Top and Bottom Modern Star Trek Series Ranked

The Star Trek franchise, a beloved cornerstone of science fiction, has evolved significantly over its decades-long run. For the sake of this listicle, it's practical to categorize its productions by era. We start with the iconic The Original Series from the late '60s, followed by the movies featuring those pioneering scientists. Then came the Rick Berman era, kicking off with Next Generation and concluding with Enterprise. Today, we focus on the modern era initiated by Paramount+ with Discovery in 2017.

Today's discussion centers around the launch of Star Trek: Section 31, the first straight-to-streaming TV movie from what was once CBS All Access. In just under eight years, the modern Trek creative team has enriched the franchise with five new series, including two animated shows, and a series of shorts aptly named Short Treks.

The diverse approaches taken by these projects—from traditional sci-fi drama to comedy, animation, and feature-length films—make comparisons challenging. It's also important to note that a series can have its highs and lows across different seasons. Our rankings consider the entire run of each series, rather than focusing on specific episodes.

So, with that in mind, let's dive in and explore the best and worst of the modern Star Trek era. Whether you say "make it so," "engage," "fly," "blast off," or "punch it," as your favorite Starfleet captain would, let's embark on this journey together!

The Best Star Trek Series of the Modern Era (and the Worst)

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