TMC
11-08-2022, 09:30 PM
https://www.looper.com/1091936/star-trek-the-best-and-worst-things-about-the-franchise/
BY ADAM LEVINE/NOV. 8, 2022 2:54 PM UTC
"Star Trek" has astounded audiences since 1966, taking viewers on a trip through the final frontier across decades of stories on big and small screens. Every generation of fans has their own favorite captain and series, from Kirk's original adventures to Anson Mount's Captain Pike in "Strange New Worlds." A seemingly immortal franchise that has continued to reinvent itself and evolve through the decades, its success is undeniable.
Still, have you ever wondered why "Star Trek" fans are so passionate about their favorite series and why its detractors seem to sneer at it? From its groundbreaking diversity to its captivating characters, there are plenty of reasons that "Star Trek" has stayed at the forefront of science fiction for so long — so much so that we don't have enough room to talk about everything that makes it great.
However, even its biggest fans know it's far from flawless, and there are more than a few problems that have plagued it over the years. So readjust targeting scanners, synchronize pattern buffers, and prepare for transport, because we're beaming down to find the seven best and seven worst things about the "Star Trek" franchise.
BY ADAM LEVINE/NOV. 8, 2022 2:54 PM UTC
"Star Trek" has astounded audiences since 1966, taking viewers on a trip through the final frontier across decades of stories on big and small screens. Every generation of fans has their own favorite captain and series, from Kirk's original adventures to Anson Mount's Captain Pike in "Strange New Worlds." A seemingly immortal franchise that has continued to reinvent itself and evolve through the decades, its success is undeniable.
Still, have you ever wondered why "Star Trek" fans are so passionate about their favorite series and why its detractors seem to sneer at it? From its groundbreaking diversity to its captivating characters, there are plenty of reasons that "Star Trek" has stayed at the forefront of science fiction for so long — so much so that we don't have enough room to talk about everything that makes it great.
However, even its biggest fans know it's far from flawless, and there are more than a few problems that have plagued it over the years. So readjust targeting scanners, synchronize pattern buffers, and prepare for transport, because we're beaming down to find the seven best and seven worst things about the "Star Trek" franchise.