Alert: spoilers up to Discovery S05E07 enclosed.
I must admit: anything labeled with Star Trek will capture my attention. Indeed, I even indulged in Enterprise, which purposefully distanced itself from the brand during its initial two seasons in an effort to modernize. It fell short – a series set before the original where the spacecraft appeared more sophisticated than Kirk’s and helmed by a captain who paled in comparison, portrayed by Scott Bakula of Quantum Leap fame. At that time, we believed Star Trek couldn’t deteriorate any further. How mistaken we were.
Similar to Star Wars, Star Trek has succumbed to the apprehension of displeasing its loyal audience, resulting in a lack of originality. Each new facet of the saga evolves into a self-referential routine: where Star Trek once emphasized venturing into uncharted territories, it now predominantly revolves around Star Trek itself. In the same vein, Star Wars leans more towards nostalgia than the genuine conflicts among the stars, Doctor Who showcases its preferred versions, and even the latest Ghostbusters’ movies pay homage to their predecessors. The pattern is evident.
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