The franchise works to stay ahead of the curve. It's often ahead of its time in the portrayal of societal, ethical, and other ...

Gene Roddenberry defied TV norms in the '60s by rejecting an all-white Star Trek cast, creating a boldly inclusive and ...

Enterprise had its distinct identity as a prequel series, its finale intentionally brought in characters and settings from Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) to do one key thing rig ...

However, the series' legacy still lives on due to its unique ... adoptive human sister of Spock (and an attestation to Star Trek's progressive nature, naming a female character Michael).