What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedStar Trek: Voyager
Jeri Taylor · Series · 1995
If you loved Star Trek: Voyager, start with Star Trek: The Next Generation (Gene Roddenberry, 1987) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Star Trek: Voyager across media.
What hooked you in Star Trek: Voyager was the way stranded crews must rely on resourcefulness and moral conviction to survive.
Start with the source
The source
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Gene Roddenberry · Series · 1987
Adaptation
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Rick Berman · Series · 1993
Adaptation
Star Trek: Picard
Alex Kurtzman · Series · 2020
Books on the same thread
The Star Trek Encyclopedia
Michael Okuda, Denise Okuda, Debbie Mirek · Book · 1994
Explores: Space Exploration, Technological Advancement, Utopian Societies.
If you want to deepen your understanding of the Federation ideals tested in Star Trek: Voyager, this comprehensive encyclopedia provides the essential context for every mission and technological marvel.
The Forever War
Joe W. Haldeman, Marvano · Book · 1990
Shares a thread with Star Trek: Voyager: Space Opera.
Like the long journey home in Star Trek: Voyager, this story explores the grueling psychological toll of military service and survival when you are isolated from your home world.
Tunnel in the Sky
Robert A. Heinlein · Book · 2005
Explores: Survivalism, Resourcefulness, Self-reliance.
This survival narrative mirrors the resourcefulness required of the crew in Star Trek: Voyager, forcing characters to adapt and cooperate in a hostile environment far from any support.
Downbelow Station
C. J. Cherryh · Book · 2008
Shares 2 threads with Star Trek: Voyager: Survival, Space Opera.
The political tension and resource control issues found here will resonate with anyone who appreciated the complex dynamics of the Maquis and Starfleet integration in Star Trek: Voyager.
Films on the same thread
Star Trek: First Contact
Jonathan Frakes · Film · 1996
Shares a thread with Star Trek: Voyager: Space Opera.
If the Borg were the most compelling antagonists in Star Trek: Voyager, this film offers a deep dive into the struggle between individuality and a relentless collective threat.
Star Wars
George Lucas · Film · 1977
Shares a thread with Star Trek: Voyager: Space Opera.
The heroic, adventurous spirit of this classic saga captures the same sense of exploration and moral idealism that anchored the initial mission of the crew in Star Trek: Voyager.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Leonard Nimoy · Film · 1986
Explores: Environmentalism, Fish Out of Water, Saving the World.
Fans of Star Trek: Voyager will enjoy this mission, which highlights the crew's commitment to saving the world through unconventional problem solving and deep respect for life.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Nicholas Meyer · Film · 1982
Shares a thread with Star Trek: Voyager: Space Opera.
This film explores the heavy burden of command and sacrifice, themes that frequently defined the leadership dilemmas faced by the captain throughout the run of Star Trek: Voyager.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
This audio drama echoes the central premise of Star Trek: Voyager by placing characters in a harsh, unforgiving universe where they must find hope and connection to survive.
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
While the setting differs, the focus on community and complex interpersonal relationships will appeal to those who valued the tight-knit, evolving social dynamics aboard Star Trek: Voyager.
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Common questions
Should I watch Star Trek: The Next Generation before Star Trek: Voyager?
You do not need to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation before Star Trek: Voyager. While both series exist within the same franchise, Star Trek: Voyager follows a self-contained crew pulled to the far side of the galaxy and functions as an independent story.
Is Star Trek: Voyager connected to the events of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired during overlapping years in the 1990s. Both series are set in the same universe, but Star Trek: Voyager focuses on a ship lost in the far side of the galaxy while the other remains at a fixed station.
How long does it take to travel home in Star Trek: Voyager?
In Star Trek: Voyager, the ship is pulled to the far side of the galaxy where the Federation is 75 years away at maximum warp speed. The central premise of the show involves the crew working together to find a way to shorten this journey.
Does Star Trek: Picard continue the story of Star Trek: Voyager?
Star Trek: Picard is a separate series that premiered in 2020. While it is part of the broader franchise, it does not directly continue the specific narrative of the crew from Star Trek: Voyager as they attempt to return home from the far side of the galaxy.