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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

To weigh in on this too: I have a friend who only likes The Original Series; he grew up with it in the 70s. He doesn't like the "new" Star Trek -- new for him means any Star Trek produced after 1969. I've tried to get him into TNG and DS9 (DS9 being my favourite Trek) but it didn't really work. I think it's too "stiff" and formalistic for him. (which indeed it is, compared to TOS)

Last year I invited him to watch the first two episodes of Strange New Worlds and he was instantly hooked. He said "show me more". Since then we watch SNW together. We both agree that it feels like TOS: it's episodic, it has a lot of heart, it has something to say and occassionally it doesn't shy away from using a sledgehemmer to bring the message across, and most importantly it doesn't take itself too seriously all the time. It's fun, it's entertaining, and occasionally it's thought-provoking. A wonderful mix, like TOS. Just with a bigger budget. Oh, and some incredible actors. Whoever casted the main cast is a genius; all of them are super talented.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Watching it now and really enjoying it! Surprisingly good cast!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Glad you've decided to try it. Enjoy! 🖖

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Hrmm that is a really interesting perspective I hadn't considered before. Ty!