If you loved
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Gene Roddenberry · Series · 1987
You loved Star Trek: The Next Generation for the way it balances grand cosmic exploration with profound, intimate questions about humanity.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Rick Berman · Series · 1993
Adaptation
Star Trek: Voyager
Jeri Taylor · Series · 1995
Adaptation
Star Trek: Picard
Alex Kurtzman · Series · 2020
Books on the same thread
Red Rackham's Treasure
Hergé · Book · 2012
Much like the crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Tintin navigates the globe through curiosity and friendship, proving that the spirit of exploration remains the most vital adventure of all.
Halo: Evolutions
Tobias S. Buckell, Karen Traviss, Frank O'Connor, Eric Nylund · Book · 2009
If the military discipline and moral duty of Star Trek: The Next Generation resonated with you, these stories expand that framework by examining the heavy personal cost of human sacrifice.
Redshirts
John Scalzi · Book · 2012
This novel offers a sharp, self-aware perspective on the structural tropes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, turning the focus toward the expendable lives behind the bridge crew's grand adventures.
Heaven's Reach
David Brin · Book · 1999
Fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation who enjoy high-stakes diplomacy and the discovery of new civilizations will find this journey into a hidden, complex universe both challenging and hopeful.
Films on the same thread
Star Trek Beyond
Justin Lin · Film · 2016
This film captures the essential spirit of Star Trek: The Next Generation, placing the Enterprise crew in a situation that tests their core Federation ideals against a mysterious, encroaching enemy.
Star Trek: First Contact
Jonathan Frakes · Film · 1996
As a direct extension of Star Trek: The Next Generation, this story pits Picard against his most iconic foe, forcing a confrontation between individual humanity and the cold, collective Borg.
Interstellar
Christopher Nolan · Film · 2014
The intellectual rigor and focus on existential discovery found in Star Trek: The Next Generation are mirrored here, as explorers push past known boundaries to ensure the survival of humanity.
Star Trek: Generations
David Carson · Film · 1994
This cinematic chapter of Star Trek: The Next Generation explores the weight of legacy and morality, forcing Picard to confront the personal cost of his duty across time.
Podcasts on the same thread
Lex Fridman Podcast
Lex Fridman · Podcast · 2026
The philosophical curiosity that defined Star Trek: The Next Generation finds a modern home in these discussions, which bridge the gap between technical progress and the deep human condition.
The Telepathy Tapes
Ky Dickens · Podcast · 2026
If the encounters with the unknown in Star Trek: The Next Generation intrigued you, this investigation into consciousness and human potential offers a similarly fascinating exploration of uncharted mental frontiers.
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Common questions
Should I watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine after finishing Star Trek: The Next Generation?
Yes, you should watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. It was released in 1993, following the run of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It continues the exploration of the universe established by Gene Roddenberry and offers a different perspective on the intergalactic setting.
Is Star Trek: Picard a direct follow-up to Star Trek: The Next Generation?
Star Trek: Picard, released in 2020, serves as a continuation of the narrative featuring Captain Jean-Luc Picard. If you enjoyed his command of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D in Star Trek: The Next Generation, this series provides further insight into his life and career after those original adventures.
What order should I watch the shows if I just finished Star Trek: The Next Generation?
After finishing Star Trek: The Next Generation, you can proceed to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which premiered in 1993, or Star Trek: Voyager, which premiered in 1995. Both series expand upon the intergalactic themes and world-building established by Gene Roddenberry in the original 1987 series.
How long after Star Trek: The Next Generation was Star Trek: Voyager released?
Star Trek: Voyager was released in 1995, which is eight years after the 1987 debut of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Both shows focus on the exploration of new worlds and the adventures of starship crews within the same fictional universe created by Gene Roddenberry.