Star Trek Voyager in 2026: Better Than TNG? (My Honest Review)

No.210 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Star Trek is leaving Netflix on January 8th, so I’ve been on a mission to see if Star Trek Voyager is worth a rewatch in 2025/2026 (1:11). While I’m still battling a cold, I wanted to share my thoughts on how Voyager stacks up against The Next Generation and why its approach to characters like Captain Janeway and Harry Kim was so revolutionary for the 90s. The "Planet of the Week" Problem (2:09): Unlike the deep overarching stories of TNG or DS9, Voyager often falls into the "Monster of the Week" trap. I discuss why Gemini helped me filter out the fluff to find the episodes that actually matter for the Borg timeline and the Q storyline (3:03). Earned Representation (3:55): As an Asian creator, seeing Harry Kim on screen in the 90s was life-changing (5:17). I dive into why I feel Voyager’s representation was "earned" through hardship and storytelling, contrasting it with some modern series that feel like they're "hitting you over the head" with forced diversity (5:49). We talk Captain Janeway, Ellen Ripley, and what makes a truly strong protagonist (6:53). The Essential Watch List (9:12): If you’re short on time before the Netflix deadline, I’ve curated the ultimate "Essential Voyager" list, from the Pilot to the epic "Year of Hell" (11:11) and the finale, "Endgame" (11:43). Check out the pinned comment for the full episode list! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Vlogging through a cold 0:47 - The Netflix Deadline: Jan 8th 1:24 - Curating the "Cliff Notes" list 2:09 - Voyager vs. TNG Storytelling 3:55 - Representation ahead of its time 4:45 - Harry Kim and Asian Identity 5:49 - Earned vs. Forced Diversity 6:53 - Defining a Strong Lead 9:12 - Essential Episodes: Seasons 1-3 10:40 - The Season 4 Turning Point 11:43 - The Finale & Endgame 12:30 - Final Verdict: Is it worth it? 13:28 - Looking ahead to DS9 14:52 - Happy New Year! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬