Top Modern Star Trek Series: Best and Worst

Star Trek has captivated audiences for decades, evolving through various eras that reflect changes in storytelling and technology. For the purpose of this listicle, we'll categorize Star Trek's offerings into distinct periods: the late '60s with The Original Series, the subsequent movies featuring the original cast, the Rick Berman era spanning from The Next Generation to Enterprise, and the contemporary Paramount+ era, which kicked off with Discovery in 2017.

Today, we're focusing on the modern era, which has seen significant expansion with the launch of the first straight-to-streaming TV movie, Star Trek: Section 31, initially conceived as a series. In just under eight years, the creative minds behind the franchise have introduced five new shows, including two animated series, and a collection of shorts titled Short Treks. This variety—from sci-fi drama to comedy, animation, and feature-length projects—presents a challenge in comparing these works. Moreover, a series can have fluctuating quality across its seasons, so our rankings consider the entirety of each show's run, rather than focusing on standout episodes alone.

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

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

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