Star Trek Shows Surge on iTunes Amid Franchise Uncertainty

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Despite recent challenges and questions about its direction, Star Trek is experiencing a surprising boost in popularity. Seven classic Star Trek series are currently climbing the charts on Apple’s iTunes, becoming some of the most-watched shows in the U.S. This comes at a time when the franchise has faced cancellations, criticism, and general uncertainty about its future.

Among Star Trek shows, Voyager ranks the highest at number four on the list. The Next Generation, The Original Series, and Deep Space Nine aren’t far behind, coming in at seventh, eighth, and ninth place respectively.

The series Star Trek: Enterprise enters the chart at number 18. Two Star Trek shows from the Paramount+ streaming service, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Lower Decks, take the final two spots at 24th and 25th. These are the same three shows that author Andy Weir, known for Project Hail Mary, has said he likes.

Star Trek’s Streaming Surge Follows Criticism and Backlash

Weir recently criticized most current Star Trek series, calling them poor quality, and shared that a show idea he proposed to Star Trek producer Alex Kurtzman wasn’t selected. This led to criticism from fans. Shortly after, Weir published an open letter to Kurtzman on social media, clarifying his statements and explaining he felt his original comments were misinterpreted.

I’m concerned that some recent quotes made it seem like I was being intentionally provocative. I really do like and respect you, and I also enjoy SNW and LD. I was attempting humor, but I realize now it came across as disrespectful and unkind, and I apologize for that. I was trying to make a self-deprecating joke when I said I didn’t care that my idea wasn’t accepted, but without the full context, it sounds much harsher than intended.

Star Trek’s Future Remains Uncertain

No matter what Robert Weir thinks of the current state of Star Trek, the franchise is definitely changing. With some shows ending and fans eagerly awaiting the final seasons, there’s a lot happening right now.

That’s not to say there aren’t ideas, though. , and .

The future of Star Trek now largely rests with the new owners at Skydance Paramount. According to Kurtzman, discussions about what’s next for the franchise are still in the early stages.

Paramount Skydance is now working on bringing a new Star Trek movie to cinemas, marking the franchise’s return to the big screen after over ten years.

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2026-03-31 20:54