After the success of star trek iv, the spinoff series star trek. A while back jolene blalock who plays tpol on the show was quoted as saying that the final episode of enterprise was appalling. Unlike star trek discovery, star trek enterprise is a fun prequel with decent episodes. Jan 26, 2016 of all the amazing things about tngs finale is the fact that the writers were so busy fretting over the first tng movie, star trek. After silik attacks trip, vosk wants to make a deal with. The options, of course, were the original series, the next generation, deep space nine, voyager and enterprise. Enterprise debuted in 2001, and was something of a new direction for the star trek. Discovery, however elements of star trek can also be found in the most successful fox scifi series currently airing, the orville, made by seth macfarlane. A century before captain kirks fiveyear mission, jonathan archer captains the united earth ship enterprise. Of all the amazing things about tngs finale is the fact that the writers were so busy fretting over the first tng movie, star trek.
Theres deep space nine and voyager and a whole galaxy full of other vessels and settings. However, if theyre bringing the show full circle, circling back to tng itself makes sense. But there was one bit, one tiny bit at the end that was good for those of who love all of trek. Blalock calls enterprise finale appalling by michelle march 7, 2005 10. This is star trek enterprise these are the voyages series finale directed by allan kroeker by apa on vimeo, the home for high quality videos. It is the first series finale since the counterclock incident that is not a featurelength episode. It deals with the crew of an experimental starship in the 22nd century, a century before the adventures of captain kirk, mr spock and dr mccoy. This episode marked the end of a constant star trek series production run that started with the beginning of star trek. Feb 12, 2018 the seasonfinale cliffhanger of star trek. Enterprise producer on the finale and aborted fifth season. Voyager treating an ill patient who may or may not have been archer trapped in.
Following the destruction of the xindi weapon, the enterprise crew discovers that they have been sent back in time to 1944. This is the only series finale in the star trek franchise where the actual ensemble crew of the series do not. The next generation was launched in 1987 and it ran for seven successful seasons in firstrun syndication. The appalling finale of star trek enterprise screen rant. Enterprise series finale, even though its been more than six years since it aired in may of 2005. But now, nearly a decade after its cancellation, with star trek living on only as a kirkcentric, not especially intelligent movie series, theres more of a need for the story that enterprise tries to tell. Ask most fans what they remember most about the shortlived star trek. First contact one of the best star trek films of the series its up there with the wrath of khan in our book opened up again on that whole enterprise finale if you guys remember, its the one where the episode actually takes place on the enterprise ds holodeck, where riker, who needs to make a difficult personal decision. Next generations jonathan frakes, who memorably gueststarred in the episode, goes so far as calling these are the voyages, an unpleasant memory.
Blalock again blasts enterprise finale by michelle may 9, 2005 9. Enterprise creator brannon braga is owning up to one of his biggest creative missteps a universally reviled series finale that served as a slap in the face not only to the shows. Enterprise creator calls series finale a slap in the face. Trektoday blalock calls enterprise finale appalling. Sometimes divine inspiration comes when you gotta hit that deadline. Enterprise pulls you into its environment and you feel as though you too are part of the first deep space adventure. Enterprise fans to get the finale they always deserved but never got. Next generations jonathan frakes, who memorably gueststarred in the episode, goes so far as calling these are the voyages an unpleasant memory. It originally aired from september 26, 2001, to may, 2005, on upn, spanning 98 episodes across four seasons. Enterprise and they will usually tell you not much. The landmark episode all good things, which turns 25 thursday, is an enduring story of loyalty, perseverance. Enterprise let me just come right out and say that i am so angry and disgusted that i dont know where to begin. The next generation finale has me pumped for new picard series.
As for the controversial series finale these are the voyages including guest appearances from tng actors jonathan frakes and marina sirtis. My journey through all of star trek is one series nearer to completion. Enterprise is now the only television series that is still canon. Enterprise and the development of her character, tpol. Archer even gets referenced in the dialogue of the first one, as does. Enterprise hadnt been canceled, it may have delved into an important event from star trek history while brannon braga admits now that the star trek. The original series and the 2005 finale of star trek. Two, he knows that fans are still interested in him and what hes doing now. Enterprise ended star trek s 18year television run on a sour note, and even the episodes writer agrees. The original series, references are made on more than one occasion to the uss enterprise having phasergun crews.
Enterprise creator brannon braga is owning up to one of his biggest creative missteps a universally reviled series finale that served. Jan 17, 2019 after answering a distress signal from the u. The characters are believable and their interrelationships become facinating, providing a dimension that wasnt so evident in earlier star trek series. Enterprise was forever torn between our future and star. Since the show closed up shop in 2005, bakula has performed. Enterprise was forever torn between our future and star trek. Enterprise was canceled after four seasons, trinneer pointed to scheduling. Moore wrote all good things and later drafts of star trek generations simultaneously. The 5th live action star trek series divided fans when it premiered in the fall.
Enterprise get season 4 on youtube advertisement autoplay. Jonathan frakes calls enterprise finale an unpleasant memory. Enterprise writer mike sussman told treknation in may 2005 that braga had considered the idea of an episode crossover featuring characters from other star trek series prior to the finale. Generations, that they basically farted this script out over a weekend. There are also about six years between the events of star trek. Enterprise was canceled after four seasons, trinneer pointed to scheduling issues with the network upn as well. Discovery joining forces with captain christopher pike on a new mission to investigate seven mysterious red signals and the appearance of an unknown being called the red angel. Jul 28, 20, for our latest poll, asked which star trek show had the best series finale. Picard wrapped up its freshman season in epic fashion. Picards season one finale, et in arcadia ego, part 2. Sunday thru friday starting at 12 a et 11 p c episodes. Enterprise producer on the finale and aborted fifth. However, history has been altered, leaving nazi germany in control of a large portion of the eastern united states. One, he rates enterprise as a good experience despite its abbreviated run.
Theres still definitely no love lost for the star trek. Star trek enterprise was a great series with a terribly botched finale. Its an insult to enterprise, its an insult to tng, and most damningly of all, its an insult to star trek as a whole. Discovery, which aired sunday on cbs all access, contained a startling revelation. With trek back on television in a big way, its time for star trek. This show was all wrong for an era of deconstruction, but here are 10 episodes that reveal how the show, for all its weakness and for all.
At the time, netflix carried all the franchises series produced between star trek. The finale is awful in every single way, and it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth all these years later. So we all know that the last episode of enterprise was rubbish. And, three, its not as if hes lacked for work post enterprise. Can you guess the star trek show by the series finale title. Enterprise ended star treks 18year television run on a sour note, and even the episodes writer agrees. Discovery and the beginning of the original series. This was the episode that had the unenviable task of not only marking the end of a show cut down in its prime, but also the franchise as a whole after the failure of. The 5th live action star trek series divided fans when it. Enterprise creator brannon braga is owning up to one of his biggest creative missteps a universally reviled series finale that served as a slap in the face not only to the shows fans, but to its cast and crew as well star trek. Enterprise debuted in 2001, and was something of a new direction for the star trek franchise. Allan kroeker star trek enterprise these are the voyages. A much underrated series amongst all the star trek franchise series. Yes, lots of people wanted riker and troi to be postnemesis and on the u.
Mar 27, 2020 this story contains spoilers for star trek. Never one to be shy about her feelings about star trek. Sussmans original idea for the episode was to have the doctor of star trek. Jul 27, 2019 scott bakula doesnt mind talking about star trek. How the original star trek theme landed in the discovery.
With scott bakula, john billingsley, jolene blalock, dominic keating. The fifth series in the star trek franchise, it served as a prequel to star trek. The series was originally called simply enterprise, t more the adventures of earths first interstellar spaceship are chronicled in this star trek spinoff, which takes place in 2151 a. Discovery, however elements of star trek can also be found in the most successful fox scifi series currently airing, the. Enterprise creator brannon braga is owning up to one of his biggest creative missteps a universally reviled series finale that served as a slap in the face not only to the shows fans, but to its cast and crew as well. End and epilogue of these are the voyages, star trek.