Top Modern Star Trek Series: Best and Worst

The iconic Star Trek franchise, spanning decades, offers a rich tapestry of storytelling that can be categorized into distinct eras. From the pioneering days of The Original Series in the late '60s to the cinematic adventures of those beloved characters, the franchise evolved through the Rick Berman era, which kicked off with The Next Generation and concluded with Enterprise. Today, we're in the midst of the modern era, spearheaded by Paramount+ with its launch in 2017 via the show Discovery.

In this discussion, we focus on the latest addition to the modern era: the first straight-to-streaming TV movie, Star Trek: Section 31, which initially was conceived as a series. The creative minds behind this new wave of Star Trek have been remarkably prolific, producing five new series within less than eight years, 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, 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 consider the entirety of each series' run, rather than focusing solely on standout episodes.

So, without further ado, let's dive in and explore the best and worst of the modern Star Trek series. Whether you're ready to "make it so," "engage," "fly," "blast off," or "punch it," join us as we navigate through the cosmos of contemporary Star Trek!

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

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