Star Trek: Voyager -

Synopsis

“Star Trek: Voyager” chronicles the journey of the starship Voyager, which is flung 70,000 light-years from Earth into a distant part of the Milky Way known as the Delta Quadrant. The series follows the ship’s crew as they encounter new species and face the immense challenge of journeying back home, a trip that would take 75 years at maximum warp.

Main Characters

Captain Kathryn Janeway: Played by Kate Mulgrew, Janeway is the determined and resourceful captain of Voyager, who grapples with the challenges of leading her crew home.
Commander Chakotay: Robert Beltran portrays Chakotay, the first officer, and former Maquis rebel leader who must integrate his crew with Starfleet’s.
Lieutenant B’Elanna Torres: Played by Roxann Dawson, Torres is the ship’s half-Klingon, half-human chief engineer, often confronting her dual heritage.
Lieutenant Tom Paris: Portrayed by Robert Duncan McNeill, Paris is a skilled pilot with a tarnished past.
Ensign Harry Kim: Garrett Wang plays the young operations officer, experiencing space for the first time.
The Doctor: Robert Picardo plays an emergency medical hologram who evolves into a fully fleshed-out character with aspirations beyond his programming.
Seven of Nine: Played by Jeri Ryan, Seven is a former Borg drone who’s liberated from the collective, trying to rediscover her humanity.

Themes

“Star Trek: Voyager” emphasizes the ideas of perseverance, unity in diversity, the human spirit’s adaptability, and the consequences of isolation. The series frequently confronts the moral dilemmas faced by the crew as they balance their mission with the goal of returning home.

Critical Consensus and Rating

“Star Trek: Voyager” holds a rating of 4 out of 5. The series has been praised for its strong female leadership in Captain Janeway, as well as for its exploration of identity and humanity, especially through characters like Seven of Nine and The Doctor. Some criticisms include occasional inconsistent story arcs and comparisons to previous “Star Trek” iterations, which some believe it didn’t live up to.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating

“Star Trek: Voyager” carries a TV-PG rating. It delves into mature themes and presents some intense scenarios, yet it’s generally suitable for older children and teenagers.

Network and Years

Voyager aired on the UPN network from 1995 to 2001.

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