10 Star Trek Episodes That Wasted Incredible Premises

TLDRThis video explores 10 Star Trek episodes that had incredible premises but failed to fully capitalize on them. From missed opportunities to disappointing resolutions, these episodes left fans wanting more.

Key insights

🌟Some of the best Star Trek episodes didn't go from concept to screen unchanged.

🚀Certain ideas that should have had a major impact were never spoken of again.

😞The premise of the third season of Star Trek: Discovery, the 'burn,' was disappointing in its explanation.

🐛The invasion of Starfleet by non-humanoid species in TNG's 'Conspiracy' was a missed opportunity.

🔮Star Trek: Insurrection had potential as a rebellion against Starfleet and the Federation but fell short.

Q&A

What are some examples of incredible premises that were wasted in Star Trek episodes?

Some examples include the 'burn' storyline in Star Trek: Discovery, the invasion of Starfleet by non-humanoid species in TNG's 'Conspiracy,' and the rebellion against Starfleet and the Federation in Star Trek: Insurrection.

Did any Star Trek episodes fail to fully capitalize on their premise?

Yes, there were episodes that had great premises but didn't live up to their potential. Some of the best examples include missed opportunities and disappointing resolutions.

What was the premise of the third season of Star Trek: Discovery?

The premise of the third season of Star Trek: Discovery was the 'burn,' which was an event where all dilithium suddenly went inert, causing death and destruction on a massive scale.

What was the missed opportunity in TNG's 'Conspiracy'?

The invasion of Starfleet by non-humanoid species in TNG's 'Conspiracy' should have had a major impact on the series, but it was never spoken of again.

What was the premise of Star Trek: Insurrection?

Star Trek: Insurrection had the premise of a rebellion against Starfleet and the Federation, but it fell short in its execution and failed to live up to its potential.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the topic of Star Trek episodes that wasted incredible premises.

02:30Discussion of the 'burn' storyline in Star Trek: Discovery and its disappointing resolution.

05:45Explanation of the missed opportunity in TNG's 'Conspiracy' involving the invasion of non-humanoid species in Starfleet.

09:15Analysis of the failed rebellion premise in Star Trek: Insurrection.

12:30Wrap-up and conclusion of the video, highlighting the importance of fully capitalizing on incredible premises in Star Trek episodes.