Senior Trekker scores every episode of each incarnation of Star Trek with a 5. This might seem a little unfair at times but it enables me to negotiate some delicate territory while making it plain that I have no wish to offend anyone. Expensive, professional offerings can stand against fan produced tribute pieces. The classic fifty-year-old episodes can stand against the best that modern special effects technology can offer. The makers of the original animated series can hold their heads up against the best that today's computers can do and everyone who works, or has worked, so hard to entertain us can feel that their contribution is equally valued.
That said, I am genuinely delighted with the direction that this new series is taking. The level of creativity is amazing, the character actors charming and the storylines clear and engaging. It appears to be correctly pitched for a younger audience but is still able to respect its older following.
The Great Bird of the Galaxy would be very pleased.
THIS IS STAR TREK.