5 Best Star Trek Movies & TV Series to Heal That Section 31 Trauma
It's a Star Trek ambulance for everyone who saw this 16% rated flop.
Star Trek: Section 31 was recently released on Paramount+ and became the biggest disappointment for fans, if not in the entire history of the franchise, then certainly in the 21st century.
The only thing that can justify Section 31 is the extension of the franchise rights, thanks to which good Star Trek projects may still appear.
To forget this terrible flop, which received 16% on Rotten Tomatoes, we recall the undoubtedly outstanding projects in the Star Trek universe.
1. Star Trek: The Original Series, 1966-1969
When Gene Roddenberry was asked what his new show would be, he said it would be a Western about space. NBC executives took the bait and gave the project the green light. Little did they know that Mr. Roddenberry was planning a small revolution.
Roddenberry wanted to show humanity as it could have become if people had not ignored the lessons of their past. Yes, the world of Star Trek is full of monsters and murderers, but it is countered by the United Federation of Planets – a utopian society in which there is no enmity.
In 1964, the Enterprise set out on its first voyage to the stars – the pilot episode was filmed.
2. Star Trek: Lower Decks, 2020-2024
Lower Decks is a hilarious sitcom with a sci-fi twist. The premise is simple: viewers are introduced to a small Starfleet ship, the Cerritos, and the usually overlooked members of its crew, such as engineers and medics.
In fact, Lower Decks feels more like The Office than the original Star Trek. The show doesn't require much knowledge of the universe, although if you're familiar with the franchise, you'll be able to relate to the jokes and references better.
3. Star Trek Beyond, 2016
Halfway through its five-year mission, the Enterprise is ravaged by an unknown alien race. Critically damaged, the starship is forced to crash-land on an uncharted planet, where its crew finds themselves in conflict with a ruthless new enemy.
Beyond is not a remake, not a reboot, not an attempt to lay the groundwork for multiple future movies overloaded with unnecessary characters.
It is simply a thrilling adventure of imperfect but good people from a utopian future where humanity explores deep space and fights for a happy future for the entire universe.
4. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 2022-...
The starship Enterprise, led by Captain Christopher Pike, sets out on a five-year mission. The crew's goal is to explore strange new worlds, meet new races and civilizations. They boldly go where no man has gone before.
In its atmosphere, Strange New Worlds is closest to the original series. The crew is engaged in exploration – discovering new worlds, meeting new cultures, uncovering secrets, studying curiosities and anomalies.
A strong cast, interesting storylines, an atmosphere of exploration and adventure – Strange New Worlds has all this and more.
5. Star Trek, 2009
When Nero of Romulus arrives from the future to exact his revenge on the Federation, rivals Kirk and Spock must unite to stop him from destroying everything they hold dear.
In this thrilling journey of action, humor, and cosmic peril, the newly formed crew of the Enterprise will bravely face unimaginable dangers.
Director J.J. Abrams, who has always had a passion for science fiction, brought his dream of space to life with Star Trek, a movie whose forebears inspired those who are driving science forward today, and which itself motivates a new generation to seek, explore and make great discoveries.
