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Star Trek: Voyager

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Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews

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Star Trek: Voyager

Series Details & Credits

UPN | Release Date: January 16, 1995

Starring: Jeri Ryan, Robert Duncan McNeill, Ethan Phillips, Roxann Dawson, Robert Picardo, Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Tim Russ, Garrett Wang

Summary: Star Trek: Voyager follows the adventures of the Federation starship Voyager, which is under the command of Captain Kathryn Janeway.Voyager is in pursuit of a rebel Maquis ship in a dangerous part of the Alpha Quadrant when it is suddenly thrown 70,000 light years away to the Delta Quadrant. With much of her crew dead, Captain Janeway isStar Trek: Voyager follows the adventures of the Federation starship Voyager, which is under the command of Captain Kathryn Janeway.Voyager is in pursuit of a rebel Maquis ship in a dangerous part of the Alpha Quadrant when it is suddenly thrown 70,000 light years away to the Delta Quadrant. With much of her crew dead, Captain Janeway is forced to join forces with the Maquis to find a way back home.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction

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91

People Weekly

David Hiltbrand

Jun 26, 2013

Season 1 Review: The new entry is more action-oriented and less morally ponderous than the recent Star Trek series. But it still suffers from its predecessors' overdeveloped air of gravitas. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly

Ken Tucker

Jun 11, 2013

Season 1 Review: An immensely enjoyable, carefully crafted, well-performed creation. Take it from a viewer who has given every Trek incarnation a try and always come away admiring the concept but disappointed with the execution: Voyager hits pay dirt. Read full review

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Variety

Kinsey Lowe

Jun 25, 2013

Season 1 Review: An impressive, handsomely engineered launch. ... "Voyager" includes all the elements of Roddenberry's original vision: a future full of hope, curiosity, wonder and respect for all cultures; sexual and racial (and for that matter, species) equality, embodied in a diverse but largely harmonious crew; and adventures that intrigue rather than lull viewers. [16 Jan 1995]

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Boston Globe

Frederic M. Biddle

Jun 25, 2013

Season 1 Review: It efficiently, if unevenly, introduces nine new characters and recaptures some of the sense of wonder that made NBC's 1966-69 original the Holy Writ of screen sci-fi. [16 Jan 1995]

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Boston Herald

Monica Collins

Jun 25, 2013

Season 1 Review: The cast around Mulgrew is excellent. ... Mulgrew, however, drags it all down. Starfleet commanders are not supposed to be this dull, stiff and joyless. As a woman, she's all cardboard and mannish. [16 Jan 1995]

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Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tom Feran

Jun 25, 2013

Season 1 Review: Comedy isn't the idea behind the "Voyager," the newest spinoff in the Federation franchise, but tonight's debut delivers campy laughs galore... That said, it's also evident that "Voyager" offers more energy and action than either of the previous spinoffs, "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine," with an adventurous and distinctly less solemn spirit that more recalls the original "Star Trek." [16 Jan 1995]

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Orlando Sentinel

Mike Thomas

Jun 25, 2013

Season 1 Review: The cast of Voyager is adequate, despite the rocky start. Maybe after the rushed introduction, the show will slow the pace and allow the characters to evolve at a more natural pace. And while doing that, the writers could stretch their imaginations to where no starship has gone before and deliver something better than rehashed Klingons for villains. [15 Jan 1995]

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Blacksheep343

Jan 20, 2021

Even though the next generation is the best Star trek show I've never understood the dislike for Voyager it's a tremendous show and Captain Janeway is a tremendous captain. just like the next generation that show has a rough start but really gets going next time goes on

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JDoom87

Jul 4, 2020

I love this show so much/. It is so different from most of the other star trek shows seeing that the crew is lost and searching for a way home. This show has a few bad episodes a season but that is to be expected with any show. if you want Trek but something different give it a try/

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Hippystank

Jul 8, 2020

Top 3 Star Treks, there is a lot to like about this show. It had it's up's and downs but the core of it was always Star Trek. Great example of keeping the series spirit and exploring new concepts.

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Kai82

Sep 4, 2020

Overall it was an enjoyable series but weaker than TNG or DS9. The problems were more weak episodes in comparison and sometimes inconsistencies for the characters with some bad ideas or should I better say some poor decisions. Lets start at the beginning. With Voyager they tried somethingOverall it was an enjoyable series but weaker than TNG or DS9. The problems were more weak episodes in comparison and sometimes inconsistencies for the characters with some bad ideas or should I better say some poor decisions. Lets start at the beginning. With Voyager they tried something new. The Voyager is taken to the delta quadrant and approx 70 years away from the nearest Federation outpost. Everything is new and unfamiliar. There is no help or support as they are strangers in a strange land to put it best. This is a great opportunity for ideas and I thing they hit more than they miss. A really good element are the different crews combined into one. They handled this really good and some of the best episodes in the first seasons are around this. Lets talk about the characters and I want to remind that all criticism is to the characters not the actors. If there is bad acting or handling I will point this out directly. Kathryn Janeway is a good captain with some flaws. Her future self even says that she was so arrogant or self-righteous ;-). For me she is a good character that is sometimes mishandled by the writers. There is the complaint by some that she is written insanely or with psychopathic tendencies in some episodes. While I in general disagree there is one case were I agree and would stop her at the cost of my life if I were there and 2 cases where I would stop her by force or insurrection in necessary. Chakotay is one of my favorite characters. I enjoyed his backstory and character. I don't participate in the “Is Chakotay a racist character (stereotype)” discussion because I don't know enough. I think he is a valuable character in the show. He is vanishing in the last season and there were rumors he angered the producers so he was written into nearly being a background actor. Tuvok is the no nonsense Vulcan. While not my favorite he is still a good asset and I cant imagine Voyager without him. Without Tom Paris it would be boring on the Voyager. Harry Kim is a mishandled character that disappeared quickly or had smaller screen-time. I think the writers did not know what to do with him. Neelix is the wild card character you ether enjoy or hate. I think I am in the minority that liked him. The Doctor (No not that one but would be a good crossover) is one of the best characters in Star Trek. He is a hologram and his arcs and developments are never boring. Kes is mishandled and I think she deserved more screen time and better writing. Seven of Nine is the best addition to a TV series and for me the contender for most developed and interesting character. Her addition revived Voyager. For the other characters I will evaluate them in the reviews for the seasons but will tribute respect to Seska, Icheb and Q (All of them ;-). For the individual stories they added new lore to the Borg, the Q continuum and the interesting cultures of the Hirogen, Voth, 8472 and Vidiians. Lore wise they created or improved a lot. For some they ruined the Borg and I can see why. They also nailed stories with real life allegories. But I will stop dancing around the final evaluation. Overall Voyager was really enjoyable while not being as good as DS9 or TNG. I still recommend to watch it but like TNG and also DS9 it took a while to get started (Translation: The first seasons are weaker). There are a lot of great episodes that I will list in my reviews.… Expand

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Jeebus117

Jan 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like most Trek series, Voyager a little bit to find its voice. The idea of using a new quadrant, filled with an endless number of new species was great. Really made their possibilities endless. That said, they tended to lean too heavily on Seven, for the ratings bump that came from her spandex. But there are some quality episodes in there, and the finale is probably the best of any Trek series.… Expand

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Trey82

Feb 17, 2020

A show that starts off mediocre, rollercoasters up quick and flows slowly down into the abyss, you'll find the stories and characters as consistent as that rollercoaster.
The acting is passable. The stories are oft humanizing.
You will notice that voyager is a pacifist ship, Janeway is aA show that starts off mediocre, rollercoasters up quick and flows slowly down into the abyss, you'll find the stories and characters as consistent as that rollercoaster.
The acting is passable. The stories are oft humanizing.
You will notice that voyager is a pacifist ship, Janeway is a pushover acting in a moral daydream, where 5 minutes of acting with superiority, high and mighty ethics and not shooting the guy that shot you... somehow works out in your favor. Every episode.

A show where every roadbump along the way turns into a research expedition, where you'll encounter someone who wants to shoot you for floating into their territory, and despite them nearly destroying voyager, a quick hail, taking of prisoners or just empty threats.. will get you your ship back, a friend and a shortcut of a few years off your journey.

The journey wasnt bad, save for a few throwaway episodes that are cringe-tier.
More memorable characters, less memorable series than TNG or DS9.

Speaking from a 2020 perspective, the series shows only a few signs of 90s cracks.
If youre looking for something more 90s-proof, try Stargate SG1.
If youre looking for something that wants to take itself seriously but didnt get off the ground, try enterprise.… Expand

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joey43

Aug 29, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I checked Voyager behind the scenes and it was more of a cesspool than I expected. Mulgrew turned out to be a much more disquieting person than she seemed to be. She was a frequent visitor by politicians and the showpiece of woke feminism. She made the set toxic like no actor before she even tried to forbid her co-actor Jery Rian (7of 9) to use the WC while production times – per decree! After Jery started dating Producer Brannon Brage the harassment stopped immediately of course. So much about that "harmonic" cast. The show itself had good and bad sequels but everything was spoiled by this 3rd class actress Mulgrew. (Watch her eye rolling-ploy, only the worst of the worst actors do this) Tragic is that they had the right people in the cast - Roxanne Dawson would´ve been a perfect captain. Without Mulgrew this show would´ve been great. Mulgrew-the first identity-politics character- destroyed that show.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

66

Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 2000
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  S7:E31. Workforce, Pt. 1
  Air Date: May 1, 2017
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  S7:E29. Equinox, Pt. 2
  Air Date: March 20, 2017
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  S7:E28. Equinox, Pt. 1
  Air Date: March 20, 2017
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  S7:E27. Basics, Pt. 2
  Air Date: January 2, 2017
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  S7:E27. Future's End, Pt.1
  Air Date: March 20, 2017
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  S7:E26. Endgame (2)
  Air Date: May 23, 2001
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  S7:E25. Endgame (1)
  Air Date: May 23, 2001
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  S7:E24. Renaissance Man
  Air Date: May 16, 2001
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  S7:E23. Homestead
  Air Date: May 9, 2001
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  S7:E22. Natural Law
  Air Date: May 2, 2001
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  S7:E21. Friendship One
  Air Date: April 25, 2001
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  S7:E20. Author, Author
  Air Date: April 18, 2001
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  S7:E19. Q2
  Air Date: April 11, 2001
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  S7:E18. Human Error
  Air Date: March 7, 2001
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  S7:E17. Workforce (2)
  Air Date: February 28, 2001
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  S7:E16. Workforce (1)
  Air Date: February 21, 2001
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  S7:E15. The Void
  Air Date: February 14, 2001
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  S7:E14. Prophecy
  Air Date: February 7, 2001
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  S7:E13. Repentance
  Air Date: January 31, 2001
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  S7:E12. Lineage
  Air Date: January 24, 2001
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  S7:E11. Shattered
  Air Date: January 17, 2001
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  S7:E10. Flesh And Blood (2)
  Air Date: November 29, 2000
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  S7:E9. Flesh And Blood (1)
  Air Date: November 29, 2000
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  S7:E8. Nightingale
  Air Date: November 22, 2000
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  S7:E7. Body And Soul
  Air Date: November 15, 2000
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  S7:E6. Inside Man
  Air Date: November 8, 2000
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  S7:E5. Critical Care
  Air Date: November 1, 2000
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  S7:E4. Repression
  Air Date: October 25, 2000
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  S7:E3. Drive
  Air Date: October 18, 2000
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  S7:E2. Imperfection
  Air Date: October 11, 2000
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  S7:E1. Unimatrix Zero (2)
  Air Date: October 4, 2000
Season 6

tbd
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 1999
Season 5

tbd
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 14, 1998
Season 4

tbd
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: January 16, 1995
Season 3

tbd
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 4, 1996
Season 2

tbd
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 28, 1995
Season 1

66
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 16, 1995