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Top Modern Star Trek Series: Best and Worst

By VioletApr 26,2025

With over half a century of storytelling under its belt, the Star Trek franchise has evolved through distinct eras, each marked by unique contributions to the saga. From the pioneering days of The Original Series in the late '60s, through the cinematic adventures of the original crew, to the expansive universe built during the Rick Berman era starting with The Next Generation and culminating with Enterprise, the journey has been remarkable. Now, we find ourselves in the modern era, ushered in by Paramount+ with the launch of Discovery in 2017.

Today, we're diving into this latest chapter as Paramount+, formerly CBS All Access, introduces the first straight-to-streaming TV movie, Star Trek: Section 31, which initially began as a series concept. In just under eight years, the creative minds behind modern Trek have not only brought us this innovative project but have also crafted five new series, including two animated shows, and a collection of shorts known as Short Treks.

The diversity in storytelling across these projects—from traditional sci-fi drama to comedy, animation, shorts, and feature-length content—presents a challenge when comparing them. It's important to note that a series can have its highs and lows across different seasons. Our rankings take into account the entirety of each series' run, rather than focusing solely on standout episodes.

So, without further ado, let's embark on this journey through the modern Star Trek universe. Whether you prefer to "make it so," "engage," "fly," "blast off," or "punch it," as you might while donning your Starfleet captain's uniform, let's explore the best and the worst of the modern era's Star Trek series.

The Best Star Trek Series of the Modern Era (and the Worst)

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