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Krypton (2018–2019), TV‑14, 19 hr 44 min Studio: Syfy / Phantom Four Films / DC Entertainment Franchise: Superman Prequel Series  (Franchise #1 of 2; canceled after Season 2) Tagline: The origin before the origin. Trailer Link  --- 🎭 Main Cast Cameron Cuffe – Seg‑El (Superman’s grandfather) Georgina Campbell – Lyta‑Zod (Kandorian military Primus) Shaun Sipos – Adam Strange (time‑traveler from Earth) Elliot Cowan – Daron‑Vex (chief magistrate of Kandor) Ann Ogbomo – Jayna‑Zod (military leader, Lyta’s mother) Aaron Pierre – Dev‑Em (military officer, Lyta’s fiancé) Rasmus Hardiker – Kem (Seg’s best friend, bar owner) Wallis Day – Nyssa‑Vex (young magistrate, Seg’s arranged betrothed) Blake Ritson – Brainiac / Voice of Rao Ian McElhinney – Val‑El (Seg’s visionary grandfather) Colin Salmon – General Dru‑Zod (future dictator) Hannah Waddingham – Jax‑Ur (Black Zero leader, season 2)   --- ⭐ Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 7/10 The Dove Foundation: Not reviewed IMDb : 6....

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 gi...

Star Trek: Prodigy (PRO) Years : 2021–2024 Franchise : Star Trek Franchise # : 10th Star Trek TV Series  Episodes : 40 episodes, 2 Seasons MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines : TV-Y7 Total Runtime : 15 hr 36 min Tagline “The next generation of heroes.” Main Cast (Voice Cast) Brett Gray – Dal R’El Ella Purnell – Gwyn Jason Mantzoukas – Jankom Pog Angus Imrie – Zero Rylee Alazraqui – Rok-Tahk Dee Bradley Baker – Murf Kate Mulgrew – Hologram Janeway / Admiral Janeway Reviews Overview Star Trek: Prodigy is a great jumping-on point for kids or newcomers to Trek. It follows a group of alien teenagers who discover a long-lost Starfleet ship and are guided by a holographic Captain Janeway. They learn what it means to be part of a crew, make difficult choices, and aim to live by Starfleet values. While aimed at younger audiences, the writing is smart and layered, appealing to adults as well. Family Friendliness This is the most family-friendly Star Trek series yet. T...

Star Trek: Lower Decks (LD) Years Aired : 2020–2024 Franchise : Star Trek Franchise #: 9th Star Trek TV series Episodes : 50 episodes across 5 seasons MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines : TV-14 Total Runtime : 21 hr 19 min Tagline “Rarely going where no one has gone before.” Main Cast (Voice Cast) Tawny Newsome – Lt.jg Beckett Mariner Jack Quaid – Lt.jg Brad Boimler Noël Wells – Lt.jg D’Vana Tendi Eugene Cordero – Lt.jg Sam Rutherford Dawnn Lewis – Captain Carol Freeman Jerry O’Connell – Commander Jack Ransom Gillian Vigman – Dr. T’Ana Paul Scheer – Lt. Cmdr. Andy Billups Reviews Overview Lower Decks is a zany animated take on Star Trek, focusing on the junior officers aboard the U.S.S. Cerritos—one of Starfleet’s less glamorous ships. The tone is irreverent but affectionate, full of Easter eggs for longtime fans. Think Rick and Morty meets TNG with a lot more heart than you’d expect. It’s hilarious, self-aware, and surprisingly respectful of can...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (SNW) Years Aired: 2022–present Franchise : Star Trek Franchise #: 8th TV series in Star Trek franchise Episodes : 30 episodes across 3 seasons (as of 2025) MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines: TV-14 Total Runtime : ~26 hr 30 min Tagline “The frontier is waiting.” Main Cast Anson Mount – Captain Christopher Pike Ethan Peck – Spock Rebecca Romijn – Commander Una Chin-Riley Jess Bush – Nurse Christine Chapel Celia Rose Gooding – Ensign Nyota Uhura Christina Chong – Lt. La’an Noonien-Singh Melissa Navia – Lt. Erica Ortegas Babs Olusanmokun – Dr. Joseph M’Benga Paul Wesley – Lt. James T. Kirk (recurring/guest) Reviews Overview Strange New Worlds is a refreshing return to the episodic storytelling style of classic Star Trek, with a modern visual upgrade. It follows Captain Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise in the decade before Kirk. Each episode feels like a self-contained adventure—ranging from dramatic to humorous to mind-bendi...

Star Trek: Discovery (DIS) Years Aired : 2017–2024 Franchise : Star Trek Franchise # : 7th TV series in Star Trek franchise Episodes : 65 episodes across 5 seasons MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines : TV-MA to TV-14 Total Runtime:  34 hr 9 min Tagline “At the edge of the universe, discovery begins.” Main Cast Sonequa Martin-Green – Michael Burnham Doug Jones – Saru Anthony Rapp – Paul Stamets Mary Wiseman – Sylvia Tilly Wilson Cruz – Dr. Hugh Culber Michelle Yeoh – Philippa Georgiou / Emperor Georgiou Jason Isaacs – Gabriel Lorca (Season 1) Anson Mount – Christopher Pike (Seasons 2 & 3 guest) David Ajala – Cleveland "Book" Booker (Seasons 3–5) Reviews Overview Discovery rebooted the tone of Star Trek with a serialized, action-heavy, emotionally driven style. Starting a decade before The Original Series, it follows Michael Burnham—Spock’s adopted sister—as she faces war, time travel, and moral upheaval. Later seasons jump far into the future, allow...

Overview Designated Survivor kicks off with a pretty wild premise—Kiefer Sutherland plays Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet guy who suddenly becomes President after an attack wipes out the entire government leadership. What follows is a mix of political drama, conspiracy, and crisis management as he tries to hold the country together and figure out who’s behind it all. The show shines early on with strong leadership themes, moral courage, and some solid character development. It’s got this hopeful, “let’s do the right thing” vibe, especially in Season 1. But by the time it hits Season 3 on Netflix, it gets a bit darker—there’s more swearing, some nudity, and heavier themes. It also leans into political backstabbing and moral gray areas more than it did at first. From a Christian or values-based lens, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. There are moments of integrity and hope, but there’s also content that requires discernment, especially later on. Critics loved the first season, but thought the ...

Star Trek: Picard (PIC) Years Aired : 2020–2023 Franchise : Star Trek Franchise # : 12th Star Trek TV series Episodes : 30 episodes across 3 seasons MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines : TV-MA Total Runtime : 24 hr 57 min Tagline:  “The end is only the beginning.” Main Cast Patrick Stewart – Jean-Luc Picard Alison Pill – Dr. Agnes Jurati Isa Briones – Soji / Kore Michelle Hurd – Raffi Musiker Evan Evagora – Elnor Santiago Cabrera – Cristóbal Rios Jeri Ryan – Seven of Nine Brent Spiner – Data / Altan Inigo Soong / Lore Jonathan Frakes – William Riker Marina Sirtis – Deanna Troi Orla Brady – Laris Amanda Plummer – Vadic (Season 3) Todd Stashwick – Captain Liam Shaw (Season 3) LeVar Burton – Geordi La Forge (Season 3) Michael Dorn – Worf (Season 3) Gates McFadden – Beverly Crusher (Season 3) Reviews Overview Picard brings us back into the life of Admiral Jean-Luc Picard long after his days aboard the Enterprise. It’s a more introspective and emotional story—abo...