I really liked the idea of Starfleet Academy. The show we got has problems, but it still mostly works.
I think a medical drama show would have issues because one main issue of medical dramas is “lack of”, be it lack of people, lack of supplies, etc. But in Star Trek world you wouldn’t have a lack of anything. Although if you make it animated with really weird medical problems and/or set it somewhere like a warzone, maybe it could work.
I actually haven’t watched PIC or ST:A and I don’t think I will. The tones of the first episodes just don’t vibe with me, but I’m glad others enjoy them. I absolutely love SNW and LD. DISC is okay as an alternate universe starfleet, although I have my issues with certain things (like ship size… Oof)
I already want a more action-oriented dominion war era show, so I could get behind a concurrent medical drama on the front lines, crossover episode once or twice and all that.
I disagree that the main driving force of a medical show is lack of resources, as Grail said, HOUSE, MD is a good example of. Also I have seen a bit of early Grey’s anatomy and I didn’t notice lack of resources.
But also as gedfromgont said, a Voyager type show where they’re cut off from starfleet would totally work to keep their resources limited. Make it a medical ship or station, and you’re set! Give them that “year of hell” feeling from Voyager.
@samus12345@EggInDisguise I’ve had Picard on my short list, but keep hearing bad things about it. Is season 3 worth it on its own?
As for the resource limited show, I think I’m still burned out from that premise from Battlestar Galactica, never mind Voyager. Politics and drama within crews is great, but longer arching drama outside of a single ship (or fleet) makes for a good series.
I’m pretty sure one of the creators/writer of voyager was really disappointed that it never actually fulfilled the premise at all, so he went and made the Battlestar Galactica reboot in 2003 as essentially what Voyager should’ve been if the premise was taken seriously.
I really liked the idea of Starfleet Academy. The show we got has problems, but it still mostly works.
I think a medical drama show would have issues because one main issue of medical dramas is “lack of”, be it lack of people, lack of supplies, etc. But in Star Trek world you wouldn’t have a lack of anything. Although if you make it animated with really weird medical problems and/or set it somewhere like a warzone, maybe it could work.
House managed to be a medical drama where Greg has unlimited money and people to throw at weird diseases for some reason. Just make House in space.
I actually haven’t watched PIC or ST:A and I don’t think I will. The tones of the first episodes just don’t vibe with me, but I’m glad others enjoy them. I absolutely love SNW and LD. DISC is okay as an alternate universe starfleet, although I have my issues with certain things (like ship size… Oof)
I already want a more action-oriented dominion war era show, so I could get behind a concurrent medical drama on the front lines, crossover episode once or twice and all that.
I disagree that the main driving force of a medical show is lack of resources, as Grail said, HOUSE, MD is a good example of. Also I have seen a bit of early Grey’s anatomy and I didn’t notice lack of resources. But also as gedfromgont said, a Voyager type show where they’re cut off from starfleet would totally work to keep their resources limited. Make it a medical ship or station, and you’re set! Give them that “year of hell” feeling from Voyager.
If you do ever watch Picard, go ahead and skip seasons 1 and 2.
@samus12345 @EggInDisguise I’ve had Picard on my short list, but keep hearing bad things about it. Is season 3 worth it on its own?
As for the resource limited show, I think I’m still burned out from that premise from Battlestar Galactica, never mind Voyager. Politics and drama within crews is great, but longer arching drama outside of a single ship (or fleet) makes for a good series.
Picard season 3 is massive fanservice, so how much you’ll like it depends on how you feel about that!
A Voyager-like scenario would work. A new part of space, not explored, new diseases, actually limited resources (unlike Voyager).
I’m pretty sure one of the creators/writer of voyager was really disappointed that it never actually fulfilled the premise at all, so he went and made the Battlestar Galactica reboot in 2003 as essentially what Voyager should’ve been if the premise was taken seriously.
Galactica '03 is one of those shows I’d say is as perfect as can be.
I get all giddy every time I see them use inertia instead of “ww2 dogfighting but in space”.
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The one episode where they shoot the absolute fuck out of the clone ship by doing a flyby and rotating 90 degrees to coast past the sides… chef’s kiss
how do you feel about the Adama Maneuver?
I don’t think I’d ever try it, given how the air currents would probably rip a viper to shreds.
But you can’t beat that cool factor.
“All hands, brace for turbulence.”