New Star Trek Movie Explores Dark 'Badmiral' Trope

The forthcoming Star Trek movie is being positioned as the darkest entry in the franchise's cinematic history, according to screenwriters John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Their recent discussions revealed a script that leans into a more somber tone, drawing inspiration from intense films such as 'Training Day' and 'Crimson Tide.'

This darker direction appears to be building towards a classic Star Trek trope: the 'badmiral.' This narrative involves a powerful Starfleet officer acting with nefarious intentions, often creating a moral dilemma for lower-ranked crew members who must reconcile their duty with their conscience.

While this storyline has been explored in previous Star Trek series, the filmmakers seem poised to present it for a mainstream audience unfamiliar with the franchise's extensive history. The aim is to deliver an entertaining film that appeals broadly, potentially paving the way for future Star Trek projects on both big and small screens.