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Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023) is an American science fiction television series that premiered on the streaming service Paramount+ in 2020. It is the eighth installment in the Star Trek franchise and was included in Kurtzman’s expanded Star Trek Universe from 2020 to 2023. The show centers on retired Starfleet Admiral Jean-Luc Picard and takes place 20 years after his last appearance in the film Star Trek: Nemesis (2002). Rumors of a new series featuring Stewart as Picard began circulating in June 2018 and were officially confirmed that ...

Created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman for the streaming service CBS All Access (now known as Paramount+), Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024) is the seventh installment in the Star Trek franchise. The series premiered in 2017, following the crew of the starship Discovery during the 23rd century, a decade before Star Trek: The Original Series. In subsequent seasons, they travel to the 32nd century in a new setting. The first season aired on CBS and CBS All Access beginning on September 24, 2017, with weekly releases until February 2018. The second and ...

The American science fiction action film, Star Trek Beyond (2016), directed by Justin Lin and written by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung, is based on the popular television series created by Gene Roddenberry. The Federation starship USS Enterprise has arrived at starbase Yorktown for a resupply and shore leave for its crew. In the midst of their five-year exploration, Captain James T. Kirk has applied for a promotion to vice admiral and has recommended Spock as his replacement. ...

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) is a sci-fi action film directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Damon Lindelof. As the twelfth installment in the Star Trek franchise, it serves as a sequel to the 2009 film and the second entry in a rebooted series. In the year 2259, Captain James T. Kirk’s command of the USS Enterprise is revoked after he ignores protocol by exposing the ship to primitive beings on Nibiru to save them from a ...

The American science fiction action film, Star Trek (2009), was directed by J. J. Abrams and written by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Serving as the 11th installment in the Star Trek franchise, it marks a reboot featuring a new cast portraying the main characters from the original television series. In the year 2233, while investigating a mysterious ‘lightning storm’ in space, the Federation starship USS Kelvin is unexpectedly attacked by a Romulan ship called Narada. The commanding officer of Narada, ...

Star Trek X: Nemesis (2002) is a science fiction film directed by Stuart Baird. This installment marks the tenth film in the Star Trek franchise and features the beloved cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. On Romulus, members of the Romulan Senate discuss potential peace terms with Shinzon, leader of the Reman rebels. The Remans, a slave race from the nearby planet Remus, are often used as laborers and soldiers by the Romulan Empire. While some military members show support for Shinzon’s proposal, the Praetor and Senate are firmly against forming an alliance. However, their opposition leads ...

Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005), initially known as Enterprise in its first two seasons, is an American sci-fi TV show brought to life by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga. It aired from September 26, 2001 to May 13, 2005 on the United Paramount Network (UPN). The sixth installment in the Star Trek series, it serves as a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series. Set a hundred years before the events of The Original Series in the 22nd century, it follows the journey of Earth’s first warp five starship, the Enterprise, as it explores ...

In Star Trek IX: Insurrection (1998), a science fiction film directed by Jonathan Frakes, Lieutenant Commander Data is temporarily transferred to an undercover mission observing the peaceful Ba’ku people. However, he experiences a malfunction and inadvertently reveals the presence of a joint Federation-Son’a task force also observing the Ba’ku. Admiral Matthew Dougherty reaches out to the USS Enterprise-E for Data’s schematics, but firmly asserts that their assistance is not necessary. Despite this, Captain Jean-Luc Picard decides to defy orders and retrieve Data with the Enterprise. As Picard ...

Star Trek VIII: First Contact (1996), an American science fiction film, marked Jonathan Frakes’ debut as a feature film director. In the distant future, Captain Jean-Luc Picard is plagued by memories of his previous encounter with the Borg – in which he was assimilated by them. When Starfleet warns him of a new Borg threat to Earth, Picard’s orders are to monitor the Neutral Zone for any signs of Romulan aggression. Starfleet fears that Picard’s past experiences may cloud his judgment in the upcoming battle. As the battle rages on and Starfleet suffers heavy losses, the Enterprise crew disregards ...

Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001), an American science fiction television series, was brought to life by the minds of Rick Berman, Michael Piller, and Jeri Taylor. Originally airing on UPN from 1995 to 2001, it ran for seven seasons with a total of 172 episodes. As the franchise’s fifth installment, this show is set in the 24th century and follows the journey of the USS Voyager, a Starfleet vessel trying to return home to the Alpha Quadrant. Stranded in the Delta Quadrant at the far edge of the Milky Way galaxy, Voyager ...

Star Trek VII: Generations (1994) is the seventh installment in the popular American science fiction film franchise. The movie follows retired Starfleet officers James T. Kirk, Montgomery Scott, and Pavel Chekov as they attend the maiden voyage of the USS Enterprise-B. During this mission, the starship is unexpectedly called upon to rescue two El-Aurian refugee ships caught in a massive energy ribbon. Although they are able to save some refugees, the Enterprise becomes ensnared in the ribbon as well. In a desperate attempt to free their ship, Kirk sacrifices himself and is presumed dead after being thrown into space by the ribbon’s trailing end. Fast forward to ...

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) is a popular American science fiction TV series co-created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller. As the fourth installment in the Star Trek franchise, it originally aired in syndication from January 3, 1993 to June 2, 1999, consisting of 176 episodes across seven seasons. Set in the future, where Earth is part of a United Federation of Planets, the show revolves around Deep Space Nine – a space station situated near a wormhole connecting Federation territory to the Gamma Quadrant on the other side of the Milky Way galaxy. ...

The American science fiction film, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), was directed by Nicholas Meyer, who also directed the second Star Trek film, The Wrath of Khan. It follows the journey of the starship USS Excelsior under the command of Captain Hikaru Sulu in the year 2293. During their mission, they discover that the Klingon moon of Praxis has been destroyed in a mining accident. The destruction of Praxis and its impact on the ozone layer of the Klingon homeworld causes chaos within the Klingon Empire. As a result, they seek peace with their long-time enemies, the United Federation of ...

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) is an American science fiction film directed by William Shatner and based on the television series created by Gene Roddenberry. Following their ship’s shakedown cruise, the crew of the newly commissioned USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-A), including Kirk, Spock, and McCoy, are taking advantage of shore leave at Yosemite National Park. However, their break is cut short as Starfleet Command orders them to rescue a human, a Klingon, and a Romulan who have been taken hostage on Nimbus III – a planet designated for diplomatic ...

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry. Spanning 178 episodes over seven seasons, it originally aired in syndication from September 28, 1987 to May 23, 1994. The third installment in the Star Trek franchise, TNG draws inspiration from its predecessor, Star Trek: The Original Series. It is set in the late 24th century when Earth is a member of the United Federation of Planets and follows the journey of the Starfleet starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) as it explores the Alpha and Beta quadrants of the Milky Way galaxy. The ...

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), an American science fiction film, is the fourth installment in the Star Trek franchise based on the TV series. In 2286, a massive cylindrical probe moves through space and emits an indecipherable signal that disables all passing ships. Upon reaching Earth, it manipulates the power grid and creates catastrophic planetary storms that block out the sun. As a result, Starfleet Command issues a distress call and advises against approaching Earth. Meanwhile, on Vulcan, the former officers of USS Enterprise are living in exile with Spock, who is still recovering from his resurrection. To face trial for their actions, they use a ...

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) is a sci-fi film written and produced by Harve Bennett and directed by Leonard Nimoy. It is based on the popular TV show of the same name. After a fierce battle with the powerful Khan Noonien Singh, the Enterprise returns to Earth in a damaged state. Khan had attempted to obliterate the Enterprise using an experimental terraforming tool called Genesis. Among the casualties is Spock, a close Vulcan friend of Admiral James T. Kirk. His remains are launched into space around the newly formed planet created by Genesis. Upon docking ...

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) is a renowned American sci-fi movie directed by Nicholas Meyer and based on the popular TV series. In the year 2285, Admiral James T. Kirk presides over a trainee simulation supervised by Captain Spock. In this simulation, Lieutenant Saavik leads the USS Enterprise on a rescue mission to save the crew of Kobayashi Maru, a damaged ship. However, they are unexpectedly attacked by Klingon cruisers and suffer severe damage. This simulation is known as a no-win scenario, specifically designed to test the mettle of Starfleet officers. Later, on his birthday, Dr. McCoy visits Kirk and ...

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) is a science fiction movie based on the popular TV series of the same name. Directed by Robert Wise and produced by Gene Roddenberry, it follows the story of a monitoring station called Epsilon Nine in the 23rd century that discovers a powerful alien entity making its way towards Earth. The entity easily destroys three Klingon warships and Epsilon Nine before continuing on its course. Meanwhile, the starship Enterprise, commanded by former captain James T. Kirk who has been promoted to Admiral, is undergoing a major refit on Earth. As ...

Gene Roddenberry’s American science fiction TV series, Star Trek (1966–1969), chronicles the voyages of USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew. This show, which started an entire media franchise, later became known as Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS). Set in the 23rd century, it follows the exploits of the Enterprise crew on a five-year mission to discover new worlds, life forms, and civilizations; all while venturing into uncharted territory. The ship is under the command of handsome and daring Captain James Tiberius ‘Jim’ Kirk. His two closest confidants are Commander Spock, a ...