Star Wars vs. Star Trek: In The Streaming Era
Dizagaox
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Star Wars and Star Trek have always been pitted against one another, but this poll is specifically about how the creative forces behind both franchises have very different approaches to streaming television.
Disney+’s Star Wars, led by Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, makes an effort to be the Star Wars you already know and love, whether that’s the originals, the prequels and I imagine eventually the sequels. It is more of the same but does such an excellent job of translating Star Wars to the small screen, Disney aren’t in any rush to go back to the cinemas.
Paramount+’s Star Trek Universe, led by Alex Kurtzman, is the opposite. The shows are not only radically different to one another, they’re also radically different to previous shows and movies. The streaming era is being used as an experimental way to broaden Star Trek, and as such, not every idea lands. But it can’t be called boring either.
So I’m curious, what does this forum prefer? The comfort of Disney+’s Star Wars or the boldness of Paramount+’s Star Trek?
Disney+’s Star Wars, led by Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, makes an effort to be the Star Wars you already know and love, whether that’s the originals, the prequels and I imagine eventually the sequels. It is more of the same but does such an excellent job of translating Star Wars to the small screen, Disney aren’t in any rush to go back to the cinemas.
Paramount+’s Star Trek Universe, led by Alex Kurtzman, is the opposite. The shows are not only radically different to one another, they’re also radically different to previous shows and movies. The streaming era is being used as an experimental way to broaden Star Trek, and as such, not every idea lands. But it can’t be called boring either.
So I’m curious, what does this forum prefer? The comfort of Disney+’s Star Wars or the boldness of Paramount+’s Star Trek?
Star Wars vs. Star Trek: In The Streaming Era 19 votes
The Comfort of Disney+’s Star Wars
63%
12 votes
The Boldness of Paramount+’s Star Trek
36%
7 votes
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Personally I have room for both franchises.
You missed out a "neither" option.
I do like the unified look of the Star Wars stuff without the random changes “just because they could”. I just wish Discovery paid as much attention to continuity and science as it does special effects. I don’t think that’s nostalgia or comfort, it’s just how I think any good sequel or prequel should be.
It can be done without being too embedded in the original. Think of Alien and Aliens.
2 completely different types of film. One old dark house horror in a science fiction setting, the other military science fiction action, yet they work together perfectly.
I’ve just pre-assumed people watch both so definitely room to like all of them and more.
I mean shows made for Disney+ and Paramount+ (CBS All Access), so that includes the more recent animated series too.
Something like Star Wars Rebels predates Disney+ so maybe not that, but I’m not too fussed. They all have a similar ethos.
Only ever seen the original 3 Star Wars films and don't think I've rewatched any of them in the last 20 years.
In that case Lower Decks tips the balance in Star Treks favour for me. A show who's primary goal is to have fun with the franchise while still upholding its values. Everything on Star Wars takes itself so seriously. Very little room for a bit of fun.