Andy Weir Slams Modern Star Trek Shows

Bestselling author Andy Weir recently shared his critical views on contemporary Star Trek television shows. Speaking on the Critical Drinker podcast, Weir expressed disappointment with the current direction of the franchise, noting a perceived lack of originality. He shared that he had pitched a Star Trek series to Paramount, a proposal that was ultimately turned down by the network.

Weir's critique suggests a broader sentiment among some fans who grew up with earlier iterations of Star Trek. While he found some recent series like Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks entertaining, he indicated that many other modern Trek shows fell short of his expectations. His comments align with a period where Paramount+ appears to be re-evaluating its Star Trek output, with no current series in production.