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This gave me a good chuckle. Lol. But I'm part of the problem. The only "new Trek" that I look forward to and enjoy anymore is LD and SNW, but I still think it's absurd to pull Prodigy from Paramount+ when they have all other Trek.
I wasn't especially a fan of Prodigy, but I know people who were. And, let's be honest, it's still better than Disco or Picard.
Thanks lol. Yeah I really tried to like Picard but it was just too difficult, especially with the third season.
I'm looking forward to the new Lower Decks and I still have to check out SNW but that's been renewed. Unless they kill it the same way as Prodigy...
As with all things Trek, SNW has its detractors and its promoters, but I find it highly enjoyable. It isn't quite classic Trek—and it isn't perfect—but it's just so much fun. It's the first live action show where the love for the universe shines through the bleak empty promotional garbage.
I've loved the character development. There have been episodes that changed my mind about certain people, gave me real horror vibes that could rival Alien itself, and some heartbreaking moments. Just don't expect Kirk to feel like Kirk yet. He's still developing, and so is the actor, but it shows promise.
Great! I'm going to give it a go once I've finished the current series I'm on, you make it sound brilliant
To weigh in on this too: I have a friend who only likes The Original Series; he grew up with it in the 70s. He doesn't like the "new" Star Trek -- new for him means any Star Trek produced after 1969. I've tried to get him into TNG and DS9 (DS9 being my favourite Trek) but it didn't really work. I think it's too "stiff" and formalistic for him. (which indeed it is, compared to TOS)
Last year I invited him to watch the first two episodes of Strange New Worlds and he was instantly hooked. He said "show me more". Since then we watch SNW together. We both agree that it feels like TOS: it's episodic, it has a lot of heart, it has something to say and occassionally it doesn't shy away from using a sledgehemmer to bring the message across, and most importantly it doesn't take itself too seriously all the time. It's fun, it's entertaining, and occasionally it's thought-provoking. A wonderful mix, like TOS. Just with a bigger budget. Oh, and some incredible actors. Whoever casted the main cast is a genius; all of them are super talented.
Watching it now and really enjoying it! Surprisingly good cast!
Glad you've decided to try it. Enjoy! 🖖
Hrmm that is a really interesting perspective I hadn't considered before. Ty!