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Star Trek Voyager sits in an interesting fulcrum in the Star Trek  franchise. Created to take on the mantel of flagship Star Trek show  after the phenomenon that was Star Trek: The Next Generation ended it’s  run of television, Voyager took the baton to boldly go where where no  one had gone before. Yet, anytime Star Trek Voyager is praised, there is  always turn… a moment where we have to acknowledge a lot it’s flaws,  areas where it’s failed as a show. How can Voyager be this amazing show,  a show that people turn to for reassurance and comfort, while  simultaneously being deeply flawed. Well, I think that’s because  Voyagers flaws are exactly what has helped it endure so long and, even  more so, what makes the journeys of a lone starship in the delta  quadrant still speak to us today right now, to all of us in quarantine  right now, dealing with a hectic world that makes us feel in over our  head.

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Why Star Trek Voyager's Flaws Made it Endure

Star Trek Voyager sits in an interesting fulcrum in the Star Trek franchise. Created to take on the mantel of flagship Star Trek show after the phenomenon that was Star Trek: The Next Generation ended it’s run of television, Voyager took the baton to boldly go where where no one had gone before. Yet, anytime Star Trek Voyager is praised, there is always turn… a moment where we have to acknowledge a lot it’s flaws, areas where it’s failed as a show. How can Voyager be this amazing show, a show that people turn to for reassurance and comfort, while simultaneously being deeply flawed. Well, I think that’s because Voyagers flaws are exactly what has helped it endure so long and, even more so, what makes the journeys of a lone starship in the delta quadrant still speak to us today right now, to all of us in quarantine right now, dealing with a hectic world that makes us feel in over our head. ✔ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessiegender ✔ PayPal: https://paypal.me/jessiegender ✔ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jessiegender ✔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiegender/ ✔ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessiegender ✔ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessie.gender1/

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Anonymous

This was wonderful. Its exactly the reason why Voyager resonated with me so much through my (pretty terrible) teenage years and why it's taken me until now to go back to it. I do get annoyed with how maligned Voyager can be, but it just feels like the warm safe place we all need right now. Glad you're feeling better, and hope you can make some positive steps.

Anonymous

So...totally out of the blue I was crying by the end of this video. My power went out Tuesday and only came back this morning, and for me all that "quiet" because I'm a person that likes to have things going on in the background (not outside noise....that can be stressful in the middle of the night) but I like comforting noise. Anyway, I've been freaking out here in the dark too and the only day I felt ok was the day it rained. I'm not a sun worshiper. Anyway, I understand that desire, or maybe it's not a desire, just a facet of my personality, to isolate when I'm not feeling "ok". I'm glad you had a friend to go to even on low battery power to easy the feelings of isolation. I had a best friend who I'd known since 7th grade and we knew everything about each other. When everything else failed there was always her to go to and she understood me without any need to explain. We just got each other and Star Trek was a huge part of our lives. She died several years ago and I miss her so much. I have friends but it's not the same. I still have moments of 'Oh! I've got to tell Deb!' and then, of course, it hits me that she's not here to tell. Anyway, I understand feeling isolated and it's not a good feeling. But back to Star Trek, this was an excellent video, and I've loved all the captains for one reason or another but Janeway has always been my favorite. Tank you for another awesome video and topic.

Jessie Earl

<3 <3 <3 I'm so sorry you've ben freaking out in the dark. I too am a rainy day person. Its a major part of why I hate LA, I miss rain. It speaks to my soul honestly. <3 sending you love about Deb. I've glad that I was able to make you think of her, but I am also sad for your loss. I send you and Deb love <3 <3

Jessie Earl

<3 I'm hoping I can talk about my 2021 plans soon. Still waiting to hear about a few things but as soon as I know definitive things, you all will know.