If you loved
Star Trek
Gene Roddenberry · Series · 1966
If you loved Star Trek, you crave stories that use the vastness of space to explore complex human moral dilemmas.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Star Trek
Film · 2009
Adaptation
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Mike McMahan · Series · 2020
Books on the same thread
The Foundation Trilogy
Isaac Asimov · Book · 1950
Just as Star Trek navigates the politics of the galaxy, the Foundation trilogy examines the grand scale of civilization and the social engineering required to preserve human knowledge across time.
Cosmos
Carl Sagan · Book · 1980
Sagan mirrors the humanist optimism found in Star Trek, grounding the vast mysteries of the cosmos in a deep, scientific appreciation for our collective journey of discovery and survival.
The Martian Chronicles
Ray Bradbury · Book · 1977
Star Trek often explores the consequences of human expansion, a theme Bradbury echoes by examining the melancholy and moral weight of colonizing new worlds in this haunting anthology.
銀河英雄伝説 (Legend of the Galactic Heroes)
Yoshiki Tanaka · Book · 1982
While Star Trek focuses on the Enterprise crew, this epic mirrors its diplomatic and military tensions, pitting distinct ideologies against one another in a vast, high-stakes galactic arena.
Films on the same thread
2001: A Space Odyssey
Stanley Kubrick · Film · 1968
Like the most philosophical episodes of Star Trek, this film shifts the focus from simple exploration to the profound evolution of humanity when confronted with the unknown of space.
Interstellar
Christopher Nolan · Film · 2014
This film captures the same sense of daring exploration found in Star Trek, emphasizing the personal sacrifice and existential challenges inherent in pushing the boundaries of human space travel.
Prometheus
Ridley Scott · Film · 2012
Star Trek frequently questions our origins and place in the universe, a theme this film intensifies by sending explorers into the dark corners of space to confront humanity's creators.
A Trip to the Moon
Georges Méliès · Film · 1902
Long before Star Trek imagined the Enterprise, this pioneering film set the template for the adventurous spirit and scientific curiosity that defines the classic age of space exploration.
Podcasts on the same thread
StarTalk Radio
Neil deGrasse Tyson · Podcast · 2026
StarTalk Radio brings the same spirit of intellectual curiosity to life, bridging the gap between Star Trek ideals and the actual physics driving our current understanding of the universe.
The Telepathy Tapes
Ky Dickens · Podcast · 2026
Expanding on the speculative elements of Star Trek, this podcast investigates the limits of human potential and consciousness, grounding its exploration in the same search for truth and understanding.
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Common questions
What order should I watch Star Trek in?
You can begin with the original 1966 Star Trek series by Gene Roddenberry to understand the foundation of the U.S.S. Enterprise mission. Afterward, you might explore the 2009 Star Trek movie or the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks to see how the franchise has evolved over time.
Is Star Trek: Lower Decks related to the original 1966 series?
Yes, Star Trek: Lower Decks is part of the same franchise as the 1966 Star Trek series. While the original show follows Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock on their five year mission, the later series explores the universe through a different lens while maintaining the established lore.
How long is the mission of the U.S.S. Enterprise in the original Star Trek?
In the original 1966 Star Trek series created by Gene Roddenberry, the U.S.S. Enterprise is tasked with a five year mission to explore the galaxy. Under the command of Captain James T. Kirk, the crew encounters various challenges including Klingons, Romulans, and genetic supermen like Khan Noonian Singh.
Should I watch the 2009 Star Trek movie if I like the original series?
Yes, the 2009 Star Trek movie is a modern adaptation that draws from the original 1966 series. It features the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, including Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock, as they embark on adventures that echo the themes of exploration found in the source material.