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I have read in magazines from 1992 and 1995 that say that "DS9 is the closest Trek to the Original Series" then "Voyager is back to what Trek is all about"
They're ALWAYS going to say this...
Andrew
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I agree with JH. I'm not going to speculate about what the new series is going to be because that'll spoil the surprise. I do hope, however, that they leave it for a few years. The Trek writers should take a few years off to get new ideas and reflect on what they did wrong in Voyager and what they can do to improve their next series. If they wait, the anticipation of fans will build up and it'll make it much more enjoyable for all - as long as the new series is half-decent.
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I, OTOH, am pretty sure that the series V eagerness of the many will outweigh the patience of the few...
Dum-di-dum-dumm....
Hm-hm-hmmm....
Not gonna say it!
Ladadaa...
Never!
Doo-di-doo...
OR THE ONE!!! THERE, YOU HAPPY NOW???
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Well, successful in the sense that the people who watch it greatly enjoy it, as opposed to just mildly liking it.
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Well, since it was geared toward people with intelligence and an attention span, probably not in today's society.
------------------ Frank's Home Page "Tetris is, and this is fact people, confirmed by the Rand Corporation; fifteen thousand times more addictive than crack. I spent three years in a Tetris-induced haze, barely eating, wandering the streets panhandling for Gameboy batteries." - Simon Sizer
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Oddly enough, I have to agree w/ Frank. The very problem lies in the idea of trying to gain a large audience. Being appealing to the masses is never a good thing...
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The really sad thing is I will probably find myself watching even next series is horrible. I still say a 24th century Indiana Jones is the way to go.
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No matter what, Trek is always going to go back to its roots with exploration. After all, that is the whole idea when the series was created. And with the exploration, there is going to be conflicts with others. Not everyone likes to be found. I mean, TOS, TNG, DS9, and VOY all have their roots with finding new places and learning about the new places. We've had four series that have dealt with this basic subject and we're about to get another. Star Trek is the same thing it was 35 years ago. New characters, plots and ships, but the basic idea remains.
A series about a pure war in Trek will never be successful. Because (like mentioned before) Trek is about peace. That's the whole Federation. However, a series based on peace would be boring. No action whatsoever. The next step could be a soap opera type thing where everyone is having sex with their commander and trying to screw the next guy over. We haven't had a series like this yet... And doesn't most of today's television focus on violence or sex?
In all honesty, the future of Trek looks bleak....
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In my opinion, a fifth series is not a good idea at this time. The argument that there is just too much Trek right now is a valid one. Jumping into a new series seems to me to be no more than an attempt to milk the ole Trek cash cow and to keep Rick Berman and his cronies working.
I agree with others who suggest waiting a few years to let the previous series settle into place. Then, when the time is right, maybe we can have a fresh new Star Trek (created by a fresh, NEW producer). Honestly, I think the best thing for Star Trek right now would be if Rick Berman and Brannon Braga walked off the face of the Earth.
Shik
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I have less of a problem with Berman than I do with Braga. HE'S responsible for the endless 47 refs (it's his favorite number) & the Montana refs. (his home state) He's responsible for most of the crappier episodes that I consider to be filler. ("Fistful of Datas," anyone?)
And if his ascension to executive producership isn't enough of a hint that he's made a Faustian deal, he's been boinking Jeri Ryan for about 2 months or so.
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A different reaction than I anticipated, but at least somebody noticed it.
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