Summary

It doesn’t bother me when modernStar Trekstrays from previously established canon.

The Star Trek TV franchise has existed for 57 years and consists of 12 shows (and counting).

Here’s how to watch them all in timeline order.

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I don’t thinkStar Trekneeds to explain and perfectly connect every single plotline.

Having an official canon for a franchise likeStar Trekis a relatively new phenomenon.

But I hope futureStar Trekprojects find a balance between sticking to canon and telling great stories.

Riker and Troi in Star Trek The Next Generation’s All Good Things… finale and in Star Trek Picard season 3’s finale.

Enterprise, as they venture across the galaxy to explore new worlds.

Captain Kirk in Star Trek VI and Captain Picard in Star Trek Nemesis

Captain Pike and Captain Kirk in Star Trek

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Set in the 23rd century, this iconic science fiction series follows the starship USS Enterprise and its crew as they embark on exploratory missions across the galaxy. The series examines themes of diplomacy, ethics, and the unknown, often highlighting diverse cultures and futuristic technologies.

Headshot Of William Shatner

Headshot of Leonard Nimoy

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock, and Number One in the years preceding Captain Kirk’s tenure on the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they venture across the galaxy to explore new worlds.

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Headshot Of Ethan Peck In The Star Trek Strange New Worlds New York Premiere

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Star Trek: Discovery is an entry in the legendary Sci-Fi franchise, set ten years before the original Star Trek series events. The show centers around Commander Michael Burnham, assigned to the USS Discovery, where the crew attempts to prevent a Klingon war while traveling through the vast reaches of space.

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Star Trek: The Original Series

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds