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Andy Weir Slams Modern Star Trek, Questions Franchise Future

3/29/2026

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Author Andy Weir criticized modern Star Trek shows on the Critical Drinker podcast, calling many efforts 'shit'.
He expressed disappointment over his rejected pitch for a new Star Trek series.
Weir said he values Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, but most recent projects lack the original series' essence.
Paramount+ has no new Trek projects in production, raising questions about the franchise's future under executive producer Alex Kurtzman.

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Author Andy Weir criticized modern Star Trek shows on the Critical Drinker podcast, calling many efforts 'shit'.
He expressed disappointment over his rejected pitch for a new Star Trek series.
Weir said he values Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, but most recent projects lack the original series' essence.
Paramount+ has no new Trek projects in production, raising questions about the franchise's future under executive producer Alex Kurtzman.