General Star Trek thread

Inviere wrote: »

The cartoon image definitely seems 'off' in terms of Star Trek, and seems far more fitting of Star Wars or somesuch. That's not to say it won't be good, it could be, we won't know until we watch it. That said, it's safe to say virtually every current Star Trek fan in existence who has been watching since childhood, didn't need a dumbed down cartoon to hook them, so I can see where some of the grievances are coming from in that regard. When written properly, Star Trek can appeal to all audiences.

I was sceptical, and even dismissive of Lower Decks at one point after my first attempt to watch it. I've recently finished it, and thouroughly enjoyed it this time around (I stuck with it past the first three eps, and kinda knew what to expect for the second attempt). There were some genuine lol moments, and it had some great stories. I'd consider it dumbed down Star Trek, but it was handled properly, by people who really 'get' what Star Trek is. I loved how

in one episode it took the absolute piss out of the **** 'cinematic' lighting in modern Star Trek, with the screen haze, piercing bright lights in every scene, etc etc.....also had a good chuckle at Riker's reason for being late to the bridge of the Titan )

So yeah, I'm not automatically optimistic this kids show will be good, but look, even if it's not, it's no loss to us. I'd say one thing, I'd prob quicker watch the kids show than I would the possible Section 31 show.....it's not as if a kids show will be doing any more or less harm than garbage like that would be/will be (which can be safely said without seeing it, because we know how Section 31 was handled in Discovery - awfully.)

+1 I think I'm similarly inclined.

I also am of the feeling that good Trek can hook in people from all ages. Hell...I even remember as a 4/5 year old being hooked by The Wrath of Khan. That one *really* wasn't kid friendly :P I was also wary of Lower Decks until I too experienced a production that appeared to actually care about the universe of Trek. They were clearly having fun with it, with an enjoyable sense of humor and a sort of shared language we've all gotten used to over the years of watching Trek.

I can understand Viacom's desire to use Trek in a Nickelodeon production. They're re-launcing their streaming service and the only chance these companies have of completeing with Netflix / Amazon is to pad out their platform with as much content as they can get. This is part of why Discovery probably won't get cancelled, and the reason we may end up seeing Section 31 and Strange New Worlds. They need shows, as many as possible....quality be damned (I guess...)

However, Lower Decks was good, and I still suspect that this was due to Kurtzman & Co. being mostly absent from the production. Those people have an uncanny ability to take a potentially good idea and drive it off a very annoying cliff. That was absent in Lower Decks, and my hope at this early stage is that he was also be absent for the production of ST: Prodigy. If so...there is some hope of some good Trek, even if it is a kids show. I am of the firm belief, that even a kids show should be approached with the intention of entertaining everyone watching. Actual "family entertainmnet" in its more useful form, a show that appeals to everyone at mulitple levels, as opposed to a lightly written adventure slokk that will only appeal to the youngest. Very few manage or bother with the approach of broad-appeal, but if we're lucky, maybe they will. I am curious to see what they come up with.

pixelburp wrote: »

I can see it now. The 40 minute YouTube video, "10 Things You Missed from Star Trek: Prodigy Poster". With the classic thumbnail of a big red arrow pointing at something utterly unrelated to the content. Like! Subscribe! Ring that bell!

And *SMASH* that Like Button! (very important)