Perhaps the greatest tragedy of watchingStar Trekis that every show must come to an end.

Of course, what all these immensely satisfying finales have in common is the fact that they were planned.

Similarly,Star Trek: The Original Serieswas canceled after its third season.

Captain Kirk and Spock from 1960s Star Trek Spock’s Brain

Unfortunately, “Turnabout Intruder” has real flaws.

In practice, “These Are the Voyages” did not live up to this ideal.

Captain Jonathan Archer commanded the first Starship Enterprise in the 22nd century.

Scott Bakula heroic as Captain Archer in Star Trek Enterprise

Here’s what happened to Archer after Star Trek: Enterprise.

By contrast,Enterprisedoes have a finale, and that finale does not work for the show.

At the end ofEnterprise, its unclear what most characters' futures will be.

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

Captain Archer in Star Trek Enterprise season 4 and Captain Kirk in Star Trek season 3

Star Trek Enterprise. Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer.

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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.

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Star Trek: Enterprise acts as a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, detailing the voyages of the original crew of the Starship Enterprise in the 22nd century, a hundred years before Captain Kirk commanded the ship. Enterprise was the sixth series in the Star Trek franchise overall, and the final series before a twelve-year hiatus until the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017. The series stars Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer, with an ensemble cast that includes John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, and Connor Trinneer.

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