Star Trek's Infamous 'Nazi Episode', Explained
The Original Series episode "Patterns of Force" dressed several beloved sci-fi heroes like old-fashioned fascists, and it angered some viewers.
Why is April 5th the Most Important Date in Star Trek? The Significance Of First Contact Day, Explained
April 5th is one of the most important days in the in-universe history of Star Trek, but it's also a big one for Star Trek fans in the real world.
Is This Popular Star Trek Showrunner Done with the Franchise?
The showrunner for the massively successful third season of Picard has surprisingly had no further involvement with Star Trek.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Doubles Down On A Great Series Idea
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is coming back with another season, and the trailer shows there's going to be a lot of variety on offer in this one.
Star Trek: Who Is Balok?
This minor antagonist from The Original Series' third-produced episode introduced one of the most common narrative structures in the series.
Star Trek: 7 Best Characters, Ranked
The Star Trek universe is home to countless iconic characters, but these particular figures are easily among the best of the bunch.
'Every Week Something Insane is Happening' Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Editor Compares Show To Beloved 90s Series
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is a highly anticipated upcoming entry in the popular franchise, and an editor compared it to a beloved series.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Was Banned From Using this TOS Character's Name
Why Star Trek: The Next Generation producer Rick Berman forbid writers from mentioning this legendary character from The Original Series.
'He Likes It' Star Trek's Starfleet Academy Villain Weighs In On His Character's Attitude
Starfleet Academy won't be aimed at younger viewers, and the show's main antagonist seems ready to dole out some evil deeds befitting the audience.
Star Trek: A 1987 Production Memo Reveals Alternate TNG Casting Options
A 1987 memo from the production of Star Trek: The Next Generation reveals an alternate cast that nearly changed the course of Starfleet history.
'There Are Young People In It, But...' Jonathan Frakes Reveals Starfleet Academy's Target Audience Might Not Be As Obvious As Fans Expect
Jonathan Frakes weighs in on just who Star Trek's youngest-looking show is for, and the answer might surprise a few franchise fans.
'Something Like That' Star Trek Actor Wants The Series To Take On A Strange New Genre
After the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ran into the most whimsical anomaly the franchise has seen yet, one crewmember has another great idea.
Star Trek’s Biggest Plot Hole Isn’t Time Travel, It’s The Prime Directive
Exploring the inconsistencies across decades in one of Star Trek's supposedly core principles: the Prime Directive.
Star Trek: This Strange Picard Easter Egg Could Be The Key To William Shatner's Return
A hidden detail in Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard might be setting the stage for Shatner's Captain Kirk to make his grand re-entrance.
'They'll Do It If You Say You Want It' Star Trek Star Anson Mount Wants Fans To Push The Franchise's Most Hilarious (But Fitting) Tie In Yet
Captain Pike has one of the most remarkable character quirks on Star Trek: Brave New World and the man behind the role wants to share it with fans.
'I Hope That's Not A ... Secret' The Latest Star Trek Project Gets An Encouraging Update
Star Trek fans are close to landing at Starfleet Academy, and a major franchise figure makes it known that the titular locale won't be the only stop.
Star Trek: The Horta, Explained
The Horta were an illustration that there are plenty of life forms in the Star Trek universe that are not remotely humanoid.
Star Trek: How A 1967 Production Memo Debunked a Long-Held TOS Fan Theory
A producer's memo from an episode of Star Trek: The Original Series proves a popular fan theory about the Starfleet insignia dead wrong.
Star Trek: The History Of The Starfleet Insignia
A deep dive into the origins, variations, and ongoing evolution of Star Trek's Starfleet delta emblem.
The Best "Bad" Star Trek Episodes
Revisiting the most ridiculous, campy, and absurd cult classic episodes across decades of the Star Trek franchise.