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Star Trek: The Next Generation

1987·Show
176Episodes in7Seasons·TV-PG
79
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Star Trek: The Next Generation fingerprint

An , mystery series: , but never fluffy, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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7.4

About

New stars. New stories. New worlds to explore.

Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.
Optimistic Space OperaPhilosophical Sci-FiDiplomatic ExplorationEnsemble Character DramaUtopian Future SocietyIconic TV SeriesIntellectual DialogueFound Family DynamicsMoral DilemmasClassic Star Trek

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Questions about Star Trek: The Next Generation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Star Trek: The Next Generation?

In the United States, Star Trek: The Next Generation streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Star Trek: The Next Generation worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (88 out of 100) than critics (72).

Does Star Trek: The Next Generation get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.8, and season 5 peaks at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is The Inner Light (season 5, episode 25) at 9.4, and the lowest is Shades of Gray (season 2, episode 22) at 3.3.

Is Star Trek: The Next Generation okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation?

132 h

About 132 hours: 176 episodes in 7 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1994.

Will I feel good after watching Star Trek: The Next Generation?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Star Trek: The Next Generation use?

Double Standard: Rape, Sci-FiCruel MercyAntagonist TitleAloof Leader, Affable SubordinateActing UnnaturalDid You Just Flip Off Cthulhu?What Would X Do?GaslightingVirtual-Reality InterrogationDangerous DrowsinessAin't Too Proud to BegExpositron 9000and 461 more

TV Tropes lists 473 tropes for it, including Double Standard: Rape, Sci-Fi, Cruel Mercy, and Antagonist Title.