Alt text: Image of an abnormally tall phone screen with an enormous received text message. Caption reads: POV: My friend after finally asking me “where to start” watching Star Trek.

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        5 months ago

        My opinion is that a person with zero Star Trek knowledge in 2024 would be the most comfortable with Strange New Worlds. Its very approachable and has a young adult character useful for exposition (beyond also being a great character) when needed so new audiences can learn about the world.

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        5 months ago

        I love me some TNG, but I’m imaging sitting down today, having never seen Star Trek, and for the first time in 2024 and watching “Encounter at Farpoint”. I don’t think that would go over well.

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        5 months ago

        That’s where I started too just a few years ago. I’ve since watched DS9, Voyager, Picard, Strange New Worlds, The Lower Decks and Discovery. I haven’t watched The Animated Series yet and I’ve watched random episodes of The Original Series but it’s not one I’ve had the urge to watch straight through.

        These shows can become addictive. :)