf's struggle to reconcile his Klingon heritage with his Starfleet duties became a recurring storyline on Tng, and Kurn...
Candyman actor Tony Todd portrayed three characters in the Star Trek universe, across three different Star Trek shows. In his first Trek role, Todd appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation as the Klingon Kurn, the brother of Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn). Although Worf was initially meant to have only a minor role on Tng, he eventually developed into one of Star Trek's most beloved characters. Worf's struggle to reconcile his Klingon heritage with his Starfleet duties became a recurring storyline on Tng, and Kurn...
- 3/9/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Klingons in Star Trek named after Gene Roddenberry's LAPD friend, Sgt. Wilbur Clingan. Major Klingon characters like Worf and Martok have become iconic in Star Trek. Each Klingon redesign has faced backlash from fans, with Star Trek: Discovery facing the most criticism.
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry derived the name Klingon from his past as a police officer. Roddenberry created Star Trek in 1964 with its original pilot, "The Cage," which was rejected by NBC. Before he was a successful television producer, Roddenberry was a sergeant in the Los Angeles Police Department, and Gene drew inspiration from his life when developing ideas for Star Trek.
The Klingons are one of the most popular alien races in Star Trek, and the warrior race has been both adversaries and allies of the United Federation of Planets. Some of the greatest Star Trek characters are Klingons, starting with Worf (Michael Dorn), who started...
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry derived the name Klingon from his past as a police officer. Roddenberry created Star Trek in 1964 with its original pilot, "The Cage," which was rejected by NBC. Before he was a successful television producer, Roddenberry was a sergeant in the Los Angeles Police Department, and Gene drew inspiration from his life when developing ideas for Star Trek.
The Klingons are one of the most popular alien races in Star Trek, and the warrior race has been both adversaries and allies of the United Federation of Planets. Some of the greatest Star Trek characters are Klingons, starting with Worf (Michael Dorn), who started...
- 3/9/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Darvin tried to assassinate Kirk using a Tribble bomb, but Sisko and the crew saved the day in a time-traveling adventure. Sisko cleverly meets Kirk, but the iconic captain remains oblivious to the heroics that saved his life. Picard met Kirk in "Generations," but failed to save his life, unlike Sisko in DS9.
Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) and the crew of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine saved the life of Star Trek: The Original Series' Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), but the Starfleet legend never knew that his life was even in danger. To celebrate Star Trek's 30th anniversary in 1996, the DS9 writers' room conceived of an imaginative way to send the cast back in time to the Tos era. Inspired by the Robert Zemeckis movie Forrest Gump, "Trials and Tribble-ations" allowed the cast of Deep Space Nine to interact with footage from the classic Tos episode...
Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) and the crew of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine saved the life of Star Trek: The Original Series' Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), but the Starfleet legend never knew that his life was even in danger. To celebrate Star Trek's 30th anniversary in 1996, the DS9 writers' room conceived of an imaginative way to send the cast back in time to the Tos era. Inspired by the Robert Zemeckis movie Forrest Gump, "Trials and Tribble-ations" allowed the cast of Deep Space Nine to interact with footage from the classic Tos episode...
- 3/8/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek's renegade heroes trust their instincts over arbitrary commands. Defying orders can have consequences, but also rewards. Kirk, Spock, Mariner, Burnham, and others make difficult moral decisions in defiance of regulations.
In Star Trek, following the rules isn't always the best policy, as renegade characters prove time and again. Starfleet's chaotic good superstars reject the notion that every order is just and morally sound, preferring to trust their own instincts over arbitrary commands from on high. There's always a reason that Star Trek characters defy orders, whether it's the gray morality of war in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the need to solve a mystery in Star Trek: Discovery, protecting the United Federation of Planets in Star Trek: Picard, or simply having a better idea than the Starfleet higher-ups who call the shots in Star Trek: Lower Decks.
Starfleet praises captains who can make tough calls without guidance from Starfleet Command,...
In Star Trek, following the rules isn't always the best policy, as renegade characters prove time and again. Starfleet's chaotic good superstars reject the notion that every order is just and morally sound, preferring to trust their own instincts over arbitrary commands from on high. There's always a reason that Star Trek characters defy orders, whether it's the gray morality of war in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the need to solve a mystery in Star Trek: Discovery, protecting the United Federation of Planets in Star Trek: Picard, or simply having a better idea than the Starfleet higher-ups who call the shots in Star Trek: Lower Decks.
Starfleet praises captains who can make tough calls without guidance from Starfleet Command,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant.com
In 1966, Gene Roddenberry and his co-creators gave the world Star Trek, an adventure series that imagined humanity overcoming its racist and sexist and class divisions, which inaugurated a new age of exploration. Corny? Sure. Imperfect? Of course. But that fundamental optimism remains a key aspect of Star Trek, presenting a challenge to those future creators tasked with keeping the franchise alive beyond the years of its birth.
That doesn’t mean the optimism can’t be challenged or re-contextualized. Indeed, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine did exactly that, and many put that series at the top of their franchise rankings. But Deep Space Nine also introduced Section 31, a black ops organization within Starfleet and the darkest alternative to Star Trek optimism this side of the Terran Empire.
Sadly, later Trek creators have jumped onto the Section 31 concept, resulting in darker, much more pessimistic (and paranoid) stories that forget the best...
That doesn’t mean the optimism can’t be challenged or re-contextualized. Indeed, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine did exactly that, and many put that series at the top of their franchise rankings. But Deep Space Nine also introduced Section 31, a black ops organization within Starfleet and the darkest alternative to Star Trek optimism this side of the Terran Empire.
Sadly, later Trek creators have jumped onto the Section 31 concept, resulting in darker, much more pessimistic (and paranoid) stories that forget the best...
- 3/5/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
In the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Neutral Zone", the U.S.S. Enterprise-d encounters a seemingly abandoned cryo-pod floating out in the galaxy. On board are three humans, frozen since the 20th century. When they are thawed, Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) takes a Roddenberrian opportunity to lecture them, explaining that their outmoded ideas about capitalism and selfishness are dead in the 24th century. Picard's dialogue is partly utopian but mostly condescending, meant more for TV viewers in 1988 than directed toward his scene partners.
The episode's B-plot involved a visit to the titular Neutral Zone between Federation space and the Romulan Star Empire. There, the Enterprise investigates the destruction of a remote outpost, perhaps the result of Romulan malfeasance. "The Neutral Zone" was the first time Trekkies had seen Romulans since the original series, re-establishing them as a major threat in the galaxy. It also set up the...
The episode's B-plot involved a visit to the titular Neutral Zone between Federation space and the Romulan Star Empire. There, the Enterprise investigates the destruction of a remote outpost, perhaps the result of Romulan malfeasance. "The Neutral Zone" was the first time Trekkies had seen Romulans since the original series, re-establishing them as a major threat in the galaxy. It also set up the...
- 3/3/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The real whereabouts of Professor Moriarty from 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' remain unknown. Moriarty's projection in 'Star Trek: Picard' battled Captain Riker and crew in an intense scene. Future return of the real Professor Moriarty in the Star Trek universe is always a possibility.
Daniel Davis briefly returned as Professor James Moriarty in Star Trek: Picard season 3, but he was only a projection from the mind of Data (Brent Spiner). Moriarty was first created by accident in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, episode 3, "Elementary, Dear Data," when Data and his best friend Lt. Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) were acting out a Sherlock Holmes mystery on the holodeck. When Geordi asked the computer of the USS Enterprise-d to create an adversary capable of defeating Data, the holographic Holmes villain, Moriarty, became self-aware in order to combat the android.
After taking control of the Enterprise,...
Daniel Davis briefly returned as Professor James Moriarty in Star Trek: Picard season 3, but he was only a projection from the mind of Data (Brent Spiner). Moriarty was first created by accident in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, episode 3, "Elementary, Dear Data," when Data and his best friend Lt. Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) were acting out a Sherlock Holmes mystery on the holodeck. When Geordi asked the computer of the USS Enterprise-d to create an adversary capable of defeating Data, the holographic Holmes villain, Moriarty, became self-aware in order to combat the android.
After taking control of the Enterprise,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
In the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "Data's Day", it was revealed that Data (Brent Spiner) had acquired a pet cat. Likely looking through a database of popular pet names, Data chose the name "Spot" for his orange tabby. Spot was played by a series of cats over his tenure on "Star Trek," including Bud Monster, Brandy, Tyler, Spencer, and Zoe. In the episode "Genesis", Spot devolved into an iguana (don't ask), played by a reptile named Willie. Spot, previously referred to as "he" transformed into a female in "Genesis," likely because the show's writers wanted him to have kittens.
Spot appeared in eight episodes of "Next Generation," had a few scenes in both "Star Trek: Generations" and "Star Trek: Nemesis," and was resurrected for a dream sequence in an episode of "Star Trek: Picard." The cat actor for "Picard" seems to have wanted to remain uncredited. It was...
Spot appeared in eight episodes of "Next Generation," had a few scenes in both "Star Trek: Generations" and "Star Trek: Nemesis," and was resurrected for a dream sequence in an episode of "Star Trek: Picard." The cat actor for "Picard" seems to have wanted to remain uncredited. It was...
- 2/29/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Doubts linger over Star Trek: Picard spinoff series, despite fans' and actors' enthusiasm for more stories. Industry upheaval and packed production schedules make it unclear if Star Trek: Legacy will come to fruition. Petition and Saturn Awards success may push executive producer to commit to more Picard episodes.
Two disappointed Star Trek: Picard actors have shared their doubts over a potential spinoff series going forward at Paramount+. While Picard season 3 was always designed to be the final adventure for Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation, it set up multiple enticing future storylines. The ending of Star Trek: Picard season 3 saw the Tng crew hand over to their own next generation, bringing their stories full circle. However, that ending also brilliantly set up a potential spinoff series, dubbed Star Trek: Legacy by Picard showrunner Terry Matalas.
The cast of Star Trek: Picard are...
Two disappointed Star Trek: Picard actors have shared their doubts over a potential spinoff series going forward at Paramount+. While Picard season 3 was always designed to be the final adventure for Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation, it set up multiple enticing future storylines. The ending of Star Trek: Picard season 3 saw the Tng crew hand over to their own next generation, bringing their stories full circle. However, that ending also brilliantly set up a potential spinoff series, dubbed Star Trek: Legacy by Picard showrunner Terry Matalas.
The cast of Star Trek: Picard are...
- 2/27/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Michael Dorn and Marina Sirtis are eager to see Captain Worf and Commander Raffi in a spinoff series due to their successful partnership. Worf and Raffi's chemistry in Star Trek: Picard season 3 has left fans hopeful for a potential spinoff, potentially in 'Star Trek: Legacy'. While 'Star Trek: Legacy' remains hypothetical, a Worf and Raffi series could be a more cost-effective way to continue their story.
Star Trek: Picard actors Michael Dorn and Marina Sirtis want to see Captain Worf (Michael Dorn) and Commander Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd) in a spinoff because their team-up "really worked". After an uneven two seasons, Michelle Hurd's Raffi was a revelation in Picard season 3, thanks - in part - to her partnership with Worf. Michelle Hurd joined the cast of Star Trek: Picard in season 1, as a trusted former colleague of Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) who turned her back on Starfleet after she...
Star Trek: Picard actors Michael Dorn and Marina Sirtis want to see Captain Worf (Michael Dorn) and Commander Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd) in a spinoff because their team-up "really worked". After an uneven two seasons, Michelle Hurd's Raffi was a revelation in Picard season 3, thanks - in part - to her partnership with Worf. Michelle Hurd joined the cast of Star Trek: Picard in season 1, as a trusted former colleague of Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) who turned her back on Starfleet after she...
- 2/26/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Michael Dorn hopes Worf's son Alexander will return in the proposed Star Trek: Picard spinoff, despite Worf being a terrible father. Terry Matalas promises fans, and Dorn, that he has plans for Alexander in Star Trek: Legacy, exploring their difficult relationship. Worf's desire to fix his mistakes as a father could lead to the redemption of his failures in Legacy, if greenlit for production.
Michael Dorn has revealed his hopes for the return of Worf's son in the proposed Star Trek: Picard spinoff, noting that the Klingon was "a terrible father". Worf had a son with Klingon ambassador K'Ehleyr (Suzie Plakson) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, and was left to raise his son alone when she was murdered. Worf's son Alexander Rozhenko had a difficult upbringing, split between Earth and the USS Enterprise-d, which was exacerbated by having to live up to his father's impossible expectations.
Michael Dorn has...
Michael Dorn has revealed his hopes for the return of Worf's son in the proposed Star Trek: Picard spinoff, noting that the Klingon was "a terrible father". Worf had a son with Klingon ambassador K'Ehleyr (Suzie Plakson) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, and was left to raise his son alone when she was murdered. Worf's son Alexander Rozhenko had a difficult upbringing, split between Earth and the USS Enterprise-d, which was exacerbated by having to live up to his father's impossible expectations.
Michael Dorn has...
- 2/25/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: The Next Generation embodied Roddenberry's hopeful vision of the future. Michael Dorn says there's room for all kinds of stories. Tng avoided crew conflicts to portray a peaceful future. Lt. Worf symbolized unity between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingons. Despite darker tones in modern Star Trek, every series continues to honor Roddenberry's legacy by celebrating hope and the best of humanity.
Star Trek: The Next Generation fulfilled Gene Roddenberry's vision for a hopeful future, but Michael Dorn reminds everyone that Star Trek has room to tell all kinds of stories. Roddenberry created Star Trek: The Original Series in the 1960s, as an optimistic look into a future in which Earth has achieved peace, and humanity's main goal is exploring the stars. Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and Dr. Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley) upheld this vision, as they traveled the...
Star Trek: The Next Generation fulfilled Gene Roddenberry's vision for a hopeful future, but Michael Dorn reminds everyone that Star Trek has room to tell all kinds of stories. Roddenberry created Star Trek: The Original Series in the 1960s, as an optimistic look into a future in which Earth has achieved peace, and humanity's main goal is exploring the stars. Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and Dr. Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley) upheld this vision, as they traveled the...
- 2/24/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Saucer separation was a tactical maneuver used in extreme circumstances to protect innocent lives on the USS Enterprise. Only the USS Enterprise-d from Star Trek's prime timeline has conducted a saucer separation, despite early consideration in production. The Kelvin timeline's USS Enterprise conducted a saucer separation in Star Trek Beyond, but it was too late to make a difference.
In extreme circumstances, Star Trek's starship Enterprise can carry out a saucer separation for both tactical and emergency purposes. The Enterprise's first saucer separation maneuver was seen in the Star Trek: The Next Generation pilot, "Encounter at Farpoint", and though used sparingly, it wouldn't be the last time that Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) gave such a command. While the Tng version of the starship Enterprise was the first to use the saucer separation, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott (James Doohan) theorized a...
In extreme circumstances, Star Trek's starship Enterprise can carry out a saucer separation for both tactical and emergency purposes. The Enterprise's first saucer separation maneuver was seen in the Star Trek: The Next Generation pilot, "Encounter at Farpoint", and though used sparingly, it wouldn't be the last time that Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) gave such a command. While the Tng version of the starship Enterprise was the first to use the saucer separation, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott (James Doohan) theorized a...
- 2/24/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Marina Sirtis enjoyed reuniting with her fellow Star Trek actors in Picard season 3, despite not considering it her best work. Deanna Troi played a crucial role in unlocking secrets and piloting the USS Enterprise-d in the second half of Picard season 3. Sirtis compared her performance as Troi to Jonathan Frakes' role as Riker, finding the experience fun but not her best work.
Marina Sirtis doesn't consider her performance as Counselor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: Picard season 3 to be her best work, but she enjoyed her reunion with her fellow actors from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Deanna was crucial to Picard season 3's second half as her Betazoid empathy literally unlocked the door in Jack Crusher's (Ed Speleers) mind that revealed the Borg were season 3's true villains. Troi also heroically piloted the USS Enterprise-d to rescue Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Captain Worf (Michael Dorn), and her husband,...
Marina Sirtis doesn't consider her performance as Counselor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: Picard season 3 to be her best work, but she enjoyed her reunion with her fellow actors from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Deanna was crucial to Picard season 3's second half as her Betazoid empathy literally unlocked the door in Jack Crusher's (Ed Speleers) mind that revealed the Borg were season 3's true villains. Troi also heroically piloted the USS Enterprise-d to rescue Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Captain Worf (Michael Dorn), and her husband,...
- 2/24/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Tng changed Klingons forever by emphasizing honor, reflecting Worf's struggle to balance his heritage and Starfleet duties. Klingon culture explored deeply in Tng & DS9, evolving from Tos' devious portrayal to one centered on honor and glory. Riker excels as a Klingon First Officer in "Matter of Honor," adapting well to their culture and proving unexpected similarities.
Star Trek: The Next Generation set the tone for every Klingon story that came after it and changed the warrior race forever. Set about a century after Star Trek: The Original Series, Tng follows the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d. By the time of Tng, the United Federation of Planets had achieved peace with the Klingon Empire, and Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) was added to the Enterprise crew to emphasize this peace. As the only Klingon in Starfleet, Worf often struggled to reconcile his Klingon heritage with his duties as a Starfleet officer.
Star Trek: The Next Generation set the tone for every Klingon story that came after it and changed the warrior race forever. Set about a century after Star Trek: The Original Series, Tng follows the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d. By the time of Tng, the United Federation of Planets had achieved peace with the Klingon Empire, and Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) was added to the Enterprise crew to emphasize this peace. As the only Klingon in Starfleet, Worf often struggled to reconcile his Klingon heritage with his duties as a Starfleet officer.
- 2/24/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
"The Big Goodbye" is Tng Season 1's best, giving insight into Picard's character with a fun holodeck adventure. Tng Season 2's "The Measure of a Man" explores what it means to be human through Data's trial. Season 3's "The Best of Both Worlds, Part 1" delivers a gripping Borg cliffhanger and Riker's heroism.
Star Trek: The Next Generation produced some truly amazing episodes throughout its seven seasons, but what is the best episode from each season? For 178 episodes, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) led the USS Enterprise-d in its quest to seek out new life and new civilizations. Despite a rocky first season due to a chaotic writers' room, Tng soon became just as iconic as its predecessor, Star Trek: The Original Series. Not only did the show capture the magic of Star Trek, but it also introduced an entire new era of fans to the franchise.
Star Trek: The Next Generation...
Star Trek: The Next Generation produced some truly amazing episodes throughout its seven seasons, but what is the best episode from each season? For 178 episodes, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) led the USS Enterprise-d in its quest to seek out new life and new civilizations. Despite a rocky first season due to a chaotic writers' room, Tng soon became just as iconic as its predecessor, Star Trek: The Original Series. Not only did the show capture the magic of Star Trek, but it also introduced an entire new era of fans to the franchise.
Star Trek: The Next Generation...
- 2/22/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek teaches not to judge by appearances, so allies can be found in former enemies. Characters like Worf, Quark, and Borg Queen Agnes show enemies can become heroes in Star Trek's vast universe of shifting alliances. Nuanced characters like Elim Garak, Tendi, and Seven of Nine show the depth and growth of Star Trek's heroes.
If Star Trek has taught audiences anything over the past six decades, it's that one should never judge by appearances, as proved by numerous enemy aliens who became heroes. Gene Roddenberry believed in "infinite diversity in infinite combinations", and this is evident in how every Star Trek show strives to explore the nuance in Starfleet's greatest enemies. One of the most notable ways that Star Trek: The Next Generation achieved this was in the episode "I, Borg", in which Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) had to confront his trauma at the...
If Star Trek has taught audiences anything over the past six decades, it's that one should never judge by appearances, as proved by numerous enemy aliens who became heroes. Gene Roddenberry believed in "infinite diversity in infinite combinations", and this is evident in how every Star Trek show strives to explore the nuance in Starfleet's greatest enemies. One of the most notable ways that Star Trek: The Next Generation achieved this was in the episode "I, Borg", in which Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) had to confront his trauma at the...
- 2/21/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Gene Roddenberry intended Spock and Worf to be side characters, but they evolved into iconic figures in the Star Trek franchise. Initially, Spock was meant to remind audiences of the future setting, while Worf represented the peace between Klingons and the Federation. Despite initial doubts, Spock and Worf grew to be beloved characters, showcasing complex narratives and adding depth to the Star Trek universe.
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry had the same original plan for the characters of Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in Star Trek: The Original Series and Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) in Star Trek: The Next Generation. A science fiction fan himself, Roddenberry created Star Trek based on the idea of a starship exploring the galaxy. This simple premise spawned a pop culture phenomenon and a multi-million dollar franchise that continues to produce new material sixty years later. Tos introduced the world to the USS Enterprise and its...
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry had the same original plan for the characters of Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in Star Trek: The Original Series and Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) in Star Trek: The Next Generation. A science fiction fan himself, Roddenberry created Star Trek based on the idea of a starship exploring the galaxy. This simple premise spawned a pop culture phenomenon and a multi-million dollar franchise that continues to produce new material sixty years later. Tos introduced the world to the USS Enterprise and its...
- 2/20/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
In Picard season 3, Raffi Musiker becomes First Officer to Captain Seven of Nine, hinting at a potential romance resumption between the characters. Michelle Hurd teases the complicated "Facebook relationship" status between Raffi and Seven, suggesting they may not be on the same page. Picard season 3 only briefly touches upon the dynamic between Raffi and Seven, leaving fans wondering about their relationship moving forward.
Star Trek: Picard season 3 ended with Captain Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) in command of the USS Enterprise-g, but things may not always be harmonious with her new First Officer, Commander Raffi Musiker, says Michelle Hurd. As Raffi, Hurd was an integral part of Picard season 3, but she was teamed up mainly with the returning Captain Worf (Michael Dorn). Picard season 3 only fleetingly touched on the romance between Seven of Nine and Raffi that was a central storyline in Star Trek: Picard season 2.
At the 51st annual Saturn Awards red carpet,...
Star Trek: Picard season 3 ended with Captain Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) in command of the USS Enterprise-g, but things may not always be harmonious with her new First Officer, Commander Raffi Musiker, says Michelle Hurd. As Raffi, Hurd was an integral part of Picard season 3, but she was teamed up mainly with the returning Captain Worf (Michael Dorn). Picard season 3 only fleetingly touched on the romance between Seven of Nine and Raffi that was a central storyline in Star Trek: Picard season 2.
At the 51st annual Saturn Awards red carpet,...
- 2/20/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Ensign Ro Laren (Michelle Forbes) first appeared in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "Ensign Ro", and she introduced an interesting character dynamic to the series. Whereas most of the characters on "Next Generation" were wholly devoted to Starfleet principals and unwaveringly loyal to Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart), Ensign Ro felt that Starfleet frequently let suffering go unacknowledged. She was combative and disobedient as a result, often openly defying her captain and responding to diplomatic solutions with belligerence.
Forbes' performance was so assured and defiant, however, that Ro's disobedience never felt impulsive or immature. Her reactions were organic and principled, revealing a hardened but understandable heart. Ro only appeared in eight episodes of "Next Generation," but she was always welcome to shake up the system and offer metaphorical headbutts to her commanding officers.
Ro's final "Next Generation" episode was "Preemptive Strike" wherein she found herself sympathizing with a group...
Forbes' performance was so assured and defiant, however, that Ro's disobedience never felt impulsive or immature. Her reactions were organic and principled, revealing a hardened but understandable heart. Ro only appeared in eight episodes of "Next Generation," but she was always welcome to shake up the system and offer metaphorical headbutts to her commanding officers.
Ro's final "Next Generation" episode was "Preemptive Strike" wherein she found herself sympathizing with a group...
- 2/18/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Lt. Barclay was an awkward yet lovable engineer who struggled with confidence but eventually excelled on the Enterprise. Initially meant to be unlikable, Barclay evolved into a relatable character overcoming social anxiety and insecurities. Barclay's journey continued in Star Trek: Voyager, where he became a key figure in helping the USS Voyager crew return home.
Dwight Schultz's Lieutenant Reginald Barclay became a surprising fan-favorite character on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng typically focused on the main crew members aboard the Galaxy Class starship. From Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) to Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn), the bridge officers of the Starship Enterprise were all confident and accomplished officers who excelled in their positions. Although brilliant, lower decker Lt. Barclay had difficulty in social situations and lacked confidence in his own abilities.
Introduced in Star Trek: The Next Generation...
Dwight Schultz's Lieutenant Reginald Barclay became a surprising fan-favorite character on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng typically focused on the main crew members aboard the Galaxy Class starship. From Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) to Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn), the bridge officers of the Starship Enterprise were all confident and accomplished officers who excelled in their positions. Although brilliant, lower decker Lt. Barclay had difficulty in social situations and lacked confidence in his own abilities.
Introduced in Star Trek: The Next Generation...
- 2/18/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Chief O'Brien began as a background character and became one of the most important people in Starfleet history. His character development in Tng foreshadowed his success on DS9, where he became a fully realized character. O'Brien's role as an engineer was unique, delivering believable technobabble and keeping Deep Space Nine running.
Colm Meaney's Chief Miles O'Brien began his Star Trek career as an unnamed background character on Star Trek: The Next Generation, before becoming one of the main characters on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and "the most important person in Starfleet history" according to Star Trek: Lower Decks. One of the few enlisted men in Star Trek, Chief O'Brien appeared throughout Tng season 1 merely as a background character. He did not even receive a name until Tng season 2, making his ultimate Star Trek journey even more surprising. Soon after being given his name, O'Brien also received the job title of transporter chief,...
Colm Meaney's Chief Miles O'Brien began his Star Trek career as an unnamed background character on Star Trek: The Next Generation, before becoming one of the main characters on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and "the most important person in Starfleet history" according to Star Trek: Lower Decks. One of the few enlisted men in Star Trek, Chief O'Brien appeared throughout Tng season 1 merely as a background character. He did not even receive a name until Tng season 2, making his ultimate Star Trek journey even more surprising. Soon after being given his name, O'Brien also received the job title of transporter chief,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine often sought to improve on Star Trek: The Next Generation, with more serialization and character-led stories. DS9 addressed the mistakes made with disability representation in a problematic Tng episode involving Worf. The DS9 episode "Melora" featured a disabled character, Ensign Melora Pazlar, who rejected a cure for her disability, highlighting the importance of accepting and valuing individuals for who they are.
An episode from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 2 set out to fix the mistakes made by a problematic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode involving Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn). As it was the first Star Trek: Tng spinoff, DS9 often addressed the failings of its parent show. For example, by adding Quark (Armin Shimerman) to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's cast, DS9 was able to expand the Ferengi, who had a somewhat two-dimensional portrayal in Tng. Deep Space Nine's three-dimensional Star Trek...
An episode from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 2 set out to fix the mistakes made by a problematic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode involving Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn). As it was the first Star Trek: Tng spinoff, DS9 often addressed the failings of its parent show. For example, by adding Quark (Armin Shimerman) to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's cast, DS9 was able to expand the Ferengi, who had a somewhat two-dimensional portrayal in Tng. Deep Space Nine's three-dimensional Star Trek...
- 2/16/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
At the very end of the first season of "Star Trek: Picard," after the story had concluded and everyone was headed back home, the violent bounty hunter Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) and Admiral Picard's close friend Raffi (Michelle Hurd) sat idly conversing. They reached out and began romantically holding hands, implying that the characters were initiating a romance. Previously throughout "Star Trek," both Seven and Raffi had only been seen having romances with men, so their respective bisexuality came as a pleasant surprise.
Sadly, at the start of the second season of "Picard," enough time had passed that Seven and Raffi had already dated for a while ... and had broken up. There was now a great deal of romantic resentment between them, and they had to struggle to fulfill their mission in the 21st century (the second season featured a time travel plot). In the show's third and final season,...
Sadly, at the start of the second season of "Picard," enough time had passed that Seven and Raffi had already dated for a while ... and had broken up. There was now a great deal of romantic resentment between them, and they had to struggle to fulfill their mission in the 21st century (the second season featured a time travel plot). In the show's third and final season,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Lt. Worf maintained his Klingon cultural identity while serving as the only Klingon aboard the Enterprise. Worf's disciplined upbringing among humans allowed him to excel as a Starfleet officer and embrace the Klingon code of honor. Despite the hypocrisies of his fellow Klingons, Worf's acceptance among humans shaped him into an honorable warrior and the best version of a Klingon.
To make it clear that considerable time had passed since the voyages of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew, Star Trek: The Next Generation featured the first Klingon in Starfleet. For seven seasons on Tng, Lt. Worf served proudly aboard the new galaxy class U.S.S. Enterprise. As the only Klingon to serve aboard a Federation starship, Worf struggled to maintain the balance between his duties as a Starfleet officer and the strict demands of his culture.
Lt. Worf served as a vital member of the senior bridge...
To make it clear that considerable time had passed since the voyages of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew, Star Trek: The Next Generation featured the first Klingon in Starfleet. For seven seasons on Tng, Lt. Worf served proudly aboard the new galaxy class U.S.S. Enterprise. As the only Klingon to serve aboard a Federation starship, Worf struggled to maintain the balance between his duties as a Starfleet officer and the strict demands of his culture.
Lt. Worf served as a vital member of the senior bridge...
- 2/13/2024
- by Mathew Scheer
- Comic Book Resources
Worf, played by Michael Dorn, became one of the most beloved characters in Star Trek despite not originally being intended to be a main character. Worf's storyline on both Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine revolves around his complicated relationship with his Klingon heritage and family. Michael Dorn has made 283 on-screen appearances as Worf, making him the Star Trek actor with the most regular appearances.
Michael Dorn only has positive things to say about playing Lt. Worf for seven years on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng introduced Dorn's Lt. Worf as the first Klingon in Starfleet. After remaining in the background for most of Tng season 1, Worf became the Chief of Security on the Enterprise in Tng season 2, where he remained for the rest of the show's run. Having been raised by human parents,...
Michael Dorn only has positive things to say about playing Lt. Worf for seven years on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng introduced Dorn's Lt. Worf as the first Klingon in Starfleet. After remaining in the background for most of Tng season 1, Worf became the Chief of Security on the Enterprise in Tng season 2, where he remained for the rest of the show's run. Having been raised by human parents,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Lt. Worf almost had a romance with Vulcan Lt. Selar on Star Trek: The Next Generation. The idea was scrapped because having a Vulcan crew member would make the dynamic too similar to the original series. Worf ended up having a romantic relationship with a different character, K'Ehleyr, who tragically died.
Star Trek: The Next Generation's Klingon Security Chief Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) almost had a romance with a Vulcan crew member. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng built a name for itself separate from Star Trek: The Original Series with a new crew of Starfleet officers. Because Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry wanted to distance Tng from Tos, Vulcans did not make regular appearances on Tng. Having a Vulcan as one of the main crew members on Picard's Enterprise might have made the dynamic feel too similar to Tos.
Star...
Star Trek: The Next Generation's Klingon Security Chief Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) almost had a romance with a Vulcan crew member. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-d, Tng built a name for itself separate from Star Trek: The Original Series with a new crew of Starfleet officers. Because Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry wanted to distance Tng from Tos, Vulcans did not make regular appearances on Tng. Having a Vulcan as one of the main crew members on Picard's Enterprise might have made the dynamic feel too similar to Tos.
Star...
- 2/11/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds were big winners at the 51st annual Saturn Awards, highlighting the series' excellence in the sci-fi genre. Star Trek: Picard won a total of 5 major awards, including Best Science Fiction Television Series, while Paul Wesley won for Best Guest Star in a Television Series for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The cast members of Star Trek: Picard celebrated their wins at the Saturn Awards, with Todd Stashwick sharing photos and expressing his privilege to be part of the Star Trek family and legacy.
The casts of Star Trek had ample cause to celebrate after Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: The Next Generation won big at the 51st annual Saturn Awards. Recognizing excellence in the sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres, the Saturns highlighted the achievements of Star Trek on Paramount+'s biggest series in ways the...
The casts of Star Trek had ample cause to celebrate after Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: The Next Generation won big at the 51st annual Saturn Awards. Recognizing excellence in the sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres, the Saturns highlighted the achievements of Star Trek on Paramount+'s biggest series in ways the...
- 2/5/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
Supporting character deaths can ruin a show and play against the main characters. Some supporting character deaths leave a gap in the story that the show cannot fill, resulting in a decline in quality. The death of a beloved supporting character can lead to weaker storylines and a loss of emotional depth in a show.
Although death is often used to push the plot forward in TV shows, there have been some instances where the death of a supporting character has resulted in a series going downhill. A character can be killed off for many reasons, such as writers wanting to give audiences a shocking plot twist or an actor stepping away from the show to work on other projects. While a character's death is often a shock, it's always a shame when their departure causes the quality of a show to decline.
It's not uncommon to see a lead...
Although death is often used to push the plot forward in TV shows, there have been some instances where the death of a supporting character has resulted in a series going downhill. A character can be killed off for many reasons, such as writers wanting to give audiences a shocking plot twist or an actor stepping away from the show to work on other projects. While a character's death is often a shock, it's always a shame when their departure causes the quality of a show to decline.
It's not uncommon to see a lead...
- 2/5/2024
- by Rebecca Sargeant
- ScreenRant.com
In the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Royale", the Enterprise encounters a mysterious, uninhabited planet that houses a small bubble of breathable air. When Commander Riker (Jonathan Frakes), Lieutenant Commander Data (Brent Spiner), and Lieutenant Worf (Michael Dorn) beam down to investigate, they astonishingly find a 20th-century-era hotel/casino called The Royale, populated by people who don't seem to know they're the only humans located on a distant world.
Through a series of investigations, the Starfleet officers learn that the Royale was constructed by strange, powerful aliens many years before, specifically to house a single human astronaut who left Earth way back in 2037. It seems the off-screen aliens accidentally killed most of the astronaut's friends and shunted his ship through a wormhole. To make it up to him, the aliens scanned a pulp novel the astronaut was reading -- a chintzy piece of neo-noir garbage called "Hotel Royale...
Through a series of investigations, the Starfleet officers learn that the Royale was constructed by strange, powerful aliens many years before, specifically to house a single human astronaut who left Earth way back in 2037. It seems the off-screen aliens accidentally killed most of the astronaut's friends and shunted his ship through a wormhole. To make it up to him, the aliens scanned a pulp novel the astronaut was reading -- a chintzy piece of neo-noir garbage called "Hotel Royale...
- 2/2/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Star Trek: The Next Generation had some phenomenal episodes, but not all of them were hits. Some lacked polished scripts due to time constraints. The presence of beloved characters like Captain Picard and Lt. Commander Data made up for mediocre storylines in the worst episodes. Despite its flaws, even the weakest episodes of Tng still showcased the compelling main characters that fans love.
Star Trek: The Next Generation produced 178 episodes in its seven-season run, so it's no surprise that some worked far better than others. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his crew aboard the USS Enterprise-d, Tng introduced one of Star Trek's most beloved casts and produced some phenomenal science fiction television. While some Tng episodes, such as season 5's "The Inner Light" or the "Best of Both Worlds" two-parter continue to be lauded as some of Star Trek's greatest stories, other episodes didn't quite make the cut.
Star Trek: The Next Generation produced 178 episodes in its seven-season run, so it's no surprise that some worked far better than others. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his crew aboard the USS Enterprise-d, Tng introduced one of Star Trek's most beloved casts and produced some phenomenal science fiction television. While some Tng episodes, such as season 5's "The Inner Light" or the "Best of Both Worlds" two-parter continue to be lauded as some of Star Trek's greatest stories, other episodes didn't quite make the cut.
- 2/2/2024
- by Valorie Clark
- ScreenRant.com
The respectable Saturn Awards were first launched in 1973 by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, and have been presented annually ever since.
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" has won multiple Saturns in the past, notably winning Best Genre Series twice during its initial run. Additionally, Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner won Saturns for their acting, playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Lieutenant Commander Data respectively. Frustratingly, no other member of the show's venerated ensemble won Saturns for their performance.
Until now. As announced by TrekMovie, a special Lifetime Achievement Saturn award will be given to Stewart, Spiner, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, Michael Dorn, LeVar Burton, Jonathan Frakes, and Wil Wheaton. That group represents the core ensemble of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," with most of them having appeared in all seven seasons of the TV series and in four movies. Also, all of them have returned to the...
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" has won multiple Saturns in the past, notably winning Best Genre Series twice during its initial run. Additionally, Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner won Saturns for their acting, playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Lieutenant Commander Data respectively. Frustratingly, no other member of the show's venerated ensemble won Saturns for their performance.
Until now. As announced by TrekMovie, a special Lifetime Achievement Saturn award will be given to Stewart, Spiner, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, Michael Dorn, LeVar Burton, Jonathan Frakes, and Wil Wheaton. That group represents the core ensemble of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," with most of them having appeared in all seven seasons of the TV series and in four movies. Also, all of them have returned to the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Quark's involvement in serious crimes went unpunished, making his character less important as his actions had no consequences. In the episode "Invasive Procedures," Quark's sabotage should have resulted in more severe punishment given the risk it posed to Lt. Jadzia Dax. Despite his involvement in the crime, Quark redeemed himself by taking brave and positive action, helping to capture the criminals and reunite Jadzia with her symbiont.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine never punished Ferengi bartender Quark (Armin Shimerman) for playing a key role in an unforgivable crime. Star Trek's most notable Ferengi was always involved in various morally questionable activities, but he proved repeatedly that he had a good heart. However, some crimes that Quark committed were more serious than others and the Deep Space Nine character wasn't always punished to the full extent of the law. DS9 season 4 tried to explain this by having Constable Odo (Rene Auberjonois) tell Lt.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine never punished Ferengi bartender Quark (Armin Shimerman) for playing a key role in an unforgivable crime. Star Trek's most notable Ferengi was always involved in various morally questionable activities, but he proved repeatedly that he had a good heart. However, some crimes that Quark committed were more serious than others and the Deep Space Nine character wasn't always punished to the full extent of the law. DS9 season 4 tried to explain this by having Constable Odo (Rene Auberjonois) tell Lt.
- 1/31/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Kira and Dax's action-packed mission in "The Siege" challenged traditional gender roles in Star Trek, making the franchise better. Kira had already established herself as an action heroine, and Dax's character also emerged as an action heroine in Deep Space Nine. The positive portrayal of strong, capable women like Kira and Dax in Deep Space Nine influenced future Star Trek series, such as Discovery.
Lt. Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) and Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) flipped gender stereotypes in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and made the wider Star Trek franchise better as a result. In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 2, episode 3, "The Siege", Kira and Dax are sent on a dangerous mission to deliver vital information to the Provisional Government on Bajor during a military coup. Their top secret, non-Starfleet mission involves Kira and Dax engaging in an aerial dogfight with Bajoran fighters. It was strikingly different...
Lt. Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) and Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) flipped gender stereotypes in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and made the wider Star Trek franchise better as a result. In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 2, episode 3, "The Siege", Kira and Dax are sent on a dangerous mission to deliver vital information to the Provisional Government on Bajor during a military coup. Their top secret, non-Starfleet mission involves Kira and Dax engaging in an aerial dogfight with Bajoran fighters. It was strikingly different...
- 1/26/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
This post contains spoilers for Star Trek: Picard season 3.
But what about Alexander?
Sure, the third season of Star Trek: Picard gave Star Trek fans everything that we wanted to see, from the Enterprise-d crew reunited on a restored version of that beloved ship to a reconciliation between Jean-Luc Picard and Ro Laren. But for all the good done in the series, Picard‘s third season never answered the big question on the mind of every Trekkie: what about Alexander, the son left to, and often ignored by, Worf after the death of his mother K’Ehleyr?
If Picard showrunner Terry Matalas gets a chance to make his ideal spinoff series, Star Trek: Legacy, we would finally get the answers we want, and frankly, deserve.
Matalas shared his idea during the Trek Talks 3 telethon, a charity event to raise money for the Hollywood Food Coalition. During a panel reuniting the...
But what about Alexander?
Sure, the third season of Star Trek: Picard gave Star Trek fans everything that we wanted to see, from the Enterprise-d crew reunited on a restored version of that beloved ship to a reconciliation between Jean-Luc Picard and Ro Laren. But for all the good done in the series, Picard‘s third season never answered the big question on the mind of every Trekkie: what about Alexander, the son left to, and often ignored by, Worf after the death of his mother K’Ehleyr?
If Picard showrunner Terry Matalas gets a chance to make his ideal spinoff series, Star Trek: Legacy, we would finally get the answers we want, and frankly, deserve.
Matalas shared his idea during the Trek Talks 3 telethon, a charity event to raise money for the Hollywood Food Coalition. During a panel reuniting the...
- 1/22/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
To begin with a brief editorial: the unbinding of special effects ultimately harms "Star Trek."
One of the reasons Trekkies become attached to certain characters, or fall in love with the workspaces on various ships and space stations is because the shows spend so much time with them. There are many, many episodes of "Star Trek" that take place entirely on board the Enterprise, and fans — long paying attention — begin to know its geography. After enough time watching a Starfleet vessel, viewers feel like they could, if they should be magically transported there, find their way around.
Taking "Star Trek" away from a starship for too long can, quite tragically, rob a show of a vital sense of place. We, as Trekkies, need to see what everyday life is like on a starship and see what a "normal boring" day looks like before we can appreciate the depth of a crisis.
One of the reasons Trekkies become attached to certain characters, or fall in love with the workspaces on various ships and space stations is because the shows spend so much time with them. There are many, many episodes of "Star Trek" that take place entirely on board the Enterprise, and fans — long paying attention — begin to know its geography. After enough time watching a Starfleet vessel, viewers feel like they could, if they should be magically transported there, find their way around.
Taking "Star Trek" away from a starship for too long can, quite tragically, rob a show of a vital sense of place. We, as Trekkies, need to see what everyday life is like on a starship and see what a "normal boring" day looks like before we can appreciate the depth of a crisis.
- 1/20/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Michael Dorn felt a sense of nostalgia when he revisited the rebuilt USS Enterprise-d set on Star Trek: Picard season 3. The bridge of the USS Enterprise-d became like a second home to the Tng cast and fans. The rebuilt Enterprise-d bridge set was meticulously recreated and was an emotional experience for both the cast and viewers.
Worf actor Michael Dorn recalls the first time he stepped foot on the bridge of the USS Enterprise-d on Star Trek: The Next Generation. In the 7 seasons of Tng, the bridge of the USS Enterprise-d became like a home to both the characters and the viewers. For Star Trek: Picard season 3, showrunner Terry Matalas had the Enterprise-d set rebuilt, which created a sense of nostalgia for many of the returning Tng cast members. Captain Worf made his triumphant return to Star Trek in Picard season 3, now working with Starfleet Intelligence as a handler...
Worf actor Michael Dorn recalls the first time he stepped foot on the bridge of the USS Enterprise-d on Star Trek: The Next Generation. In the 7 seasons of Tng, the bridge of the USS Enterprise-d became like a home to both the characters and the viewers. For Star Trek: Picard season 3, showrunner Terry Matalas had the Enterprise-d set rebuilt, which created a sense of nostalgia for many of the returning Tng cast members. Captain Worf made his triumphant return to Star Trek in Picard season 3, now working with Starfleet Intelligence as a handler...
- 1/19/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Data's ultimate dream of becoming more human is beautifully fulfilled in Star Trek: Picard season 3. The merging of Data and Lore's personalities creates an exciting and distinct character for Brent Spiner to play. The new version of Data incorporates elements from other characters, bringing him closer to being human than ever before.
Brent Spiner's Data finally achieved the ultimate upgrade in Star Trek: Picard season 3, as the personalities of Data and his evil brother Lore merged into one. For seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Lt. Commander Data sought to learn about humanity from the people around him on the USS Enterprise-d. Data's journey to become human became one of the best story arcs on Tng, and Data became one of the show's most beloved characters. While Data's journey may have taken a couple of steps backward in the Tng movies, Picard season 3 beautifully fulfilled the android's ultimate dream.
Brent Spiner's Data finally achieved the ultimate upgrade in Star Trek: Picard season 3, as the personalities of Data and his evil brother Lore merged into one. For seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Lt. Commander Data sought to learn about humanity from the people around him on the USS Enterprise-d. Data's journey to become human became one of the best story arcs on Tng, and Data became one of the show's most beloved characters. While Data's journey may have taken a couple of steps backward in the Tng movies, Picard season 3 beautifully fulfilled the android's ultimate dream.
- 1/16/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Captain Liam Shaw became a breakout fan-favorite character in Star Trek: Picard season 3. Todd Stashwick initially underestimated the significance of his role as Captain Shaw, but co-star Jeri Ryan knew Shaw would become popular. Captain Shaw died but could return if Picard's story continues.
Todd Stashwick's Captain Liam Shaw became a breakout fan-favorite character in Star Trek: Picard season 3, but Stashwick initially didn't realize how big of a role his character would play. Picard season 3 saw the crew from Star Trek: The Next Generation reunite to save the galaxy yet again, with help from both familiar and new faces. One of those new faces was Captain Liam Shaw, whose sarcastic quips and unbothered attitude made him a fan favorite. As captain of the USS Titan, Shaw initially dismissed Starfleet legends Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Captain William Riker (Jonathan Frakes), which did not exactly endear him to fans.
Despite his introduction,...
Todd Stashwick's Captain Liam Shaw became a breakout fan-favorite character in Star Trek: Picard season 3, but Stashwick initially didn't realize how big of a role his character would play. Picard season 3 saw the crew from Star Trek: The Next Generation reunite to save the galaxy yet again, with help from both familiar and new faces. One of those new faces was Captain Liam Shaw, whose sarcastic quips and unbothered attitude made him a fan favorite. As captain of the USS Titan, Shaw initially dismissed Starfleet legends Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Captain William Riker (Jonathan Frakes), which did not exactly endear him to fans.
Despite his introduction,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
Star Trek: Picard season 3 showrunner Terry Matalas is still interested in continuing the story of Star Trek: The Next Generation's next generation. The ending of Star Trek: Picard season 3 was always designed as a perfect ending for the Tng crew, even if it allows room for more stories. Matalas and Michael Dorn have discussed potential story ideas for Star Trek: Legacy, such as exploring the present state of the Klingon Empire.
Star Trek: Picard season 3 showrunner Terry Matalas has discussed the possibility of continuing the story of Star Trek: The Next Generation's next generation. With the unveiling of the USS Enterprise-g and the return of Q (John de Lancie) Picard's ending left the door open for more adventures in Star Trek's 25th century. Terry Matalas has voiced his desire to continue the story of Picard in a spinoff series, Star Trek: Legacy. Although Matalas' proposed Star Trek...
Star Trek: Picard season 3 showrunner Terry Matalas has discussed the possibility of continuing the story of Star Trek: The Next Generation's next generation. With the unveiling of the USS Enterprise-g and the return of Q (John de Lancie) Picard's ending left the door open for more adventures in Star Trek's 25th century. Terry Matalas has voiced his desire to continue the story of Picard in a spinoff series, Star Trek: Legacy. Although Matalas' proposed Star Trek...
- 1/16/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Jeri Ryan reveals that showrunner Terry Matalas had always planned for Seven of Nine to become Captain of the Enterprise in Picard season 3, which was a surprise to Ryan. Terry Matalas says Jeri Ryan initially didn't believe his plans for Seven of Nine's character arc. The ending of Picard season 3, with Seven of Nine as Captain of the USS Enterprise-g, was designed as a passing of the torch to the "next Next Generation".
Jeri Ryan reveals when Star Trek: Picard season 3 showrunner Terry Matalas told her that Seven of Nine would become Captain of the Enterprise and her reaction. Picard season 3 turned Seven of Nine into a Starfleet Commander, but she was the troubled First Officer of the USS Titan-a under Captain Liam Shaw (Todd Stashwick). Seven wrestles with whether she even belongs in Starfleet, but her heroism and Shaw's ultimate belief in her led Seven to help...
Jeri Ryan reveals when Star Trek: Picard season 3 showrunner Terry Matalas told her that Seven of Nine would become Captain of the Enterprise and her reaction. Picard season 3 turned Seven of Nine into a Starfleet Commander, but she was the troubled First Officer of the USS Titan-a under Captain Liam Shaw (Todd Stashwick). Seven wrestles with whether she even belongs in Starfleet, but her heroism and Shaw's ultimate belief in her led Seven to help...
- 1/15/2024
- by John Orquiola
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Jonathan Frakes explains why the poker scene in Star Trek: Picard season 3 hit home with fans - it allowed the cast to ad-lib and showcase their real-life personalities. Terry Matalas took a risk by letting the actors improvise during the poker game, resulting in a looser and more authentic scene. The poker scene resonated because it reminded people of the end of Star Trek: The Next Generation and made viewers feel like they were among friends.
Jonathan Frakes breaks down why Star Trek: Picard season 3's climactic poker scene resonated so much with audiences. Picard season 3 closed the book on the story of Star Trek: The Next Generation in a rousing fashion by giving Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the crew of the USS Enterprise-d one more poker game at Ten Forward. Writer and director Terry Matalas filmed 45 minutes of the Tng icons improvising their poker game, and a...
Jonathan Frakes breaks down why Star Trek: Picard season 3's climactic poker scene resonated so much with audiences. Picard season 3 closed the book on the story of Star Trek: The Next Generation in a rousing fashion by giving Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the crew of the USS Enterprise-d one more poker game at Ten Forward. Writer and director Terry Matalas filmed 45 minutes of the Tng icons improvising their poker game, and a...
- 1/14/2024
- by John Orquiola
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The final episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," called "All Good Things..." saw Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) becoming unstuck in time, very similar to what happened in Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five." Picard finds himself in his present, but frequently traveling uncontrollably to a point seven years in his past, just before the first episode of "Next Generation." Then, just as uncontrollably, Picard would be thrown several decades into his future, now a bearded old man wrestling with a brain ailment. Picard's time jumps, it seems, are a test of Q (John De Lancie), the trickster god intent on gauging humanity's moral worthiness for space travel.
The future sequences would likely be most fascinating to Trekkies. Where would the "NextGen" characters be in several decades? Would the Enterprise-d still be in use? Would their careers change? Would the show's main characters remain friends or drift apart? As it so happens,...
The future sequences would likely be most fascinating to Trekkies. Where would the "NextGen" characters be in several decades? Would the Enterprise-d still be in use? Would their careers change? Would the show's main characters remain friends or drift apart? As it so happens,...
- 1/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Seven of Nine and Data have their first-ever interaction in Picard season 3, leading to a funny improvised line. Showrunner Terry Matalas realized the importance of a moment between Seven and Data, resulting in the inclusion of the "robot" one-liner. The interaction between Jeri Ryan and Brent Spiner was a memorable highlight of the season, showcasing their chemistry on set.
Star Trek: Picard season 3 had the first-ever interaction between Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) and Data (Brent Spiner) that led to Seven's funniest line, and showrunner Terry Matalas explains how that improved moment came to be. Matalas directed Picard season 3, episode 9, "Vox," where the young crew of the USS Titan-a was assimilated by the Borg. Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) led the crew of the USS Enterprise-d to escape the Titan while Seven stayed behind to save her ship following the death of Captain Liam Shaw (Todd Stashwck).
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Star Trek: Picard season 3 had the first-ever interaction between Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) and Data (Brent Spiner) that led to Seven's funniest line, and showrunner Terry Matalas explains how that improved moment came to be. Matalas directed Picard season 3, episode 9, "Vox," where the young crew of the USS Titan-a was assimilated by the Borg. Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) led the crew of the USS Enterprise-d to escape the Titan while Seven stayed behind to save her ship following the death of Captain Liam Shaw (Todd Stashwck).
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- 1/14/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
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