765874: Unification

11/24/2024

More than a tribute… Star Trek has been and always will be a crucial fixture in my life and the lives of countless others. At least the Star Trek of old… Modern Star Trek has its fans and a place in the franchise’s illustrious history, but I believe Trek’s best years have long since passed. Nothing compares to the original series (TOS) and its accompanying films. Then there are TNG and DS9. Voyager and Enterprise are somewhere in there, too, I guess. Beginning in 2009, the JJ Abrams trilogy introduced Trek culture to a new audience, and things began to change. The times were a-changin’. While my issues with Abrams’ movies are numerous, I understand the necessity of transforming the franchise for younger viewers from thought-provoking, slow-burn character studies into over-the