Top Modern Star Trek Series: Best and Worst

Star Trek has been a cultural phenomenon for decades, evolving through distinct eras that reflect the changing landscapes of television and film. For the sake of our discussion, let's break it down by era: The Original Series from the late '60s, the subsequent movies featuring those iconic characters, the Rick Berman era which spanned from Star Trek: The Next Generation to Enterprise, and the current modern era, which kicked off with Star Trek: Discovery in 2017 on Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access).

Today, we're diving into the modern era, highlighted by the launch of the first straight-to-streaming TV movie, Star Trek: Section 31, which initially started as a planned series. In just under eight years, the creative minds behind modern Trek have introduced 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—makes comparing them a challenging yet fascinating endeavor. 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 embark on this journey through the stars, whether you prefer to say "make it so," "engage," "fly," "blast off," or "punch it," as you channel your inner Starfleet captain!

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

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