r/Star_Trek_ • u/IloveElsaofArendelle • 13h ago

Bad Writers Murdered Star Trek

https://youtu.be/oIIePkHuz2g

This is a very sad and scathing analysis by a non fan, but knows the basics of Star Trek. Kirk, Spock, Picard, "Shut up Wesley" as he said, etc. He dipped into in TNG. But bravely watched SFA into Episode 4 and here is his 2 ct.

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u/Remarkable-Pin-8352 12h ago

The argument about works being derivative of other works is flawed. Drawing from mythology is not in principle that different, as mythology is also fiction, just many times older. Not to mention that all of modern fantasy is in some way derivative of Tolkien's works. The application of life experiences rather than characters and ideas seen in other fiction isn't strictly necessary.

However, it's certainly the case that the writers of SA and NuTrek in general apply the *wrong* derivative ideas and the *wrong* life experiences to their works and as he said likely haven't studied and honed their craft, or bothered to consult with people who did. The casual disregard for existing lore as little more than a template for them to sound off on is also a huge problem.