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Andy Weir Wants Star Trek Back To Basics
Andy Weir says Star Trek should return to simple exploration shows instead of movies or complex series.
In brief
Andy Weir says Star Trek should return to simple exploration shows instead of movies or complex series. Andy Weir wants Star Trek to focus on weekly episodic adventures with a single ship exploring deep space, not movies or nostalgia-driven shows. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Andy Weir's Star Trek Vision
Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary, wants Star Trek to focus on weekly episodic TV shows about exploration, not movies.
Star Trek's Recent Struggles
Star Trek has produced eight original shows and one TV movie since 2017, with current shows ending next year.
Weir's Preferred Format
Weir suggests a new streaming show about a single ship exploring deep space, not the Enterprise or existing characters.
Weir's Historical View
Weir believes Star Trek began losing its way in the 1990s with Voyager and Deep Space Nine.
Weir's Star Trek DNA
Weir says Star Trek should focus on a spaceship exploring new worlds and civilizations, not complex political stories.
Weir's Comparison to Babylon 5
Weir compares Deep Space Nine to Babylon 5, saying it was too focused on its own story rather than Star Trek's spirit.
The one thing
Andy Weir wants Star Trek to focus on weekly episodic adventures with a single ship exploring deep space, not movies or nostalgia-driven shows.
