Star Trek: Short Treks (2018–2020), TV-PG / TV-14, 1 hr 58 min

Star Trek: Short Treks (ST)

Years Aired: 2018–2020
Franchise: Star Trek
Franchise #: 11 Star Trek TV series; an anthology of short standalone episodes)
Episodes: 10 short films released between seasons of Discovery and Picard

MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines
TV Parental Guidelines: TV-PG to TV-14

Total Runtime: 1 hr 58 min

Tagline
“Small stories. Big universe.”

Main Cast (varies by episode)
Rainn Wilson – Harry Mudd (S1E2)
Anson Mount – Captain Christopher Pike (S2E1–2)
Rebecca Romijn – Number One (S2E1–2)
Ethan Peck – Spock (S2E2)
Aldis Hodge – Craft (S1E3: “Calypso”)
H. Jon Benjamin – Edward Larkin (S2E4)
Adrian Holmes – Commander (S2E3: “Ask Not”)
Kirk Thatcher – Mr. Vup (S2E6: “Children of Mars”)
Various child actors – “Children of Mars”

Reviews
Overview
Short Treks is a mini-anthology series of one-off episodes that explore corners of the Star Trek universe in a fresh, quick, and creative way. Some are character-focused, some are whimsical, some are philosophical. They give background to main shows (Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds), or just experiment with tone and style. Think of them as bite-sized Trek appetizers—ideal for both die-hard fans and curious newcomers.

Family Friendliness
Since each episode varies in tone and content, so does the family-friendliness. Most are safe for older kids and teens, though a few contain darker emotional themes (Children of Mars) or mild adult humor (The Trouble with Edward). It’s a generally appropriate collection with individual discretion advised.

Christian Perspective
While not overtly religious, Short Treks highlights values like sacrifice (Calypso), obedience (Ask Not), and courage (Q&A). These stories often center on human dignity, moral responsibility, and hope—ideas aligned with a biblical worldview (Micah 6:8, John 15:13). Their brevity makes them ideal for brief discussion or reflection.

Critics Ratings
IMDb: 7.5/10 overall
Rotten Tomatoes: No consolidated score; individual shorts widely praised
Metacritic: Not scored
Dove Foundation: Not rated; most episodes fall in the PG range
My Rating: 8.0/10 – Thoughtful, creative, and a fun Trek experiment with strong variety

Notable Episodes / Scenes
“Q&A” – Spock and Number One trapped in a turbolift; deep dive into character and logic vs. individuality
“The Trouble with Edward” – A hilarious, dark spin on the origins of tribbles
“Calypso” – A haunting, poetic story set far in the future on a silent ship
“Ask Not” – A cadet faces a moral test when given custody of a supposedly rogue Pike
“Children of Mars” – Two schoolgirls’ day shattered by a terrorist attack on Mars; leads into Picard
“Runaway” – Tilly meets a fugitive alien; sweet, emotional, and funny
“Ephraim and Dot” – A playful animated short about a tardigrade and a maintenance bot aboard the Enterprise
“The Girl Who Made the Stars” – Animated legend told to a young Michael Burnham

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