I did look forward to both series. My father and I are huge scifi fans and we love the next generation. My father even watched the 2nd half of expanse without me because he binged it, first time my father did something like that :D.
So, I was kinda prepared of Star Trek to be a let down because nothing has been really good since the next generation. If Expanse is good there is at least still something to look forward to.
Yes, can't wait for season 3.
I liked all the Star Treks, even Deep Space 9 and Enterprise, except this one. I even liked the original cast's movies that were supposed to be bad. So I have a higher tolerance than many when it comes to bad Star Trek, but just couldn't stomach this one.
Most of that cant compete with alternatives like Firefly, Babylon Five, Doctor Who or Gundam Wing. TNG is da best tho.