Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager

2001TV ShowEnded8 SeasonsEnglish

Pulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is 75 years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels to find a way home.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users84%
Director: Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jerri TaylorGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

Plot Summary

Stranded 70,000 light-years from Earth, Captain Kathryn Janeway and her Starfleet crew embark on a perilous 23-year journey home. Facing unknown aliens, hazardous environments, and internal conflicts, they must rely on their ingenuity and courage to survive and uphold Federation ideals in a hostile galaxy. Along the way, they encounter a Maquis resistance group who become integrated into their crew, adding further challenges to their voyage.

Critical Reception

Star Trek: Voyager received a mixed to positive reception throughout its run. While praised for its strong female lead and ambitious premise, some critics found the show struggled to consistently deliver compelling storylines and often recycled plot devices from previous Star Trek series. However, it garnered a dedicated fanbase and is often remembered for its unique setting and character dynamics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong female captain and the concept of being lost in space.
  • Criticized at times for uneven storytelling and derivative plots.
  • Appreciated for developing unique alien species and exploring moral dilemmas.

Google audience: Viewers generally enjoyed Star Trek: Voyager, highlighting Captain Janeway's leadership and the show's exploration of the unknown. Some found the early seasons to be stronger, while others felt it improved over time. The integration of the Maquis crew was a notable point of discussion.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple awards including Emmys, Golden Globes, and Saturn Awards. Won a People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama.

Fun Fact

The character of Seven of Nine was originally conceived as a male character named 'Blade' before being reimagined as Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone.

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Rob

Rob

I'm not a Star Trek fan when it comes to TV, but Voyager is the one huge exception. I love this series, even to this very day. I collected them all on VHS, and still own them for posterity, now I have them all on DVD too. Obviously, some ep...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Wow, I mean 75 years away? Stuck in a hostile environment, with a leader like Janeway at the helm? ... well, that is an adventure isn't it? I mean, I love TNG, I really do... but Voyager should have gotten the movies right. Those woul...
Hydro Philic

Hydro Philic

Star Trek Voyager follows the experience of multiple factions (Federation, Maquis, Borg, etc.) who are stuck together on a solitary Federation ship, named Voyager, in a desperate attempt to return home (the Alpha quadrant [in particular, Ea...