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Star Trek, like many franchises, has undergone significant evolution since its inception in 1966. Fans have become accustomed to its complexities, moral quandaries, and imaginative storytelling. The franchise birthed legendary series like The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, steering a narrative that examined societal issues such as class, race, and morality through the lens of space exploration.
Yet, the advent of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017 marked a schism, resulting in what many fans now call the beginning of a dystopian era in Starfleet lore. The fandom saw a watershed moment that transformed beloved characters and storylines into vehicles for political messaging, often losing the essence of what made the franchise relatable and thought-provoking.