This week on Trek Geeks: Thursday Night Geeks presented by FanSets, we're asking the question every Trek fan has probably wondered: can The Original Series still speak to a new generation? 2966 marks 60 years since TOS changed television, but the show that started it all is showing its age. Between the dated production values, the uncomfortable sexism, and a vision of the future that feels pretty...well, 1960s, we examine whether new fans can look past the presentation to find what made Trek revolutionary in the first place. Or has the cornerstone shifted?
We trace how Star Trek evolved from TOS through the franchise and make the case for The Next Generation as the potential legacy standard. TNG was the last vision Gene Roddenberry brought to life, and it's arguably the more accessible entry point for modern audiences. But does that make it the real cornerstone of what Star Trek means now?
Finally, we ask: for Gen Z and younger viewers discovering Trek for the first time, which series are actually becoming their cornerstone? Is it still TNG? Discovery? Lower Decks? Or does the age of streaming and infinite choice mean a single cornerstone doesn't even matter anymore? Join Bill and Dan as they examine how a franchise built on looking forward deals with the weight of looking back.
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