Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of "Thursday Night Geeks," the Trek Geeks (Bill Smith and Dan Davidson) delve into the current state of the "Star Trek" franchise, sparked by recent remarks from a notable actor within the franchise. The actor expressed concerns about the franchise's declining popularity among younger audiences, sharing anecdotes of interactions with individuals unfamiliar with "Star Trek." These observations have ignited discussions about the series' relevance in today's entertainment landscape.
The conversation extends to the performance of recent "Star Trek" projects, such as the 2025 TV movie "Star Trek: Section 31." This installment received a mere 19% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, marking it as the lowest-rated project in the franchise's history. The discussion analyzes factors contributing to this reception and what it signifies for the future of "Star Trek."
Despite these challenges, the franchise continues to expand with upcoming projects like "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy." This series aims to explore new narratives within the "Star Trek" universe, potentially attracting a fresh audience and revitalizing interest among longtime fans. Bill & Dan discuss the potential impact of these new endeavors on the franchise's trajectory.
Join "Thursday Night Geeks" as they navigate the complexities of sustaining a legacy franchise in a rapidly evolving media environment. The episode offers a comprehensive analysis of "Star Trek's" current standing and prospects, providing insights into whether the series can boldly go where it has not gone before.
Track 1219867 – Monetization ID QUF92VSP6HVWHBRZ
In this episode of "Thursday Night Geeks," the Trek Geeks (Bill Smith and Dan Davidson) delve into the current state of the "Star Trek" franchise, sparked by recent remarks from a notable actor within the franchise. The actor expressed concerns about the franchise's declining popularity among younger audiences, sharing anecdotes of interactions with individuals unfamiliar with "Star Trek." These observations have ignited discussions about the series' relevance in today's entertainment landscape.
The conversation extends to the performance of recent "Star Trek" projects, such as the 2025 TV movie "Star Trek: Section 31." This installment received a mere 19% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, marking it as the lowest-rated project in the franchise's history. The discussion analyzes factors contributing to this reception and what it signifies for the future of "Star Trek."
Despite these challenges, the franchise continues to expand with upcoming projects like "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy." This series aims to explore new narratives within the "Star Trek" universe, potentially attracting a fresh audience and revitalizing interest among longtime fans. Bill & Dan discuss the potential impact of these new endeavors on the franchise's trajectory.
Join "Thursday Night Geeks" as they navigate the complexities of sustaining a legacy franchise in a rapidly evolving media environment. The episode offers a comprehensive analysis of "Star Trek's" current standing and prospects, providing insights into whether the series can boldly go where it has not gone before.
Track 1219867 – Monetization ID QUF92VSP6HVWHBRZ
