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

Star Trek's modern era, spanning from 2017's Discovery to the present, presents a diverse range of storytelling approaches. This includes live-action series, animated shows, short films (Short Treks), and now, a feature-length film debuting directly on Paramount+. This variety makes direct comparison challenging, as each project employs different styles – from serious sci-fi drama to comedy and animation. Furthermore, show quality can fluctuate across seasons. Therefore, our rankings consider each series' entire run.

This ranking considers the following: Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Section 31. (Short Treks are excluded due to their episodic nature.)

Ranking the Modern Era Star Trek Series (Best to Worst)

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